I'm Bringing Staples Back!

Yeah, I know. They haven’t gone anywhere, but I think we need to bring them back to the forefront. If not during National Craft Month, then when? LOL! So, I’m reaching down into my stash and pulling out my stapler and colored staples – remember them? What I love about them is that they are simple, simple, simple and add just a hint of color to a project. They don’t command center stage or demand to be the focal point. They’re kind of like the secret ingredient in a fabulous recipe. You know it’s there, but you can’t quite put your finger on it! So, here’s my layout using staples. I’ve used them in two places. See if you can spot them:

I used them on the strip in the middle of the page. And on the little half-circle embellishment at the top of the page. To make this, I simply cut three 1-inch circles out of patterned paper, applied adhesive and layered them across the top of the page. Leave half of the circle hanging off the edge. Then, flip the page over, insert into your trimmer and trim off the excess part of the circles. Use the edge of the paper as your guide in the trimmer. Easy, peasy! Now, go dig out your staples and help me “bring staples back”!! Happy National Craft Month! Moanica