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    Work at Play: 7 Ways to Decorate with Home Office Supplies

    By | At Home – Thu, Feb 16, 2012 4:11 PM EST

    7 ways to decorate with home office supplies7 ways to decorate with home office suppliesI know that many of you work spend time working at a desk at home. Have you ever played with your office supplies? I have spent an embarrassing number of hours folding sticky notes, bending paper clips, and fussing with rubber bands. Memories of crafting with office supplies inspired me to see what other people are doing with them - and it turns out, there are some fun ideas. Look at all the ways you can decorate with home office supplies.









    Envelope RibbonsEnvelope Ribbons
    1. Envelope Ribbons
    Instead of throwing used security envelopes away, use them to make a base for decorative ribbons.
    Get the tutorial


    Tack BallsTack Balls
    2. Tack Balls
    Use silver tacks to make decorative balls for home decor displays - and spray paint as desired.
    Get the tutorial

    Related: 16 pendant lights made of items you already have at home

    Ruler MirrorRuler Mirror
    3. Ruler Mirror
    You'll need more than a few rulers to make this mirror, but it would look good in metal or colorful rulers as well.


    Dot CardsDot Cards
    4. Dot Cards
    Bold office stickers are great for creating designs for greeting cards.
    Get the tutorial


    Photo ClipPhoto Clip
    5. Photo Clip
    Add embellishments to large binder clips for a quick and easy photo holder - great for desk displays.
    Get the tutorial

    Related: 21 clever ways to use up old paint chips

    Floppy Disk HolderFloppy Disk Holder
    6. Floppy Disk Holder
    Every office I've ever worked in STILL has a stash of these in closet - since they are obsolete, glue them together and make a pen holder.


    Post-it Box Post-it Box
    7. Post-it Box
    Bored in meetings? Grab a sticky note pad and start folding the world's cutest boxes.
    Get the tutorial

    - By Amy Anderson

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