DIY Gold Staples in a Pinch!

April 12th, 2011

While working on my latest Save The Dates, I was in desperate need of gold staples but couldn’t find any locally and didn’t have time to order them. I improvised with a gold permanent pen and violá instant gold staples!

While staples come in a plethora of colors now a days, it’s fun to make your own. I imagine that this would work with any permanent marker as well and it’s a good trick when you’re in a bind!



28 Responses to “DIY Gold Staples in a Pinch!”

  1. Felicitas Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 5:07 am

    waaah! amazing idea and real simple. oh i have to do this :) tfs

    greetings from germany
    Felicitas

  2. Elizabeth B Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 6:20 am

    Genius simple idea! Well done. I’m making green ones asap.

  3. sherri lynn Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 6:22 am

    i never would have thought of this! so glad i now know!

  4. homeroad Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 6:37 am

    Spectacular Simple idea!
    Susan

  5. Maria Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 6:41 am

    So clever. Something I can have the kids help me with.

    Thanks for sharing!

  6. Nadine Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 8:49 am

    How fancy, and what a great idea! Keeping this in mind as I start my wedding design projects.

  7. NOTyourrunofthemill Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 8:56 am

    one clever chick!

  8. Gloria Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 9:18 am

    totally having a “why didn’t i think of that!” moment – love this idea!

  9. jc Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 10:23 am

    sexy.

  10. Carolyn Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Brilliant – as always. And your save the dates are stunning!

  11. Kim Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Best simple idea ever!!!

  12. Brancoprata Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    You always surprise me with your creative projects!! Love i!

  13. Tara Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    This is an easy awesome idea. I will definitely try this.

  14. Marjorie Rose Says:
    April 12th, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Coolest, simplest trick we should’ve all known but you brought it to the table. Think of the possibilities! I see some creative minds jumping on this bandwagon fast..

  15. caro Says:
    April 13th, 2011 at 8:22 am

    So easy and so GREAT! The best ideas are the simple ones.

  16. Michelle | GOLD-HEARTED GIRL Says:
    April 13th, 2011 at 8:35 am

    What a genius idea! Definitely going to try this one. So glad I stopped by.

  17. LAG - Southern Aisle Says:
    April 13th, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    Well aren’t you smart… Will definitely be trying this!

  18. Sara Says:
    April 13th, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    What I great idea! Now I’m thinking of hijaking all the staples at work and painting them all sorts of colors.

  19. Bobbi Says:
    April 14th, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    What an amazing idea!

  20. chelsea Says:
    April 15th, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    i blogged this today :)

  21. Adrienne Says:
    April 16th, 2011 at 6:29 am

    Brilliant!

  22. marni Says:
    April 18th, 2011 at 11:09 am

    the simplest things can be so brilliant!

  23. Annalisa Says:
    April 19th, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Nice idea!!! I really like it!
    Annalisa

  24. Melinda Says:
    April 28th, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    This is a really fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing this. : )

  25. melanie Says:
    May 16th, 2011 at 6:15 am

    oooh, I’m inspired!! Stripes!

  26. amber heagerty Says:
    June 20th, 2011 at 8:24 am

    Brilliant!

  27. karen Says:
    August 29th, 2011 at 2:02 am

    genius!

  28. Kay Says:
    August 1st, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Just wondering if while the marker is still wet you could use a fine glitter?