Clips once associated with old offices, workshops and filing systems become functional decorative hardware with Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Vintage Clips. The set includes 3 strong metal clips in assorted sizes, designed to hold photographs, artwork, notes and small keepsakes while introducing authentic vintage and industrial character.
Each clip has a spring-loaded mechanism that opens under pressure and secures the material between its metal jaws. Photographs, quotes, cards and memorabilia can be changed easily without permanent adhesive, allowing you to create displays that evolve whenever required.
The three different sizes let you choose the right clip for the scale of your project. The smallest works well on tags, compact panels and mini albums, while the larger clips can become substantial hardware on wooden boards, Vignette Boxes, canvases and decorated boxes.
Mount them onto stable surfaces and use them as functional holders for photographs, cards, lists, calendar pages and material samples. They may also be used without permanent installation to hold paper layers, small journals or temporary elements together.
The antique nickel finish highlights the mechanical details and coordinates naturally with kraft paper, wood, chipboard, vintage photographs and other Idea-Ology metal embellishments. Keep the original appearance or customise the surfaces with Alcohol Inks, acrylic paint, waxes and patinas for greater depth and a more heavily aged effect.
👉 Features:
- 3 strong metal Vintage Clips
- 3 assorted sizes and designs
- Functional spring-loaded mechanisms
- Hold photographs, papers, cards and memorabilia
- Allow displayed contents to be changed easily
- Antique nickel finish
- Inspired by vintage clipboards and archival hardware
- Suitable for functional and decorative applications
- Can be mounted onto panels, boxes and journal covers
- Ideal for photo and memo displays
- Metal surfaces can be altered with Alcohol Inks, paint, waxes and patinas
- Designed by Tim Holtz
- Part of the Tim Holtz Idea-Ology collection
- Product code: TH93795
📐 Dimensions:
- Small clip: approximately 1.5" x 1.5" (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
- Medium clip: approximately 2.5" x 1.75" (6.4 x 4.4 cm)
- Large clip: approximately 3" x 2.25" (7.6 x 5.7 cm)
👍 Ideal for: photo displays, memo boards, journal covers, handmade journals, mini albums, Vignette Boxes, wooden panels, canvases, boxes, altered books, scrapbooking, assemblage, industrial and mixed media projects.
✨ Inspiration Tip: Mount the largest Vintage Clip at the top of a wooden panel and insert a vintage photograph that can be changed whenever desired. Add a metal label, small gear and number beneath it to make the panel resemble an antique filing card or industrial clipboard.
