Comments on: Clip Earrings: How Do I Package and Display Them?

By: Kathy Zee

Kathy Zee — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 20:16:11 +0000

WOW, I think this one might work. I am going to try to find the self adhesive felt or self adhesive foam. This might be my answer. Thanks again…
Kathy

By: SewMagical

SewMagical — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:00:22 +0000

Kathy,
When I used to wear clip earrings, some places sold soft pads which attached to the clip, to cushion the earlobe from the pressure of the clip. When I could not find those, I cut small pieces of the self-adhesive foam they sell to help shoes fit better. You might also try small pieces of self-adhesive felt on the back of the card. Any of these might help fill the “gap” between the clip and the card, which is what I gather the problem is.
Hope this helps!

By: Kathy Zee

Kathy Zee — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:20:57 +0000

I have the punches, however the problem i am having is the clips won’t stay on the cards. They are not the screw type clips, they are the spring loaded clips and on an ear lobe, they will stay, but there is a space, between the front and back of the clip and they just do not stay on the card without moving around and turning upside down or sideways etc. I have found (kind of) a solution. I will post it here so everyone can see what I came up with. Thank you for your comments -all are appreciated very much.

By: SewMagical

SewMagical — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:01:40 +0000

I purchased a hand-held punch to make earring cards. The punch gives me the option of attaching either wires, posts, or clips. I bought it at one of the big craft-stores.

By: Kathy Zee

Kathy Zee — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 04:23:02 +0000

Lynn, can you email me a picture? What are the block shapes made out of?
I am trying to visualize that. Or post a picture on this site so we can all see it ok. thanks so much.

By: Lynn L.

Lynn L. — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 02:54:44 +0000

I cut out little block shapes, side-by-side, in my card and then I slip the back of the clip earring and the hinge through the block shape and clamp it shut so, all you see on the front of the card is the front part of the earring.

By: Mary Wong

Mary Wong — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 17:44:11 +0000

Kathy, I punch 2 holes with my #2 paper hole punch (1/8″ hole) on my card, then I cut using my scissors from the sides of the card to the hole. I can send you a picture of how I do this if you email me at SimplyBrilliantJewelry at gmail.com .

By: Kathy Zee

Kathy Zee — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:31:26 +0000

Andrea, thank you for your idea. I will definitely try this. Some of the clips are not super tight to stay on the card no matter what I try, they move around. Yes the card is vertical. I can send you a photo of how i package my earrings, even when I display them at a show, they are already packaged. I have had many people say they love the way I have them because they are ‘gift giving ready’ if you know what i mean. I can post them on Rena’s site so others can see how I do this. Plus it keeps all my earrings from tarnishing, or getting messed up. This Clip thing though has me baffled.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 16:35:52 +0000

I’m assuming your card is vertical, so simply make a horizontal cut just slightly smaller than the widest part of the clip and slowly work the moveable part of the earring-back through the cut and clip it closed. You should have the front of the earring facing front and the clip part of the earring clipped onto the card, on the back. You can make the cut just about anyplace on the card that keeps it balanced for viewing. You can use a hand held paper craft knife or a single edge razor blade. This keeps the cut clean. I hope this helps!