Don't think I've ever shared my (huh, "PINK"…. imagine that?!?) personal desk accessories, have I?  I actually have and use several more than these pieces, but this is a decent representation. 

There's nothing at all fancy or complicated about these up-cycles.  The small paperclip can is a white-lined salmon can (from Costco), and I think toffees arrived in the larger can.  (I use an even larger can for my bigger, heavier scissors and long rulers.) The paper tray is technically just a custom-sized, double-walled box bottom* with a notch cut out of one end (punched with the extra-large oval punch – which, btw, is on sale through today as a "Weekly Deal").  The Designer Series Papers and ribbons represent an assortment of current and retired products, and the DSP's have been adhered to the rounded surfaces with Sticky Strip.

In addition to using these myself, I find these charming little treasures make thoughtful and inexpensive gifts that will actually be used, and it's fun to create a whole collection with coordinating DSP's and embellishments. 

* Stay tuned for an upcoming "Learning with Lynda" video lesson about a nearly math-free method of designing custom-sized boxes, btw. It's already in the works.

And Woo Hoo!  Just ONE more sleep until Sale-a-Bration 2014 begins – with something free for everyone!  🙂