Fifteen Creative Ways to Reuse Bread Clips

Write a device name, like “TV” or “Laptop,” on a clip and attach it to the matching cord to keep cables identified.

Use clips to bundle pencils, pens, or the ends of rolled-up posters or wrapping paper, or to secure loose papers.

Bread clips still work great for resealing bags of bread, chips, pasta, or cereal.

Attach a clip to a hanger and label it by clothing type or season to make specific items easier to find.

Write a plant's name or care instructions on a clip and attach it to the pot, especially handy with several plants to track.

Paint or label clips with different colors or codes and attach them to keys to tell locks apart at a glance.

Thread a needle and store it with a few buttons and safety pins in a small container, labeled with a bread clip for quick identification.

Slide a clip up from the bottom of a toothpaste tube to help push out every last bit.

Colorful bread clips work well as bookmarks for books, magazines, or documents.

Use clips to reseal bags of frozen vegetables, rice, or other resealable food packaging.

Glue a small magnet to a clip for a handy way to hold notes, shopping lists, or recipes on the fridge.

A bread clip works in a pinch as a stitch marker for a knitting or crochet project.

Write contact information on a clip and attach it to luggage while traveling.

Attach several clips to a piece of cardboard or fabric-covered board for a simple earring holder.

Clip paintbrushes to the rim of a paint can to keep them clean and within reach during a project. Give any reused clips a good clean first if they've had food residue on them.