FIG. 4 illustrates how the adaptor 30 can attach to either side of different size writing utensils. The large grip 31 allows for writing utensils with a larger circumference, such as a marker, to be inserted into the adaptor 30 and stay attached. The first reduction 34 decreases the size of the inside surface of the adapter 30 and allows for the small grip 32 to attach to writing utensils with a smaller circumference (i.e. pencils). A second reduction 35 allows for even smaller circumference writing instruments to be inserted into the adaptor 30 and stay connected. The adaptor 30 is inserted into the collar 20 and held in place by a male assembly insert 60 (as seen in FIG. 6) and a small retaining piece 50. The male assembly insert 60 has a cap 62 that is inserted into recess 27 in collar 20. When the male assembly insert 60 is inserted into the recess 27 the male assembly base 63 is inserted into the small collar opening 28 (see FIG. 5). The male assembly insert 60 goes through the small collar opening 28 and through a top hole 39 in the adaptor 30. The male assembly insert 60 is locked into place with the retaining piece 50. FIG. 4 also shows the bar 43 going through the hinge recess 24 of the collar 20. The adapter is not limited to attaching to either side of pens and pencils, but may also be attached to stylus, pipe or other smoking apparatus, silverware, toothbrush, razor, or any instrument with a similar sized handle/barrel. While the adapter fits a variety of barreled instruments, the clipstand 10 does not need a barreled instrument to prop the phone and may be used as a display without the addition of a barreled instrument.