Wooden clothespins..,.who would have thought that this utilitarian object would become a popular craft supply?
It shouldn’t be so surprising though, since clothes pins come in different varieties, are easy to work with, are easily accessible and very affordable! All of these things and more make them a common object in craft projects.
What crafts can you make with clothespins?
Be prepared to run out and purchase a bag of clothespins when you see the wonderful things that can be made with them. Some clothespin crafts for kids found below are:
- Wreaths
- Magnets
- Reindeer ornaments
- Mobiles
- Toy cars
- Angels
- Butterflies
- Dragonflies
- Dolls
- Snowflakes
- And so much more!
Note: Reindeer clothespin ornaments are a very popular and inexpensive holiday craft. There are several tutorials below showing different ways to make this craft. Wooden clothespins come in a variety of styles, and each of these tutorials shows how to use the different clothespin styles to make the infamous reindeer clothespin ornament.
How do you make snowflakes out of clothespins?
Festive winter snowflakes can easily be made by following the tutorial below. The materials are simple, but the results are elegant!
The supplies that you need are those that you probably have at home: clothespins, white paint, paint brushes, and craft glue.
The clothespin snowflakes are most often made with eight clothespins. Simply arrange them in a circular shape with the tips pointing outward. Glue those clothespins together and let them dry.
Go ahead and paint the dry clothespin snowflakes with white paint. Glitter can be added for extra sparkle!
Let the paint dry and there is the finished snowflake, ready to be tied with a ribbon to the Christmas tree or set out as a winter decoration.
Scroll down to the link below with complete supplies, instructions and notes to make an adorable clothespin snowflake!
Get out to the nearest Dollar Tree store to purchase an inexpensive bag of clothespins that can be made into many different crafts.
Keep scrolling down this page to see all of the wonderful links to very creative clothespin crafts. Choose a favorite and get started working on clothespin crafts for kids!
Check out our page on Clothespin Crafts for Adults, too!
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Make an Advent Calendar with clothespins.
Homemade Gifts Made Easy
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You can create this coffee filter and clothespin bee craft in about 30 minutes with your kids.
Darcy and Brian
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Clothespin craft.
Busy Bee Kids Crafts
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Clothes pin craft.
The Imagination Factory
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Kids can make some fun cars out of clothespins and buttons and the instructions on this post.
Frug
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This angel craft is super quick and easy for preschool and kindergarten kids to make.
Pre-K Pages
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Learn how to make a clothespin car with clothespins, buttons, some imagination and this tutorial.
Crafts by Amanda
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With just a few supplies, kids can make this easy clothespin doily angel with these instructions.
Oh My Creative
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Turn plain clothespins into clothespin magnets with washi tape to display notes and photos on your fridge. Kids can make these too!
Making Manzanita
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Kids will enjoy making coffee filter butterflies with this tutorial.
Crafting with Kids
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This butterfly craft make with coffee filters and pipe cleaners are popular with kids of all ages.
In The Playroom
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The Delightful Dragonfly is made with wooden craft spoons and a clothes pin.
Busy Bee Kids Crafts
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Kids will have fun making clothespin Mermaids with some adult help and these instructions.
Red Ted Art
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Here is the process for making a clothespin fairy doll that kids will absolutely love.
Red Ted Art
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These clothespin reindeer are a fun Christmas crafty activity both for kids and grown ups to make.
Easy Peasy and Fun
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These clothespin reindeer ornaments are SO CUTE and they’re really simple to make! Kids can make most of this project on their own.
One Little Project
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Learn more on how to make this reindeer craft with this short tutorial!
Glued To My Crafts
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Here's a fun new Christmas craft for the kids to make...reindeer ornaments out of clothespins!
Crafty Morning
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This is an easy holiday kids' craft that can display Christmas cards or can be made into an ornament for the tree!!
The Soccer Mom Blog
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Make this fun snowflake craft with the kids, which can be used as a cute homemade Christmas decoration.
In The Playroom
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A cute clothespin craft.
Cyberseams
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This is a great craft to make with kids to give as gifts for Father's Day or any occasion.
Organized 31
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