Updated On May 13, 2023
I found all these wonderful ideas to make clothes pin crafts on Pinterest. There are some really clever people out there!
The first time I saw clothes pins was when my grandmother was pinning up clothes and sheets on the clothes line in the yard.
I can remember hearing the sheets flap in the wind. The feel and smell of sheets that have been dried outside is incredible. There’s nothing quite like it.
But now I see that they have another purpose. People are using them in crafts. I saw these ideas on Pinterest and thought I’d share them with you.
Ordinary wood clothespins have come a long way.
Take a look at this clothes pin mirror by Dollar Crafter:
Clothespin Mirror:
Click the link for her tutorial if you’d like to try making it yourself. She finished it off with copper spray paint and it is gorgeous. And a very frugal craft to make.
Clothespin Trivet:
I think this one is mighty cute. A clothespin trivet. Who would have thought of that? Certainly not me.
This trivet would make a great gift for someone who loves tea. Head over to DIY Candy to get the tutorial if you’d like to try this craft.
DIY Clothespin Table:
Now isn’t this DIY table with old-fashioned clothespins absolutely dazzling?
It is from Better Homes & Gardens. The shade of yellow is perky and bold. And personally I’d love to have a table trimmed in old-fashioned clothespins.
Clothespin Kissing Couple Cake Topper:
This idea is unique. A clothespin kissing couple for a wedding cake topper. I can see where it would be pretty simple to create.
Head over to Brooklyn Bride if you’re interested in making this one. Do you know someone getting married soon?
It would also be cute on a Valentine cake or cupcake.
Clothespin Dragonfly Art:
This idea is very creative. A clothespin dragonfly would be a great kid’s craft on a rainy afternoon. They could put it together and then hang it on the wall of their bedroom. Or give it to mom or grandma as a gift.
Clothespin Ornaments:
This is just adorable. Clothespin Christmas ornaments.
The blogger at Organize Your Stuff Now has a very vivid imagination. I would absolutely never have thought of this clothespin craft.
Clothespin Wall Decor:
The blogger at An Extraordinary Day was redoing her laundry room. This framed work of art made from clothespins is perfect to hang on the wall in a laundry room.
And she didn’t stop there. Here is her laundry room with all kinds of things created from simple wood clothespins.
There are some very clever and talented people out there. They can look at an ordinary wood clothespin and envision ideas to create crafts and home decor.
Love these ideas!
Lovely ideas Brenda, I want to get crafty pronto!
Cute ideas! I just bought a bunch of clothespins the other day. I love that banner … and why did I never think to use them to keep snack bags closed?? 🙂
These are all such great ideas. I've seen the patriotic wreath before ( not this one but similar ) but the rest are new to me! 🙂
These are all such great ideas. I've seen the patriotic wreath before ( not this one but similar ) but the rest are new to me! 🙂
Great ideas!!!
Cute ideas. I love the glittery butterfly clip. Thank you for sharing!
Those are all really cute ideas, Brenda. Do you remember the old peg clothespins-they don't open or snap shut? Years ago I used to make whole families of them all dressed in bits of finery. I had kind of forgotten about them. Love a couple of the ideas here! xo Diana
Hi Brenda! Oh, cute clothespin stuff! Yes, I remember as a little girl in Vacation Bible School we made a container for an African violet. We used an empty coffee can (a little short one) and glued the taken apart clothespins all around it and planted our flower in it. I thought it was wonderful!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Clever craft ideas …young or old! Sheila
People used to make little clothespin dolls with the other type of clothes pin. You know, the ones with a rounded top and no hinge, all one piece.
Those are so cute! Great ideas… Love the trivet!
These are cute ideas. No, but I use them in the kitchen instead of plastic to close packages. xoxo Su
I have not! I think I am still trying to avoid them after all those years of my mother making me hang and remove the laundry from the line! I think it would be much more fun to craft with them! 😉