Grab a handful of wooden clothespins and turn them into something new with these fun clothespin crafts to make with kids.
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Clothespins are a fun and unique craft supply! You probably already have some on hand, but if not you can pick up a bag for a few dollars from your favorite craft, home, or dollar store. They’re a great inexpensive craft supply that’s perfect for paint or glue.
Although most don’t pinch very tightly, keep an eye on very young children. An unexpected snap is not fun for anyone!
Clothespins as craft supplies
All of these crafts start with clothespins, but you can swap them out for different sizes or style to fit your family’s preferences.
- classic 3.25-inch natural wood clothespins
- colorful pre-painted clothespins
- mini 1-inch wooden clothespins
- oversized 3-inch clothespin
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Crafts to make from clothespins
We’ve collected the best craft ideas from fellow bloggers below! Make flowers and animals, decorate your home, and explore creativity.
Clothespin Flowers
These colorful paper flowers look like tulips and make the perfect indoor garden activity. Make them in any color!
Easy Clothes Pin Camel
Grab the printable template and make this silly camel craft. It's the perfect activity to make while talking about animals and the desert or singing Alice the Camel.
Cute and Colorful Red Bird Craft With Feathers
Grab some craft feathers to create these bold red birds. Then imagine they are cardinals or tanagers for playtime.
Easy Clothespin Wreath DIY
This clothespin wreath is an easy summer project that kids can make together. Little kids will enjoy lining up the clothespins and big kids can get creative with the embellishments.
Clothespin Sharks Kids Craft
Turn anytime into Shark Week when you make this clothespin craft project. Watch out - these sharks can really chomp!
Quirky Paper Puppets
Make a whole collection of these quirky paper puppets, then put on a show! What will they say to each other? This is a great activity for dramatic play.
Adorable Sloth Craft
How cute is this sleepy little sloth? Make a whole family of them to hang up with string. Or craft a tree to resemble their rainforest habitat.
Yarn Wrapped Clothespin Dragonfly
Summertime often comes with the hum of dragonflies. Make a few of these for an easy activity. You could even turn them into fridge magnets or string them up for a mobile.
Pretty Pinecone Clothespin Craft
Head outdoors for a nature walk to collect pinecones for this lovely nature craft. The painted pinecones look like colorful flowers!
Glitter DIY Chip Clips
Clothespins can be used in all kinds of ways around the house, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring. Turn them into pretty glitter clips!
Glow-in-the-Dark Butterfly with Pipe Cleaners
String beads in your child's favorite colors to make these adorable clothespin butterflies. You can even use glow-in-the-dark beads for a fun effect!
Paper Plate Clothespin Crab
Make your own beach or ocean biome with a cute paper plate crab. Its clothespin claws are perfect for pinching!
Clothespin Butterfly Craft
Paint colorful clothespin butterflies using your kids' favorite colors. Or decorate them to look like the real ones you see in your backyard!
DIY Fruity Clothespin Magnets
Turn simple clothespins into colorful magnets featuring your kids' favorite summer fruits. They're easy to make with simple shapes.
Whether you’re looking for an easy indoor activity for a rainy day or want to add a craft to your summer schedule, we hope you found something your kids enjoyed in this collection of clothespin crafts. Be sure to save it and come back next time you need something fun to do!
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