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Below you will find many clothes wire hangers crafts ideas and projects for kids. Find out how to make cool stuff with Clothing Hangers with the following arts and crafts decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children

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Make Giant Bubble Wands with Wire Coat Hangers

Who knew that you could make jumbo bubble wands with wire coat hangers? I didn't until recently. Untwist a wire hanger and then make a big circley-loop with it and then close it by twisting it around itself as seen in the picture above. Fill a pan with bubbles and practice making huge bubbles.

Making Toss the Spool Hanger Game

To make this hanger game, you will ned 1 wire coat hanger, 24" length of string, and 1 spoo. Bend the hanger to form a hoop. Make a slight kink opposite the hook so the string will not slide when attached (sketch a). Tie a spool to one end of the string; then tie the other end of the string, very tightly, to the hoop where you have made the kink. If you wish, you may paint the spool. Now you are ready to play the game. Hold the hook end in your hand and flip the hoop to make the spool pass through it (sketch b). You are disqualified if you hit the wire.

Making Wire Hanger Fish Mobiles

(PARENTAL SUPERVISION NEEDED) Snip the hook from a lightweight metall coat hanger... leaving one long strip of wire when straightened. Make sharp bend near center, then two reverse bends 1" from first to form mouth of fish (as seen in picture above). Cross wire about 4" from ends to form tail. Make bends in tail so ends of wire meet. Tape ends together. Two small fish may be made from one hanger. Suspend fish from ceiling by thread. A Variation: Cover fish with copper pot cleaner (seen in picture above) to make glistening scales. Do this by removing fastener from cleaner and stretch it over the fish. Tie it around fish's tail with a mesh raveling. Put paper fasteners through a circle piece of paaper for eyes (or figure something else out that you like).

Even More Crafts with Wire Hangers

Make Newspaper or Magazine Holder Rack for Dad on Father’s Day - This is an arts and crafts project that uses a cork and a wire coat hanger to make a great rack to hold magazines and newspapers. If your Dad reads a lot of periodicals (newspapers and magazines), then this might be the perfect craft to make for your Dad.

Magic Heart Trick Making Craft for Friends on Valentines Day - This is a really cool idea for a Valentines Day gift to your friends. This is a Wire Heart and Horseshoe Puzzle Trick … your friend or loved one will need to try to figure out how to get the heart off of the horseshoe. It is a LOT of fun.

Making a Greeting Card Display Wall Hanger Crafts Idea for Kids - Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, how about learning how to make this Greeting Cards Display Craft. You can hang it on a picture hook, or hang it from other high places. Then you can look at the love that people sent to you in Valentine’s Day cards, Christmas cards, Birthday cards, or whatever.

3-D Fruit Craft Wire Hanger Crafts Project for Kids - - These 3-dimensional fruits are made from paper. You can make apples, watermelons, pears, plums, peaches, strawberries, oranges, and other great-looking fruit. They are great to hang in a window (from a curtain rod), from the ceiling, or in a mobile.

A Christmas Wreath Wire Hanger Project (on the cheap) - - You probably already know how to do this, but in case you don’t, here's something to liven up your Yuletide season without spending a fortune.

A Kite Mobile Making Crafts Instructions - - This is an excellent way to let your child participate in the decoration of his or her room while at the same time having fun working on a creative crafts project! All you will need for this project is probably already lying around your house. Find a wire coat hanger, some yarn, some colorful construction paper, glue, and decorating materials, such as paint, markers, crayons, stickers, glitter, etcetera.

A Ribbon Wreath Hanger Craft - - This home décor item is a good project for supervised children with the ability to use a scissors and tie a simple knot. With the application of various optional decorations, it is a great Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Winter Holiday or other seasonal craft.

Add a Wire Hanger to Frames - - Many art fairs and museums will only take art that has wire hangers on the frames. Sawtooth hangers will not work with most hanging systems and is unreliable. Here is how to quickly add a wire hanger to your frame.

Advent Calendar Wjre Hanger Candy Streamer Project - - The traditional candy streamer is a colorful and yummy advent calendar. Hang your candy streamer on a doorknob; the kids will love untying a candy each night until Christmas.

Baby Shower Announcement Wreath - - These baby shower wreaths are a wonderful baby shower craft project and are great for baby's bedroom door or for the party entrance door or pop them on the door for baby announcements for the whole neighborhood to see.

Baby Shower Room Wreath - - These wreaths are wonderful for baby's bedroom door, for baby showers or pop them on the door for baby announcements for the whole neighborhood to see.

Baby Towel Wire Hanger Pram - - This pram is the perfect Gift for new mums or for taking to a baby shower. You could also do this project with several cloth nappies in place of the towels.

Balloon Hanger Paddle Ball - - Kids will love this make-it-yourself active sports game for indoors or out! Learn more about Balloon Paddle Ball.

Baseball Picture Holder Making Craft for Kids - - The hardest part of this baseball craft is picking out the sports pictures you are going to use.

Bat Mobile Wire Hanger Craft Activity - - We've gone batty! This easy-to-make Bat Mobile will guarantee a spooktacularly fun Halloween for the kids.

Bat Wings - - Today I'm going to show you how to make bat wings with two hangers and black knee highs and some ridden and glitter, I know it look a lot to do but its a day project. Lots of drying time, but very easy to make, then you be ready for take off.

Birthday Mobile - - Decorate your birthday table with this easy & versatile mobile. Include the birthday child in the process, so they can show off their handy-work at the party!

Book Racks Making Activity with Hangers - - SuperZiper made this book/file rack from an old clothes hanger. She uses it to hold her library books near the door so she doesn't forget to take them on the way out. Although her blog is in Portuguese, it's pretty easy to glean the process from the photos.

Braided Clothes Hanger Craft - - Cut plastic bags into loops, join the loops and use to braid around a plastic clothes hanger. The resulting braided clothes hanger looks attractive - and clothes won't slip off!

Bunny Baby Basket Activities for Children - - This Bunny is the perfect Gift for new mums or for taking to a baby shower. You could also do this project with several cloth nappies in place of the towels. This Bunny would make a lovely Easter basket too.

Butterfly Mobile Making Instructions - - This project uses wonderful butterflies that the kids have made and turns them into this really fun mobile.

Butterfly Wings - - Here's another DIY costume for trick or treat. It's not really hard all you need is a little patience and creative flair.

Camp Cooking Gadgets Making Directions - - Make Camp Cooking Gadgets with your kids. It's fun to make useful "gadgets" for your outdoor kitchen.

Candy Wreath - - Make a wreath using hard, wrapped candies, ribbon, and a hanger! A fun decoration that you can eat.

Carp Kite - - The carp kite is a fish craft put into action by the power of the wind. You can draw a carp on a kite to fly on Children's Day -- May 5 -- or any other special day you want.

Christmas Card Mobile - - Don't be afraid to display your Christmas card mobile high above the crowd!

Christmas Coat Hanger Wreath - - A simple wire coat hanger is the basis for this wreath. It can be plain wire or plastic coated in red or green. Simply bend the coat hanger into a circular shape, leaving the hook at the top for hanging.

Christmas Trees Out of Wire Coat Hangers - - Christmas tree crafts are fun to make and help with decorations. This craft is for all ages. Please supervise younger children with the hooks. Making Christmas trees out of coat hangers should take about an hour to complete.

Cloth Bib Purse - - This project is so quick and easy to make and can be used for a variety of uses. I turned my bibs into a purse and also a hang-up bag for baby bits in the nursery. Make yours too!

Coat Hanger Christmas Tree - - No one will ever guess that this small Christmas tree, complete with tree lights and ornaments, is recycled coat hangers in disguise.

Coat Hanger Christmas Tree - - Children will enjoy creating their own kid-sized Coat Hanger Christmas Tree with this delightful craft project.

Coat Hanger Christmas Wreath - - One look at the coat hanger wreath pictured here and you just itch to decorate it! Who would guess that a humble recycled wire coat hanger is the base? Vary the look by your choice of seasonal wreath decorations.

Coat Hanger Cover - - Simple, fun and easy to make, What more could you ask for?

Coat Hanger Friends - - Do you have wire hangers that you just don't what to do with? Here is a cute idea to turn those hangers into a great craft idea to do with the kids. It is fun and easy.

Coat Hanger Helping Hands - - As I was reading through many of the helping hands Instructables, some of the parts I could not easily get my hands onto. So, I think in bed, travel to hardware stores, and what do you know, I found an easy way to make some helping hands.

Coat Hanger Kite Craft - - Learn about making kites and Easter eggs out of coat hangers with help from an elementary school teacher in this free video on crafts for kids.

Coat Hanger Wreath - - Celebrate any occasion with this coat hanger wreath craft. Kids can create wreaths appropriate for any holiday depending on the color of paper they choose. Perfect for Christmas and other holidays.

Covered Clothes Hangers as Gifts - - Make these easy covered clothes hangers for great bridal shower, birthday or Mother's Day Gift s. They are made using wooden clothes hangers purchased at your local discount store or scour your thrift stores and flea markets. These simple to make fabric-covered clothes hangers can be made quickly and easily. Recycle old textiles for a vintage and romantic look or use fun novelty print fabric that will bring out your personality.

Crochet Patterns for Hangers - - Crocheted clothes hangers are fun and easy to make. You can use whatever stitches you like and either crochet directly over the hanger, or make a wide trim or 2 triangles that you slip stitch together. Most patterns for hangers don't cover the arch that hangs on the closet rod. However, with a little practice and patience, it's not that difficult to have a finished coat hanger project that is crocheted from end to end.

Decoupage Coat Hanger - - This project uses the decoupage method, so don't worry if you have no idea what that is because you'll have clear instructions to follow. Ready? Then let's get started!

Denim Jeans Windsock - - If you have some unwanted jeans lying around and gathering dust, why not make good use out of it? Here's how...

Dish Drain - - This crafty project is a really creative re-use of old hangers you can find gathering dust in your basement or attic. It works well in the kitchen too!

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D.I.Y. High-Contrast Baby Mobile - Here's how to make a baby mobile on the cheap from items you have around the house. All you need is an internet connection, some extra wire hangers, some duct tape, cardboard, glue and some string. It’s very easy to make, and much cheaper than buying one from a store.

Door Witch - - This is another cutesy craft project to make for your Halloween porch decorations.

Dream Catcher - - Use a leftover wire coat hanger to create this bit of Native American lore.

Ergonomic Laptop Stand - - I made this Instructable to show my friends but I didn't expect that many people would discover it. But it looks like it went viral.

Fabric Wreath - - Here's a great holiday decoration you can make out of a discarded wire coat hanger! This versatile wreath can be made to fit any occasion.

Fall Scarecrow Decoration - - Make this scarecrow using recycled items such as a hanger, paper bag, paper plate, and more.

Fairy Wings - - Check out the instructions for making your own homemade fairy wings in time for the Halloween costume party.

Fairy Wings - Perfect for Halloween, dress up, or flower girls!

Flag Windsock - - There's no better time than the Fourth of July to fly the flag -- or a flag windsock, especially when it has the added advantage of recycling plastic bags. (Just remember to keep the plastic bags away from small children - plastic can pose a choking hazard.) Your windsock will be tons of fun to play with at your Fourth of July picnic. It looks pretty, too.

Friendship Mobiles - - In this activity, children will discuss how the different elements of nature (the sun, wind, clouds, rain, etc.) can be their "friends." Then they will make a mobile showing their different "friends."

Garbage Bag Wreath - - If you are looking for an easy craft that even the kids enjoy doing then consider a making a wreath from garbage bags. I have to warn you that this craft takes a very long time to do.

Ghost Halloween Decoration - - Halloween Ghost made from, what else? A sweater and hanger!

Glow Balls - - For this instructable, I decided to make an ornament for Christmas. Please feel free to make yours for the holiday of your choice. It's not too quick, but it is easy, and I was happy with the way mine turned out.

Green-Friendly Tools - - Why waste the energy sending old plastic coat-hangers to the landfill or waste energy melting them down at a recycling plant? Let's just try to save the environment, one step at a time, starting with this craft project. It might not be as detailed as it would be with an Epilog Zing Laser Etcher. But, it's still a useful tool!

Halloween Fairy Wings - - These wings are sturdy and simple to make using 2 old coat hangers and a pair of old pantyhose, then decorated with a little glitter and some puff paint. Complete the outfits with the fairy skirt and wand and you have a costume any little girl will love to wear. These wings are also a winner at school fetes and charity bazaars.

Handsome Hangers - - Here's an attractive and practical Gift you can wrap up in a jiffy: a collection of colorful padded hangers made simply from cloth ribbon and recycled plastic shopping bags.

Hanger Lamp - - This instructable will show you how to create the 'Hanger Lamp'. My project is based on democratizing. Upcycling by making designs freely available for re-creation by anyone, I chose to do this as I had noticed that although upcyled designs are made from free and abundant materials the prices being charged for such designs were pricing many out of the market and creating an exclusive style club for the rich.

Hangers for Arts and Crafts - - Most of us have unused metal clothes hangers lying around the house. A great way to recycle your unwanted hangers is to use them for making crafts with kids. Hangers are easy to bend and form into many different shapes. Leave the hook part intact and use it for hanging the crafts on the wall.

Homemade Potpourri-Filled Lace Clothes Hanger - - This lace covered scented clothes hanger is so pretty and feminine; it would be perfect as a wedding shower Gift . It would also be appreciated by almost any other woman in your family...from grandmas and great-aunts to teenagers and new moms. No sewing required - just load up your glue gun and go!

iPod Dock - This dock can be made in less then 5 minutes and uses only household supplies.

Key To My Heart Hang-up - - This Valentines Day craft project is quick to make and is a beautiful heart felt Gift . You can create your own key by using polymer clay, card stock or use a recycled antique key. Then just simply attach a card or give it to someone with the words "A Key to My Heart".

Kite Mobile - - Make this neat mobile using paper and a wire coat hanger.

LED Spider Halloween Craft - - This Instructable will show you how to put together some LED Spidies for Halloween. They are simple to make and fun to hide in dark corners for guests to find. I have tried to keep this simple and to the point for the younger viewers. If you are after something a little more challenging, perhaps incorporate a vibe motor and some moving limbs to the equation.

Lion Face - - Have a grrrreat time making this lion's face out of an old wire coat hanger!

More Fairy Wings - - This would surely be great project for kids to make and easier to wear too. It also takes almost no time to make.

Multi-purpose Clothespin Hanger - This is an adaptation of an old-fashioned method of drying socks or other little things on the clothesline. It makes an excellent Gift for anyone (even with a dryer) who has small things to dry, indoors or out.

Pacman Paper Mobile - - I made a Pacman paper mobile for my baby niece and her parents last winter. This is how. The only cost for this is for five sheets of colored paper. About $2 total cost. Easy and cheap!

Padded Ribbon Coat Hangers - - Take luxurious care of your clothes with these easy to make padded hangers.

Painted Coat Hangers - - Spruce up your hangers with this floral design!

Personalized Wire Hanger - This instructable describes how to make a personalized wire hanger with a person's name built-in so it's looks cool and stylish in your child's wardrobe.

Pinecone Wreath - Instructions to make a wreath using pine cones and a wire coat hanger. This makes for a fun Gift idea or a great Christmas decoration.

Pond Dip Net - - One way to explore water life is to create a pond dip net and catch living organisms for observation. Don't forget to return the animals back to the pond when you're done.

Portrait Pumpkins - - I used a wire hanger, wooden clothespins and some wooden pumpkin shapes to display my artwork from my children. You can add more or less pumpkins.

Razor and Shaving Brush Stand - - This instructable will show you how you can make a razor and shaving brush stand using items that are probably already in your house. So go ahead and make one as a present for the man of the house - Dad.

Ribbon Covered Hanger - - These pretty coat hangers are very easy to make and you can substitute the ribbon for fabric scraps if you like. Whichever you choose, this no-sew craft project turns a wire coat hanger into a homemade Gift or a useful addition to your own clothes closet.

Simple Book Light - - If you like to read and make things then this instructable is for you. This is a extremely easy book light and cost about nothing if you can salvage a LED light, a wire hanger, and 3-volt lithium Battery.

Simple Coat Hanger Scale - - Anyone who just doesn't seem to have the right scale when needed should read this post, because it can save you time and money. eBay sellers and occasional postcard senders will find it useful especially when they are in emergency. This is not a high tech project, nor does it involve high tech components. In fact, it is a very simple project that works every time!

Snow Mobile - - Bring a little winter inside the house this Christmas with a sparkling snow mobile.

Springy Mobile - - Anybody can make a mobile, but can they make a springy mobile like yours? Try this recipe for bouncy fun with mobiles.

Stable Airplane Mobile - - When you make a Stable Airplane Mobile with your kids, you'll create a monument to flight that's rooted on the ground. A stable mobile doesn't need to hang from the ceiling. These planes are in the air, but they won't fly away.

Stylish Cardboard Clothes Hanger - - I decided to design some hangers that could be made by anyone and wouldn't need newspaper pulp, moulds or laser cutters. The hangers are designed to hold a necklace in the middle and have recesses at either end to hold dresses and tops. You could also add features to hold trousers or ties.

Temple Dress Hanger - - Padded hangers aren't just cute; they also help delicate clothes keep their shape. Making a hanger especially for your temple dress is easy, and it's a simple but meaningful Gift for someone preparing to go to the temple for the first time. You could also make these hangers at a Young Women activity.

Tennis Racket Craft - - Here you will find easy instructions for making a fun tennis racket using pantyhose and a hanger.

Tissue Box Hanger - You can create a tissue box hanger with just a normal clothes hanger within 5 minutes. This is very useful and frees up the space on your desk as you can now hang your tissue box on the wall/window.

Tissue Paper Butterfly - - It's amazing what you can make out of discarded wire coat hangers! These colorful butterflies can be used to decorate a classroom or bedroom or for a party.

Toilet-roll Holder - - This craft project is pretty self-explanatory as it is ingenious. Go ahead and make your own design!

Vintage Wire Basket - - I decided to try and make my own affordable version out of some leftover wire coat hangers from the dry cleaners. This craft project is basically free if you have tons for these hangers floating around. If not you can buy a pack of ten for like $2 at any super store.

Whale Mobile - - This link offers directions and printable templates to help you make a mobile featuring whales.

What's in a River? - - You'll be amazed by all the things that travel down the watery highway of a creek! Make this gadget and see what you can catch.

Whirligig In A Box - - We experimented with motion by building whirligig prototypes using shoeboxes and coat hangers. Collect materials from around your home or classroom and design your own.

Wine Glass Dryer - You can make a handy single wine glass dryer from a coat hanger. This is a great space-saver and you can store them in a drawer when not using them. It also makes for a great kitchen accessory at home too!

Wine Rack Coat Hanger - - Got lots of wine bottles? Got lots of disposable coat hangers? Why not make a closet coat hanger wine rack, it’s fast easy and recycles coat hangers that would otherwise go to waste into a cool homemade wine rack!

Wine Rack - - A quick twist of some everyday hangers and voilà - a smart new home for your bottles. This might just be the perfect Gift to Dad on Father's Day or on hid birthday.

Wire Coat Hanger Christmas Tree - - Christmas tree crafts are fun to make and help with decorations. This craft is for all ages. Please supervise younger children with the hooks. Making Christmas trees out of coat hangers should take about an hour to complete.

Wire Hanger Bow - - This guide will teach you how to make your own homemade bow just like Robin Hood. Arrows not included…

Wire Hanger Lamps - - Light up my life lamp projects to add charm to your chamber.

Wire Hanger Mobile - - Wire coat hanger mobiles are a fun and inexpensive craft to make. Hanging from a ceiling, window, or doorway, mobiles are delightful to watch.

Wire Hanger Mobile - - Wire hanger mobiles are creative decorations to hang anywhere in the home. As a piece of decorative wall art, wire hanger mobiles can display images from family photos, scenic views from postcards, or even holiday motifs. This guide will give basic instructions on how to make a wire hanger mobile to display in your home.

Wire Hanger Yarn Dog - - This is something I made for my children when they were little and am now making for my great grandchildren...

Wire Pumpkin - - Got an extra wire coat hanger? Turn it into this festive pumpkin!

Wire Santa Mini Wreath - - Here are some easy instructions on how to make a Christmas wreath that looks like Santa's face.

Wrapped in Lace - - Strictly feminine, trimmed with lace and satin ribbon, this is a great way to recycle and give new life to old clothes hangers!

Wreath - Fabric Swatch - - This free Christmas craft shows you how to make a country Christmas wreath using fabric scraps.

Wreath - Recycled Bags - - This Christmas craft projects shows you how to use recycled plastic bags to make a wonderful Christmas Door Wreath.

Wreath of Candy - - You'll need to hang this Christmas food craft out of reach -- or it just might disappear! While traditional wreaths are usually made from pine boughs or pinecones, for this Wreath of Candy try something a little sweeter.

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