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CLOTHESPIN CRAFTS FOR KIDS : Ideas for Arts & Crafts Activities & Instructions for Making Cool Projects with Recycled Clothes Pins for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers

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Below you will find many arts and crafts projects for kids made with recycled clothespins. You would be suprised at how many cool crafts activities there are for children to make with clothespins such as jewelry, cars, creatures, people, and other fun crafts.

Making Clothespin Dolls

There are all sorts of ways to dress clothespins up to make wonderful dolls. For the one shown in the above picture, use the clothespins with flat sides—they give more surface for the head and face. Mark in the face with ink or colored pencil. Glue some tiny bits of yarn on top for hair. For the doll's dress, fold a paper cupcake wrappers in 4. Cut a small hole at the center, just large enough to go over the head, and slash it, as shown in Figure a, for the sleeves and skirt. Use a piece of ribbon for a sash—to hold the dress in place—and tie a tiny piece at each wrist.The doll can be dressed in much the same way by using a circle of crepe paper instead of the paper cupcake wrappers. Fold and cut the crepe paper as directed above, and stretch the crepe paper around the bottom of the dress to make it ruffle and stand out. To make the dolls stand up, bend a narrow strip of cardboard, as shown in Figure b, to provide a sturdy base.

How to Make Miniature Barrels with Clothespins

You can use wooden clothespins or platic clothespins...however the wooden clothespins are the ones that make the barrel look real.To make this craft, find a nut-sized can and some clothespins. Firstly, remove the springs from the clothespins by holding it in your hands (image a) and just twist apart. You will be using one half of a clothespin for each wooden stick you see around the can in the final picture above. Place all of the clothespins around the can (the outside of the clothespin is facing outwards) and hold it in place with 2 rubber bands...fitting one in each groove. Then when all the clothespins are covering the can, then wrap copper wire around the clothespins...again inside the grooves. Twist the wires together to hold them in place. You would use pliers to do this...you might need Mom or Dad to help you with this.

Make a Cute Giraffe with Clothespin Legs

This is a great craft for Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, and Children in the Earlier grades. Firstly, print out either a color giraffe or black and white giraffe diagram. Then cut out the giraffe on the black outline (picture a). If you printed out a black and white pattern, then you might want to color it at this time. Then grab the giraffe's neck and lightly bend it forwards and backwards like you would a paper fan (it is called an accordion fold). Cut a piece of yarn or string and glue or tape it to the back of the giraffe as a tail. Then lastly, take 2 clothespins and attach them to the bottom of your giraffe. You now have a standing giraffe. A fun thing to do is to write a message on the folds of the neck...then when you pull the neck upwards, you can see the message. When you push the neck down, you no longer see the message any more.

Clothespin Camels

To make these clothespin camels, just print out either a black and white diagram or a color diagram and then cut it out and hook on 2 clothespins for legs.

Clothespin Donkeys or Mules

To make these donkeys just print out either a black and white or color pattern and then cut him out and hook on 2 clothespins for legs.

Make Clothespin Airplanes and Gliders

To make this clothespin airplane glider, you will need to gather up the following materials - 1 non-spring type clothespin, Scotch tape, 1 thumbtack, colored construction paper 5"x3", 2 star stickers, and scissors. To make this, first, enlarge the pattern for wings and propeller of plane or print them out here and cut them out of construction paper. Tape wings to clothespin plane. Attach propeller with thumbtack. Sticker stars may be added to wings.

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How to Make a Ring Toss Throwing Game with a Box, Clothespins, and Rubber Jar Rings - Any handy boy or girl can make this game that can be played with one or more friends, either indoors or outside as well. All that you will need to make this game of skill is a few things from around the house. This is a great arts and crafts project for rainy days or for days that there doesn’t seem to be anything else to do.

Making Alligator Clips Fridge Magnets With Clothespins Craft Idea - Do you want to learn how to make this adorable alligator / crocodile clip? When it is done, you can stick it on the refrigerator and post your memos in the alligator’s mouth. It is super easy to make, learn how to on the following page.

How to Make a Boy Scouts Memo Holder with a Clothespin - Today we will show you today how to make something simple and fun: a memo for Boy Scouts. Now the boys can have a special place where they can write important Scout related topics down .

Make Standing Clothespin Ghosts for Halloween - This is an easy craft to make, and all you need are clothespins, tissues, markers, and a piece of cardboard.

Easy Angel Christmas Tree Topper with Clothespins & TP Rolls- Easy Angel Christmas Tree Topper to Make : Arts & Crafts Ideas for Kids No Christmas tree is complete without a beautiful angel placed on top. This craft gives your children the opportunity to make their own Christmas angel ornament / Christmas tree topper.

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Alligator Clip-On Crafts Project - Instructions to make an alligator out of a clothespin.

Angel Clothespin Invite for Kids - Create a cute invite for the next Christmas celebration.

Basketball Clothespin ideas - Basketball note holder craft.

Butterfly Necklace Jewelry Making Crafts - Make a Butterfly-shaped necklace using a clothespin.

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Clothes Pin Alligator Arts and Crafts Project - This adorable Clothes Pin Alligator is made with a simple clothes pin, paint, a pipe cleaner and googly eyes (if you have them). An easy and inexpensive kids craft to make! Make your aligator "chomp, chomp" by opening and closing the clothes pin!

Clothespin Angel Ornament - This pretty little angel will sing her way into your heart! Hang her on your Christmas tree, and she will shimmer and shine.

Clothes Pin Calf - This Clothes Pin Calf is a great Cow Craft for Preschoolers. The Calf's spots look great when they're made with black thumb prints!

Clothespin Dolls - Here is a classic craft that everyone will enjoy making. Find out how to make personalized dolls using a clothespin and embroidery floss.

Clothespin Easter Bunnies Crafts Ideas - We have two Clothespin Easter Bunny crafts to choose from -- and either one would make an ideal Easter fridgie, or an extra little gift in the Easter basket for someone you love...Children find these attractive to make, but because of the small scale, you might want to help out by pre-cutting the ears, carrot, bow tie and pipe cleaner arms. With all the supplies handy, even a small child can enjoy great results!

Clothes Pin Giraffe Crafts - This adorable Clothes Pin Giraffe is an easy and inexpensive Safari Craft for kids! Make your Giraffe's spots with orange finger prints and he'll even stands up all by himself on his clothes pin legs!

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll - - Baile folklorico is a traditional Latin American dance emphasizing local cultures. Baile folklorico means folk dance in Spanish and women wear colorful dresses with billowy skirts. Make your own Mexican Dancing Doll to celebrate your heritage!

Clothespin Peoples : Preschool Thanksgiving Craft - - Friends and family smile with these little people that look just like them! These make perfect decorations for your next family gathering or as one-of-a-kindgifts.

Clothespin Pinwheel Making Instructions - So pretty they'll make you dizzy, these patriotic whirligigs spin in the wind. They're tacked to clothespins so you can clip them to anything -- like a bicycle basket. Cut two 5-inch squares in different colors from patterned paper. Glue back-to-back; let dry. Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner. Make a 3-inch cut along each line. Fold every other point toward center; glue. Affix to clothespin with map tack.

Clothespin Poinsettia Making Directions - These vibrant coffee filter poinsettias are a gorgeous addition to your tree!

Clothespin Reindeer Craft Directions - This charming Rudolph will make a cute ornament for your tree or to hang around your house.

Clothespin Reindeer Crafts Activity - This clothespin reindeer craft is a fun way for kids to take ordinary household articles and make something cool for the Christmas season.

Clothespin Santa Crafts Activities - Hang these cute Santas made from wooden clothespins on your tree.

Clothespin Snowflake Crafts-Stick Snowflake - Our contemporary take on classic Swedish straw ornaments combines crafts sticks or clothespins with wood rounds to create different snowflake forms

Clothes Pin Stegosaurus - This craft was thought up spur of the moment but turned out wonderfully, the clothes pins add a dynamic activity to the static paper dinosaur.

Clothespin Toy Soldier Pom Pom Activities - Some people might call this little guy a clothes peg toy soldier, or a clothespeg ornament, but whichever name you give to those wooden clamps used to hold wet clothes to a laundry line, you'll want to liberate a few for the craft table to make this cute toy soldier Christmas ornament.

Clothespin Vampire - These adorable little blood suckers are easily put together with some paint, a wooden clothespin and some felt. Make a whole bunch of them to line your window sill or put in a circle on the table!

Colorful Clothespin Dolls Making Instructions – Now this is what we call art craft and trendy fashion rolled into one project! Create your own colorful display of miniature clothespin dolls and find many uses for them afterwards.

Crocodile Crayon Drop Game - Your young party-planners prepare this crayon-eating crocodile a day or two ahead. This updated version of Drop the Clothespin game is a sure hit!

Clothespin Soldier Ornament - Make a whole army of clothespin soldiers to trim your tree.

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Ghost Clothespin Invite - Make a quick and easy invite for Halloween.

Guatemalan Worry Desk Decorators- Use ordinary wooden clothespins to create original versions of Guatemalan worry dolls. These mini people hold important papers or perch on pencil cups to add color to your desktop!

Halloween Bat Clips - To make these creatures, just cut out the wings and body, glue them to a clothes pin, and add googly eyes for wonderful bat Halloween decorations.

Lamb Craft : Easter Place Name Holder - This lamb craft makes a cute Easter place name holder for your Easter party. The body is made out of cotton swabs, and the legs are made from two clothespins. The clothespins can hold a name tag or a little note.

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Mini Hat Photo Holder for Mom on Mother's Day - Make it for Mother's Day! A little clothespin holds the photo and a magnet keeps it on the refrigerator.

Multi-purpose Clothespin Hanger : Tips and Ideas for Recycling Clothes Hangers- 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.

Pilgrim Clothespin - - Children enjoy making crafts for any holiday. Making a pilgrim clothespin is a great craft to celebrate Thanksgiving. The pilgrims can be painted and embellished with pieces of felt and yarn. The wooden dolls can be used for place markers or set into a full display with Native Americans and a turkey.

Portrait Pumpkins Hanger Activities for Boys and Girls - - 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.

Reindeer Clothespin - Here is a fun Christmas craft project for older kids (with adult supervision) and adults.

Reindeer Jumbo Clothespin - Reindeer note holder, can also be used to hold photos.

Reindeer Note Holders Making Directions - Make a fabulous red-nosed Reindeer Note holder using a clothes pin and pipe cleaners.

Rudolph Clothespin Ornament - Three clothespins and a few decorations make an easy Christmas craft for kids.

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Santa Head Clothespin - Make a clever holder for your Santa and me photo.

Soccer Clothespin Making Instructions for Children - Make this fun soccer girl from a clothespin.

Spooky Ghost Clothespin Making Instructions - Easy spooky ghost craft.

The Farm Diorama Craft Making Idea - Create these incredible clothespin farm animals and build a box corral for them to sleep in.

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Wallpaper Butterfly Note Holders - - Add a clothespin and a magnet to these wallpaper butterflies and you have lovely note holders or picture holders for Mom to put on the fridge.

Worry Dolls : Learning How to Make Handmade Dolls - In Guatemala, kids tell their troubles to worry dolls, tiny figures that they tuck under their pillows at night. Take this tradition worldwide with a multicultural collection of clothespin dolls.