4 Things to Make With Clothespins

Animal Mix-Ups — Photograph by Mark Mantegna

This versatile tool is an ideal springboard for tons of crafts. Here are some ideas to get your family inspired.

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Clothespin Butterflies — Photograph by Mark Mantegna

Photograph by Mark Mantegna

Clothespin Butterflies

Paint the clothespin and let it dry. Fold two cupcake liners into quarters, then clip the clothespin over them. Add googly eyes.

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Note Station — Photograph by Mark Mantegna

Photograph by Mark Mantegna

Note Station

Use wood glue to attach clothespins to a wooden ruler. Label each pin with a family member's name. Mount the ruler near your front door and clip reminders, permission slips, and other important notes to it.

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Rubber Band Launcher — Photograph by Mark Mantegna

Photograph by Mark Mantegna

Rubber Band Launcher

Glue a clothespin to a dowel. Load a rubber band onto the launcher as shown. Squeeze the clothespin handle to let the band fly (at inanimate targets only, of course).

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Animal Mix-Ups — Photograph by Mark Mantegna

Photograph by Mark Mantegna

Animal Mix-Ups

Glue various types of card stock feet to clothespins as shown. Clip the pins to card stock bodies, mixing and matching as desired.

Originally published in the November 2012 issue of FamilyFun

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