Clothespins are such useful little things! You can hang your clothes to dry with them or they can hold a bag of potato chips closed. Here are some creative ways to repurpose and upcycle ordinary clothespins!
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If you don’t already have some, clothespins can be found at the dollar store, the big box stores, grocery stores, and just about anywhere!
Upcycle & Repurpose: Ideas for Clothespins
- Versatile. Clothespins are easily adapted from what they were created for. With so many options, one can use old clothespins for wreaths, hangers, baskets, planters, candleholders, and even ornaments.
- Quick, Easy, and Cheap. The clothespin craft projects are very economical and do not take long to remodel into incredible works of art.
- Trendy and Stylish. Who knew clothespin crafts could look so amazing hanging on your wall? Create a beautiful country shelf, a napkin holder and trivet for the kitchen, or even a beautiful angel wall hanging that will add a new fashion statement to your home.
1. Clothespin Wreath
Confessions of an Overworked Mom made this adorable wreath out of clothespins!
2. Clothespin Mirror
I love, love, love this mirror made with red plastic clothespins from Ikea by Little Green Notebook
3. Clothespin Chandelier
Hometalk features a stunning chandelier made with clothespins for the laundry room!
4. Clothespin Planter
This clothespin planter is so easy to make! Check out the tutorial at Family Chick
5. A DIY Photo Display
Then there’s this cute clothespin photo holder in my favorite color by Hometalk.
6. Clothespin Menorah
This clothespin Menorah is a creative idea via Green Prophet.
7. Herb Plant Labels DIY (Free Printables!)
You can use clothespins as plant markers like these from Craft Your Happiness
8. Storage Shelf
How about a storage shelf with big clothespins via Country Living
9. Clothespin Napkin Holder
Clothespin Napkin Holder by DIY Candy
10. Clothespin Fall Baskets
Make a fun, fall basket from Purple Hues and Me
11. Vintage Clothespin Planter and Candle Holder
Make a candle holder or flower vase with these directions from Hometalk
12. How to Make a Clothespin Angel (with Free Template)
This angel is beautiful and would make a great gift! Get the tutorial from Sustain my Craft Habit
13. Trivet from wooden clothespins
Make some trivets for your kitchen from Chalking Up Success
14. Scarecrow Pizza Pan Clothespin Wreath
This festive, fall scarecrow is so fun and will look adorable on your door! Get directions from The Keeper of the Cheerios
15. Clothespin Snowflakes
Of course, they make cute magnets and clips and there are all kinds of Christmas ornaments that you can make out of them as well, like this Snowflake Ornament by Stephanie Lynn
Hope you found some inspiration for taking something you may have at home and making something totally different with it!
These are such fun and creative ideas, Manuela. Love the ‘chandelier’! Have a great day!
What cute ideas! I’ll have to go buy some more clothespins:)
So many fun ideas for clothes pins. I might actually use a couple of the ideas.
Love the aqua shelf with clips. Reminds me of a shaker shelf.
I love this post! Who knew all of the things you can make with clothespins. I especially love the snowflakes! TFS
Lots of creative ideas thanks for sharing them. I remember growing up, the only ones creating anything out of clothespins were children in school, scouts, etc. Wow – have we come a long way. 😀
Enjoy your evening.
You are so good to feature these ideas and blogs. I just love that clothespin wreath.
Hi Manuela! What neat ideas and projects for using clothespins! There’s not a one I don’t like, but the snowflake one stands out the most! Thanks for sharing this post! Blessings from Bama!
The light fixture is unbelievable. I would never have though to do that, and it’s so whimsical for the laundry room. I actually have several favorites from the group.
Great ideas! LOVE the wreath:) Have a blessed day dear friend, BIG HUGS!
I have lots of wooden clothespins here, but I use them for the most basic of chores – to keep chips bags, bags of cookies, cereal and whatever else I can think of shut.
I do love that wreath!
xo
Claudia