Tried it Tuesday: Snowman & Glittered Clothespin Garland

Today I'm starting a new series called Tried it Tuesday where I will share recipes and DIY/Crafts I make. I love being crafty and the holidays are the perfect time to go a little wild with it.

 I was browsing Pinterest and found this Clothespin Snowman idea. They are so adorable! Before I clicked down to the source, I started to think of how I could use them and came up with stringing them on brown twine to hold Christmas cards. (Great minds think alike because she suggested the same thing!!) After seeing her example, I decided to also make some glittered clothespins for some added sparkle. I made a run to Michaels for supplies and... Voila! A super-cute garland for my house. I think it turned out great!!

 

Step 1: I spray-painted all the clothespins white, making sure I got the front, back and sides.

Step 2: I used a small brush to paint the grooved part of the clothespin black to make the hat.

Step 3: I used a cotton swab with the cotton removed on one end to stamp the eyes with black paint.

Step 4: I used a small brush to draw on the carrot nose with orange paint.

 

Step 5: I used the cotton swab again to stamp the mouth and buttons.

 

Step 6: I made red-ribbon scarves and glued them on using tacky glue.

 

Step 7: I covered another set of clothespins with tacky glue on one side and covered in glitter.

 

 

Step 8: After everything was dry, I clipped the pins onto twine and pinned the cards.

 

Supply List:

• Clothespins
• White spray paint
• Black & orange craft
• Red ribbon
• Glitter
• Tacky glue
• Twine

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