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Not only is this is the cutest handmade soap, it is a really fun children's gift idea. They are a great idea for party favors or stocking stuffers. Kids will have so much fun making and using...
The scent of air dried clothes and sheets is delightful. Follow these directions for drying your modern clothing and sheets the free, old fashioned way. You'll be using free, solar energy. I've...
Let your kids debut their dramatic talents in their own backyard by building a simple clothesline theater. With a favorite book, a couple of bed sheets and some clothespins, and a lot of...
Have so many things plugged in that you have a power strip that keeps tripping you or getting in the way? Hot glue comes in handy for so many things and doesn't even peel paint off the wall! Not...
Children love to display their artwork on the refrigerator. Dad is always hanging up phone numbers and slips of paper. And Mom, of course, has her own little notes, lists, and reminders. With the...
This easy craft can involve the whole family. The reindeer made from clothespins look great on your tree and make wonderful gifts for friends and neighbors. Here's how to make them.
All the focus on living green is causing people to return to drying clothes on the line instead of using the dryer. Certainly it is worthwhile to do so. Estimates are that 10-15% of individual...
It's quick and easy to make pretty, functional decorative clips using wooden clothespins and scrapbooking paper.
These miniature clothespin people make a charming addition to your Christmas tree. The ornaments are easy to make - the whole family can help.
Children love homemade toys, whether made by a friendly adult or with their own hands. Clothespin wrestlers are a simple, silly toy that is fun for ages 3 to 13 or so. The materials are cheap and...
When your photography hobby becomes something more than a hobby, you’ll need to set up a darkroom. Of course you can also build a darkroom if you only do your photography a few times a...
Hanging clothes out on the line is a summertime childhood memory, and can be very relaxing and simple. While everyone loves fresh line dried clothing, the smell, crispness and simplicity,...
Slipcovers are a great way to change the look of your furniture without spending much money. There are so many different styles and options for every type of furniture. Most slipcovers are kid...
Homemade ornaments give Christmas a homespun quality that cannot be purchased. Clothespin reindeer ornaments can be hung on the tree or used to decorate gifts. Miniature hair, multi-colored pom...
Ah, there's nothing like crisp cotton linens dried in the sun! Line drying your laundry helps it last longer and it cuts down on your energy use, which is good both for your pocketbook and the...
Grosgrain ribbon is a beautiful type of ribbon that can be used in scrapbooking, making bows, or a host of other craft projects. Most of the time, the grosgrain ribbon will need to be curled to...
Wouldn't a stuffed chick look right at home perched in this basket?
This December, here is a holiday light hanging tip that will help get the job done quickly, cleanly - will not damage your home' s facia, will get you in out of the cold much faster, and will also...
Wicker baskets are wonderfully decorative and are great for holding items such as soaps, potpourri, fruit and mail. People have been making wicker baskets for thousands of years, and modern day...
The clothespin game is a classic for baby and wedding showers. It's great because it lasts for the whole party, and doesn't require you to buy any special supplies unless you don't have...
If you and your partner have been toying with the idea of clamps or using clothespin in your play but are unsure of how to begin, follow these steps for enjoying clothespins during play.
Decorating a Christmas tree with picture frames adds a unique and nostalgic touch to your holiday. An older person living in a nursing home might enjoy having a tree in her room covered in photos...
Who does not like to receive holiday cards? Not only do they have beautiful messages but they remind you of all the thoughtful loved ones who send the greetings your way. The problem is just wear...
Between 1852 and 1857, more than 145 patents were issued for the clothespin. Today, both the wood and hinged clothespins have nearly disappeared, along with the clothesline and washtub. However,...
It doesn't take a lot of time or money to turn old, discarded items into original, home decorating accents. If you've found a treasure trove of old windows at a yard sale or flea market, you can...
Decorate your windows for the season, the holidays or year-round with stenciling. A stencil can be created with floral or leaf designs to add some color to your window inside and out. Window...
If you are always losing mittens when you strip them off indoors, consider this quick trick to keeping them together right where you need them most.
Displaying children's artwork on refrigerators, though a common practice, can quickly become impractical if your child is a prolific artist. Follow these tips to display your children's artwork in...
Creating a toy soldier out of old-fashioned clothespins is a fun and easy craft for children. This little soldier could be a Christmas tree ornament or could hang anywhere to display your child's...
A clothespin is an indispensable item for a canary cage. This inexpensive little item can be used in an incredible number of ways, making daily canary care a much easier task.
These days, people are conserving energy and money every way they can. It may come as a surprise that your clothes dryer eats up a huge chunk of your household energy bill, from 6-10 percent....
Blankets are great personalized gifts for birthdays, graduations and other holidays. Everyone loves something fun and sunggly to cuddle up with and keep warm with. Here's how to make a no tie blanket.
Looking for a fun and easy craft to share with your kids? A craft that isn't limited to "one-and-done," but can be completed over and over again? Stand up animals may be just the thing. Watch as...
It's always fun to make percussion instruments for school activities and programs. One of the easiest ones to make is a paper plate tambourine.
People have been drying their clothes outside for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Using natural methods to dry clothes conserves energy and money. Clothes that are dried outside smell fresh...
Kids love pillow forts. They make great hiding places, reading nooks and castles for defending princesses from dragons. A sturdy pillow fort is the perfect tool for sparking your little one's...
Supplies you will need to create crafts with clothespins; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to make a Chinese doll with clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create an angel using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create a girl scout figure using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create a reindeer figure using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create a grasshopper figure using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create chip clips using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create a card holder using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create a magnetic paper holder using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create a magnet using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create a butterfly necklace using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create a butterfly figure using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create an Easter bunny figure using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.
How to create a soldier figure using clothespins, step-by-step instructions; learn this and more in this free, instructional online arts and crafts video.