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Chalkboard Paint Tag Clothespins

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Hang and identify kid art with them, use them as place markers clipped to a napkin, let them label and separate papers of mail or hey, just clip your chip bags shut in style. These little chalkboard clips are fun, useful and a snap to make!

Things you’ll need:
Clothespins
Wooden tags
Chalkboard paint
Foam brush
Craft Glue

Things to do:
1. On a covered work surface, coat the wooden tags with three coats of chalkboard paint on each side (the back is just for a more finished look). Allow each coat to dry before adding the next.
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2. Spread a generous layer of glue onto the top of the clothespin from the tip to about 3/4 of the way up.
3. Center the tag over the clip and press firmly to adhere the glue to the tag. Allow the glue to dry and the chalkboard paint to cure fully before using.
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DIY Triangular Soft Weights

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These small tassled weights are handy to have around in just about every room of the house. Holding your papers down when the windows are open, keeping your cookbook open to the right page, or just sitting there looking pretty, these simple little weights are a snap to make.

Things you’ll need:
8 by 8-inch piece of fabric
Sewing machine and notions
Cardboard
Ruler
Scissors
Yarn tassel (click here for tutorial)
Rice, millet or bulgur

Things to do:
1. From the cardboard, measure and cut a equilateral triangle with each side measuring 3-1/2 inches long.
2. Use the cardboard triangle to mark and cut four identical triangles from the fabric.
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3. With right sides together, sew the triangles into a line so that each is connected to the other.
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4. Fold the second triangle in half so that the edge of the first lines up with the top edge of the third. Sew along this line.
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5. Fold the final triangle into place so that you have a pyramid. Sew along one side.
6. Stuff the tassel into the space inside the shape with the long end pulled through at one open corner and sew 1 inch in from each point of the remaining side, trapping the long end of the tassel in place as you sew.
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7. Turn the shape right side out and fill with rice or grain. Sew the opening closed.
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