How to Make Clothespin Thumb Tacks


Spruce up your bulletin board with some cute clothespin thumb tacks. These decorative pushpins give you more creativity to display things your way, showcasing your personal style. Experiment with different decorations and create a custom set that you love.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 20 Minutes
Age range: 10 and Up

Things you’ll need:
Clothespins
Tacks
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Ribbon
Ribbon roses
Craft glue
Pencil
Cardstock
Scissors

Things to do:

Cardstock Clothespin
1. The first step is cutting out the decorations for your clothespins. Start by placing your clothespin on a piece of cardstock and tracing around the outside edge. Cut out the shape.


2. Use craft glue to secure the paper to the top of the clothespin.

3. Apply a drop of hot glue to the back of the clothespin and attach the tack. Hold it in place until it dries completely.

Ribbon Clothespin
1. Cut a piece of ribbon to match the length of the clothespin.
2. Attach it to the clothespin using craft glue.
3. Use craft glue to add ribbon roses to the top corner.
4. Apply a drop of hot glue to the back of the clothespin and attach the tack. Hold it in place until it dries completely.

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