Fall Craft Idea: Clothes Pin Photo Holder

Supply list

• (2) 6” Clothespins
• Paper-Carta Bella (The front paper design)
• Foam Squares (for spreading paint around)
• Paper Trimmer (Cutting the paper-Carta Bella to fit pin)
• Circle Punch- 3” (I didn't use this, I just used a scissors)
• Magnets with adhesive on the back
• Glue
• Paint

It doesn't matter what color you choose to paint your clothes pin. I went with green because it fit the pattern that I chose for the front of the pin. You could paint it red, orange or whatever you'd like. We painted one side first and let it dry before painting the other side. Make sure to paint the sides of the clothes pin and the top and bottom.

For the pattern on the front of my clothes pin I used a fancy paper design from Crafts Direct. You could use an old greeting card, create your own design or use old Christmas cards or cardboard. Take your paper design and measure out 1-3/8” x 6”. Using a paper trimmer (or scissors if you're confident in your steady cutting ability) cut out the design. It should fit perfectly to your clothes pin. Once your paper is cut, glue it onto whatever side of the clothes pin you'd like to be the front. I used wood glue.

This step allows you to be really creative. Katie and I cut out fall messages from special design paper. You could design your own creation for the front if you'd like. My pre-made design was a simple pumpkin. I ended up cutting some jute to make a small blow for my pumpkin. When you have your design cut and ready, glue it to the front of your clothes pin.

This step was easy. You'll want at least two magnets with adhesive on the back. I used two magnets and that seemed to work pretty well. I placed one of them at the very top back of the clothes pin. The other magnet was placed toward the middle of the back. If your magnet has trouble sticking, you can always use super glue for more support.