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Pinterest inspired project: Clothespin wreath

February 27, 2012

clothespin wreath

I shared last week on facebook that the end of February is sneaking up on me fast.  And I had quite a few things still to do if I was going to complete my goals for this month!  Happy to report I accomplished quite a few this weekend, one of which was my Pinterest inspired project for February.

(I made a huge list of goals for 2012 and one was to…“Do and blog about a monthly Pinterest project – start doing some of those wonderful projects I have been pinning.” )

I had seen and pinned several wreaths made out of clothespins that I loved!

This one was probably my favorite…

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Pinned from Budget Wise Home

And I loved this one that also looked like a sunburst mirror

Pinned from Design Sponge

Then I found this wreath on A Soft Place to Land made on a metal wreath form.

And I knew exactly what I was going to do.  Winking smile

It all started when I was shopping at Dollar General with the 50% coupon.  I came across some bags of 50 clothespin that were $1.00, so only 50¢ after coupon.    (I checked prices on the vintage type clothespins and they were $3.99 for a bag of 25 at Hobby Lobby.  I liked my $1.00 for 100 clothespins price much better!)

I also had this metal wreath form leftover from my evergreen Christmas wreath from last year, that I also used for my FREE boxwood wreath this year.  All the boxwood clippings were dead and brown so I cut them off so I could re-use the metal wreath.

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This was a seriously simple and easy project.  I started pinning the clothespins around the wreath.

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I tried a couple different ways and found that I liked the staggered look better.

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So this is the door to my laundry room.  (I actually painted and decorated my laundry room a year or so ago and I need to share that with you.  I have a few more things I want to complete in there and then I will show you the whole room.  I plan to start sharing some house tour posts starting in March showing you one room at a time – before and after pictures, DIY projects and more!  So look for those soon!)

I was seriously DONE with the ivy basket on the front of the door.  So into the yard sale bin it went.

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And on the door went my new clothespin wreath!  I used about 85 clothespins on the whole wreath.

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But it still needed something.  So I tipped the outer clothespins out so they weren’t all flat.  Better….

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But it still needed something else (lest I forget that the door led to the laundry room Winking smile )

So I made a little banner from some scrap white fabric I had (following the same method I used on my “Fall” banner), added some little yellow flowers from my flower stash, and it was DONE!

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I LOVE it!  So cute and festive!  The colors in my laundry room are yellow, white and black (which you will see in my tour later) so it goes perfectly.

And for $1.00 for the clothespins and some craft supplies I already had on hand, I think I can call this a successful, frugal, Pinterest-inspired project.   Plus I can check a goal off my list – double happiness! Smile

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Now I better get back to taking care of those piles of dirty laundry behind that door!   At least I have something pretty on the door to look at now. Smile

How about you?  Done any Pinterest-inspired projects lately?  Share them in the comments – I would love to come “pin” them. Winking smile

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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    February 27, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Super sweet Christina! While I haven’t done a project specifically from Pinterest, I certainly pinned a bunch of stuff to try this weekend! Thank you for the inspiration….

    Many Blessings,
    Melissa

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 1, 2012 at 12:09 AM

      thanks, Melissa! I have a ton more stuff pinned that I need to do too. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Laine says

    February 27, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I really want to make one of these for my laundry room! =) I like how you staggered the clothespins, definitely gave it some more interest!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 1, 2012 at 12:09 AM

      thanks, Laine! yes, you should make one for your BIG reveal of your laundry room! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kathy jackson says

        June 21, 2018 at 7:29 PM

        I did one beach theme. But could only get one layer of pins. Did you use 2 layers? How? I’d like to see the back:)

        Reply
  3. Leah says

    February 27, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    The staggered look is definitely better than the flat look! It’s really cute!

    My latest Pinterest project is coming up on the blog soon. 😉

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 1, 2012 at 12:08 AM

      yes, it is! thanks, Leah!

      Loved your pinterest project too – yummy!

      Reply
  4. Natasha In Oz says

    February 28, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    That is brilliant! I am going to have to make this for my laundry room. Thanks for the idea.

    I have posted some of my favourite pins at my weekly Pinterest Linky Party. I would be so thrilled if you could perhaps join in this week and link up your Pinteresting project!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha In Oz

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 1, 2012 at 12:02 AM

      you are welcome, Natasha!

      heading over to check out your party – thanks for the invite!

      Reply
  5. Renee @ Living, Laughing, & Loving says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Love the staggered look! And the laundry pennant is super cute! Almost makes you want to go to the laundry room! 🙂 Good for you for DOING something you pinned! Woot!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 1, 2012 at 12:02 AM

      thanks, Renee! I tried something different using cursive letters. One of these days I will do a banner through a Cricut or something but I like my DIY versions too – they are quick and easy. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    February 28, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Ok…LOVE!! I totally would want to do the laundry! there is just something about clothespins that makes me smile! this is amazing! Would LOVE for you to link up to our “Uncommonly Yours” link party! Our readers would enjoy this!

    http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 1, 2012 at 12:00 AM

      coming over to link up, thanks!

      and yes, it makes me want to smile too. 🙂

      Reply
  7. amy says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I am in love with your cute wreath! I am totally pinning this to make in the future. What a creative and inexpensive idea. I would love for you to come share this at my first ever linky party today. Hope to see you there.
    Amy@homehappyhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Christina says

      February 29, 2012 at 11:52 PM

      Thanks, Amy! Heading over to link up – thanks for the invite.

      Reply
  8. Sheila @ Seasoned Joy says

    February 29, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    That is so cute!!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      February 29, 2012 at 11:47 PM

      Thanks, Sheila!

      Reply
  9. Jenny from Mommin' It Up says

    March 1, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    That is ADORABLE! Love it for your laundry room door! Thanks so much for linking up to Pin for the Wednesdays! Hope you’ll come back next week!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:07 PM

      Thanks, Jenny! I don’t think I will have another Pinterest project ready by next Wednesday but when I do I will come link up 🙂

      Reply
  10. Andi @udandi says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    What a cheery entrance into your laundry room!

    And I didn’t know dollar stores had coupons…learned something new!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 2, 2012 at 12:41 AM

      Well, I don’t think normal dollar stores have coupons, unfortunately 🙂 BUT, Dollar General does have coupons all the time on their site. And they have offered the 50% housewares coupon each year in February 🙂

      Reply
  11. amy says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    I just featured your clothespin wreath today! Please come over and grab a FEATURED button! Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  12. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    March 6, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Christina, Love! Featured this on our blog tonight! Bonnie 🙂

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 8, 2012 at 12:20 AM

      Thanks, Bonnie!

      and thanks for the feature!

      Reply
  13. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

    March 6, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I love your version of the wreath! What a way to brighten the laundry!
    I would love if you would post it and share it with my readers! Join the Community and share any of your creative project!

    Susan @ Oh My! Creative

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 8, 2012 at 12:19 AM

      thanks, Susan!

      I came over and joined the community – just trying to figure out how to link up and/or view other projects.

      Reply
  14. Susan says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    This is too cute!!

    xoxo
    twentyfour7

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 8, 2012 at 12:08 AM

      Thanks, Susan!

      Reply
  15. I am LOVD says

    March 7, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I’m visiting from Nest for Less and I love this wreath. So cute, and I love the way you shared your thought process going from good to awesome! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 8, 2012 at 12:07 AM

      Thanks! Yes it was definitely a work in progress 🙂

      Reply
  16. LinhC says

    March 7, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Super cute wreath! I made a clothespin wreath where one side is Christmas colors and the other side is Winter colors. I glued strips of scrapbook paper on each clothespin…took a long time but I love it.

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 8, 2012 at 12:04 AM

      that does sound like it would take a while – but at least you can use it for 2 seasons! 🙂 This one was super simple! and super cheap. Love those kind of projects

      Reply
  17. Linda says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Very Cute!!!! Love it 🙂
    I want to try it too!!!!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 8, 2012 at 12:03 AM

      Thanks, Linda!

      Reply
  18. K Coake says

    March 7, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Love this wreath! It is so cute. I never would have thought to hang it on the laundry room door. I saw it and thought how cute it was but thought I wouldn’t have room for it, yet your idea of hanging it on the door is great. I will be making this and it will make me smile when I have to use the dreaded laundry room! 🙂
    I pinned this to find it when I am ready to make it.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 7, 2012 at 11:59 PM

      Yep, I LOVE hanging wreaths on doors inside 🙂 Have too many wreaths and wreath ideas to just hang them on the front door 🙂

      Reply
  19. Erin @ How to Nest for Less says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    SO CUTE!! I’m pinning this Christina and sharing on my Facebook page!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 20, 2012 at 12:20 AM

      Thanks, so much Erin! I saw your facebook post 🙂

      Reply
  20. Melanie @ Mailbox Journey says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Oh wow! You are so talented – I absolutely love your take on this wreath. I’ll be pinning it & I’m also subscribing via RSS! 😀

    * found you thru YHL

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 20, 2012 at 12:03 AM

      oh wow, I LOVE YHL! Glad you came over and joined! and welcome!

      I am enjoying the wreath 🙂

      Reply
  21. thistlewoodfarm says

    March 17, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Visiting from Transformation Thursday. I absolutely love this project and you are truly talented!

    Thanks for the inspiration and have a great weekend.

    blessings,
    *thistle*

    Reply
    • Christina says

      March 19, 2012 at 11:39 PM

      Thanks! and thanks for coming over to visit.

      Reply
  22. Candie says

    March 23, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    I’m so in love with this wreath! Seems like lately you see a lot of projects with clothespins, but this one totally blows the rest away! Its so springy and fresh (like fresh laundry? haha) You should totally enter this project in two of Craftbaby’s Challenges. There are 2 categories it would fit in… ‘Upcycle It Challenge’ which is here: http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/3/upcycle-it-sweeps as well as the ‘Spring Wreath Challenge’ which is here: http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/5/spring-diy-wreath-sweeps
    🙂

    Reply
    • Christina says

      April 16, 2012 at 12:57 AM

      thanks, Candie! glad you came over and checked it out.

      Reply
  23. Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says

    March 25, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    That’s so cute, it’s perfect for a laundry room!

    Reply
    • Christina says

      April 16, 2012 at 12:51 AM

      yes it is! 😉 Now to find a good wreath for a bathroom – LOL!

      Reply
  24. Judy Reese says

    October 21, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    OK!! So you really inspired me. I will definitely do this project. Thanks

    Reply
  25. JoAnna Qazaqzeh says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    I love this website and would like some insite on how to make my new home (small front porch with lots of potiential) in which I am purchasing in January 1, 2013. To look more homy I like what you did with the welcome mat, and potted plants and bench look but I dont want it to look crowded. Please help anyone I could send photos…..by the way I would like a vintage….southern type look. Love the pumpkins, too.

    Reply
    • Christina says

      November 9, 2012 at 9:50 PM

      hi Joanna! I love to browse Pinterest.com and other blogs to get ideas. Your new home sounds pretty – how exciting!

      Reply
  26. The Wellness Wife says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Great craft! I’ve seen many different styles of clothespin wreaths. I really like yours.

    Reply
  27. LA Picker says

    December 29, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    How cute!

    Reply
  28. Melonie says

    January 9, 2020 at 10:24 PM

    Where did you get the wreath with only two rails? I can only find the ones with 4 and they are not flat they are raised and I don’t think they work as well.
    Thank you for your help!

    Reply

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