Start with clothespins and paint to make a cute little DIY Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornament that’s fun to decorate!
Winter break boredom for kids is inevitable. But with a spark of inspiration, some simple craft supplies, and about an hour, your kids will have a blast making this adorable DIY Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornament craft!
By making a Christmas tree to put ON the Christmas tree, you can spend some time talking about the trees themselves and learning more about why we put them up in our house each year.
Making Ornaments with Kids
When you make these DIY Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornaments, you can save money and gain a valuable memory! Kids love the simplicity of making these cute DIY clothespin ornaments. the activity also gives them a huge sense of ownership in having a part in the annual decorating tradition.
Supplies Needed
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Wooden clothespins
Green Acrylic Paint
Paintbrush
Glue
Pipe Cleaners
Pom Poms
Glitter Stars
Twine or Ribbon
How to Make
Step 1: Twist the clothespins to remove the metal portion.
Step 2: Glue two pieces of the clothespin together. Flat side to flat side. Refer to the photo.
Step 3: Glue two of the clothespins that have been glued together to each other. Glue the flat parts together creating a “V” shape
Step 4: With the flat side facing out, glue two pieces of clothespin on each side.
Step 5: Paint the clothespins and allow them to dry completely.
Step 6: Glue the pipe cleaners onto the trees.
Step 7: Glue a star to the top of the tree.
Step 8: Decorate the tree by gluing colorful mini pom-poms all over it. You could also use sequins, buttons, beads, etc.
Step 9: Turn over and glue twine or ribbon on the back to hang your Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornament on your tree.
Your clothespin Christmas trees are done! These make great gifts for family members. The kids will have a blast making these and wrapping them up.
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DIY Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornament
Equipment
- Paintbrush
Supplies
- 12 wooden clothespins
- Paint
- Glue
- Pipe Cleaners
- Pom Poms
- Glitter Stars
- Twine or Ribbon
Instructions
- Twist the clothespins to remove the metal portion.
- Glue two pieces of the clothespin together. Flat side to flat side. Refer to the photo.
- Glue two of the clothespins that have been glued together to each other. Glue the flat parts together creating a v type shape
- With the flat side facing out, glue two pieces of clothespin on each side.
- Paint the clothespins and allow them to dry completely.
- Glue the pipe cleaners onto the trees.
- Glue a star to the top of the tree.
- Decorate the tree by gluing colorful mini pom-poms all over it. You could also use sequins, buttons, beads, etc.
- Turn over and glue twine or ribbon on the back to hang your Clothespin Christmas Tree Ornament on your tree.
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