These Colorful Clothespin Magnets are a perfect way to display your child’s artwork or anything else that you like to display on the refrigerator. Magnetic clothespins are great for adding photos, shopping lists, invitations and more to your fridge or magnetic backdrop.
They are simple to make and you can even get creative with different colors of designer paper. Use them for your fridge, adding special touches to home to make it personal, or add a splash of color.
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Where Can You Find Clothespins
Most stores carry clothespins. I know our local Dollar Store does and it is very affordable. You can also find them in craft stores, online and even stores like Walmart, Target, etc. You will also find the size of clothespins might vary.
Include a few of these Colorful Clothespin Magnets when you give school photos of your children to family and friends. These would even make great gifts for teachers to display children’s artwork in the classroom. Just a few supplies are needed for this fun papercraft, and they take just a few minutes to make! DIY Clothespin magnets are easy to do and can dress up any space instantly.
How to make clothespin magnets?
The process to make these super cute and easy magnets is really simple. By using some common supplies you’ll have these DIY clothespin magnets completed in no time.
You’ll find step-by-step directions and photos to help you along the way. I’ve also created a step-by-step video to help guide you through the process. Scroll below to find the how-to video!
Supplies you’ll need to make clothespin magnets:
The steps to take to make magnetic clothespins:
- Break apart your magnetic strips
- Cut them into thirds
- Now cut each one in half lengthwise.
- Trim your paper to size 2 15/16 x 5/15 inches
- Apply Mod Podge to one side of a clothespin, one at a time.
- Place paper on top of Mod Podge covered clothespin.
- Apply another layer of Mod Podge.
- Repeat steps 5-7 for as many clothespin magnets as you plan to make.
- Let dry.
- Attach magnetic strips to the back of each paper covered clothespin.
Ways to make these magnetic clothespins unique
This DIY project is so customizable. To make these unique you can change out the paper for your favorite shades and designs. You can easily make one in every color if you’d like!
- Change up paper color
- Add on gems and jewels to make it unique
- Use different sized clothespins
- Hang from a string vs sticking on a magnetic item
Clothespin Magnets
Create these colorful clothespin magnets. This is a very simple craft project that the kids can join in on. You only need a few supplies to make these super cute DIY clothespin fridge magnets.
Materials
- Designer paper
- Clothespins
- Peel and stick adhesive magnetic strips
- Mod Podge
- Foam brush
- Paper cutter
Instructions
- Break apart your magnetic strips
- Cut them into thirds
- Now cut each one in half lengthwise
- Trim your paper to size 2 15/16 x 5/15 inches
- Apply Mod Podge to one side of a clothespin, one at a time
- Place paper on top of Mod Podge covered clothespin
- Apply another layer of Mod Podge
- Repeat steps 5-7 for as many clothespin magnets as you plan to make
- Let dry
- Attach magnetic strips to the back of each paper covered clothespin
