05 February 2010

Creating a Crafting Space - Part II - Wall Art Clips

Hanging fun art on the walls of my craft/art/learning room is important to me.  I found these really fun number cards and was inspired to create a way to hang them.  Nothing matched my color scheme, so I schemed to make some.  Do you want to make some too?



Here's what you need....
  1. clothespins - I bought a package of itty-bitty ones at Michael's
  2. some type of wood cut-out to glue on top of the clothespin - I chose 1" plain circular disks (also from Michael's)
  3. acrylic craft paint - I like Apple Barrel 
  4. paint brush and water
  5. glue - I used my glue gun, but you can use craft or super glue 

    Once you have your supplies, this is what you do....
    1. paint clothespins and wood cut-outs
    2. glue the two pieces together - the wood cut out should cover up the metal part of the clothespin
    3. thread string through the holes of the clothespins 
    4. put nails or hooks in/on the wall where you want your wall art to be hung
    5. hang clips and art
    And there you have it - hand-made wall clips!
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    2 comments:

    1. Terri B.06 February, 2010 08:28

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    2. Alison11 February, 2010 14:31

      I love your version of the art clips! And how smart of you to do it yourself instead of buying it! Love the cards, too.

      Thanks for your visit and comment!

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