Wooden Clothespin Cross
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Updated Jul 30, 2019, Published Mar 14, 2017
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Anyone that knows me knows that I enjoy sacred art and when my mom showed me how cute and simple these wooden crosses areย to make, I knew I wanted to share her making this craftย with you.
Have you ever seen anything like this? You seriously will do a double take once you realize it is made out of clothespins.
The possibilities for assemblingย and displaying theseย clothespin crosses are endless. Wouldn’t it be a nice addition to an Easter basket?
Crafters could get really fancy with a few extras like sequin, beads, ribbon, and string. And the small ones can be hung with ribbon as an ornament.
I kept mine simple and rustic and hung it in my living room, highlighted in a vintage frame; it’s a special addition to my dรฉcor.
This DIY requires only a few supplies and can be made by all skill levels. The basic supplies along with a few design ideas are below.
For an Easter cross, a white ribbon can be draped on the cross. This craft is best left to interpretation so let your imagination and creativity flow!
SUPPLIES:
- 16+ wooden clothespins (stained or natural)
- Aluminum foil
- Cardboard or cutting board
- Hot glue
- Small saw or serrated knife
- Foam paint brush (optional)
- Mod podge (optional)
- Carefully take each clothespin apart and remove the metal spring.
- Wrap a cardboard or cutting board with aluminum foil for a mess free surface.
- Arrange and glue clothespins according to the design of your choice.
- Seal front with Mod Podge to preserve wood color and for a slight shiny finish.
- Allow to dry at least 1 hour each side in well-ventilated area.
- Have fun!
You donโt show how to put it together.
A friend of mine gave me a cross years ago. Unfortunately it disappeared disappeared and I never got a chance to have her teach me how. Thanks!
Instructions?