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Easy Clothespin Santa DIY is fun project that takes little time to make.

I like that this project can be made by folks of most any age too!

Easy Clothespin Santa DIY, a simple craft project for turning a clothespin into a Christmas ornament or decoration.
Easy Clothespin Santa DIY

Easy Clothespin Santa DIY

This is a simple craft project for making a clothespin that looks like Santa Clause.
It is a simple do it yourself idea that is inexpensive to make.

Did you make my Clothespin Poinsettia Ornament DIY craft project?
That poinsettia ornament uses some of the same materials as this project.
Both craft projects are cute ideas for the holiday season!

To make these Santa clothespins you will need craft eyes. You can find googly craft eyes here.

What can you do with clothespin crafts?

This clothespin craft that looks like Santa Claus can be functional or decorative.
I like the idea of simply 'pinning' this Santa on a tree in a bare place or as an ornament.

Here are more ideas on how to use a clothespin Santa.
 
Attach these Santa's to a string to hang holiday cards from.
 
Use them as part of a holiday gift wrap to hold the card with.
 
Place them around your home for decoration.
 
Give them away as gifts.

This Santa Clause project is for anyone asking what kind of crafts can you make with clothespins.

I like this this is a simple and inexpensive holiday craft idea.
Even better, this clothespin Santa idea is cute too!

This clothespin ornament reminds me of a rustic project.

This is because this ornament is really a timeless project.
However, this clothespin ornament is always a nice idea for a holiday tree.

Easy Clothespin Santa DIY, a simple craft project for turning a clothespin into a Christmas ornament or decoration.
Easy Clothespin Santa DIY

Tips for making clothespin ornaments.

Line up all of your clothespins next to one another and inspect them first.
Choose clothespins that are most alike one another and that are also in good condition (wooden part is what matters).
More tips for you

  1. When you paint your clothespins, paint extra ones. This way you will have alternate pins in case something goes wrong
  2. This project uses a hot glue gun. However, you can use liquid craft glue instead. Keep in mind that you will have to wait for it to dry.
  3. You can differentiate your Santa's by changing the way that the materials are glued on. However, you can also make you clothespins identical.

Personalize these Santa Clothespins.

These painted clothespins are really cute just the way they are.
However, you can also make these even better.
Here are some ideas for you.

  • Personalize these for gift giving by writing names on them using a marker.
  • Paint the clothespin white and make it into a snowman instead.
  • Add extra hair to make a Mrs. Snowman.

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About this clothespin craft project.

This is a simple holiday craft idea that is suitable for many ages.
It is also relatively inexpensive to make.

This project is made using simple clothespins.
The clothespins are painter to look like Santa Clause.
Once the painted clothespins are dry, we can glue on the finishing touches.

Easy Clothespin Santa DIY, a simple craft project for turning a clothespin into a Christmas ornament or decoration.
Easy Clothespin Santa DIY

Materials needed to make a Clothespin Santa.

  • Clothespins.
  • Red Acrylic Paint.
  • Black Acrylic Paint.
  • White Craft Hair, poly-fil or cotton.
  • Googly craft eyes.
  • Red Bead
  • Small Santa Hats.
  • Black Ribbon (for belt).
  • Gold Ribbon or Gold Marker (for belt buckle).
Easy Clothespin Santa DIY, a simple craft project for turning a clothespin into a Christmas ornament or decoration.
Easy Clothespin Santa DIY

How to make this Easy Clothespin Santa DIY.

Step One: prepare.
Prepare a works station that can be painted on.
Dust off the clothes pins if needed and remove any debris.

Step Two: paint the clothespins.
The top quarter of the clothespin will stay a skin color which means the you do not have to paint it.
Since the bottom quarter will be the Santa boots, paint that black.
Lastly, the center half of the clothespins will be red like a Santa suit.
Allow the clothespins to dry before decorating.

Step Three: decorate.
Start by gluing on the hair and beard. The beard should be in a long triangular shape. The hair should be two equal sized pieces that are glued on opposite sides of the clothespins. Leave about ½" above the beard to glue on the eyes.

Next, glue on the eyes above the beard. Then glue on the bead where a nose should be and the hat on top.

For the Santa belt, glue on a small piece of the black ribbon about ½" below the bottom of the beard.
Then use the gold ribbon or marker to make the buckle.

Easy Clothespin Santa DIY, a simple craft project for turning a clothespin into a Christmas ornament or decoration.
Easy Clothespin Santa DIY, a simple craft project for turning a clothespin into a Christmas ornament or decoration.
Easy Clothespin Santa DIY
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Easy Clothespin Santa DIY

Easy Clothespin Santa DIY, a simple craft project for turning a clothespin into a Christmas ornament or decoration.
Active Time20 mins
Course: Do It Yourself
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas crafts, clothespin christmas ornaments, old fashioned clothespin crafts, santa clothespin craft

Materials

  • Clothespins.
  • Red Acrylic Paint.
  • Black Acrylic Paint.
  • White Craft Hair, poly-fil or cotton.
  • Googly craft eyes.
  • Red Bead
  • Small Santa Hats.
  • Black Ribbon
  • Gold Ribbon or Gold Marker

Instructions

  • The top quarter of the clothespin will stay a skin color which means the you do not have to paint it. Since the bottom quarter will be the Santa boots, paint that black. Lastly, the center half of the clothespins will be red like a Santa suit.
    Glue on the hair and beard. The beard should be in a long triangular shape. The hair should be two equal sized pieces that are glued on opposite sides of the clothespins. Leave about ½" above the beard to glue on the eyes.
    Easy Clothespin Santa DIY
  • glue on the eyes above the beard. Then glue on the bead where a nose should be and the hat on top.
    For the Santa belt, glue on a small piece of the black ribbon about ½" below the bottom of the beard. Then use the gold ribbon or marker to make the buckle.
    Easy Clothespin Santa DIY

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