Friday, July 27, 2012

Pretty clothes pins


A while  ago I spotted some pimped up clothes pins in Internet World and I just knew I had to make some for myself. Laundry, and then particularly the hanging laundry on a clothes line outside, is one of my everyday (and never ending...) pleasures. Yes, I know. It sounds crazy doesn't it. But I didn't say I liked the folding or putting away of laundry... Naughty me. That part I leave for the kids to do. Ha!

Anyway. For this little project I had to have following:

♥ Wooden clothes pins
♥ Washi tape with cute patterns
♥ Acrylic hobby paint
♥ Paint brush
♥ Rotary cutter
♥ Ruler
♥ Cutting mat

I got started. Painted my pins white, pink and green. Let them dry. And then came the fun part - cutting Washi tape strips, attaching the tape and cutting off ends to fit the peg and - VOILA! Am I a happy laundry girl or what? I must have the most beautiful clothes pegs in the world. And I will make more, be so sure. This was great fun.

I found the Washi tape on ETSY, here and here. Which pin is your favorite? I think that shabby chick light turquoise one with the roses on... And I have to say, suddenly the hanging up laundry part even  gets more satisfying. It is amazing how much a little cuteness and color can make the most boring (for many - not me!!!) job fun. You should try it.

Kärlek
Annette

Note:
HERE IS A GREAT OFFER FROM  La Barra Dulce who I bought some of my Washi tejps from:

I offer you and all of your readers a -10% off in all our Etsy listings using coupon code: 10OFF
feel free to use it and share it with your friends!!
saludos desde Guatemala
La Barra Dulce ETSY SHOP

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22 comments :

  1. debbie @ happy little cottageJuly 27, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Cute makes the world a better place to live! They are all adorable and I love the red gingham paired with the aqua floral. It would take me ages to hang the laundry because I would be busy making cute color combinations with the pins :) Happy weekend! xoxo Debbie

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  2. MichelleJuly 27, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Ooooh..pretty! I think I'm going to have to spend the money to get my clothes line in shape (it has wires..rusty ones) just so I can tell my fiancee that I need to make these. I do love the turquoise, but my favorite has to be the white one with the pink and yellow flowers.

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  3. cristinaJuly 27, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Annette, your life is full of color! they are the most beautiful clothes pins that I've ever seen!

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  4. Vintage Sheet AddictJuly 27, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    What a brill idea, I need some new pegs! Washi tape it is! Ada :)

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  5. Tangled SweetpeaJuly 27, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Ooh I need to be giving this a go - they are sooooo gorgeous! Love the turquoise one too!
    Victoria xx

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  6. SandraJuly 27, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Hi Annette! I LOVE your decorated pegs. You made really good use out of that pretty Washi tape. I haven't used that on pegs yet, but have painted tiny wooden pegs as table settings! I'll bet hanging out your washing is even more fun now!
    Have a beautiful day! Sandra

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  7. hooksandyarnsJuly 27, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I love these - they're so pretty. The pink with the red & white checks are my favorite. :)

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  8. Helen PhilippsJuly 27, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Gorgeous pegs, Annette! I love them all but think my favourite is the aqua with the roses too, closely followed by the red gingham ones....they look so pretty all together :)
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Helen x

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  9. IreneJuly 27, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful pegs, they are gorgeous. What a brilliant idea.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  10. Cottage 1945July 27, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    I love that idea! Yours turned out so cute.

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  11. Petra / PopetotroraJuly 27, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Så sött! Inget är för simpelt för att piffas till lite! :-)

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  12. GrannyTaughtMeToCrochetJuly 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    wow - these are so beautiful!!!! I am really going to make lots of these!!!!!


    xx

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  13. SangeethaJuly 28, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Cute, cute... oh so cute. I like the ones with the roses. Well, actually all of them are so pretty.

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  14. Clara {Clover and Violet}July 28, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Very cute! I especially love the aqua and little roses!!

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  15. Agnieszka RucińskaJuly 29, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    fantastic idea and beautiful execution!!!! bardzo mi się podoba !!!

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  16. DagmarJuly 29, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Hi Annette, what a great post and tutorial..I am sure you are going to inspire alot of great laundry lines hang ups ❤

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  17. J9sHappinessJuly 29, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Oh I LoVE your pegs!! Don't leave them out in the rain - they're sooo pretty!! I need to get me some washi tape for the creative to do list I keep adding to for when the kids go back to school!! These are defo going on it!! J9 x

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  18. la barra dulceJuly 30, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Thanks for the feature :)

    I offer you and all of your readers a -10% off in all our Etsy listings using coupon code: 10OFF
    feel free to use it and share it with your friends!!

    saludos desde Guatemala
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/labarradulce?section_id=11182647

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  19. TrudyAugust 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    What a fun project! I am definitely going to make pretty pegs like these, with washi tape. Thanks for sharing your ideas : -)

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  20. CrazyCatLadyOctober 21, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Question regarding the decorated clothespins -- after the washi tape is applied -- is it waterproof?

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  21. cycling shortsDecember 24, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    so nice post, i like so much, thanks for sharing.

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  22. UnknownJune 7, 2018 at 5:09 AM

    Such a great idea. Now i found ways to make personalized cloth pins. Awesome cloth pin DIY idea you had.

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Kärlek
Annette

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