Uncle Sam Clothespin magnet or memo holder
- fatimamholland
- Apr 30, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 29
I love creating with Clothespins!
They are pretty inexpensive and you get serval of them !
So they are absolutely perfect for this type of project!
I pretty much create seasonal themed items with them quite often .
This time it’s all about these cuties right here!
Uncle Sam!
Supplies you will need:
• Clothespins
• Red, White, Blue, Ivory and Black paint
• Glitter
• Hot glue
• magnet
• Cotton, stuffing or fuzzy yarn for mustache.
• mini popsicle stick
Once you gather everything you will start with the small popsicle stick.
These are pretty small they are perfect for the rim of the hat .
I cut both ends of my popsicle sticks.
I used this blue it’s what I had on hand . Use what you have .
I painted the top of the clothespin and the rims of the hat Blue.
Once the rim of the hat was dry I glued them on with Hot Glue.
Use whatever ivory shade you have on hand .
You can even mix white with a little brown to create a flesh color too.
This is the white I used. You can use chalk paint for this project too.
This is the red I used . You can use any red you have on hand.
This is what they look like with their ivory faces and their red and white stripes!
I gave them some cheeks.
I added just a little white to the hat.
I used black paint and a stylus to add their eyes.
Yes it’s in a ginger container!🤣 I had it in a large container and didn’t want to keep lugging it around.😀
So I recycled this empty jar for that so much more convenient.
I added their eyes!
I used a little sheep wool for their mustache!
This is actually some of the wool I cleaned from a friends sheep that they gave me after sheering their sheep!
You can use cotton, a fuzzy piece of yarn what ever you have handy .
This magnet is the perfect size for this project!
I love these little magnets they are so strong also!
I used my favorite sealer on this project!
While the varnish was still wet I sprinkled a little glitter dust on his hat!
I mean can we say Adorable!
I Love how this these Uncle Sam clothespins came out !
They are super fun and quick to make ! ❤️
You can’t just make one !
Just imagine how cute serval of these would look attached to a garland!
Or on your refrigerator holding a note!
How cute would they be on your seasonal tree!
They are so easy to create !
I hope you give them a try.
I know you will love this project as much as I do!
Of course once more another super budget friendly project!
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have fun beautiful items to add to your decorating!
It all starts just by using a little imagination and a few supplies!
I’m alway trying to create adorable budget friendly projects and this one is right up there for sure!
I hope you give this Uncle Sam clothespin project a try !
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Happy creating!
Mini magnet
Minwax sealer
Batting
Stylus
Glitter dust
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