DIY: Giant Painted Clothespin Noteholder


This project is a little .... ummmm .... big... lol!  I've always loved a play on proportions. Whether big or small, unexpected sizes always add a fun dimension to otherwise average objects.

Recently, I spotted this pin on Pinterest and I knew I had to create an oversized clothespin of my own. Wanna make your own giant clothespin noteholder?

HERE'S THE HOW TO:

Stuff You'll Need:


Giant Clothespin 

Craft Paint

Paint Brush

Note: You can find giant clothespins in your craft store's wood working section. I've also seen them on Amazon.com. Find one that is flat on the bottom so that it will stand on its own.

Method:

1. Take the clothespin apart.


2. Paint the clothespin.


3. Put the clothespin together and use it to hold all your notes, lists, cards etc.

If you liked this tutorial, be sure to check out the DIY: Framed Corkboard Tutorial.

So, are you guys as obsessed with oversized and miniature objects as much as I am? I can't. get. enough.

28 comments:

  1. So cute! I didn't even know that they made clothespins that big!

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  2. I love this! Such a perfect way to display photos. And I love the yellow tone you chose.

    Wren

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  3. Looks good Erica ! I'll have to keep this in mind when I start setting up the office :)

    Steph
    Owlsinmyheart.blogspot.com

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  4. This is adorable :) I love your DIYs. You have a knack for explaining each step very clearly. One day I'll be able to write DIYs like you ;-) **chuckle**

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  5. Too cool! I can see that sitting on my desk, right now.

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  6. Oh cute! I never would have thought to do this. Great, simple tutorial.

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  7. I've looked at these clothespins in the craft store.... what a fun idea to turn it into a note holder/picture holder! Looks great!! I too love oversized and miniature objects!

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  8. I love miniatures...even more so now after watching the animated movie "Arrietty." Love this tutorial especially the cute photos!

    It was sweet of you to drop by my blog and leave a comment by the way. Goodluck on your stencil project and don't forget to hit me up when you get to do your first project. I would love to see what you would come up with!

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  9. wow this is a great diy! x

    www.beckspick.com

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  10. such a cool idea! can you just drive over to chattanooga and decorate my apartment with all your awesome diy projects?! please and thank you HA!

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  11. Great DiY & Blog!!! xoxo from Rome

    www.rockandfrock.com

    Ps. Follow each other on GFC & Bloglovin???

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  12. This might be incredibly silly of me, but I had NO idea you could take a clothes pin apart? I painted a bunch for something in my room and it was the most time consuming thing ever--if only I knew! I love this project--would be so fun on a mantle!

    -Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  13. Super cute! I've just recently painted some mini clothes pins and used a ribbon to hang photos from them. Had no idea you could take them apart!

    XO,
    Elizabeth
    www.tonicofwildness.com

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  14. Very cute!! This would be so cute as a decoration for a baby shower too!

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  15. I think this is a great DIY project. It would come in handy.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  16. This tutorial is the cutest!! Hope you had a great weekend. :)

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  17. thanks for your comment... this holder is a great idea to do it with my little girl =)
    kisses

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  18. I love this idea!! How fun! I want to put this on my desk at work ... great DIY!

    xo everything-pretty.com

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  19. Ok I officially need a giant clothespin. So fun!

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  20. Love it! practical, easy and so cuuuute!!
    Thanks for sharing

    Marta
    2ndfunniestthing.blogspot.com
    DIY & unique pieces

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  21. This is very cute! Like the idea. Could be great for weddings too.

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  22. ooh it's the partner of the glittery clothespin! <3 :-)

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