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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Fancy Nancy Clothes-Pins :)



I've been having fun painting clothes-pins, 
but not with paint.



 I purchased these wide tip Sharpies & they make it so easy.
Not just easy, but also permanent.
Their ink will not rub off when they touch moisture.   


So use them for banners, for notes, for holding recipes cards, for keeping the bread sacks and the chip bags closed. 
Since they won't fade use them to hang your fresh white sheets, out on the clothesline this summer :)



Make saving energy  and cutting down the utility bill, Fun!!!



Use paint pens to make cute designs and polka dots.


Your can buy 50 of these wooden pins for $1 at the Dollar Store.



Wouldn't they make a nice gift paired 
with a handmade country chic clothes-pin bag.

 Everyone has a girl friend that is
 "Living Green".


 One more idea . . .
for all of you grandmothers,
when the kids visit use a 
clothes-pin and a kitchen towel, 
to make a great bib :)

 Make life fun !!!
Your blogging sister, 
Connie 
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  1. Paper ProfusionJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Fun clothes pins Connie! They would indeed be a gorgeous pressie. Nicola x

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:16 PM

      Thanks . . . they are just a little fun project, that I thought I'd share :)

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  2. KellyJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Those are soo cute Connie!

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:19 PM

      Hi Kelly . . . thanks . . . they are so simple, that I almost didn't post them, but sometimes simple and fun just fits the bill :)

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  3. BronJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Clothes pins or "pegs" as we call them in Australia are a staple household item you get when you have a bridal shower hehehe but making them pretty is a fun idea...yours look lovely xxx

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:20 PM

      Hello Bron, thank you so much . . . they are a lot of fun:)

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  4. ClaireJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Fab idea Connie, love the polka dot pegs.
    Definitely quicker and less messy than painting them.

    CLaire :}

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      Hi Claire, this is true. I have done both and painting is a much messier project.

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  5. BethJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    I really like this idea Connie! Thank you!

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:42 PM

      Thanks Beth, I'll bet you have hung out many lines of fresh washed clothes.
      Have a marvelous day, Connie :)

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  6. Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Very cute Connie!!

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  7. SusieJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Connie, How cute is that? I love that idea. You know my g.daughter Emma will want to make some of those clothes pins. xoxo,Susie

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:31 PM

      Hi Susie, I think it is an excellent project for kids :)

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  8. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I just love these! So smart to use sharpies to color them. We use our clothesline year round. This would be a great project for the kids. Thanks so much for the inspiration! Have a great night friend!

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:37 PM

      Hi Sherry, I am delighted that you like my clothes-pin project. It is an excellent project for kids and it makes hanging up the wash more fun.
      Have a lovely day, your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  9. sweetvintageofmineJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Too SWEEEET Connie! So many MOMS out there just adore your great ideas! You are so KID FRIENDLY!! Have a wonderful and blessed week! From one sweetie to another~~~Roxie

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:43 PM

      Hi Roxie, they are a great craft for kids . . . and a very handy little item to have around the house :)

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  10. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Those are adorable!! What a cute idea, I love the red polka dot ones!

    Carol

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:47 PM

      Hi Carol . . . I just knew that you would like the polka dots :)
      Have a marvelous day and bless your heart.
      I'll bet with the wedding and then the holidays . . . that you are ready for a nice rest.
      Here's to a little R&R
      Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  11. NanaDianaJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Connie- Aren't you clever? I can think of so many things to do with them...even holding papers together on top of a desk....holding a bag of chips closed. LOVE it! xo Diana

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:47 PM

      Hi Diana . . . they are a handy little tool to have around :)

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  12. Shabby Brocante, KarenJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    These are so cute! What a great idea to use sharpies! I LOVE the polka dots!
    Karen

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    1. ConnieJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:52 PM

      Hi Karen and thank you. Something else that I use clothes pins for . . . I have a line stung up across my studio and it is a very handy place to clip small project prices while working. It is also a wonderful place to hang the granddaughter's artwork. I love see their work when I walk into the studio :)

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  13. FranJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    These are so natty (English word for cute/useful!). Even I could make these. I'm thinking green ones for greenhouse, different coloured ones for office, shopping lists etc, so many uses xxx

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    1. ConnieJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      Hi Fran . . . I'm happy that you like them and want to make some.
      They are very natty :)
      I love learning new words :)
      Have a sweet day.
      Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  14. SharonJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    These are great Connie!

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  15. farmhouse-storyJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    love the polka dot ones, connie! cute!

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    1. ConnieJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:21 AM

      Hi Lynn . . . I'm happy that you like them . . . so easy to do :)

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  16. KatmomJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Luv it!
    I have been a few 'clothe pins swaps' where we decorated, either paint, decopauge or glittered ... way to fun and cute! I luv the paint marker idea!

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    1. ConnieJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:50 PM

      Thank you . . . this is probably the simplest way to decorate them . . .
      but of course you could still and bling :)
      have a great day.
      Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  17. Jana@Transformations From the HeartJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Hi Connie,
    How very cure your clothes pins turned out! Just adorable!! I'm working on some pins too but I'm not painting them.
    I hope to show them soon when they're completed.
    Have a fabulous week!

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    1. ConnieJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:54 PM

      Thank you . . . I'll be watching for yours :)

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  18. Jana@Transformations From the HeartJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Ok, back again. That comment should have said "CUTE" not cure. Typing to fast and not proof-reading...sorry.

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    1. ConnieJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:54 PM

      Oh, who doesn't do that every now and then :)

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  19. RobertaJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    What a beautiful and very useful idea !!
    Greetings from Italy !
    Roberta
    La Sportina

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    1. ConnieJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      Thank you . . . I am very happy that you like them :)

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  20. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 9, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    This is a fabulous idea!!!! And the girls would love to make their own artwork on their own pins, too! One thing...is it hard to take them apart and put them back together? I am going to the Dollar store tomorrow!!!

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    1. ConnieJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:04 PM

      Hi Ginny it is not hard, but it is tricky . . . once you get the hang of how they work, you can put them back together pretty easy :)
      Have fun.
      Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  21. DonnaJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    How fun! I love your idea of using the permanent markers. The polka dots are so cute! I painted some Dollar Tree clothes pins for a project I did for Christmas gifts. The hardest part for me was getting the metal spring part on and off!

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    1. ConnieJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM

      Hi Donna, those little springs can be a bit tricky :)
      It is a fun project and the Sharpie pens worked great.
      Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for stopping by.
      Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  22. KerinJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Pretty cute.
    Cute ideas to use that fancy clothes pins too.

    If anyone can improve on a clothes pins cuteness... it is you my friend :)

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    1. ConnieJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:13 AM

      Hi Kerin . . . thank you . . . you are adorable and you say the sweetest things :)
      Have a lovely day.
      Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  23. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Those are so cute! Great idea with the magic markers, Connie. I love paint pens, and I use them to decorate my postcards and greeting cards.

    I never thought of using a regular clothes pin to keep the potato chips fresh; I always keep trying to find the plastic ones in the drawer, lol.

    Kathy M.

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    1. ConnieJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM

      Hi Kathy, I have a big glass pickle jar filled with these clothes-pins from back when I started decorating them using paint. They come in handy for so many things. So, why not make them pretty!
      Have a wonderful day and thanks so much for visiting.
      I love reading your comments.
      Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  24. Decor To AdoreJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    What a crafty and clever girl you are! I use clothespins for a multitude of things and pretty is so much better. :)

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    1. ConnieJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:43 AM

      I totally agree . . . it you can pretty anything up a little bit, why not:)
      Have a great day,
      Connie :)

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  25. Linda @ Life and LindaJanuary 10, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    So fun and handy. Love the designs and you never know when you might need a clothes-pin.

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  26. PatriciaJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Great idea Connie. These clothes pegs look so good and useful around the house too.
    Patricia x

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    1. ConnieJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      Hi Patricia, I agree . . . they have so many uses . . . so why not make them pretty, too :)

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  27. karen@somewhatquirkyJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Connie, I don't know why I never thought of this! I use clothes pins for everything. I had thought of decoupaging them, but thought that was too much trouble. Love the idea of the sharpie being permanent.

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  28. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Oh Connie this is a great idea. I hang my sheets through the year when the sun is shining ;-)

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  29. JesterJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Just fabulous!

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  30. Art and SandJanuary 14, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    You're a woman after my own heart. I love the polka dot and flower clothes pins. I bought big 1" thick clothes pins and used rub-ons to write the names of the office secretary. I finished them off with jute an ribbon. One said To Do instead of the name.

    I am glad you found me. I will have fun sharing your journal art with my Doodle Club - I teach middle school and have a club where boys and girls can play.

    Check out my post Ostranenie - I'm not sure the date, but just a few days ago. I think you definitely use ostranenie.

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