11 Amazing Things You Can Make With Old Clothespins

So here’s what you can do!

I bought a new pair of pants, but I don’t have a hanger with clips to hold them? The cheapest wire hanger and two clothespins will save you money. You can also use them to secure accessories that tend to slip off the hanger, like ties or silk scarves.

The best way to store the rubber gloves you use for cleaning and washing dishes is to hang them with your fingers down to drain. Use a clothespin and a bit of glue or a thumbtack to create a parking space for one accessory, such as on the inside of a cabinet door.

However, clothespin hangers are universal: they can hold a variety of items. How about using them for kitchen towels or toothbrushes?

Clothespins will help you keep things organized if you have a lot of cords or charging cables – they make a great clip for them. (You can also write something on each one – sometimes a hint like that makes life really easy.) And using two clothespins and a little glue, you can make a handy headphone organizer!

You can make a charming lantern from a jar, but lighting a candle in it is very troublesome – you usually have to tinker with it. A clothespin can simplify the process: hold a lit match in it and your hand will definitely not be injured.

Toilet paper rolls, move over! You can make many charming crafts from old clothespins – the only problem will be choosing the most interesting one from the many options available on the Internet.

This is probably the most popular way to reuse old clothespins: they make great photo holders. No matter how many photos you have in your collection, there are many different ways to create coasters for them!

Are you going to cook but don’t have an apron at hand? Attach a tea towel to your belt with clothespins and you will have a great alternative. By the way, you can also quickly build a bib for a child.

Do you have some leftover yarn that you still need? Wrap it around a clothespin and pinch the end – this way the yarn won’t get tangled and you can use it at the right time without unnecessary hassle.

Let’s be realistic: these little holes are usually not enough to let the steam escape. Place a clothespin on the edge of the pan and it will keep the lid lifted in exactly the position you need while cooking.

As scientific research shows, affirmations can be very helpful: they can reduce feelings of fear and anxiety. To stay motivated, many people post short positive affirmations on pieces of paper at home, but we find the clothespin option much more interesting.

It’s not just clothespins that can be reused: here’s what you can do with old books, a simple picture frame or an empty cereal box.

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