Clothespin Planter | Family Chic

Children love crafts that are simple, turn out well and can serve as a suitable gift for Mom - this craft is all of that.

To make this you will need: a tuna fish can (I used a 5 ounce size), clothespins, construction paper and a small plant or flower arrangement.

Clip clothespins all the way around the rim of the can.

Place your plant inside - I used wheat grass that I grew myself in a wax paper cup.

Cut hearts from construction paper and tuck in between clothespins.

These would also be great as a simple Spring centerpiece.

You can also drop a glass votive and tea light inside and use these as an interesting candle holder too.

Comments (42):

Mariolonza

January 18, 2011 at 2:05 pm

How nice! Also I was little I used the clips to the school to make some small gift for my mom! This your idea is very nice, you think getting a useful item for recycling and cute, good! I’ll take an example and I will do something similar, maybe rearrange a little ‘with felt or another!
Thanks!

Ciao, Mariolonza

camilla

January 21, 2011 at 6:43 pm

Mariolonza,
Grazie! Sono così contento che ti piaccia le mie idee! Felice anno nuovo e vi ringrazio per il commento!
Ciao, Camilla

Regina @ Chalkinmypocket

January 18, 2011 at 7:56 pm

Get out! This is super cute, so glad I clicked on your header and was brought to more inspiring posts, I’m subscribing!

camilla

January 21, 2011 at 6:35 pm

Regina – Thank you! I love to do this stuff – so glad you like it! Take Care, Camilla

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Ruth Ann

January 21, 2011 at 12:11 pm

You have one of the most wonderful DIY blogs I have ever ever ever run across. I scrolled through all the pages just AMAZED and loving nearly every single entry! Please keep this up, you are so talented.
Ruth Ann

camilla

January 21, 2011 at 6:34 pm

Ruth Ann, What a nice comment! Thank you and have a wonderful weekend! Camilla

Heather @ Life Gluten Free

January 22, 2011 at 4:55 pm

What a sweet idea! I love it. My daughter will have fun with this craft, easy enough for her to help with. Thanks so much for sharing!

Rachel

January 24, 2011 at 1:27 pm

That is WAY cute! What a fun gift idea. Thanks so much for this, I’ll be linking.

camilla

January 24, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Rachel, You are the best! Thank you! I’ll be sending more your way 😉 Take Care, Camilla

Rachelle

January 25, 2011 at 11:23 pm

I just found your blog, and I love it! This is such a great idea — I love making things with found objects, but they can often look junky. Not this one! Very cute and rustic.

Missy

January 27, 2011 at 7:37 pm

Um! LOVE this idea! Super for preschoolers to do. I think I will have mine paint the clothes pins to add some color! But for me…I’ll take it plain thank you!

Thanks for sharing!

handan

January 28, 2011 at 12:48 pm

i love it.

Leah

February 2, 2011 at 8:25 pm

This is a wonderful project. What a neat idea!

camilla

February 2, 2011 at 8:35 pm

Thanks Leah – love your site!

Carina

February 8, 2011 at 3:24 am

I love this craft!!. Today I’ve discover your site and I add it to my favourites.
Regards from Barcelona

camilla

February 8, 2011 at 8:15 am

Gracias, Carina!

Heather

February 8, 2011 at 11:36 pm

This is so fabulous, simple, and modern. I’m linking to it on Feb 12 at Dollar Store crafts. The link will be: http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=10475

camilla

February 9, 2011 at 7:05 am

Thanks Heather! I really appreciate it! Take Care, Camilla

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Steff

February 13, 2011 at 6:17 am

These are ridiculously beautiful! Finding your post (via Heather!) put the first smile of the day on my face. I’m lucky enough to have a basket full of wooden clothespins and, to put my own twist on things, a can of white spray paint.
Gotta grow me some grass now, I suppose!

here be dragons

February 14, 2011 at 11:29 am

lovely and simple! Thank you!

Lisa

February 26, 2011 at 6:31 pm

What a cute and great idea………have a grandson that we could make this together for his mom for Mothers Day………I subscribed to your site……..

camilla

February 26, 2011 at 9:21 pm

Lisa – that sounds great – it would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift! Thanks for commenting – take care, Camilla

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Karen Jones

March 5, 2011 at 6:10 am

Michaels has some really cute decorated clothes pins in their dollar section. They’re 4 for a dollar. They are pink and mint green floral. Wouldn’t those be adorable??!!