All you need to create it is a couple of clothespins, twine and a tea strainer.
Multifunctional hanger
In order to make it, you need not quite ordinary clothespins - elongated ones, with a hook at the end. But you can not only hang clothes, but also leave messages for your household.
Halloween decorations
All Saints' Day is approaching - it's time to think about decorating your home. Clothespins painted in traditional Halloween colors - black and orange - are perfect for this. Draw a devil, a pumpkin and other characters on them (or make them out of paper), and the toys are ready.
"Live" toys
To please yourself and your children, you can make toys from clothespins. Draw a shark on paper, for example. Glue one half of it to the bottom of the clamp, and the other to the top. As a result, by squeezing the clothespin, the shark will “open” its mouth.
Photo collage
To create such an original photo collage you will need beautiful frame, rope, clothespins and actual photographs. Stretch a string inside the frame and attach your favorite photos to it.
Wheel frame
You can also make an unusual photo collage using clothespins and an old bicycle wheel. The knitting needles will serve as a “support” on which you can pin photographs.
New Year card
Clothespins painted in White color, with cute faces and cheerful scarves - a great addition to New Year's card. Attach them to paper, and good snowmen will transform your congratulations.
Garland for congratulations
This is a great solution for congratulating colleagues in the office. Make such a “board of honor” with garlands of clothespins, and any employee can leave their congratulation note there.
Wedding congratulations
Typographic postcards are banal. Surprise the newlyweds with a clothespin card. To do this, paint one part of it white (the bride's dress) and the other part black (the groom's tuxedo). Don't forget about eyes, lips and veil. “Open” clothespin – lovers look into each other’s eyes; “closed” - merged into passionate kisses. This original congratulations will replace a thousand words.
Christmas decorations
Two clothespins glued together and another one attached on top and Santa's reindeer is ready. All that remains is to paint the toy suitable color, draw eyes and attach a nose. In this design, Rudolf & Co look very cute on the Christmas tree.
Sweet butterflies
These “butterflies” with delicious filling are what you need for children's party. Place treats in plastic bags and tie them with a butterfly-painted clothespin to create wings. Children will not only have a tasty meal, but also, thanks to original packaging, Interesting.
Candlestick or flowerpot
With help tin can and wooden clothespins you can make two beautiful and useful things at once. If you attach clothespins to the edge of the jar and place a small candle in a glass cup inside, you will get a candlestick; and if you pour soil inside and plant flowers, you will get an original flowerpot.
Pac-Man
Making Pac-Man couldn’t be easier: cut a yellow circle in the middle, draw an eye on one half and glue it to the top of the clothespin, and the other, respectively, to the bottom. And to make it look completely realistic, you can also attach a figurine of a ghost.
Postcard holder
If you want your message to be noticed immediately, then do not put it down, but put it on the table. An ordinary clothespin will help you with this. True, it is better to use a clamp with wide “legs” - this way the holder will be more stable.
Clothespins-Batman
These are clothespins for real superheroes. Making them yourself won't be so easy (you'll have to get wings from somewhere), but you'll have the coolest superhero cape gadgets in the world.
Photo wall
This is another way to organize and store photos. A metal grid and clothespins will help free your favorite photos from the dusty captivity of a photo album. Plus, you can change the exposure as often as you like.
pencil
10-15 wooden clothespins can be used to make a very cute pencil cup. It’s enough just to glue them together “in a circle.” And to make it even more beautiful, gild it and wrap it with a ribbon. But don’t forget about the bottom - it can be made of cardboard.
Clothespin pencil
Designer Bartosz Mucha tried to combine the incompatible. He “crossed” a pencil and other objects with a clothespin. The result turned out to be quite interesting - things went from ordinary to multifunctional. True, the practical feasibility of such transformations is questionable.
Wreath
From a metal hoop and a lot of multi-colored (or rather, painted in different colors) clothespins you can make a wreath like this for interior decoration. An undeniable advantage is that if you get tired of this decor, you can easily change it by coloring the clothespins differently.
Chandelier
To make such a designer chandelier you will need metal rings and mesh, a light bulb socket, wires, metal scissors and many, many clothespins. Detailed instructions for production see here. The result is a very atmospheric herringbone chandelier, comfortably scattering light throughout the room.
Labels
In order not to get confused in your own linen closet, you can make these funny labels. To do this, you need to stick beautiful pieces of paper on a clothespin and make the appropriate inscriptions: “towels”, “sheets”, “diapers”, etc.
Cat in a hat
Such funny toy It will appeal not only to children, but also to adults. After all, it's a cat! However, you can “dress up” any animal dear to your heart with a hat and bow tie. To do this, you need to find suitable pasta, glue it to a clothespin and decorate it.
Flower clip
You won’t surprise anyone with flowers in ordinary plastic packaging, but you can with a bouquet with a clothespin holder. The main thing is to find a larger clothespin (so that the stems fit into the “eye”) and decorate it a little.
Fridge magnets
By gluing magnetic paper (available in office supply stores) to one side of the clothespin and decorating it beautifully, you will get a bright and useful refrigerator magnet. Useful because you can attach photos, notes, etc. to it.
Little mice
Another cute little thing for children and their parents is mice made from clothespins. The ears, antennae and tail are made of felt, the eyes are purchased (although you can draw them). Making such a mouse will not take more than half an hour.
Wreath – photo holder
This is another wreath option for interior decoration. To make it you will need an old wire hanger, paint, ribbon and, of course, clothespins. They need to be painted in any suitable color, and then strung on a hoop made from a hanger. At the same time, the clothespins will retain their functionality - you can attach photographs of loved ones to them.
Kitchen hanger
It is difficult to find non-standard uses for household items such as clothespins. But it’s possible! For example, don’t use them to pin clothes together, but use them and a measuring tape to make a hanger for all sorts of kitchen items. Looks very bright.
Desk lamp
German designer David Olschewski likes to use household items for other purposes (for example, a shovel and fork as a clothes hanger). Sometimes it turns out really great. At least the table lamp made from clothespins looks impressive.
Mirror
To make such a frame for a wall mirror, you need: the mirror itself, clothespins, glue gun, a “clip”-fastener, a satin ribbon and... a tin can. The latter will be needed in order to glue the clothespins evenly in a circle.
Wedding accessories
Such beautiful delicate clothespins, decorated with artificial flowers, can be used to secure covers for chairs, tablecloths, canopies and others. decorative elements used at weddings.
Photo surprise
Take this idea to heart if you want to throw a surprise to a loved one. A garland of photographs attached to a rope with clothespins is a bright and romantic way to remember your best moments together.
Whale and shark
Fans of marine themes will surely love the clothespin whale and clothespin shark. Such toys can be made by decorating the clips accordingly and attaching fins. The red felt tongue will “revive” even more sea giants.
Airplane
All you need to become an “aircraft builder” are popsicle sticks and a clothespin. Paint them in contrasting colors, glue them together, and the biplane is ready.
Yarn storage holders
This is a life hack for needlewomen. Handmade craftswomen often have a little yarn left over from balls of yarn. It’s a shame to throw it away, but it’s a hassle to store it. But clothespins will help solve this problem.
Hot stand
If you disassemble the clothespin, then from its parts you can make a very useful thing in the household - a stand for hot plates and pots. To do this, the parts of the clothespins need to be glued together at the ends to form a circle.
Home is a huge field for experimentation. Armed good mood and imagination, we can even hang familiar photographs around the apartment so that they become real lights of joy.
We found several ways that prove: to hang a photo in a unique way, you no longer need traditional frames and nails.
Family tree of important events
There will definitely be a place for bright moments of life on an unusual family tree. It can be done different ways: using paints, applications, wooden rods or branches. You can use photo frames, or you can do without them. The main thing is that such an interior tree should capture the coolest moments of life and beloved household members.
Any surface is a frame for the best moments
If you really want to decorate your apartment with photo masterpieces, but have no desire to do it traditional way, there is a great option that will definitely enliven the interior. The door and walls of the refrigerator, any wall, windows, cabinet doors can become a “canvas” for photographs.
You can attach it to surfaces using double-sided tape, glue, magnets or adhesive commercial fasteners. This method of hanging will be very mobile, which is important for people who love change.
A tablet with a clip is a simple and great idea
Stationery tablets with clips are also suitable for hanging your favorite photos. They will make the room more modern, and you can change photos more often than if they were in a regular photo frame. These tablets are simply attached using adhesive fasteners or traditional hooks.
Elegant garlands from cheerful memories
Garlands are a great way to not only decorate your home for the New Year. With their help, you can easily add a fresh touch to a boring interior. All you need is colorful rope, paper or fabric to decorate the garland. Such a garland can be hung on a wall or on some separate piece of furniture.
Clothespin to the rescue
With minimal imagination, a boring clothespin can be a work of art. All you need to do is find twine and clothespins on the mezzanines. With this kit you can make a decoration self made, for example, for a boring wall. In the same way, you can hang photographs on any piece of furniture - from lamp shades to curtains.
It's time for family
Although it is believed that happy hours are not observed, a new clock in the house will definitely not be superfluous. Especially those that show some pleasant life moment. It’s not difficult to make such a watch: just place various frames with photos around the clock hand without a mechanism.
Let's add brightness to the moment
A simple table lamp with a paper, fabric or synthetic shade can make a few photo moments even more special. Literally. Attaching photographs is easy: you need a transparent glue suitable for the material, which will attach the front side of the photographs to the inside of the lampshade. True, after some time the photo will have to be changed, since the bright light, most likely, will not allow the paper to last long.
Any fantasy can become a masterpiece
A wreath-shaped souvenir brought from vacation will perfectly decorate a photo that reminds you of summer, romance and the hot southern sun.
Real wheel of fortune
An ordinary children's plastic hoop can be turned into an interior decoration using multi-colored woolen threads, clothespins and funny personal photographs. The composition will look especially advantageous on a monochromatic light wall, where a bright spot of color is just asking for it.
3D frames for important photos
Another option for unusual photo placement that you can implement with your children. These three-dimensional frames can be made using cardboard and glue. They will make even small photos stand out more on the wall. If you want round shape, then you can use the remaining tubes of foil and paper towels.
Chalkboard for meaningful moments
A small or large chalkboard from the nursery will be a great alternative to a family pride wall. If there is no such board in the house, then it can be made from any board, painted with special slate paint. In such a creative field, you can draw different photo frames every day and leave pleasant messages to your loved ones.
My light, mirror
An old mirror frame can still serve you well. A few matching ribbons and a little imagination will help you decorate the frame to suit every taste.
Original mobile with your own hands
It’s not at all difficult to make a mobile with small photographs that can be hung in any room - from a nursery to an office. This design can be made from any branch or wooden slats and rope. You can decorate it with fresh flowers, knitted toys or according to your taste.
Cork display for essentials
It won’t be difficult to make such a display for photos, keys and other little things that always get lost. You need a sheet of cork, a sharp knife, glue or double-sided tape and a few good photographs.
Vintage style bottles instead of the usual frames
Bored traditional photo frames can be replaced with something unexpected. For example, on jars, bottles and vintage glass containers. This method of displaying photographs will look especially harmonious in a classic or Provence style interior. However, such charming frames are also suitable for an ordinary modern interior without a hint of shabby chic.
Cool fashionable photo frames are an integral element of any interior. DIY photo frames can not only become a unique accessory for your home, but also serve as an excellent gift for family and friends.
In this post, the site has made a selection of 14 cool ideas on how to make a photo frame with your own hands from simple materials, many of which are even at hand.
1. Frame made of dry twigs
This option will do for creativity with children, they will be happy to help you first collect sticks in the forest, and then happily break them into short pieces.
What you will need: wide-brimmed frame, glue gun, sticks
2. Frame from an old rustic window frame
3. Photo frame from an old book
An unusual frame made from an old book is a great example of a photo frame made from materials you have on hand. Suitable for a small but very sweet photo.
4. Frames made from cardboard tubes and toilet paper rolls
This creative panel is suitable for some kind of photo story, for example, about your last trip.
What you will need: bushings from toilet paper and any other cardboard tubes of different diameters, scissors, glue, paper knife, pencil.
Step-by-step instructions in the pictures below:
5. Large panel with metal mesh
What you will need: 
How to do:
Attach the metal mesh with a stapler to the frame on the reverse side. Use clothespins to attach the photos to the grid. 
6. Dry moss frame
A stunningly vibrant photo frame made of real moss is a sophisticated decoration for your home. 
What you will need: an old wooden photo frame, dry moss (can be ordered), glue.
How to do it: Just glue the moss around the perimeter. Decorating will take no more than 30 minutes and will bring a lot of fun :) This photo frame is suitable for a wedding gift. 
7. Photo frame from old magazines
For this frame, you will definitely have everything at hand. All you need: old magazines, the frame you want to decorate, glue (it’s convenient to use a glue gun). 
Step-by-step instructions in the pictures below:
8. Photo frame made of thick sticks
9. Photo frames made from popsicle sticks
These simple and cute frames are perfect for family and children's photos. In this example, the popsicle sticks are supposed to be decorated with colorful tapes, and we suggest painting them by hand. 
And here is an even simpler version of the frame using sticks. 
10. Brutal photo frame made of cement
What you will need: cement, a container for mixing cement, cardboard or a box of porridge/cereals, etc., frame fasteners, glue, a paper knife, tape, small pieces of wood (you can cut a branch).
Detailed step by step instructions you will find in the pictures below:
