Patriotic Clothespin Wreath

Ok now that's out the way let's get started! These are all the materials you will need for this project. Spray paint (red, white, and blue). I had these already from previous projects, but Rust-Oleum spray paint is my favorite. Wire wreath form, patriotic ribbon and stars are from Dollar Tree. Lastly clothespins Target. 

I started by putting my clothespins on paper plates. I put 25 on each plate because I wanted to have extras. This is a cool trick to do when spray painting clothespins because you can hold the plate and spray. Do not worry about spraying in between the clothespins. You will not see it. Just spray paint the front and back. Please spray paint in a well- ventilated area and wear a mask to prevent any fumes from entering your airways.

Your paint will take up to an hour to dry. But once it is dry, the fun will begin. Start with the blue clothespins on the left-hand side. This will be the union part of the flag. You will be putting the clothespins on the bottom 2 wires. Make sure they are close together. To have this up and down pattern you will need to do this: For the down effect open the clothespin and push it down onto the first wire and second wire until it cannot go any more then close it. For the up effect open the clothespin onto the first wire and when you get to the second wire shut the two prongs on it. The prongs will grip the wires and will not move. You will not need any glue. It should look like this.

You will use 17 blue clothespins. Then start the red and white clothespins in a pattern of 5 red and 5 white. You will use 25 in each color to finish the wreath.

Once you are done with the clothespins. Hot glue some stars on it however you like. I just chose to put them on the blue clothespins only. Add a patriotic ribbon at the bottom by the twist tie already attached. Tie it around 2 or 3 clothespins. Then your wreath is ready to hang.

I had so much fun making this and it turned out better than I thought. If you try this project the longest part will be waiting on the spray paint to dry.