PhotoLine

Here is a simple craft and a great way to display your photos. There are many variations for the craft and I will show you the different substitutions along the way. Here we go.

WHAT YOU CAN CREATE: Clothespin line for your pictures

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Clothespins (3 or more)
• Hemp (or ribbon)
• Paint
• Paint Brush
• Something to make texture on the clothespin like lace (or you can just paint a cool design)
• Photos
• 2 Nails or 2 Pushpins 

WHAT TO DO:


PAINT THE CLOTHESPINS

1. Once you figure out how many photos you want to display, grab the same number of clothespins and lay them out to paint
2. Pick a base color (or various colors) to paint the clothespins with and paint the side face up... don't forget the edges!
3. Once dry, flip the clothespins over and paint the other side
4. Let dry 

ADD TEXTURE

1. Now it's time to add texture (or paint your own design)
2. Pick out a different color and start adding a cool texture (if you're using lace, lay the lace on top of the clothespin and softly paint over the lace... don't use too much paint because you want to make sure the paint doesn't run under the lace... and make sure the lace is firmly in place)
3. After painting over the lace slowly remove the lace
4. Once dry you can add texture to the other side but you probably won't see the other side if it is hanging against a wall

ADD FINISHING TOUCHES

1. Tie a knot at both ends of the hemp or ribbon 
2. Now put the clothespins on the hemp or ribbon and attach your pictures!
3. Find a good place to hang it 
4. Put the nails or pushpins in the wall and hang your beautiful creation!

Good luck and have fun!