Grab Glue To Transform Clothespins Into A Divided Storage Solution

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From buttons and safety pins to earring backs and thumbtacks, these little bits and bobs excel at two things: cluttering up surfaces and disappearing the moment you need them. Luckily, this project by TikTok user evana_art_and_craft offers the perfect place to keep all those small items neatly organized, thanks to its multiple compartments. It involves separating wooden clothespins from their metal springs, gluing the wood together into a triangular shape, and assembling the triangles in a circular pattern. The result is a storage tray resembling a snowflake.

The cheery little triangles hold just enough that it makes this project both cute and functional. All you need is glue (could be hot glue, wood glue, or E6000), a solid base like cardboard or fabric, and 18 clothespins to create six dividers. Be sure to use wooden clothespins, as they're sturdier and easier to bond together. You can find these at stores like Dollar Tree, which carries the Crafter's Square Clothespin Pack, or order them online, such as this 50-pack of Mr. Pen Large Wooden Pins on Amazon. (If 50 clothespins feel like too many, not a problem; we've got other clothespin crafts to try, like using clothespins to make a chic countertop napkin holder, so they won't go to waste.)

This stylish DIY organizer that clears small clutter is pretty easy to make. Start by removing the metal springs from the wooden clothespins. Then, glue two clothespins side by side and repeat with the remaining pins until they're all paired up. This will make the storage compartments deeper — although you can also just make a single-layer container if you prefer. Once that's done, glue the clothespins into triangles by attaching the tops to the bottoms of three pins. Make six of these triangles and arrange them so that they're in a hexagonal shape. You can then attach the sides of the triangles to one another.

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Next, grab your chosen base, trace the shape onto it, and cut it out. From there, all that's left to do is glue the base to the bottom of the container. You'll now have a handy organizer that'll keep kitchen counters clutter-free, office supplies within easy reach, and hair accessories all in one place. Of course, you can always customize it to better suit your needs. Consider adding six more triangles to give it a star-shaped design and create more storage space for your treasures. Or, use extra-tall clothespins to make each compartment larger. You might even want to paint your storage container a bold hue or make several in complementary colors.