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November 7, 2017 · 63 Comments

How To Make An Easy DIY Clothespin Sunflower Wreath

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A little Rit Dye, some clothes pins, a wreath form, and a few finishing touches and you have a sunflower wreath. Its' inexpensive and easy to make your own easy clothespin sunflower wreath. #clothespinsunflowerwreath #chascrazycreations #diysunflowerwreath

Have you ever wondered how to make a clothespin wreath? Or even better yet, how to make a sunflower clothespin wreath? Today I’m sharing how to make a clothespin sunflower wreath with Rit Dye, paint, clothespins, and a wreath form.

diy clothespin sunflower wreath pin image

This is an amazing and fun Dollar Tree craft.

For this project you'll need: Clothespins Rit Dye - I used Lemon Yellow Wreath Form Brown acrylic paint & paint brush Flowers Burlap ribbon Twine Bowl or Bucket for dying

supplies for Dollar Tree sunflower clothespin wreath:

  • Bunch of clothespins
  • Rit Dye – I used Lemon Yellow
  • wire wreath form
  • Brown acrylic paint & paint brush
  • Faux flowers
  • Burlap ribbon
  • Twine Bowl or Bucket for dying
Put your clothes pins in a large bowl or bucket. *For my wreath it is a 14" frame from Dollar Tree and it took 156 clothespins.

SUNFLOWER CLOTHESPIN WREATH DIRECTIONS:

Put your clothespins in a large bowl or bucket.

*For my wreath, it is a 14″ frame from Dollar Tree and it took 156 clothespins.

Cover the clothespins in water. Add 2 Tablespoons or more of Rit Dye to reach your desired color. Remember to shake the bottle up before pouring.

Cover the clothespins in water. Add 2 Tablespoons or more of Rit Dye to reach your desired color. Remember to shake the bottle up before pouring.

Let them soak for approximately 4 hours.

Let them soak for approximately 4 hours. the dye creates such vibrant colors.

Let the clothes pins dry completely. Mine took a little over 24 hours stacked like this.

Let the clothespins dry completely. Mine took a little over 24 hours stacked like this.

On your wreath form, clip your clothes pins on the last wire all the way around.

On your wire frame, clip your clothespins on the last wire all the way around the outter circle.

For your second layer, clip your clothes pins on the first and second wires all the way around.

For your second layer, clip your clothespins on the first and second wires all the way around the inner circle.

It’ll look like this after you get all the clothespins on.

It’ll look like this after you get all the clothespins on.

Paint brown acrylic paint on the the first layer a little over half way. I also made the edges uneven to create that sunflower's center look.

Paint brown acrylic paint on the first layer a little over halfway. Using a small paint brush, I also made the edges uneven to create that sunflower’s center look.

*Optional, if you aren’t up for the painting, you could use brown Rit Dye and dye the first circle of clothespins instead. So you’d have an outer layer of yellow, and a center layer of brown clothespins.

Add a burlap ribbon bow, and pull some sunflower heads off a bouquet and hot glue them onto your wreath.

Add a burlap ribbon bow, and pull some sunflower heads off a bouquet, and use a hot glue gun to attach them to your wreath.

Tie a piece of twine at the top for hanging. Your sunflower wreath is done for you to enjoy.

Tie a piece of twine at the top for hanging. Your big sunflower is done for you to enjoy. I put mine on my front door and I love this beautiful wreath.

Have you ever wondered how to make a clothespin wreath?

Or even better yet how to make a sunflower clothespin wreath? 

Here’s what you’ll need to make a clothespin sunflower wreath. Rit Dye, paint, clothespins, a wreath form. burlap ribbon, and flowers.

You can change this wreath up by using different colors and creating other wreath shapes like a magnolia flower. Some people like using spray paint. This DIY wreath will cost less than something you might buy at Hobby Lobby.

Yes, you can use food coloring to dye your clothespins as well. This is such an easy project and can be adapted for other holidays like independence day, or even make an st. patrick’s day clothespin wreath

Some people might consider this DIY sunflower wreath a DIY fall wreath and others maybe a perfect summer decoration. What do you think?

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Tie a piece of twine at the top for hanging. Your sunflower wreath is done for you to enjoy.
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How To Make A DIY Clothespin Sunflower Wreath

All you need are a few dollar store supplies to make this super fun DIY clothespin sunflower wreath.
Prep Time15 mins
Active Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: DIYs
Keyword: diy clothespin sunflower wreath, diy clothespin wreath
Yield: 1 Wreath
Author: Chas
Cost: $5-10

Equipment

  • StikArt Removable Sunflower Wall Decals Printed on Waterproof Canvas
  • Nakoma Rit Liquid Dye,Golden Yellow, 14.22 x 6.35 x 5.08 cm, 236 ml
  • Darice 12″ Metal Floral Wreath, Green

Materials

  • Clothespins
  • Rit Dye
  • Wreath Form
  • Brown acrylic paint & paint brush
  • Flowers
  • Burlap ribbon
  • Twine
  • Bowl or Bucket

Instructions

  • Put your clothes pins in a large bowl or bucket. Let them soak for approximately 4 hours.
  • Let the clothes pins dry completely. 
  • On your wreath form, clip your clothes pins on the last wire all the way around.
  • For your second layer, clip your clothes pins on the first and second wires all the way around.
  • Paint brown acrylic paint on the the first layer a little over half way.
  • Add a burlap ribbon bow.
  • Hot glue some sunflower heads onto your wreath.
  • Tie a piece of twine at the top for hanging.
A little Rit Dye, some clothes pins, a wreath form, and a few finishing touches and you have a sunflower wreath. Its' inexpensive and easy to make your own easy clothespin sunflower wreath. #clothespinsunflowerwreath #chascrazycreations #diysunflowerwreath

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  1. LindaS says

    November 7, 2017 at 7:16 am

    So pretty. I’ve seen some of these before, but yours is the best. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 7, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      You are so sweet Linda, thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
    • faith bremmer says

      August 15, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      lovely gonna try it soon

      Reply
      • Chas says

        August 15, 2020 at 4:10 pm

        Thank you so much Faith, I would love to see pictures 🙂

        Reply
        • faith bremmer says

          August 15, 2020 at 4:14 pm

          ya im not very good at that yet

          Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    November 7, 2017 at 10:05 am

    Simply beautiful, my friend! Happy day to you 🙂 Hugs!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 7, 2017 at 4:10 pm

      Thank you Stephanie, I loved reading about your tea cup exchange today 🙂

      Reply
  3. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    November 8, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    Very pretty! Sunflowers have always been a favorite. Perfect for autumn. Visiting from Think Tank Thursday.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 9, 2017 at 6:42 am

      Thank you Victoria, and thank you for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  4. Natalie A says

    November 9, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    This is so creative! I once had a bunch of clothespins, but I didn’t know what to do with them. I would have never thought that clothespins could create a wreath! Very cool!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 9, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you Natalie, I love clothespins. You can make so many different things with them. Better than doing laundry – ha ha 🙂

      Reply
  5. Roseann Hampton says

    November 9, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    Love how easy and cute this is! Thanks for sharing at The Blogger’s Pit Stop! Roseann from http://www.thisautoimmunelife.com

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 9, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      Thank you Roseann and thanks for having a place for all of us to share ideas 🙂

      Reply
  6. Aileen says

    November 10, 2017 at 11:55 am

    How cute :0)

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    • Chas says

      November 10, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you Aileen 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sam - Raggedy Bits says

    November 12, 2017 at 9:52 pm

    What a fabulous idea to use clothes pins!! Love how your wreath turned out!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 13, 2017 at 9:20 am

      Thank you Sam. I made this wreath last spring and I have had it up the whole time since I like it so much.

      Reply
  8. fiona says

    November 13, 2017 at 2:24 am

    Fabulous! So many possibilities with this peg idea also, xmas, easter…etc.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 13, 2017 at 9:22 am

      Thank you and you are so right Fiona. All the holidays, flower colors, sport teams, etc. So much fun with a basic idea.

      Reply
  9. Julie says

    November 13, 2017 at 9:24 am

    This is such a cute idea for a wreath for fall. Thanks for sharing this at C&C with J&J.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:04 am

      Thank you so much Julie 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jess says

    November 14, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    Oh this is too cute!! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 14, 2017 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks Jess, you are so kind for inviting me to share. Thank you for having a place for all of us to share our ideas.

      Reply
  11. Julie says

    November 18, 2017 at 8:15 am

    This turned out so beautifully, sunflowers are so lovely.
    I like the part painted inner ring pegs, the effect is great.
    This is going to be one of the features at Handmade Monday this coming week 🙂

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:03 am

      Wow Julie, thank you so much. I truly appreciate the feature 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lynda Hardy says

    November 18, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    What a great effect – I love sunflowers, and this one is really cute! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 30, 2017 at 7:17 am

      Thank you Lynda 🙂

      Reply
  13. Lina says

    November 21, 2017 at 3:34 am

    Oh what a great idea! I love your sunflower wreath! Thanks for sharing it at Sew It Cook It Craft It.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:05 am

      Thank you Lina 🙂

      Reply
  14. Ann says

    April 5, 2018 at 10:20 am

    I like this. I think I’m gonna try this. I can’t afford enough of the deco mesh to make the wreath I want. Thanks for the idea.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      April 5, 2018 at 10:26 am

      Thank you Ann, I love mine and I have it up all year around. Let me know if you have any questions.

      Reply
  15. Mary says

    June 8, 2018 at 8:38 am

    How can I get a printed copy.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      June 8, 2018 at 10:05 am

      Hi Mary,

      On the computer you could highlight the whole post, right click it and select copy, and then past it on a Word Document. Or you can screen shot the directions and then print that way.

      Reply
  16. Marie says

    May 29, 2019 at 7:42 am

    Your sunflower wreath is downright ADORABLE and I love how easy it is to make! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Chas says

      May 29, 2019 at 2:46 pm

      Thank you so much Marie and thank you for the Pin 🙂

      Reply
  17. Liberty says

    May 29, 2019 at 7:49 am

    This is a great wreath! I have some sunflower plants started. Too bad they don’t grow clothespins : ) : ) hahaha.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      May 29, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      Thank you very much Liberty and I love that you’re growing sunflowers – love them.

      Reply
  18. Lirtea says

    May 29, 2019 at 11:04 am

    Gran idea, muy original.
    Saludos

    Reply
    • Chas says

      May 29, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      Thank you so very much Lirtea 🙂

      Reply
  19. Julie Briones says

    May 29, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    Pinned this to my “DIY Lovely Wreaths” board, Chaz! I’m here via Talk of the Town! Would love to have you come and party with us at Tuesday Turn About! We’re live until Friday Midnite!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      May 29, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you so much Julie and thanks for the invite… I’ll be sure to stop by 🙂

      Reply
  20. Katy says

    May 31, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    This is adorable! Great tutorial as well! We just started a new link party called Handmade & Otherwise- stop by and join us! petalspiesandotherwise.com

    Reply
    • Chas says

      June 1, 2019 at 5:53 am

      Thank you so much Katy and thanks for the invite, I’ll be sure to stop by.

      Reply
  21. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    June 2, 2019 at 3:21 am

    I have leftover clothes pins from a wreath project from last year. I need to try this project out too. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      June 2, 2019 at 6:58 am

      Thank you Donna and I’m thrilled you want to give it a try.

      Reply
  22. Ann says

    June 4, 2019 at 8:47 am

    What a great wreath, Chas! Pinning because I think I need one. You’ll be featured tonight on my blog. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJs!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      June 4, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      You are so very sweet Ann, thank you so much and thanks for the Pin and feature. I hope you’re having a great start to summer and see you at the next link party 🙂

      Reply
  23. Marilyn Lesniak says

    June 5, 2019 at 6:10 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      June 6, 2019 at 5:31 am

      Thank you very much Marilyn, have a wonderful week.

      Reply
  24. Marilyn Lesniak says

    June 9, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      June 9, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      You’re the best Marilyn – Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  25. Dee | Grammy's Grid says

    June 11, 2019 at 7:10 am

    Love it and especially since it’s a sunflower! Pinned ♥ If you’re not aware, I have a new UNLIMITED Monthly Link Party! I’d like to invite you to bring this post and more over and linkup with everyone.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      June 11, 2019 at 7:21 am

      Thank you so much Dee and thanks for the Pin. I appreciate the invitation and I’ll be sure to stop by.

      Reply
  26. Ellen Best says

    January 16, 2020 at 5:55 am

    This is lovely, i came from Esme salon link shear I will follow you and look forward to you coming over to my place for a read.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      January 16, 2020 at 6:55 am

      Thank you so much Ellen, and I look forward to learning more about you as well.

      Reply
  27. Sheltie Times says

    February 6, 2020 at 9:36 am

    What a creative and beautiful way to use clothespins.

    Reply
    • Chas says

      February 6, 2020 at 9:56 am

      Thank you so much

      Reply
  28. Allyson says

    February 6, 2020 at 11:20 am

    Well, I definitely had to click the sunflower link ~ my favorite flower. I think I pinned this a while back, but I’ll pin again lol! I’m visiting from Artsy Fartsy ~ I shared links #11 and #12. Happy Thursday!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      February 6, 2020 at 11:28 am

      Thanks Allyson, and thanks for the Pin. I’m thrilled you like the wreath and love that it’s one of your favorite flowers!

      Reply
  29. Michelle says

    February 11, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Such a fun idea!

    Thank you for linking up to Creative Compulsions!
    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

    Reply
    • Chas says

      February 11, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle

      Reply
  30. Becky says

    February 11, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    I must be doing something wrong. The inside layer keeps flopping over…HELP!

    Reply
    • Chas says

      February 12, 2021 at 8:02 am

      Make sure you get the clothespins all the way on, and then once you hang it up, they’ll stay in place as well.

      Reply

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