Children's Crafts

Clothespin Mouse

Use our free printable pattern to cut out small felt and fabric pieces and fashion yourself a wee little Clothespin Mouse. Originally submitted to me by craft designer Twila Lenoir, this project languished for a while, until I had time to make one for myself and take a photograph. As you can see, it turned out rather pretty!

We also have photos and directions to make two different styles of Clothespin Easter Bunnies and a Clothespin Toy Soldier. The toy soldier is one of my most treasured Christmas ornaments – it was made for me by my son, when he was in kindergarten. He’s a strapping lad of 21 now, but that little toy soldier keeps … well, soldiering on … warming my heart every Christmas when I bring it out to hang it on the tree.