Sunday, February 17, 2013

Clothespin Corral

I've been sorting, and organizing these past few days.  I came across a box of vintage clothespins I had bagged up.  I love the patina, and wanted them organized, but still visible.




I painted an old cardboard box white, and followed with a wash of pale green.  After that, I used my anaglypta to add a decorative pattern.  Just use a section of the anaglypta as a stamp.  You can review the post where I originally explained it HERE.




It sorta looks like faded wallpaper,








and makes a nice corral.




Using anaglypta as a stamp is one of my favorite things to do.






I'm planning a larger project with it.


I have more sorting, and organizing to do.  See ya soon.


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21 comments:

  1. Linda February 17, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    HOW CUTE! I love anything vintage.
    You have quite the collection!

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  2. SusanFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Rosemary I always love everything you make. Love the painting technique you used on this box.

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  3. bobbieFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Love the pins; love the corral ~
    Great job!!!

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  4. CindyFebruary 17, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    What a great technique! I adore little clothes pegs, I have a few of them and I've corralled them in a little glass creamer.
    Have a good week!

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  5. AnneFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    So pretty Rosemary!That does not look like cardboard I thought it was wood!Oh I love picking up those old clothes pins too.I love displaying them they are so pretty to me!
    xx
    Anne

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  6. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    So pretty! Love your old clothes pins...can't wait to see what your are up to! Going to check out your link...
    Cindy

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  7. Leena Milligan LanteigneFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Love the old clothespins and how you used that anaglypta, did I spell that right? LOL as a stamp! It makes such a subtle impression but quite an impact! Enjoy your organizaing and sorting! I have a bunch of that to do too! Hugs, Leena

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  8. CreateologyFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    How lovely to make a beautiful box to display your vintage clothespins. Your stamping technique is amazing. Happy Hearts are Creative Hearts...

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  9. miss flibbertigibbetFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Great look! I love just those clothes pins standing in there...so farmhouse style!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Love this look and the vintage clothespins! You have one of the most creative minds in blogland...I really mean this.
    melinda

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  11. Decor & HarmonyFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Such a great way to display....takes me back to doing laundry with my grandmother, thanks for the childhood memory Rosemary :)

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  12. OliveFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Love the clothes pins standing there like soldiers. Read your last post-it is all about light and composition.

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  13. RhondaFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    So wish I could organize your stash, Rosemary! I mean it, you must have the most amazing collections!

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  14. PendraFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Only you could make a cardboard box GORGEOUS! I have a couple of rolls of that...where did I put them??? Thanks for the inspiration...I've got some organizing to do myself I guess!
    Hugs,
    Pendra

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  15. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Love the way you corralled the clothes pins...you come up with the greatest painting techniques....the box is so pretty!!!

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  16. must love junkFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    What a fabulous idea! I always love the mix of rustic with something a little 'prettier' or fancier, and you've done a great job of that!!
    Susan

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  17. BlissFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Every time I clean out a cabinet I find more old clothespins I picked up over the years at garage sales. I never thought of lining them up like that, I like it!

    Bliss

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  18. BECKYFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Simply lovely Rosemary!
    I have some organizing to do myself!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  19. Little Miss MaggieFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    I have ten bolts of that anagalypta border and didn't know what to do with it. You have given me a great idea now. Thanks.

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  21. CynthiaFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Great project, Rosemary, you have the best ideas.

    Cynthia

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