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There’s no rule that says your fridge face has to look messy.
I love the look of a structured aesthetic and where better to practice this than the refrigerator? It’s a focal point of every kitchen, so I thought I’d work a little at redoing mine. Today I spent some time decorating clothespins and adding a magnetic strip to the back so I could further organize my kitchen space. This was a great way to use up some of my tiny fabric scraps that are leftovers from various sewing projects, and it hardly took any time at all.
I tried a couple of different methods out. The one that worked the best was washi tape. It’s super simple to apply and sticks well without any drying time. You can get lots of different patterns and colours online, on Etsy, or in paper supply stores. I’ve had mine for about a year now and I use it all the time.
Since I really wanted to vary my clothespins and use up some of my fabric scraps, I also mixed some glue with a little bit of water to make a sort of a mod podge with which to apply some fabric. This was a little more trying since it took drying time and more attention to detail, but I’m pleased with the overall look of the clothespins.
As for the magnetic backing. I had a big sheet of it left over from when I made polaroid images into magnets, so I traced the shape of the clothespin onto that and trimmed it carefully. Some magnetic sheets are self-adhesive, but mine was not so I affixed it quickly with hot glue.
I love the versatility of these magnetic clips! So far I’ve got some photos, a post card, and a nightly checklist hanging with them, but I’m excited to do more in the future! I thought about changing out images, newspaper clippings, and lists as needed { even according to the seasons! }. I know they’re really just the same as regular old magnets, but somehow they seem like a lot more fun!
I also considered mod podge-ing magazine clippings onto the clothespins, but never got around to it. If you decide to give it a try, I’d love to see what you come up with. I bet there are plenty of amazing variations to be thought up, too! Have fun making your house a home.
Good night, all!
xx.
