But this is going a wee bit too far, no?
But you know I figure for all the time I spend hanging washing on the line I might as well use the time to give myself a few one-word, easily digestible reminders of what's important. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Now to figure out a way sealing them without making the ink run .... any suggestions welcome!
Now put down that broom/duster/cloth/child and head over to Kirsty's place for some creative spaces. She's got the power tools out today so you just know she's serious.
*Who am I kidding? I am so aware I'm preaching to the converted.
Converted indeed. But I hadn't considered the potential in clothes pegs...
ReplyDeleteOh no - why do I feel like you are opening up a whole new crafty option? Designer clothes pegs? Love yours though!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these! Laundry is the only form of cleaning that I will ever happily do over crafting. Does that mean I'm not a true crafter then?! Maybe it just means I'm weird...
ReplyDeleteAnd I love these photos too. Yep, I think I am weird.
Cleaning? What's that?
ReplyDeleteLove the pegs xox
Your pegs look great, what a sweet idea! Have you tried perhaps an acryllic varnish to paint over, maybe...I have a wierd thing with raw wood, like icypole sticks or wooden spoons, I can't touch them unless they are sealed, it makes all my hair stand on end like nails down a blackboard..odd, I know!
ReplyDeleteLovely looking pegs x
ReplyDeleteVery cute and I agree...a nice distration from the monotony of clothes hanging. Depending on what ink you've used have you tried an acrylic spray varnish (it's what I use on my brooches) or even a good coat of mod-podge might work well.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving those clothes pegs - and hey, for a chore that seems absolutely relentless, why not add a little sparkle and positive affirmation I say! Great idea and such a wonderful distraction from actually pegging up washing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love anything that makes the mundane a little bit more pleasureable. I can't help you on sealing them (other than good old fashioned lick of varnish). Can't help with the housework either!! Sorry about that. x
ReplyDeleteLove them. Spray Estapol perhaps?
ReplyDeleteGuilty of crafting over cleaning most everyday. Which usually means at midnight I am dashing to clean so I don't hate myself in the morning but ehh that's life..Love your clothespins although If I had to do laundry like this it would never get done....
ReplyDeletei think it has some potential for a distraction - my bro and I used to play 'the magic peg game' while mum was hanging the washing... could be a good storystarter.
ReplyDeleteMagic peg involved certain coloured pegs having a superpower attribute i.e. red = flying, green = giant blah blah...
I don't know that I would go as far as the pegs, but yes... definitely choose crafting/sewing over cleaning. That is my excuse for a messy house, and I am sticking to it.
ReplyDeleteCrafting over housework/eating/sleeping!
ReplyDeleteFor the pegs I would use a varnish, but you might want to check to make sure it does not wash off/run when wet, especially if you leave your pegs on the line outside in the rain.
I reward myself with craft when I have done some house work!
ReplyDeleteThere used to be a comedy show on ABC, I forget what it was called, but it was a comic take on the home and garden shows. Doctor Rudie was there for all your unsightly health problems and a very simple blond show cased her craft ideas. Your pegs today brought the memory back, in one episode she had a segment for obsessive compulsive crafters, where she painted clothes pegs to match the clothes they would be hanging out - floral to match floral, stripes for stripes. Not that I am saying you are obsessive compulsive, but I thought it might give you a laugh.
:)
Aww, adorable. I would so rather pimp my clothespegs than do any actual housework. Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a brilliant idea!!
ReplyDeleteI love them - so sweet!
ReplyDeleteVery much preaching to the converted here! Love the pegs
ReplyDeleteI don't know what you have used to stamp them with, but in the past I've had good success using a wee bit of normal house paint poured into a dishwashing sponge, you know the ones without many holes?? Then you don't have to worry about it running at all. Resene Paints do awesome testpots.
ReplyDeleteI 'retired' from making girls clothing for 4 years. While creating is good for the mind and soul, it can be consuming, don't you think? I love your quilts and clothespins! You are a rock star!
ReplyDeleteLaura, HappyHomemakerUK.blogspot.com
oh yeah - I need a peg that reminds me to use my pelvic floor!
ReplyDeletei say craft over work any day - love the pegs! perhaps try some modge podge glue to stop the ink?
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