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Materials

String

scissors

pinch-type clothespins

hot glue gun (adult only)

wrapping paper and laminate, optional

paper clips or Christmas ornament hooks

Instructions

1. Here's a space-saving idea: use ceiling space to display children's artwork!
2. Cut a 16" length of string for each child. Knot the ends together to form a
loop.
3. Glue a pinch-style clothespin to the end of the looped string.
4. Decorate the front of
the clothespins with
something attractive
such as bows cut from
wrapping paper and
laminated. Glue in place
using a hot glue gun
(adult only).
5. Suspend the clothespins
from the ceiling of your
classroom with paper
clips or Christmas
ornament hooks
attached to the top loop
of the strings.
6. The clothespins are
ready to hold the
children's artwork for a
lovely display.

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