How To Make Unique Home Decor Using Clothespins And Pistachio Shells

There's something inspiring about reusing old or unwanted items and transforming them into beautiful art. It lessens our carbon footprint on the planet while simultaneously improving the aesthetic of our homes. That's precisely what YouTuber DW's Creations did with a handful of empty pistachio shells, a mirror, and some wooden clothespins. By removing metal fixtures from the laundry pegs and painting them and the shells gold, she created luxe embellishments for a wood frame on which to glue her reflective surface. 

This is a DIY project that will turn any mirror into a work of art, and it's easy enough for anyone to try. Mount it on the wall across from a window to really catch the light and enjoy the full effect. The great thing about this piece is how many opportunities there are to customize it to your own tastes. If you're looking for new wall decor on a budget, this is a great craft to start with. Check out how to achieve the look for your home.

To get moving on this DIY assignment, you'll need to gather up some pistachio shells, laundry pegs like KSTZGTA wooden craft clips, a generic adhesive round mirror, a wood disc like the 24 Hour Crafts unfinished wood circle, wood glue, and gold paint. After you've collected your supplies, prepare to upcycle a plain mirror into something truly inspiring with a fun DIY.

Remove the metal bands from the clothespins, and glue the flat sides together. Next, lay them out on some newspaper with the pistachio seeds to be sprayed gold. Peel off the mirror backing and press it into the center of the wood circle. Now, glue the shells around the edge convex side out, and add the pegs vertically to create the sunburst pattern. There are many amazing ways you should be using clothespins in your home, but this is one of the most beautiful. Customize your new decor by swapping gold paint for silver, adding glitter, or painting on gold leaf. Upscale the look by staining the disc before adhering the mirror to it. You may also want to make the pistachio shells more durable by filling them with resin. Rotate the shells convex and concave side up around the rim for a textured effect. No matter how you personalize this piece, it's sure to turn heads, and you can enjoy new wall art on a budget.