How to Make the Cutest Fourth of July Patriotic Clothespin Uncle Sam

Be ready to celebrate patriotic holidays with this cute and easy to make clothespin Uncle Sam.

Gather these supplies:

• One pinch clothespin
• One popsicle (craft) stick
• 12″ white yarn
• Black, red, and blue markers
• Craft glue or double-sided adhesive

Let’s make Clothespin Uncle Sam:

1. Cut the yarn into three 4″ lengths, and knot together in the center.
2. Trim the yarn ends so the piece measures about 2 inches across. Unravel and fluff the yarn ends. Set aside for the time being.
3. Trim a popsicle stick as shown to get a piece about 1 inch long.
4. Using the markers color the hat, pants, and face on the clothespin, and the hat brim made from the popsicle stick.
5. Let’s assemble Uncle Sam. First, glue the hat brim in place.
6. Now, glue his beard in place.
7. Great!! Now you’re ready to celebrate!!

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