Double-Sided Clothespins Starburst DIY

I honestly started this project with one simple idea in mind… a patriotic clothespin sunburst. But somewhere in the middle of layering, painting, distressing, and experimenting, it turned into TWO completely different looks in one project — because yes… this wall decor is double sided 😍One side became a bold Americana-inspired statement piece with layered stars and vintage texture, while the other side transformed into a soft blue and white floral wall flower that barely even looks like clothespins anymore.

The best part?
This project was made from simple wooden clothespins, layered in clusters to create depth, movement, and dimension.

And judging by all the messages I received, many of you wanted to know exactly how I folded, layered, and lifted the clothespins to create the dimensional effect — so today I’m sharing the full process!

Supplies I Used

Wooden clothespins around 60
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Cardboard
Wooden beads (for lifting layers)
Paint in patriotic colors
Decorative napkins for decoupage
Mod Podge
Gold wax or Rub n Buff
Decorative stars

Step 1: Creating the Base Shape

I started by separating the clothespins and arranging them into uneven layered arms instead of making every section perfectly identical.Some of the larger arms have smaller layered clusters attached on top, which gave the finished piece more movement and a fuller dimensional look.

so created 5 clusters of 5 cascading clothespins and 5 of 4 cascading clothespins

You could install them close together like it shows in my ” sketch “here but I chose to pushed them out a bit from center and add a circle on both sides to have a center for the flower

I wanted to have a center in my starburst `and decided to make center little bigger as i was glueing and sandwich them with cardboard circles on both sides to have that sunburst created out of clothespins

Step 3: The Patriotic Side

clothespins starburst painted red and white

Filled center with wooden beads and painted 3 clusters navy and then after each cluster half white and half red to follow american flag pattern .

To bring a bit more diamention to my project i made 5 more small clothespins clusters and installed them on bigger point as you can see on a pic. Love its feel now

I added layered wooden stars and a bead center to complete the patriotic sunburst look. I added layered wooden stars and a bead center to complete the patriotic sunburst look.

This side feels bold, rustic, and perfect for summer decorating.

Turn simple wooden clothespins into beautiful layered wall decor! This double-sided DIY features a patriotic Americana sunburst on one side and a blue and white floral flower design on the other. Learn how to layer, lift, paint, and decoupage clothespins for dimensional wall art.

For the Americana side, I painted sections in deep navy blue, red, and white, then lightly distressed the edges with gold wax for a vintage finish.

Love making budget friendly starburst projects for instant decor .. See this fun project I made out of brown bag HERE

Grab your FREE printable in white and blue HERE

Learn how to print your own napkins HERE

Step 4: The Blue and White Floral Side

The back side completely surprised me. I decoupaged blue and white floral napkins directly onto the layered clothespins, allowing the uneven edges and wood texture to peek through slightly. Made some more clusters and decided to layer a bit

To create height between the layers, I experimented with wooden beads placed underneath some of the clothespin clusters.

This helped lift the second layer slightly off the base so the design would feel more sculptural instead of flat. The layering is what really transformed this project from simple clothespins into statement wall decor.