Flat Wood Clothespin Superhero Puppets
Hi friends!!! Today’s Clothespin Superheroes kid’s craft idea is simple crime-fighting fun for the crafty little boys {and girls} in your life! These “super” fun creations can be used as decor in your kid’s room, party favor decor or in your child’s creative imaginative play.
So let’s grab our supplies and fly high as we make these awesome and completely customizable superheroes together!
Display them as is OR have some playtime with them in the living room. Whatever you do – I hope you AND your child have fun making this clothespin DIY superhero craft together!
Happy crafting my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures with us, of your superhero clothespin puppets, on our Facebook page. It makes our day to see those images come through our wall! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR SUPERHERO PUPPETS WITH —> Popsicle Stick Superhero w/Handprint Cape – Kid Craft
Clothespin Superhero Craft Supplies:
- Flat Wooden Clothespins – one per superhero puppet
- Washable Craft Paint
- Small Paint Brushes
- Kid’s Craft Scissors
- School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Craft Paper or Felt
- Small Wiggle Eyes – two per superhero puppet
- Black Marker
Directions:
- First you will want to paint your flat clothespins to give them the look of a superhero. Simply paint the clothespin for the “manly” tights.
- Repeat for each clothespin superhero you want to make today.
- Set aside to let them dry completely.
- Next is the superhero’s cape. Grab your paper {or craft felt} and cut out a trapezoid shape to be placed on the back of your piece. At this point in time you should also cut out a small rectangle mask as well.
- Repeat for each piece you are making.
- Now go ahead and glue the pieces to the painted flat clothespin to complete your DIY superhero.
- At this point in time you should also glue on the wiggle eyes and draw on a smile with the marker.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely again.
- When your pieces are dry it’s time to play! If desired – you can also add other embellishments to give them that one-of-a-kind customized look.
Make it your own! You can easily turn these into “superwomen” by adding some felt hair, some crown embellishments or even some glitter glue for a fun look! You can also decorate the cape cutouts for an awesome look!
Pair your superhero pieces with – You Are My Superhero Keepsake Canvas {Father’s Day Gift Idea}
Flat Wood Clothespin Superhero Puppets
Supplies:
- Flat Wooden Clothespins - one per superhero puppet
- Washable Craft Paint
- Small Paint Brushes
- Kid’s Craft Scissors
- School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Craft Paper or Felt
- Small Wiggle Eyes - two per superhero puppet
- Black Marker
Instructions:
- First you will want to paint your flat clothespins to give them the look of a superhero. Simply paint the clothespin for the “manly” tights.
- Repeat for each clothespin superhero you want to make today.
- Set aside to let them dry completely.
- Next is the superhero’s cape. Grab your paper {or craft felt} and cut out a trapezoid shape to be placed on the back of your piece. At this point in time you should also cut out a small rectangle mask as well.
- Repeat for each piece you are making.
- Now go ahead and glue the pieces to the painted flat clothespin to complete your DIY superhero.
- At this point in time you should also glue on the wiggle eyes and draw on a smile with the marker.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely again.
- When your pieces are dry it’s time to play! If desired – you can also add other embellishments to give them that one-of-a-kind customized look.
Notes

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas to tackle with your young superhero today, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make our Clothespin and Paper Superheroes kid craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
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