…gets his wings. Hi there blog friends! Today, a change of pace for me. I have not done a Becca Bit in quite some time so today I have one to share. You haven’t seen this card, it’s one I made at a club meeting so I pulled it out of my stash so that I could actually have something to set my Angel Pin on to show. So, why make this a Becca Bit? There are questions that I get over and over again, which to me means I really do need to supply some more info. The question that I get all the time is about the stick pins that I use – what are the supplies and where do I get them. Recently I made a Pretties Kit for a friend of mine and included some of the basic stuff to have on hand to make pearly pins and boy, oh boy, did the questions come flowing in!
A week or two ago metal findings were on sale at Hobby Lobby so I put them on my list to stock up on and to see if I could find something different. I found these sweet, sweet angel wings. I was puzzled what I might do with them until I found some cones and it struck me that I could put them together for an icon to represent an angel. (Click on the thumbnails to see picture at regular size).
See all the variations you can make using different supplies?
One of the most frequently asked questions is where to get the pins.
These pins are from Joann’s, from the notions section.
The three pins on the right are from Michaels or Hobby Lobby found in the wedding section. Be sure you take a coupon – they are called corsage pins and they are pricey – $5.99 – $7.99. The pin on the left came from Joann’s and is extra long – I love these. Whisper (I don’t know why but they are cheaper, $2.99 – $3.99, and they are sooo long. They can be found in the floral section – not the wedding section).
Here, a Tim Holtz Pin, bent to make a halo and a Making Memories Pin.
Lastly, here are the supplies I used to make the Angel Pins (purchased at Hobby Lobby – on sale at half price, of course). Please note that the bottom of the pin is simply an earring backings. All these things are inexpensively found at your local craft store and will give you supplies to last for a while or make a gift kit for friends :-)
Hope you enjoyed these tidbits. See you soon!!
This is a beautiful card and such a beautiful angel pin! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, antonella :-)
Awesome! I must plan to get to Hobby Lobby soon! Thank you!
Ohhhh- yipee I have most of this stuff in my stash! Thanks to you for sharing- and love the bird with the angel pin soooo much!
Beautiful card and angel pin. Great information, TFS!
An earring backing. Why didn’t I think of that? I had been looking and looking for pins with the “safety closure” for the bottom of the pin and couldn’t find them anywhere.
Love the angel pin, you did a great job working with it.
Thanks so much for the tips, especially about where to find the supplies.
One has to know where to start the search!
They´re all just gorgeous Becca and as usual, you´ve done a wonderful creation again hun. These are some of the very few things, we´ve been able to find here for a very long time, except from the needles, but then we just use, what we can find for them. But I never thought about the idea of the earringpins to make a stopper to it, that´s a really great idea I think, thanks sooo much for that hun.
Have a wonderful week ahead now and take good care.
Thank you Becca.. I have been making them just hiding the bottom of the pins, but I have tons of ear backings and they are fairly cheap at HL or Michaels so I shall be getting them… I do love making them and have so many lovely colored beads and seads to make them and loads of pins both with and without tops… of course the ones without tops must have a flat top so the beads don’t come off… love your little birds… too cute…
Hugs, Jean
Love, love, love your stick pins! Thanks for sharing how you make them.
Your card is stunning!
I have always wondered what is put on the bottom of the pin to hold everything in place! Thanks for giving out that information. Maybe I can use my stash of pins now!!
Thanks for the info. Love the angel wings.
Love your pins, Becca. I have been trying to use crimp beads at the bottom of my “stack” of beads to keep them in place, but it doesn’t always hold them. I don’t see a crimp bead on yours. Do you use glue and if so, what kind?
Thanks!
Beautiful card Becca. i love the stick pin angel pins they are just glorious. You have put me in the mind set to make some of my own. Thanks for the Becca Bits. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
Becca, TY for showing all the info on making pretty pins. {{ }}
Pins are not in my stash. Guess I will add those to my list. TFS. Beautiful card, as always.
Great information. Thanks for sharing it. I love the pretty pins and big bows you always use on your cards. Most of my cards are mailed so I can’t use these wonderful fluffy bows. :(
Thank you SO SO much for sharing this! I have admired your pins for so very long and now I can some of my own! Thank you!
You never cease to amaze me with your talent. I have those pins – left from corsages (back in the day) and some bits and doings from my Mom — never would have thought to use them on a card or as anything for that matter! another A-ha moment from Becca.
Beautiful pins! Thank you for the instructions.
Joanie
Awesome!!!
Wish we could get some of these things on this Island I live on.
Hugs, Candy
Oh…. I have been dying to dabble in the beautiful beads in the jewelry making section. And I sooo love the lovely and creative pins I’ve seen on card accents. Now, thanks to you, I know how I can play with them both, for a whole new hobby! =)
You are the best, Becca! Thank You =)
-Kim K.
I had bought a Pretties Kit that Stampin Up sells but wasn’t sure about the pins. But after checking out your blog everyday, what a wonderful little element to step up the focal point on a card. Incidently, the first day I went to your blog I spent the next two days, enjoying all of them, from start to finish. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thank you so much. LOL Kathleen
Hi Becca, Love your little card and your gorgeous Angel Pin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and inspiration. Love and Hugsx ChrisB
Amazing! I wish I could look at things and see the possibilities in them as you do. For years I have been sending people angel pins when they are ill, need encouragement, etc. I never thought to put them ON the cards I send with them. Always thought stick pins were dangerous but now that I know I can use an earring backing….
Gosh I love coming here! Always inspired and I learn something new nearly every day. Thanks so much for sharing.
It’s back to cleaning the craft room for me. Fingers crossed I’ll find some of those things I put in a place I knew I’d never forget.
Have a blessed day.
Bernie
Thanks, Becca. A while back I bought some beads and findings when Hobby Lobby had them half price and I just found out last week about looking in the floral section for pins with pearl tops… and now looking at your pretty stick pins I have to actually try making some. Hope to get to a floral section tomorrow to look for those pins and need to dig out the beads I bought and get busy.
Thank you for sharing how you get your pins.
Have a great day :)
Delama
These are lovely. I’m predicting a sudden spate of angel pins, but the world can always use more anglels, right? Thanks for sharing this technique. What wonderful small gifts!
another beautiful creation. Those pins look fun, I have never tried those!!!!
I love the sentiment on the card. Gonna write that one down! I can see it used in a future project.
Love the idea… I was wondering what to put on my birthday cards for my girls… tku! Oh yes, I also love the card.
Thanks, Becca! I’ve been collecting some beads and wanted to use them on pins for my cards but not sure where to get good pins. This was very useful information!!
Thanks Becca. Gorgeous card.
Thanks Becca!!!! THIS is the kind of stuff I like !!!! :) HOW TO DO YOUR OWN!!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL CARD!!!!!!!!!!! :)
So Pretty!!!!! and I will have to make some of those pins….tfs
I do love them angel pins and your card is beautiful as well.
Adding a pin to a card like that really adds that little ‘extra’ special effect.
Thank U 4 all the info.
ColleenB.
Love those angel pins. Thanks for showing the wing beads. Need to go to Hobby Lobby next weekend and see if I can find some.
You are just sooo clever, Becca! Now I’ll need to stop into the jewelry, wedding, trinkets and notions areas of the 3 stores I frequent when I’m able to. It’s really great to browse in HL, Jo’s, Mike’s, as you never know what small treasures you’ll find that will become huge thrills when someone receives a card!!! TSMFS!!! (Thanks so much for sharing!!!) ;~)
Thank you so much, Becca. I have admired your pins forever and now have a bit more knowledge about them. The angel is precious and I hope I’ll be able to locate supplies here in Canada. You’re the best!
Amazing , oh my fingers right down to my toes are always so happy when I read your bolgs each day its always the first one I open and if one comes in while Im doing something the world stops .
I love what you have done I knew there was a reason I brought all these pretty beads years back when they were sooo on sale I have a guys tool box that has 60 little boxs in it that I have filled with my little beads and nick nacks that I hung on the wall ( way cheaper to buy from the tool department then a craft store I paid under 10.00 for this and have had it for 9 years Oh my how the years fly by. ) the craft/tools stores should be reading your blogs to know what to order for their stores. TFS again another great day to be greatful for..
So lovely!! I love the angel pin how clever! Thanks for sharing Becca. I use to make jewelry and every time I think of selling it all (the beads and all the fancy stones trust me I have a lot) I find new ways to use up some of that stash!!
Love the pins!!!! Many possibilities for sure! We’re always looking for new, creative ways to use what’s already out there. Thanks for sharing.
Your finished pins are so pretty. So many possiblities. Have seen them with flowers on cards before and they add a nice touch of elegance.
Becca, I just love the angels,and your blog is the best.
Oh good! Another Becca Bit….just love them! The angel pins are so cute and you are so clever. My sister LOVES angels so I know what I will be making for her! I want to visit Hobby Lobby this week and check out their spellbinders to see if they have anything new in stock. Love those 40% off coupons too. :)
Thanks Becca,
I’ve always admired your pins and the angels are beautiful.
Very very petty! Ty
thank you for the how to on the pins. I have often wondered though, can the pins be put in the mail? I love the way they accentuate the cards. Thank you as always and hugs from Texas….
A very interesting article on pins! How many of us card makers would have ever given it a thought to look for them in the floral, notions, jewelry and just plain miscellaneous departments in any craft type store.
Thanks for the info, much appreciated.
Oh, lovely, Becca! The angel wings on the stick pins are so pretty. Great idea! I just made 8 very girly Valentine cards for my girlfriends embellished with stick pins (crystal beds and pearls). They turned out very pretty (thanks to all the inspiration from your blog.) Do you use earring backs on the ends of your stick pins – if so, couldn’t the pin poke through? Thank you for this very very lovely Becca Bit!
Once again Becca – you never fail to inspire! To Debby Walters, pins can be sent through the mail – just stick an eraser in the end, but add a note that the eraser is a ‘gift’ and to remove it to enjoy the card. I usually tie the note to the pin with a ribbon.
TFS your wonderful creation ideas Becca! Those are awesome!
Becca, love your angels. I think I will have to take my lunch and make a trip to Hobby Lobby tomorrow!
Thanks for sharing
Love the pins!!!! Guess I never thought twice about the fact that you MADE them yourself!!! Well, of course you would – you’re a crafty crafter!!!!
Jan
Beautiful, Becca. I wish we could find such lovely embellishments here in the UK xx
Thanks for the stick pin ideas lovely ! Maybe I should get the bead boxes out and work on that.
Your angel stickpins are awesome. Your pins always add such a pretty accent to your bows. I probably even have all the makings in my beading and sewing stashes. Thanks for inspiring so many people in their crafting and cardmaking. You give us ways to use things in new and different ways.
Thanks for the neat Becca Bit. I’m always looking for fun ideas….
Oh so glad to know about those pins. You just little bits of creativity that make things so special and you are so willing to share with us. I can’t wait everyday to see what you sent my way. Thanks.
These Becca Bits should be called Becca Brilliants! You are one amazing lady.
Becca, I just love your ideas. I’m always about saving money, so I will be checking out those departments. Would you care to tell us where you found that wording. I want it!!!!
You Rock!!!
You Rock!!! xxoo
You Rock!!! xxoo
You Rock!! xxoo
Thank you so very much for all this information. I will put it to great use.
AMAZING!
What lovely pins. Looking at the first picture, I thought the pins came that way. Thank you for showing us how you put them together!!
I love looking at the ‘do-dads’ at Hobby Lobby and Michaels – now I will add Joann’s to my list of places to check out.
Thank you for sharing this tidbit with us, Becca. The card is pretty, too!
hugs
Another lovely by a lovely lady!!
Another lovely by a lovely lady.
Thank you, Becca, for sharing with us how you made your angel. It’s lovely, and I can’t wait to gather up the supplies to make some (when they go on sale, of course).
Ooooohhhhh I love the angel wing stick pins. These are really beautiful.
I have never made any of these or even bought any, but I really must try some. They are such a nice addition to cards.
Marcie
Love your angel pin, you are so creative.!!
God has blessed you with great talent-you are so inspring!
This is certainly a MUST DO project-thank you!
I always love your cards, even so plain and less shapablilities as usual, but the pin makes a surprise. Thanks.
I love the pins! So creative! TFS!
YOU are awesome! That is brilliant. Thank you for sharing your AWESOME ideas with us. I have packets full of the angel wings left from my beading days. Better take them out and start making some pins. TFS!
HUGS from UAE
Thanks Becca for clearing up the mystery of pins!
I never thought to look in the wedding section for ‘corsage pins’, you are a genius.
When using the pins, I put a drop of Glossy Accents to the point and stick it into a bead or two. I find that finishes off the pin quite nicely.
Smiles
Trisha
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
Vickie
Thank you Becca for clearing up the mystery of pins.
I never thought to look in the wedding section for ‘corsage pins’, you are a genius!
When using pins, after threading on the beads, I put a drop of Glossy Accents on the point and set it into a bead or two. I find this finishes off the pin nicely.
Smiles,
Trisha
(sorry if this is a repeat, the page crashed last time)
Thank you for sharing once again Becca, I think I am going to have to buy some Corsage pins and have a go because these pins are just so beautiful.
Take care as always, LOL Eileen
Beautiful card Becca and many thanks for the Becca Tips on the pins. I’m hoping I can find something similar here in the UK.
Take care
Love Sheila xx
Thanks again for sharing your creativity. I appreciate knowing how the things are made and you are so great at sharing the details, even where you’ve purchased supplies. Happy Valentines Day to you!
I love the pin! Thanks for the info on what types of things you pick up and where you get them from. I have found that I can get tunnel vision sometimes in the craft store depending on what I know I need and how much time I have (or don’t have) to shop that day. I actually can spend hours in a craft store (or book store) and do browse other areas of the store at times. Having you point out where to look helps as sometimes you are not sure where to start or when you see something new or different what it might be used for. It helps to get a fresh perspective on things. Re the blogaversary- I am grateful for people like you who are so willing to share your creativity and expertise with others. Thank you, Becca!
Such gorgeous pins and the card is your usually elegant Beautiful style…TFS!
Love all your beautifull work!
What a fabulous idea! I love your creativity!
Hugs,
Marsha
Hi Becca, even more goodies, wow. I’d so love something but couldn’t pick as everything is beautiful. Thank you for making this so exciting as well as such wonderful inspiration!
oh i love these. now i have to buy pin makings too lol
OH…my… gosh… brilliant!
I know that you will be missing your Valentine today, you are in my thoughts.
What a cute pin and a great idea. I’ll be looking more carefully at the jewelry findings at HL & Michael’s.
Becca, what a find! I don’t have a Hobby Lobby but surely will research my craft store tomorrow while out. I always admired your pins but never knew what was on the end. That really makes a treasured keepsake gift when added to someone’s card. What a lovely remembrance to the recipient. You are soooo clever!
Have a blessed day. my dear.
Jeanielou
Expression…you have a golden touch at whatever you do Becca.
For this moment just before…I am thankful
There are angles among us…one not knows whom the next is…
Becca what can’t you use in a card, it is great fun to watch, heres a challenge, my husband works at a old fashion hardware store, what can you make using (real) hardware? Blessings Maxeen
Becca
I have never used pins on my pages or cards but you are making it look so sweet, I’ll have to try them… Keep shopping and cleaning , we’re loving the goodies
I love these pins. How strange… I always make jewelry for my girls at Christmas, but I never thought to make pins using the same left over beads! You are always such an inspiration! TFS
Hugs, Jess
You are so innovative! I love the ‘stack a bead’ idea. Thanks for sharing not only the how but the where to look for them as well.
Oh, and Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too!
Oh Wow such great ideas, it’s amazing how you could see an angel in all that but it does look fantastic, thanks so much for sharing :) it sure gives a wonderful touch to your card!!
Guess where I’m going today!!! Hobby Lobby!!! Thanks…
Beatiful card and angel.
Happy Valentines Day! Thank you for another Becca bit! I love your tutorials! I sit at my computer and follow along with the ribbon weaving. My craft store even put one of my ribbon weaving cards in their show case! Imagine that! You inspire me to learn something new and stretch my creativity! Love, Shirley
Love it. Thanks for the tip.
Love all the cute pins and the angels. Never thought to use the TH memo pins as halos!! very creative
Thanks, Becca! You are one special woman!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentines Day Becca, you are always giving….love, inspiration and now more gifts! You’re the sweetest!
Becca, I LOVE these pins. I just bought some very pretty corsage pins from Walmart that are crystal ones. They were in the floral section. They would be beautiful angels. I will have to try it!
These are lovely. I recently bought some corsage pins at Walmart that are crytals instead of pearls. I will have to try it. They would make beautiful angels.
beautiful, I love angels. Thank you for sharing your sources with us. we just might not see them the same way you do and pass right by.
Thanks for the idea where to find stick pins. I found the Christmas note cards at Michael’s and used your inspiration for dolling then up. Gave them as gifts and everyone raved over them. My friends were going to use the tags for their special friends and family members. I am so blessed to have found your site. There is no one else like you!!!!
Just wanted to say,”Bless you, Becca!”~bits & all! :)
Love these pins! My mom always wore a guardian angel pin in her lapel. I try to do the same. What fun to have some different ones. Thanks for sharing!
These are just too cute.
Becca, you even make the simple square look beautiful the way you wrap it so creatively with your ribbons and pins. Remarkable work! Mmmmmm.
I love the pins, never thought of making them myself. Thanks for another great idea.
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LOve the idea of the angel pins, how well that would work for Valentines day as a sort of LOVE Angel, very cute idea! ~Gin~
am finally getting the chance to go back and catch up on some of your entries -these angel pins look great and thanks for the tip about putting an earing backing on the end- have been trying to think what to use so it’s not sharp for ages.
Beautiful card and I love the lil felt birdies!!!
Happy anniversary. Your blog is my favorite blog on the net. You are so gifted by God with creative flair. I love your commitment to excellent design.
Cynthia
Yours is my favorite blog on the net. You are very gifted by God with creative flair. I so respect your commitment to excellence in design and your lovely spirit.
Thanks for all the time you spend on your blog and your great and interesting tutorials.
Blessings and thanks,
Cynthia
Hi Becca, The card is very well done. I like the saying very much; I like the pin idea very much too and I thank you for sharing their where-a-bouts. Even the ducks are very cute and Easter is coming upon us. When I read the card I smiled. I have the wind chimes and I consider them bells of another sort, lol, and the wind angels play them all the time to let me know more angels have gotten their wings. I also have a captain’s ship bell as my door bell and I think I am about the only one who rings it; very loud. Maybe the angels play it very softly. It sits on the right frame of the door. Thank you for sharing. Take care.
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