Good morning friends. Checking in today for a short post. And for today . . . a change of pace. I spent some time pouring resin for a whole batch of Hat Pins so that I would have more custom pins on-hand. Fun! Then I decided Hat Pins and Pincushions would make a great handmade gift this season. I repurposed a bracelet that had broken by pulling the elements apart and setting each element in Spellbinder Diamond Hat Pins before anchoring in place with Ice Resin. Loving sweet old fashioned things, I pulled out my velvet, fiberfill and an aluminum flower pot and made a pincushion. I simply took it outside and spray painted it gold with Krylon Short Cuts and made a pillow using the velvet and fiberfill, securing with hot glue gun. It was an easy project and now all I have to do is wrap it up :-)
Here’s what I started with…
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
| Rubber Stamps: None Craft Paper: None Ink: None Accessories: Spellbinder Diamond Hat Pins , Ice Resin, Krylon Short Takes Paint, small 4″ flower pot, velvet, lace, May Arts Silk Ribbon |
Well, that does it for me today. I had fun playing – I’ll see you soon!!
WOW!!! Gorgeous hatpins and pincushion!! I love how you repurposed the bracelet and turned the flower pot in to the pincushion–fabulous!!! Hugs
Ca-uuute!!!!
Out standing!!!!!! It is beautiful. You are one of the most creative people I know. I look forward to seeing what new inspiration you come up with daily. You never disappoint us with your wonderful work. It is fun for you to create and fun for us to see and enjoy, Sandra
So sweet and so cute, will make a great gift!
AWESOME! AMAZING as always. How do you like all those a’s!!
Hugs
MstgANE
ANN
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Wow Becca, that is gorgeous. Makes me want to try those hatpins. I’d love to know where you acquired such a beautiful container???
Mary
WAUW this is sooooooo gorgeous Becca. Both the pincushion and the pins looks amazing and you really did an outstanding job on both, and this project is over the top amazing. I sooooooooo LOVE both parts here.
Good afternoon Becca. These pins are gorgeous, awesome, just love them.
From a nice sunny U.K. Have a great day. Jan.
WOW, these are gorgeous. Wish you’d do a tutorial on making them. Mine never turn out looking like yours. Edna
WOW BECCA!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!! YES! YES! YES!!! SHOW us a TUTORIAL on HOW you made these little HAT PINS!?!?!?! ;) They’re GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! :) GORGEOUS CONTAINER TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU are SOOOO TALENTED!!!!!!:)
Love those hatpins but I have no idea how you made them! Any chance of a tutorial?. They look soooo effective.
Wow Becca. Tis beautiful and those hatpins are adorable. Lucky recipent of this stunning gift. Hugs from Scotland. Rita xxx
Gorgeous, elegant and I simply adore these hatpins and the way you made them. I am a fan of pincushions too!!
What a lovely idea – and your hatpins are beautiful!
I love these pins!! Now if I could just find the blanks I’d like at my craft store…
A friend gave me a shoe box full of vintage jewelry and now I see some cool possibilities above and beyond the flower centers I was planning! TFS.
WOW. STUNNING. ELEGANT. UNIQUE. AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL. I just don’t know how you do it…everything you create is beautiful. I’d love to try making pins, would you consider doing a tutorial?
The hatpins are fabulous! I bet the bracelet was a stunner, great way to keep the jewels alive. If you are looking for someone to give the gift to, pick me.
Hello Becca
What a lovely idea!…… you are so imaginative, and everything has turned out so beautifully!
Love Marg
I love how you do those hatpins, we NEED a tutorial on this for sure, pretty please!!! Thanks
Hi Becca, never really had the notion to do hatpins……….but…….now I have to give this a go! Absolutely love the pins, in fact, love the whole kit and caboodle! Amazing? You certainly are.
Regards
Margaret (Scotland)
Thus is gorgeous. How about a tutorial how to do this. It’s is simply beautiful!
Wow! These pins are sensational. You’ve wowed us with your paper crafts and now with hat pins. There is just so much talent going on here, I’m at a loss for words.
very pretty as usual
What an excellent idea and how beautiful!
Becca love your gorgeous hat pins and the pin cushion is great … what a lovely gift for some lucky recipient.
fantastic as always,Laura O
You are a creative genius. God has BLESSED YOU! And we’re all so grateful that you take the time to share your creations with us.
Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
VERY CLEVER AND FABULOUS
Wow! I didn’t know you made your own hatpins. What a nifty gift and a way to recycle unused jewelry.
Some lucky person is going to be very pleased with this gift!
Beautiful, Becca!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
WOW! Gorgeous hat pins and the repurposed flower pot made a perfect pin cushion!
Becca, love the hat pins! Do you think you could do a tutorial on how you make those?
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This is soooooooo beautiful!! But of course, EVERYTHING you create is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!
Hi Becca. Gorgeous hatpins and pincushion, making a wonderful gift for a very lucky person. Take care.
I wish I was on your present list! I love the little pot you started with, never seen anything like that here (in Ireland) so I’ll have to look out for something similar.
Aww Becca i wish i was on your present list too, you are just one talented Lady thank you for sharing .
Elaine H X
This is beautiful! I did not know you could make hat pins???:)
Absolutely Beautiful! what a wonderful gift.
Hugs Mau xx
The most beautiful pin cushion I’ve ever seen…and I love that you repurposed old jewelry, too. I have a collection of jewelry bits and pieces that I’ve been wanting to use for something and this is inspiring me. The recipient will be blessed to receive this. TFS.
Amazing! Beautiful! Clever!
Could I please, please, please be on your Christmas List!!! The pincushion is fabulous and the hatpins are too cute. Christmas List???
Wow I was blown away by this project. It is so stunning, looks complex but from your description is simple to make. I love the idea of using unwanted or broken items and turning them into something beautiful. It will make a stunning gift, I am sure the person that receives it will cherish it.
Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your wonderful projects.
Gentle crafty hugs
Bettie (from the UK)
I love your beautiful hatpins. I have made some my self, but nothing as unique as yours. I’ll have to get to work to see if I can even come close.
I love the hat pins and cushion! That would be a beautiful embellishment to sit anywhere.
Dear Becka
I so enjoy your work! Can you please tell me where to buy the lovely pearl jewels you often use on your projects? They are so beautiful! Thank you very much!
Do you sell your hatpins? i would love to buy some.