Altered Stick Pins – Eye Candy

Those outside the crafting community might not know anything about using stick pins as embellies. I certainly didn’t until I joined the YT crafting community almost 2 years ago. These are so much fun to make and add to projects like cards, alter projects or just to keep on your craft desk in a pin cushion for eye (“I”) candy.

I decided to make a Shabby Chic style batch for my friend Vonny (YT: MyDivineGrace) as a little celebratory gift to commemorate her reaching over 300 YT subbies. I love just being able to play with different beads, bead caps, rondelles, charms, and dangles and let my tastes dictate the various combinations I can come up with. Really, you are only limited by your own “imagination.” 🙂

The following video is a process video in which I discuss my thought process while making a stick pin:

These stick pins are being entered into the following challenges:
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Anything Goes Challenge
Simon Says Stamp Monday “I” Challenge
613 Avenue Create Anything Goes with an Optional Shabby Chic Challenge

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful crafty day! WOOF

9 Comments

Chana on July 26, 2015 at 3:00 pm

I love these! Very nicely crafted! Thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create!
Hugz,
Chana, Owner

CraftyPaws on July 27, 2015 at 3:49 pm

Thanks so much Chana! These were fun to make and I hope my friend will enjoy using them in her altered item or card projects. 🙂 TF stopping by! Big hugs, Kristina
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cheiron on July 26, 2015 at 4:51 pm

These pins certainly are eye candy! SO pretty. Thank you so much for playing along with us this week over at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog 🙂

CraftyPaws on July 27, 2015 at 3:50 pm

Aww thanks so much! I don’t have a crafty candy station, but I know my friend does so I hope she will enjoy them. 🙂 TF stopping by and for another fun challenge and SSSMCB! Big hugs, Kristina
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~ginny on July 27, 2015 at 8:19 pm

Wowza – absolutely lovely! What a nice touch for any project you make! We love that you share your designs & creativity at 613 Ave C – thank you!
~ginny,
DT for 613 Ave Create – [ ATG / Create Your Own Challenge]
Owner: RubberMAD at [GettyCollection.com]

CraftyPaws on July 28, 2015 at 5:34 pm

Thank you so much for stopping by and for hosting such a welcoming and wonderful blog! Big hugs, Kristina
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Erica on July 28, 2015 at 9:59 pm

Gorgeous pins! I have made a few of these to over the years. they do add an extra special touch to cards etc.
Well done and thank you for joining us over at Lil’ patch of crafty friends.
Erica (DT)
http://www.ericraftblog.blogspot.com

CraftyPaws on July 29, 2015 at 12:22 am

Thanks so much Erica! Yes, I think that 3D sparkle from stick pins is always a lovely touch. 🙂 tf stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
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