Hello everyone, and Happy National Scrapbooking Day! There is so much fun and excitement here today, not to mention, a ton of inspiration, and of course, we can’t forget the wonderful prizes!
This layout that I have to share with you today uses one of my very favourite little tricks...making custom pin embellishments. It really is so quick and easy, and the possibilities are virtually endless. In fact, I created two different variations to show you today.
The first variation is tucked beneath the flower, and uses a crystal stick pin, that was embellished with American Crafts tape that was cut into a flag on the one end, and then topped with a dimensional heart sticker.
The second variation was used on the pins that are tucked beneath the button accent. I used regular sewing pins that were embellished with tiny beads in various colors. Simply slide them on, and add a touch of clear drying glue to permanently hold them in place. It really is as simple as that!!!
Your challenge: make a custom pin embellishment! Link a picture in the comments section below by Thursday, May 10th at 6:00 p.m. EST and you have a chance to win a brand new copy of CardMaps 2! And in case you missed it this morning we have are having a ONE DAY SALE on our subscriptions! Click here!
Next up at 7:00 p.m: Davinie joins us and shares how she added memorabilia to her layout!
I sure hope I have materials to make these pins. They are so adorable and simple to make.
Posted by: Brenda B | May 05, 2012 at 06:06 PM
Love the pins. I'll pull out my ones from a few years ago and start using them again til the stores carry these new ones!
Posted by: chicoyne | May 05, 2012 at 06:12 PM
Beautiful pins. Great embellishment.
Posted by: Mary Clayton | May 05, 2012 at 06:21 PM
so cute!!! love them!
Anne
Posted by: anne | May 05, 2012 at 06:35 PM
OMG super adorable!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 05, 2012 at 06:36 PM
Love this layout. The pins are super fun!
Posted by: RachelV | May 05, 2012 at 06:40 PM
These are so cute! Wish I had the stuff to make some.
Posted by: Karen Moore | May 05, 2012 at 06:42 PM
This layout is beautiful!!!!!
Posted by: denise | May 05, 2012 at 06:46 PM
Lovely pins! I love the layout ... super cute! Will have to see if I have anything to create a custom pin. Hmmm ... not sure, but I will try!
Posted by: Ruza | May 05, 2012 at 06:53 PM
So so cute. Have to get my thinking cap out for this one!
Posted by: Kathy | May 05, 2012 at 06:54 PM
Loved the pins. Never tried that before. I'll have to try it now, if I can find all my old beads & broken jewelry. Should be able to try something.
Posted by: Dorina D | May 05, 2012 at 06:56 PM
What a great idea and so simple!
Posted by: Tricia | May 05, 2012 at 07:04 PM
Love that soft, sweet layout! Thanks for the pin tips!
Posted by: carol in seattle :) | May 05, 2012 at 07:09 PM
Cool, never thought of sliding beads onto sewing needles! Gorgeous LO!!!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | May 05, 2012 at 08:11 PM
Great idea for the pins. Thanks!
Posted by: Diane G | May 05, 2012 at 09:47 PM
I love these pin ideas.
Posted by: Lynne T. | May 05, 2012 at 10:29 PM
Love all the ideas for embellishing with pins!
Posted by: Lee-Anne | May 05, 2012 at 10:41 PM
These pins are so lovely. Thanks for sharing them. Do you put anything on the sharp end to ensure noone gets "picked"?
Posted by: Susan | May 05, 2012 at 11:24 PM
Great pins and tips!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | May 06, 2012 at 12:59 AM
I love pins:))
Posted by: Gisele | May 06, 2012 at 01:04 AM
Thanks for the great pin tips!
Posted by: Jeanette | May 06, 2012 at 01:10 AM
Great pins!
Posted by: Katina | May 06, 2012 at 02:43 AM
Love your page! Thanks for the tips
Posted by: zgagi | May 06, 2012 at 04:03 AM
Love those pins, so will have to go and see, if the kids maybe have some beads I can use to make some he he he
Posted by: Maryann | May 06, 2012 at 06:02 AM
I love the pins. I can't seem to figure out how to attach pictures to this comment. But I am going to get out my sewing and beading projects and create a pin. This will be my first try at it.
Posted by: Helen Van Daalen | May 06, 2012 at 08:50 AM