Video – Paper Pin Technique
Posted on: Friday, May 1st, 2009Video not viewable to subscribers via email, click here to view the video on my website.
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Last month I received a gift of a lovely butterfly paper pin and scalloped circle book from Kelli Purkey and I just *HAD* to make that butterfly myself.
THANK YOU Kelli! You all must go to her site and subscribe immediately (so I get brownie points and therefore more handstamped gifts…).
I completely devoured every detail of her finished pin… the butterfly from God’s Beauty (Level 1 Hostess Set) complete with rhinestone and wire embellishments on a pale plum cardstock (see below).
I decided to make my butterfly look like a ‘monarch’ butterfly and my daughter came down and picked up Kelli’s (purple butterfly, see below) and said “MOM! This is awesome, did you make it?!” to which I replied, “no, I made ALL the other ones… oh, go clean your room!”
So, you can see how beautiful Kelli’s pin is right down to the twisted wire antennae with rhinestones set (yeah, thanks Kelli… I’ll never get the Crystal Effects off my fingers!).
Enjoy the video that I made in ‘real time’… you are seeing the actual process as I was coming up with my May ‘Technique Freak’ club project for tonight (nothing like the last minute). The video was shot with my new Sony Handycam and edited with Sony Vegas Studio Pro (which I taught myself yesterday)!
36 Comments
May 1st, 2009 at 9:29 am
Your video is awesome you put some much time into it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Gail
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May 1st, 2009 at 9:44 am
This looks so interesting and I definitely want to try this! I clicked on the links but was not able to get the tutorial; it just kept reloading this page, any suggestions?
Millie
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Amy Reply:
May 1st, 2009 at 9:51 am
I have heard a number of people saying that they couldn’t see the video on the page… try my Video Page at: http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=3505d0102f88b9c1d7cee9&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
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Marge Waskiewicz Reply:
May 1st, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Finally Amy, I got to see your TV Video. You are so amazing to get the link to see it. I could not get it on your blog, and don’t know why. I remember seeing Kelly Perkey at the Stampin’ Up! Convention, so many amazing pins, so happy your teaching how it’s done. Since your not in CT anymore, I can appreciate your video now. I’m so thankful to have you in my downline, just wish we were closer. One of these days I’ll get to visit you. LOL
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May 1st, 2009 at 11:03 am
Great video, Amy.. have been meaning to try this, and now you’ve made it so easy I have no excuses!!
Sharon
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May 1st, 2009 at 11:03 am
LOVE IT! You are one talented paper crafter and I so appreciate you sharing this technique with your admirers!
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May 1st, 2009 at 11:24 am
Love everything you post on your blog. A definite source of inspiration!!!
I’ve awarded you with a blogger friendship award. You can see more about it on my blog, dbaker817.blogspot.com
Thanks!
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May 1st, 2009 at 11:30 am
Wow!!!Fantastic, What a gorgeous project,.. Thanks for taking the time to share.It is wonderful finding out what you sound like. Now I just need some time to try one, Thank you again for ahring all of your wonderful ideas.
have a great weekend
Eileen
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May 1st, 2009 at 11:31 am
I loved it and can’t wait to make some!! You have totally inspired me. Thanks so much for sharing the awesome video.
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May 1st, 2009 at 11:34 am
This is awesome, and a great video, I must try this. Beautiful work.
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May 1st, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Your pins are beautiful. The video is wonderful. Must try.
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May 1st, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Thank you for the video on making this. Hey, I love the TV screen! Way cool effect and clever, too. This blows me away! I especially want to thank you for directing me to Kellie’s site – love her 3D projects. They are exactly right up my alley – cool stuff! best……..Patti
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Amy Reply:
May 1st, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I just checked out your latest site and LOVE your manly matchbox… too cool!
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May 1st, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I love butterflies so I was excited to see your butterfly pin on SCS. I had to come here and check out your video. Great tutorial!
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May 1st, 2009 at 12:41 pm
I write for Newsday’s Cheap Thrills blog (a NY newspaper) and I’d love to post this video tutorial on my blog. Please let me know if I can do so. Great job! Love the flower and the butterfly. I plan to make a few myself.
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Amy Reply:
May 1st, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Awesome, I’d love that… I’m originally from NY (grew up on LI).
Can you link back to me?
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May 1st, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Thanks so much for sharing this Amy! By practically showing it “real time” I was able to take in all of the little hints that you showed along the way. I especially liked the hint about picking up the rhinestones with the dedicated hat pin! Very clever! Both projects are beautiful and I think I have a great idea for Mom for Mother’s Day next week! TFS!
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May 1st, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Absolutely beautiful! The beauty of the rose is only surpassed by your generosity. To be so talented and share that talent with countless others is a true gift.
Thanks so much for sharing with us.
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May 1st, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Great Job! I’ll be trying this one! Thanks
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May 1st, 2009 at 4:01 pm
JUST STUNNING! Thanks for a great video.
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May 1st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Hi. I had your video, pin emaied to me from my up-upline Watercolor Wonders.I have tried every way to see your video. I even clicked on the link provided by another commenter, but it won’t play. Help!?
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May 2nd, 2009 at 11:24 am
I have to say the pins are beautiful…
Thanks for the awesome instructions. I can not wait to make one.
You are very inspiring……
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May 2nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
I enjoyed the video greatly. You could tell the work you put into it. GREAT JOB!!!!!
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May 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Hi Amy
Awesome videos, I really enjoyed them!
I have a tip for you, I noticed you fumbling with the two Stazon lids. Take a large glue dot and stick it in the middle inside the black lid, while the clear lid is covering the pad, cover the pad with the lid. Next time you open your Stazon both will come off at the same time!
Thanks for sharing your talent!!!
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May 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I love your video, thanks so much for sharing with us, its a refreshing change from the same old, same old. Thanks Again
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May 3rd, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Hi, i really enjoy your newsletters, and I enjoyed the tv and it makes it easy for me to follow.
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May 6th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Amy,
What an awesome tutorial. Thanks so much for doing it. I am off to buy modpodge, pin backs and rhinestones. I’ll be giving this a try. Thanks so much for sharing!
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May 7th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
Amy, I finally had time to watch the videos. I am inspired to make more pins and go back and do more polished stone! The videos are great and I love the TVs. I can’t wait to see how you top this!!!
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Amy Reply:
May 8th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Oh great! No pressure, LOL!
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May 9th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Hi Amy. How clever are you? These are absolutely stunning and sooooo inspiring. One question. When you say “paper”, do you actually stamp on paper or card. I know you do 3 layers and I am thinking that 3 layers of card may be too thick, but I just wanted to make sure that it is paper that you stamping on and making 3 layers out of, before I TRY this….. Thanks so much.
Lorraine
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Amy Reply:
May 9th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Yes, if you watch the video, I am glueing three layers of cardstock together with ModPodge. It dries thinner than you’d think! Good luck.
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May 9th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Hi Amy. I have tried everything to get this video to play and it only plays to just before half way through. You are just curling the roses, and it goes off. I have tried the link to your video page, too, and it goes off exactly in the same spot. Just wondered if someone out there can help. My butterflies are dry and they are shouting at me to finish them…..but I have no idea what the next step is. Thank you.
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May 9th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Hi Amy. I think you might have a break in the link to this video or something. I have tried 2 computers and I have just rang my friend to try it, and we are both getting the same thing. It stops at the same place everytime. Will keep checking back. HOW am I going to sleep tonight? Ha ha. Thanks again. Lorraine
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July 16th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Amy I love your site.
GjF
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Your pins are gorgeous! Such a wonderful work of art. Thank you for taking the time to produce such a detailed instruction video for us! You are awesome! Barbara Smith
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October 15th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Thanks so much for the great video. I tried my hand at this and it came out better than I thought it would, especially on the first try. I posted my creation on my blog to publish on 10/16 and linked and credited back to you. Thanks again, I absolutely love your work.
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