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. 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 ... View Post
Eagle ‘Paper Pin’
Okay, here is another teaser for you. My class on October 25th (see my Calendar) will feature holiday pins (or if you don't want to make it a pin, you can make it a magnet or leave as an embellishment). This set "Free & the Brave" is awesome... I love the Eagle, it's demeanor says 'don't mess with me.' You can view a Paper Pin Tutorial here and also download a step-by-step Paper Pin ... View Post
Porcelain Paper Pins!
Its been a long time since I've had the time to make these wonderful pins... AND just in time for the holidays I am offering a class on October 27th (see my calendar). I needed an 'over the top' idea and pulled out my old samples and found a "Kelli Purkey Paper Pin"!!! I actually met her in person and watched her teach a spontaneous class (literally sitting at a table, cranking these pins ... View Post