For the first time I have done a photo step-by-step on how to make these pins. In the past I have done a video (seen here) which is about 20 minutes long, but it you need a 'quicker fix' feel free to download the step by step (click on the graphic below). The bells and 'holly & berry' images are from the 'Bells & Boughs' stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalog which is only ... View Post
Holiday Lineup Paper Pin — treasure from trash
You can make this from scraps of cardstock! View my video on making paper pins HERE. The basic 'pin' is 4 layers of white paper glued together with ModPodge, a 'lone' snowman (the center one) is also 4 layers and added with a Dimensional. You can see my full tutorial here. So, don't throw out your scraps (you'll never look at them the same again)! All hats and scarves are a ... View Post
Cardinal Christmas Paper Pin
This is one of the paper pins we made on Monday night at my "Paper Porcelain Pin" making class. See my entire tutorial on making these pins here. I'll be publishing the date of this class (I'm going to do it again) soon. You can see from the side view (shown left) that I made a second wing in 3 layers of Riding Hood Red paper and then adhered it with a Dimensional. The face ... 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