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Tuesday, 16 July 2013

... and a Picture Frame Pincushion


You can never have too many pincushions right? As my crafting has definitely spread out all over my house (and not nicely contained within my craft room as I pretended would be the case), I felt the most sensible thing to do would be to make another pincushion. Having seen loads of these all over Pinterest, I was dying to make one that could stay on my desk in my craft room...
Here is my current pincushion... He's quite chirpy and keeps me motivated. He's also the right colour so he will be the one that accompanies me round the house and on trips!
But anyway...! To make the picture frame one, I bought one frame from eBay for 99p. The hole part is 2X3 inches so very mini but that's what I was going for. It was also very ugly as you can see!
For the actual pin cushion part, I wanted fabric that coordinated with my craft room. I couldn't decide between orange and turquoise so decided to make a mini patchwork block that incorporated both colours from my scraps.
After removing the glass, I stuffed some wadding into the back of the fabric and ensured that the pieces fit together. By putting the back cover back on, I was able to secure the whole thing without the need for stitching or glue!
Finally, I took the whole thing apart again and painted the frame. I used Humbrol enamel gloss paints as I had some left over from making my Pretty Pins... and as I had some buttons left over too, of course I had to add some for decoration!

We are linking up to these parties!

30th July 2013: Update - this post was featured here at JAQS Studio
1st August 2013: Update - this post was featured here at Crafts a la Mode
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44 comments:

  1. Lucy Blossom22 July 2013 at 13:56

    I love the picture frame cushion, but I think I like your cute monster more.

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    1. Simsim22 July 2013 at 22:01

      Thanks Lucy! I love him but there wasn't much I could write in a blog post about him!! xx

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  2. Nancy22 July 2013 at 14:25

    I love making pincushions. Both your little monster and the frame one are awesome. I am your newest follower. Follow me back if you get a chance.

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  3. Ana Love Craft22 July 2013 at 14:58

    Amazing idea! I love your pincushion frame!The sweet monsters are cute! Thanks so much for sharing. Would love to have you visit me sometime.
    Have a fabulous week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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    1. Simsim22 July 2013 at 22:04

      Thanks Ana! Your ladybug photos are soooo beautiful! Hugs back from us in England! xx

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  4. Al@PolkaDotsandPaisley22 July 2013 at 16:00

    Very cute. I love the little detail with the buttons.

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  5. Helle / A Spoonful of Crafts22 July 2013 at 16:01

    Oh, how adorable. Just love this. I am a new follower of your inspiring blog - through GFC. If you get a chance to follow back, it would be very much appreciated .0)

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  6. ingrid@nowathomemom22 July 2013 at 16:10

    adorable, I really like that you framed it! very pretty and a very good idea!
    Ingrid

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    1. Simsim22 July 2013 at 22:05

      Thanks Ingrid, the frame stands upright too so very versatile! xx

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  7. Anonymous22 July 2013 at 17:54

    What a really lovely idea, and you will not be hurting anyone (monster) by using this one! ;)

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    1. Simsim22 July 2013 at 22:05

      Thanks, although the poor monster is not safe - he will still be getting poked from time to time!! xx

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  8. Catherine McAtier22 July 2013 at 19:31

    I love your pin cushions - need to add them to my Pinterest board. Cx

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    1. Simsim22 July 2013 at 22:06

      Thanks Catherine, you really can't have too many!! xx

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  9. Unknown22 July 2013 at 21:53

    What a great idea! I need to make a few pincushions myself so you have inspired me!

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    1. Simsim22 July 2013 at 22:07

      Thanks Natalie, although the idea is not mine - I got it from Pinterest - where all great ideas come from!! xx

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  10. Anonymous23 July 2013 at 02:08

    That is so cool, love it!

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  11. Unknown23 July 2013 at 02:28

    I don't think I've seen a pin cushion in a frame yet. Too cute! Thanks for linking up to the Upcycled Linky Party at http://love2upcycle.blogspot.com/2013/07/upcycled-linky-party-17.

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  12. Lizzy23 July 2013 at 05:07

    What a cute pincushion to have near the sewing machine!

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    1. Simsim23 July 2013 at 06:20

      Thanks Lizzy! It's so mini it could even be stuck onto the front side of the sewing machine! xx

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  13. With A Blast23 July 2013 at 06:53

    Absolutely adorable ! Pincushion & decor in one :-)

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    1. Simsim23 July 2013 at 07:21

      Thanks Linda! I could do one for each room and match them up to the colours of the room! You have given me a new idea!!! xxx

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  14. Pickle Lily24 July 2013 at 21:12

    Super idea - thank-you for sharing, Jo x

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  15. OrloSubito25 July 2013 at 20:30

    this is fantastic!!!!

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  16. Unknown26 July 2013 at 19:51

    Oh, I adore this pincushion!!! It is so different and SO cute!!! Thank you for linking it up to Thrifty Thursday!

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  17. Barb @ A Life in Balance30 July 2013 at 18:43

    So cute and so simple! I like the other pincushion, too! Thanks for sharing your project at Fabulously Frugal Thursday!

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  18. Q @ JAQS30 July 2013 at 21:55

    What a cute idea! This is a great little project.

    Thank you so much linking up and YOU'VE BEEN FEATURED! :)
    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2013/07/made-by-me-90-linky-party-and-features.html

    -Q

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    1. Simsim31 July 2013 at 14:15

      Thank you so much! We have updated and added your link to the bottom oof the post xx

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  19. Anonymous31 July 2013 at 02:49

    That frame pincushion is a cool idea! It looks great! I like the buttons on it, too. I'm pinning this!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

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  20. SewSweetVIntage31 July 2013 at 17:43

    Sew cute! Pinned to my crafty board:) I posted DIY Doily Jacket this week:) Swing by:)

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  21. Crafts a la Mode2 August 2013 at 01:13

    I featured your little frame pincushion. It's so darned cute!! It could even be hung on the wall. I like small framed pictures. Lovely. Pinned! Linda

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    1. Simsim6 January 2014 at 13:57

      Thanks Linda, and thanks for the feature! We added a button to the end of the post xxx

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  22. Unknown1 January 2014 at 07:17

    This is just too cute! I can totally see some shabby Chicness in this pin cushion :o) Thanks for sharing

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