Pin Swap- Headed back to you!!

[disney-akj]

Sign ups will open on August 27 at 10 am EST (which will be 9 for me) and will close on August 31st.

Mail by date will be October 17


Ladies, let’s embellish our scrapbook, cards, and more. What we are creating are beaded scrapbook hat pins or safety pins. They are perfect to slip behind flowers, tie in a ribbon, embellish a photo, or tuck just about anywhere. They are adorable, easy to make, and light on shipping. I have posted a link below if you have no idea how to make them or have no idea what I am talking about.

For each hat pin group you sign up for below you be will required to make two pins per person in the group. I will TRY to keep the groups to about five people. So you would make about 10 hat pins per group depending on interest and ending group sizes. For the safety pin group, you can make two smaller safety pins or one large safety pin per group member. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!! Please use clear glue, use nice beads, and have fun!!! You will be surprised how fast, fun, and easy these are to make!!

SHIPPING INFO- Please tape the ends of each hat pin down on a piece of scrap cardstock, poke into a small piece of styrofoam, or secure it in someway to prevent damage to the pins and postal workers : ) Then please bag the pins in groups of two for each group member and label each bag with your disname. Then place the small bags into a larger sandwich size/quart size ziplock labeled with your disname and group. Safety pin groups, just make sure the safety pins are closed before mailing. Bag the safety pins the same way. Please mail items in a new small bubble-wrap envelope to protect the beads. (If the envie is new, it should be in good enough condition for me to return your swap items to you in). Send the same amount of return postage that it cost you to send me the package (money or stamps either are fine). Include two extra stamps in case postage is extra and I will return any unused stamps/postage. Also please return a self addressed address label as well. I recommend using Delivery/Confirmation since we spend too much time working on our creations to have them lost at the PO. (However you decide to mail is fine, but no metered postage or click/ship sent to me because my PO will not take it). Once I close sign ups, I will PM you my address and shipping information. I also ask for you to PM me your real name, address, email, and phone number.

Here area a few inspiration pictures.

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_5685.jpg

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_4298.jpg

Here are some instructions on how to make them. Note you can use corsage pins or there are jewelry straight pins available in any jewelry section of a craft store that are cheap as well (and more flexible which is sometimes nice when tucking them behind things, because they will bend a little- they are called head pins). Either is fine!

http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2010/04/hat-pin-or-scrapbook-stick-pin-tutorial.html

Here are some links to safety pins photos. These are new to me too, but I have heard a lot of them and am excited to try them if anyone else is up for the challenge. Here are two pictures of how they can be used!

http://scrapbookingtechnique.blogspot.com/2011/02/vintage-tag-swap.html

http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/?m=image&id=93427&type=searchwords&s=safety+pin+bead&start=24&page=0&sort=2


Here is a links on how to make the safety pins. You can buy the no coil safety pins at any scrapbook/fabric store. See second link below!


http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/beadedsafetypins/a/080700b.htm

http://www.beadbee.com/girl-scouts-crafts-how-to-swaps-pins.htm




Hat Pin Groups- Remember you are making 2 pins per person in the hat pin groups!

A. Pastel Colors Make 10 total (two per swapper)
1. mom-to-2-princesses
2. ckmom97
3. mommy2mrb
4. mickeyteacher
5. VickyV

B. Disney Fun Make 10 total (two per swapper)
1. disney-akj
2. mom-to-2-princesses
3. ckmom97
4. wdwmickey
5. mommy2mrb

B1. Disney Fun Make 8 total (two per swapper)

1. lovemy3kiddos
2. wdwmickey
3. VickyV
4. AlexWyattMommy


C. Bright/Bold Colors Make 10 total (two per swapper)

1. disney-akj
2. mom-to-2-princesses
3. ckmom97
4. wdwmickey
5. mommy2mrb

C1. Bright/Bold Colors Make 10 total (two per swapper)

1. lovemy3kiddos
2. wdwmickey
3. mickey teacher
4. VickyV
5. Prettytinkpink

D. Rustic/Fall Colors Make 10 total (two per swapper)

1. disney-akj
2. mom-to-2-princesses
3. ckmom97
4. lovemy3kiddos
5. VickyV

E. Holiday Colors Make 8 total (two per swapper)

Christmas-disney-akj
Halloween- lovemy3kiddos
Easter- ckmom97
Fourth of July- mom-to-2-princesses

E1. Holiday Colors Make 8 total (two per swapper)

Christmas- mickeyteacher
Halloween- prettytinkpink
Easter- wdwmickey
Fourth of July- VickyV

F. Girls Make 10 total (two per swapper)

1. mom-to-2-princesses
2. wdwmickey
3. mommy2mrb
4. lovemy3kiddos
5. disney-akj

F1. Girls Make 8 total (two per swapper)

1. mickey teacher
2. VickyV
3. prettytinkpink
4. disney-akj


G. Boys Make 8 total (two per swapper)

1. mom-to-2-princesses
2. lovemy3kiddos
3. VickyV
4. AlexWyattMommy



Safety Pins - Remember you are making 2 small safety pins per person or 1 one large safety pin.

B. Disney Fun Make 10 small (two per swapper) or 5 large (one per swapper)

1. disney-akj
2. ckmom97
3. wdwmickey
4. lovemy3kiddos
5. mickeyteacher


C. Bright/Bold Colors Make 10 small (two per swapper)or 5 large (one per swapper)

1. disney-akj
2. wdwmickey
3. lovemy3kiddos
4. mickeyteacher
5. disney-akj

D. Rustic/Fall Colors Make 6 small (two per swapper) or 3 large (one per swapper)
1. disney-akj
2. lovemy3kiddos
3. alexwyattmommy

E. Holiday Colors Make 8 small (two per swapper) or 4 large (one per swapper)
Christmas- lovemy3kiddos
Halloween- disney-akj
Easter- wdwmickey
Fourth of July- mickeyteacher

F. Girls Make 10 small (two per swapper) or 5 large (one per swapper)

1. ckmom97
2. wdwmickey
3. disney-akj
4. lovemy3kiddos
5. mickeyteacher

G. Boys Make 8 small (two per swapper) or 4 large (one per swapper)

1. lovemy3kiddos
2. mickeyteacher
3. alexwyattmommy
4. disney-akj

[disney-akj]

August 27- Sign Ups Open
September 5- PM your info and check groups
September 15- Check in with an update
October 1- Last Call for Angels! Update with progress/mailing status
October 17- Mail by

:thumbsup2:lovestrucckmom97- hat pins A B C D E Safety Pins B F
:thumbsup2:lovestrucmommy2mrb- hat pins A B C F
:thumbsup2:lovestrucmickeyteacher- hat pins A C1 E1 F1 Safety Pins B C E F G
:thumbsup2:lovestrucVickyV- hat pins A B1 C1 D E1 F1 G
:thumbsup2:lovestrucdisney-akj- hat pins B C D E F F1 SafetyPIns B C D E F G
:thumbsup2mom-to-2 princess- hat pins A B C D E F G
:thumbsup2:lovestrucwdwmickey- hat pins B B1 C C1 E1 F Safety Pins B C F
:lovestruclovemy3kiddos- hat pins B1 C1 D E F G Safety Pins B C D E F G
:thumbsup2:lovestrucAlexWyattMommy- hat pins B1 G Safety Pins C D G
:thumbsup2:lovestrucprettytinkpink- C1 E1 F1


:lovestruc Received your package
:thumbsup2 Swap received back to you

Participants

[wdwmickey]

I love these :) I'll play!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'd like to try them!

[mommy2mrb]

I'd like to join the hat pin groups, this looks like a fun embellishment!

[disney-akj]

Yeah!!! We will hope for a few more ladies : )

[AlexWyattMommy]

What kind of glue is used?

[disney-akj]

Any glue that dries clear should work because the glue is under the beads. A lot of the blogs I visit use krazy glue (with the brush) or super glue with a q-tip. I have a martha stewart craft glue that dries clear or I have used glossy accents too.

[disney-akj]

I ran to Wally World yesterday for school supplies and was shocked at how many jewlery making supplies and beads they have now.

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

I would like to try this! I prefer the hat pins, but I think the safety pins are cute too.

[disney-akj]

Yeah : )
:cheer2:;)

[ckmom97]

I want to play, too!

[disney-akj]

Yeah!

[disney-akj]

OK ladies! I think we have enough ladies to play. It might be a small swap, so we may have to make adjustments as we go along, but it will be fun! I updated the first post. Let me know what you think of the groups (add or delete??). We could even just do several anything goes groups too and not worry about specific colors/groups at all??

There didn't seem to be as big as interest in the safety pins so I might need to make less groups for safety pins?? Let me know what everyone thinks!!

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

OK ladies! I think we have enough ladies to play. It might be a small swap, so we may have to make adjustments as we go along, but it will be fun! I updated the first post. Let me know what you think of the groups (add or delete??). We could even just do several anything goes groups too and not worry about specific colors/groups at all??

There didn't seem to be as big as interest in the safety pins so I might need to make less groups for safety pins?? Let me know what everyone thinks!!

I love how you broke up the groups! I think most people who join are going to want to do more than one group so I think there should be some guidance. The only thing I can think of to add or tweak would be having a "girl" colors and "boy" colors group.

Thanks for bringing a new idea to us, this is going to be fun!

[disney-akj]

Will add those groups now. Thanks : )

[mommy2mrb]

Michelle, I got a Oriental Trading catalog yesterday with tons of different beads, have you used their stuff before? was wondering about the quality, they have a lot of pretty ones.

[wdwmickey]

Michelle--

Do you want us to use coil-less safety pins or regular ones?

For the tiny safety pins can we use seed beads or should the beads be larger than that. How "small" is a small safety pin? The teeny tiny ones (usually gold in color) or the ones that are a bit bigger?

Where have you found the best beads for the lowest prices?

I think that's all of my obnoxious questions for now ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Are the straight/hat pins 2"?

[disney-akj]

Michelle, I got a Oriental Trading catalog yesterday with tons of different beads, have you used their stuff before? was wondering about the quality, they have a lot of pretty ones

I have never used Oriental Trading beads. I have ordered brads and other things from them that have been fine. I would just make sure when you are ordering that the beads are not huge like an inch thick where it would be hard to use in an album (does that make sense?)




Michelle--

Do you want us to use coil-less safety pins or regular ones?


Either is fine with me!!

For the tiny safety pins can we use seed beads or should the beads be larger than that. How "small" is a small safety pin? The teeny tiny ones (usually gold in color) or the ones that are a bit bigger? Seed beads are fine. Two small pins or one big pin

Where have you found the best beads for the lowest prices? Honestly Wally World has them fairly cheap, otherwise I watch the sales at the local HL's, M's, J's

I think that's all of my obnoxious questions for now ;) No problem!!!

Answers above in red.

[disney-akj]

Are the straight/hat pins 2"?

Most are two inches or close. If you use some of the jewelry head pins, they are a little shorter than two inches like 1 1/2 inches which is fine. Just make sure they are not the real short sewing pins.

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

:banana::banana: Getting excited for this one! :banana::banana:

[mommy2mrb]

Ill probably just buy them local then, make sure they are the right size etc.

[disney-akj]

Ill probably just buy them local then, make sure they are the right size etc.

They probably say the size on them if yo do decide to order. Funny, I just got a catalog from them last night and saw some beads too. The size is listed below the beads. There is some cute stuff, you are right : )

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

OK...so I was and am excited about this swap. It's something different and so cute! BUT.....I am a bit nervous! I am so afraid I am not going to do this right or not buy the right stuff. Making me second guess it! I soooo want to do it! Am I over-thinking it?

[wdwmickey]

OK...so I was and am excited about this swap. It's something different and so cute! BUT.....I am a bit nervous! I am so afraid I am not going to do this right or not buy the right stuff. Making me second guess it! I soooo want to do it! Am I over-thinking it?

Ditto :thumbsup2 I think I might go do some "pre-shopping" to see if I can find beads, etc. I'm assuming these pins should be a little more sophisticated than the ones I made with my girls when they were in elementary school. I'm also nervous about finding the right glue.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

OK Michelle - reassure us please!!! I so want to do this!!!!

[disney-akj]

OK...so I was and am excited about this swap. It's something different and so cute! BUT.....I am a bit nervous! I am so afraid I am not going to do this right or not buy the right stuff. Making me second guess it! I soooo want to do it! Am I over-thinking it?

I am sure everything you buy will be fine. Don't stress over this swap, this should be the easiest swap ever. If you look at the links I posted at the start it might help, I think there is you-tube videos too if it helps put you at ease to see how easy they are (at work so can't look for you). It is nothing to stress about.

Ditto :thumbsup2 I think I might go do some "pre-shopping" to see if I can find beads, etc. I'm assuming these pins should be a little more sophisticated than the ones I made with my girls when they were in elementary school. I'm also nervous about finding the right glue.

As long as the glue dries clear it should be fine because the glue is mostly under the beads. You do not have to glue every single bead either. You only have to glue the bottom one or two beads on the hat pins OR maybe the edge beads on the safety pins if you think they need it. Don't stress about the beads, if you think the beads are cute- go with it. Whatever you do will be wonderful I am sure.

OK Michelle - reassure us please!!! I so want to do this!!!!

It will be fine!! I really think once you buy a few styles/colors of beads it will be quick and easy. Don't over think and don't worry about making anything super fancy. We all love your work Erin.


Ladies breathe!! Whatever you do will be great!! This should be a stress free swap because of the ease/speed. :grouphug:

ETA: If you look at the pic on the first post of my previous pins from swaps, you see there isn't anything too fancy. Beads themselves are what make the pins cute so not much work and alittle glue.

[mommy2mrb]

looked through the oriental trading catalog again, going to order some of their beads after all, they look really cute and prices seem good too!

[morgansmom2000]

I'd love to play, but I think I'll sit this out...But, I wanted to let you know that AC Moore has Blue Moon beads and findings for $1 right now. (I think it's because EK Success bought them out and they are doing new packaging).

[disney-akj]

looked through the oriental trading catalog again, going to order some of their beads after all, they look really cute and prices seem good too!

Can't wait to see them!!

I'd love to play, but I think I'll sit this out...But, I wanted to let you know that AC Moore has Blue Moon beads and findings for $1 right now. (I think it's because EK Success bought them out and they are doing new packaging).

We don't have AC Moore here : ( Maybe someone else will benefit from the sale.

[disney-akj]

Found a short little tutorial on youtube now that I am at home finally. You do not have to use the fancy head pins or the specific glue she uses in the video. I just wanted to find a short video to show everyone how easy it is to make these to relieve worries I hope.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo36B9Gndjs&feature=related

[ckmom97]

Thanks for the video, Michelle. I was wavering a little on this one. We are in the process of moving, and I wasn't sure I was going to have time, but it looks like you can put them together really quick. So I'm thinking I'm back in for at least a few groups. Our wm is in the processes of updating the craft department, and currently there isn't a lot of choices available. Since wm is my only local option, I may have to order my beads. What size beads do I need? The ones I've looked at use metric measurements, and I have always been terrible at those stinking conversions.:sad2:

Thanks for all your reassurance and hand holding!!

[disney-akj]

Thanks for the video, Michelle. I was wavering a little on this one. We are in the process of moving, and I wasn't sure I was going to have time, but it looks like you can put them together really quick. So I'm thinking I'm back in for at least a few groups. Our wm is in the processes of updating the craft department, and currently there isn't a lot of choices available. Since wm is my only local option, I may have to order my beads. What size beads do I need? The ones I've looked at use metric measurements, and I have always been terrible at those stinking conversions.:sad2:

Thanks for all your reassurance and hand holding!!



I know I have a lot of different sizes. Most of mine are 5mm or smaller, but that doesn't mean you can't use larger than 5mm beads. I would think anything over 7mm would be too big for scrapbook though if it is a round bead. I found this awesome chart that might help (link below).

http://www.somethingglassy.com/bead-size-chart.htm

[ckmom97]

I know I have a lot of different sizes. Most of mine are 5mm or smaller, but that doesn't mean you can't use larger than 5mm beads. I would think anything over 7mm would be too big for scrapbook though if it is a round bead. I found this awesome chart that might help (link below).

http://www.somethingglassy.com/bead-size-chart.htm

Thanks so much!! That was just what I needed. I'm a visual person, so those little circles help a lot.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Ok...I'll be here and if I feel nervous or run into trouble, I'll be leaning on our super-sweet hostess!! I really do like how these look, so I can't pass them up!! Thanks for the re-assurance!!!!

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Hi! Looking forward to using my stash of beads from my jewelry making phase.

Please sign me up in HatPins - A,B, C, D, E (prefer 4th of July, but will take whatever is available), F, and G.

Thanks for introducing me to a fun new world!

[disney-akj]

Good morning everyone! Hope our east coast friends are ok

[ckmom97]

Good Morning!

I would like in the following:

Hat Pin:

A
B
C
D
E

Safety Pin:

B
F

Thanks!

[disney-akj]

Hi! Looking forward to using my stash of beads from my jewelry making phase.

Please sign me up in HatPins - A,B, C, D, E (prefer 4th of July, but will take whatever is available), F, and G.

Thanks for introducing me to a fun new world!

Gotcha!

[wdwmickey]

Good morning :)

May I please have Groups B, C, F for both types of pins. Thanks :)

[mommy2mrb]

Good Morning Michelle!

I'd likes spots in

Hat Pins:

Group A, B, C and F

Thanks!

[disney-akj]

Good Morning!

I would like in the following:

Hat Pin:

A
B
C
D
E

Safety Pin:

B
F

Thanks!

Gotcha! You didn't specify on Group E, so I put Easter. If you want a different one- let me know ;)

[ckmom97]

Easter works for me, but if someone else wants it, I will switch.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Can I have Disney in each and a holiday in each...Halloween and Christmas if possible. I will check things out and grab more later!

[disney-akj]

Easter works for me, but if someone else wants it, I will switch.

Thanks!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'll also do C, D, F and G in each type. Thanks Michelle!!!

[disney-akj]

I think I am all caught up to here. Thanks for joining everyone.

Erin I put you down for Christmas safety pin and Halloween hat pin, if that works for you.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I think I am all caught up to here. Thanks for joining everyone.

Erin I put you down for Christmas safety pin and Halloween hat pin, if that works for you.

Perfect, thanks Michelle!!!

[wdwmickey]

Can you please add me to B1 and C1 (hat pins) so Erin will have a partner :) Thanks!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Awwwwwww!!! :lovestruc

[Mickeyteacher]

Can i have the following groups?
Thanks,
S :)

B. Disney Fun

C. Bright/Bold Colors


E. Holiday Colors
Fourth of July-


G. Boys

[disney-akj]

Can you please add me to B1 and C1 (hat pins) so Erin will have a partner :) Thanks!

I will add you now. I can put myelf in that group later too. I was going to watch and if no one else signed up for those groups, I was going to add her to the bigger group and make it a group of 6 people instead of 5. We wouldn't have left her all alone :goodvibes

[disney-akj]

Can i have the following groups?
Thanks,
S :)

B. Disney Fun

C. Bright/Bold Colors


E. Holiday Colors
Fourth of July-


G. Boys

I will add you. Do you want hat pins or safety pins or both? Just so I get you in the right spot :goodvibes

[Mickeyteacher]

Does this help.... I guess I got delete happy in the last post. Sorry!

Hat Pin Groups- Remember you are making 2 pins per person in the hat pin groups!

A. Pastel Colors

C1. Bright/Bold Colors

E1. Holiday Colors
Christmas-

F1. Girls

Safety Pins - Remember you are making 2 small safety pins per person or 1 one large safety pin.

B. Disney Fun

C. Bright/Bold Colors

E. Holiday Colors
Fourth of July-

F. Girls

G. Boys

[disney-akj]

Perfect! Thanks! I will add you right now ;)

[disney-akj]

Updated to here, so if you see any mistakes let me know :goodvibes

[disney-akj]

Removed groups that no one had signed up for at all. I will leave the groups open for swappers with two or more in it, and I will try to arrange groups to 6 or 7 to accomodate overflow on some of the groups on final close out. Does that sound ok with everyone?

Any other takers??

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Removed groups that no one had signed up for at all. I will leave the groups open for swappers with two or more in it, and I will try to arrange groups to 6 or 7 to accomodate overflow on some of the groups on final close out. Does that sound ok with everyone?

Any other takers??

I have no problem with groups of 7 -- gives me more fun items! :woohoo:

:idea: I had an idea for E. Holiday Hat Pins: what do you think about adding Thanksgiving into the holidays so Mickeyteacher can join us? Or I have no problem getting two sets of Christmas if we want to keep it to 4 holidays.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'm fine with 6 or 7 people in a group. These seem like they will go fast. Also, I'm fine with adding a holiday or getting 2 Christmas sets also.

[wdwmickey]

I'm fine with groups of 6 or 7 :)

[mommy2mrb]

I'm good with bigger groups too!

[ckmom97]

Bigger groups are fine with me, too. The more the merrier!

[VickiV]

I'd like to sign up for hat pin groups:

A Pastel,
B1 Disney Fun,
C1 Bright, Bold Colors,
D Rustic/Fall Colors,
E1 Holiday Colors-4th of July,
F1 Girls, and
G Boys

I don't mind larger groups either.

VickiV

[disney-akj]

Got you added VickyV:goodvibes. I am going to close this out probably later tonight! I think everyone has got the spots they want at this point : )

[Mickeyteacher]

If you want to make any groups larger- let me know if I need to change colors or theme- at this point I have only gotten my pins and nothing to go on them.
S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

You can add me here to help the groups stay small -

Stick - Disney Fun and Boys

Safety - Bright, Rustic, Boys

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

I went and bought by pins yesterday at Michaels and wanted to let you know what I found because it took awhile to find them.

There were pins in 3 different sections of the store. First was the wedding section. My store had coursage pins with round pearls and oval pearls. So I chose the round and went to ask a sales person if they sold them with out pearls. She took me to the sewing/quilting section. They had pretty much the same pins there for $2 less a package than wedding. They also had pins with different color pearls. Both wedding and sewing were 1 5/8". Then I went to jewelery and I found the pins with a plain top in gold, grey, and bronze. Those pins were 2" in length.

Hope this helps someone!

[wdwmickey]

I can take a spot in the holiday groups (both types) to help fill them. Any holiday is fine with me :)

[mommy2mrb]

I went and bought by pins yesterday at Michaels and wanted to let you know what I found because it took awhile to find them.

There were pins in 3 different sections of the store. First was the wedding section. My store had coursage pins with round pearls and oval pearls. So I chose the round and went to ask a sales person if they sold them with out pearls. She took me to the sewing/quilting section. They had pretty much the same pins there for $2 less a package than wedding. They also had pins with different color pearls. Both wedding and sewing were 1 5/8". Then I went to jewelery and I found the pins with a plain top in gold, grey, and bronze. Those pins were 2" in length.

Hope this helps someone!

we went yesterday to Michael's too....at first I was "where's all the individual beads...can you tell I've never bought beads before....a clerk then told me to cut apart the beads that are on strings.....I got the pins from the wedding area with the round pearls, last night I glitters some for my disney pins to try it out, they turned out cute.

I did a a test set for the girls group....hope they are ok, please give honest opinion
sorry its washed out a bit, they are light pink crystal and silver beads

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1080555.jpg

wow those are really washed out.....I will try to post something better later....

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

wow those are really washed out.....I will try to post something better later....

They look cute, I like how you staggered the hearts -- I've had better luck with my pictures if I hold the camera far away and zoom into the item. Then the flash doesn't effect it as much. I usually place the items on my dining room table and then stand on a chair to get the above look picture.

[wdwmickey]

I like them :thumbsup2

What kind of glue did you use and where did you find it?

[mommy2mrb]

They look cute, I like how you staggered the hearts -- I've had better luck with my pictures if I hold the camera far away and zoom into the item. Then the flash doesn't effect it as much. I usually place the items on my dining room table and then stand on a chair to get the above look picture.


thanks, I will give that a try!

I like them :thumbsup2

What kind of glue did you use and where did you find it?

thanks, I used super glue, held the pins upside down and carefully did a small drop under the last bead, held for a minute or so until it dried!

oh, and I also bought a small piece of sytrofoam to hold my pins that I glittered!

[disney-akj]

Hey ladies I will add everyone and update when I get home from work!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thank you for the Styrofoam idea. Will need that myself.

Will be making an outing later this week for supplies.

[VickiV]

Prettytinkpink would like to sign up for hat pin groups:

C1, Bright, Bold Colors,
E1, Holidays-Halloween, and
F1, Girls

VickiV

[AlexWyattMommy]

So excited to see you both back! :goodvibes

[disney-akj]

Thanks for the info Mom-to-2 princesses :goodvibes

Cheryl- Added you for Easter Holiday if that is ok

Lisa- Very cute!!

AWM and prettytinkpink- got you added

Styrofoam is great or tape to a small piece of card stock and place in a small ziploc


I think everything should be good! Doublecheck if you see any mistakes and let me know. I am going to PM my personal info and will let you know if I need yours in return. I already have some of your ladies 411.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Groups look good! :thumbsup2

[wdwmickey]

My groups are good. Did you want me to make Easter for the safety pins as well? I'd be happy to. PM sent

[mommy2mrb]

my groups are good!

I'm using the strofoam to stick my pins in for the glitter to dry.

only have my bright group to finish up....will post photos tomorrow if I get them done tonight.....these go SUPER QUICK! and are so much fun!

thanks Michelle for bringing these to our group!

[disney-akj]

My groups are good. Did you want me to make Easter for the safety pins as well? I'd be happy to. PM sent

If you don't mind, I will add that right now!! Thanks!!

[wdwmickey]

I'd be happy to :) I have gotten started (just a trial run) and the pins go together really quickly! Thanks so much for giving us something new to try ;)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

My groups are good! Set on the info!!!

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Set info and groups are good! Enjoy the Holiday weekend!

[disney-akj]

Glad you all seem to be enjoying these :goodvibes

[mommy2mrb]

Here are my pins


Group A - pastel ....blues and silver

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1080562.jpg

Group B disney ...red, black, yellow, clear and silver, the pin tops are glittered

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1080559.jpg

Group C - brights....greens, blues, red, yellow, silver, the pin tops are glittered

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1080561.jpg

Group F - girls.....light pink hearts, clear and silver...still couldn't get the pinks to show up :confused3

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/mommy2mrb/P1080560.jpg


hope these are okay....

will let you know when I'm postal!

thanks again Michelle for bringing the idea to us!

[ckmom97]

My groups look good. Info sent.

[disney-akj]

Cute Lisa

Looks like all groups are good

Everyone have a great weekend!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Those are so cute!

[mommy2mrb]

thanks, happy they are good!

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Love them!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Bought some supplies yesterday. Will see how it goes. I'm afraid I purchased beads that may be too big. :(

[mommy2mrb]

Michelle, is it okay if I mail my box Tuesday....have my color swap and cruise swap to post too.

Thanks!

[disney-akj]

Mail anytime you are ready!

If the beads are bigger it will probably be fine, these pins are cute on cards too where size might not be as important ;)

[wdwmickey]

I went bead shopping yesterday. Hobby Lobby had their beads for 1/2 price and it's possible that I bought much more than I needed :rolleyes1

[mommy2mrb]

I went bead shopping yesterday. Hobby Lobby had their beads for 1/2 price and it's possible that I bought much more than I needed :rolleyes1

I ended up with extra's from what I bought....guess upcoming swaps will be getting some pins too!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

LOL I got my beads the other day when AC Moore had them for 2 / $5...spent like $65...so yeah I got too many!!! LOL I too will be making them for other swaps if we are allowed!!! And, I now have a bead obsession that I didn't know I had. I am thinking about maybe trying to make some bracelets???

[wdwmickey]

LOL I got my beads the other day when AC Moore had them for 2 / $5...spent like $65...so yeah I got too many!!! LOL I too will be making them for other swaps if we are allowed!!! And, I now have a bead obsession that I didn't know I had. I am thinking about maybe trying to make some bracelets???

I don't even want to say how much we spent! I am definately developing a bead obsession ;)

[AlexWyattMommy]

:rotfl2: Oh, I KNOW I have too many. :rotfl2:

[mommy2mrb]

joining the new bead obsession club....guess we can all thank Michelle for that :goodvibes

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

All together now...."THANKS MICHELLE!!!!"

[mommy2mrb]

All together now...."THANKS MICHELLE!!!!"

THANKS MICHELLE :yay::yay:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Thanks Michelle! :cloud9:

[disney-akj]

You are welcome!!! Anything I can do to help ;)

[disney-akj]

Group B- Disney Fun (You either get the red or the yellow mickey charm set not both- sorry. I only had a few of each color)

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_5838.jpg

Group C- Bright/Bold

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_5842.jpg

Holiday Group- Christmas (The silver top is ribbon- hard to tell by the photo)

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_5841.jpg

[AlexWyattMommy]

WHERE did you find the Mickey head charms?

Everything looks great.

[disney-akj]

WHERE did you find the Mickey head charms?

Everything looks great.

Ebay! I also have a charm addiction!!

[disney-akj]

Lisa, Got your pins today! Thanks for the goodies- love tink :goodvibes

[wdwmickey]

Love those Michelle :)

[mommy2mrb]

thanks for letting me know....your welcome!

so do they look okay in person? seeing your's you have way more pin showing

love your pins Michelle!

[disney-akj]

They are perfect Lisa! Very cute!!

[VickiV]

I asked prettytinkpink when she was bringing her beads to my house so we could work together on them. She said she was already done. I asked if she had glued them. She said "glue? you didn't tell me to glue them". I envisioned all her pins laying on their sides, but having the beads falling off when they were picked up. But no, I was wrong. She was smarter than me :thumbsup2 She told me she used crimp beads on them. I just hadn't even thought of that option. Such a smart idea! Anyway, I guess I'll be doing mine without her now :rotfl2: And maybe with crimp beads too :cool1: At this point, she likes her halloween pins the best, but that may change by next week.

VickiV

[mommy2mrb]

They are perfect Lisa! Very cute!!

ok, thanks! feel better now :goodvibes

[disney-akj]

I asked prettytinkpink when she was bringing her beads to my house so we could work together on them. She said she was already done. I asked if she had glued them. She said "glue? you didn't tell me to glue them". I envisioned all her pins laying on their sides, but having the beads falling off when they were picked up. But no, I was wrong. She was smarter than me :thumbsup2 She told me she used crimp beads on them. I just hadn't even thought of that option. Such a smart idea! Anyway, I guess I'll be doing mine without her now :rotfl2: And maybe with crimp beads too :cool1: At this point, she likes her halloween pins the best, but that may change by next week.

VickiV

Great idea!

[disney-akj]

Don't forget check in is the 15th : )

[AlexWyattMommy]

Early check in. I hope to have some done soon.

[VickiV]

I'll check in now too. I have 4 of 7 groups done. prettytinkpink says she has 3 of 3 groups done.

VickiV

[wdwmickey]

Checking in--I have purchased all of my supplies and have completed one group.

[VickiV]

I now have 6 of 7 groups done. The last one I have to do is Disney. It's the only one for which I have to go buy supplies :rotfl2: I'll have to look at the store and come up with a plan I guess.

VickiV

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

I have half my supplies and need to find some cool beads for a few of my groups. While I have not glued any of these yet I did make bead pins for the color swap -- so I know I can do it!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Checking in...I have everything purchased, beads sorted. I hope to get some of these started this weekend or early next week.

[ckmom97]

I have purchased my beads and finished one group. I'm planning on working on these next week.

[wdwmickey]

I have finished my safety pin groups. Hopefully we'll have sunshine tomorrow so I can take some pictures :)

[disney-akj]

Thanks for the check in ladies. :goodvibes

I am done with all of my groups but Halloween safety pins. The beads I had bought will not fit on my safety pin! So need to get to the store sometime to spend more money on beads :goodvibes

[AlexWyattMommy]

I need to bow out of the bright group for the safety pins. I have ruined more beads trying to get these put together than I have left. I have shattered beads all over my floor. After spending over $15 on three different sets for this group, I just cannot afford to buy any different ones.

The boy and fall groups are extremely boring, but they are together.

I will work on the hat pin groups now. These should go better since the wires are thinner.

[disney-akj]

I need to bow out of the bright group for the safety pins. I have ruined more beads trying to get these put together than I have left. I have shattered beads all over my floor. After spending over $15 on three different sets for this group, I just cannot afford to buy any different ones.

The boy and fall groups are extremely boring, but they are together.

I will work on the hat pin groups now. These should go better since the wires are thinner.

I understand. The safety pins are new to me also and I didn't realize the difference in size between the safety pin and the hat pin. I am not nearly as impressed with my safety pins either. I also had to buy more beads because they didn't fit on the safety pin. I will take your spot.

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hug: Thank you so much!

My DH thanks you too. He put his foot down on buying more beads. I am not to collect these like I do paper or carts. :sad2:

ETA: I had to finally just alcohol dye the ones that did work so there were at least different colors on my fall ones.

[disney-akj]

Hat pins are much more fun to make than safety pins! Live and learn I guess! I have all my groups done but rustic??

Girls groups
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_5868.jpg

Halloween and two bold/bright spots
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_5869.jpg

Boys and Disney (For Disney you get one word and one of the red/yellow/stars) I am going to add red ribbon to the Disney one to add a little color.
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt199/johnd28/IMG_5870.jpg

[wdwmickey]

Michelle those are so cute :)

I'm just about finshed with mine. I'll post pictures when I'm finished.

[mommy2mrb]

Michelle, I really think your pins are cute!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Those pins look much nicer than mine. Thank you for taking my spot. :flower3:

[wdwmickey]

Here are my safety pins:
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN4023.jpg

Overall I think the straight pins are easier to make. I had to un-bend to get the beads on then re-bend to close and there was quite a learning curve on the glueing :confused3

I hope they're okay :)

[disney-akj]

Great job!!!

[wdwmickey]

Thanks :)

Here are the hat pins
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac141/wdwmickey/DSCN4024.jpg

Michelle I'll be postal tomorrow :)

[disney-akj]

Great! I will let you know when they arrive!

[disney-akj]

Cheryl! Got your package and everything looks great! Thanks for the extra pins : )

[wdwmickey]

Glad you like them :) Thanks again for introducing us to the wonderful world of pins & beads!!!!!

[disney-akj]

How is everyone doing! October 1st crept up on me?? Will everyone be ready to mail by the 17th??

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

How is everyone doing! October 1st crept up on me?? Will everyone be ready to mail by the 17th??

Yes, I'll be on time!

[Mickeyteacher]

How is everyone doing! October 1st crept up on me?? Will everyone be ready to mail by the 17th??

Mine are drying downstairs, so I should be able to mail this week.
S :)

[AlexWyattMommy]

Sorry, crept up on me too. I will be mailing on time. :thumbsup2

[VickiV]

prettytinkpink's and mine will be mailed this week. I have just have to get them in the box. I always hate that part. October crept up on a lot of us :thumbsup2

VickiV

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I'm hoping to have these done this weekend or early next week. I have a few done and will post pictures as soon as I can.

[ckmom97]

I plan on finishing these up while I'm cutting the rest of my pieces for the planner swap this week. I should be postal by the weekend.

[AlexWyattMommy]

I need to bag and label and I will mail this week.

[disney-akj]

Thanks for updates :goodvibes

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Here's what I have done so far:

Disney hat pins

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/eventcolorswaps041.jpg

Disney safety pins

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/eventcolorswaps040.jpg

Bright hat pins

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/eventcolorswaps039.jpg

Bright safety pins

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/eventcolorswaps038.jpg

I couldn't get my safety pins to give enough to push the beads around to the side oposite the opening. So, I left them on the side where the pins open. But, I figured the empty side of the pin could be tucked behind the paper or mat or picture or ribbon or whatever you decide. Hope these are ok!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

I will be tucking these in the page kit swap box if that is okay.

[disney-akj]

Sounds fine AWM!

Great job Erin

[ckmom97]

Luv your pins, Erin!!

I'm postal as of today. I forgot to take pics before I had sealed up the envelope. Sorry! I was excited to be actually finished early on a swap and wanted to get them sent off before life got in the way again. :eek:

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Thanks Sheila!!!

[disney-akj]

I will let you know when they arrive

[mommy2mrb]

Love your pins Erin!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Thanks Lisa!!! How excited is Megan??!!

[mommy2mrb]

Thanks Lisa!!! How excited is Megan??!!

pretty excited, but I think I might be a tad bit more :banana::rotfl2:

how's the excitement level at your house? I have the envelopes and list all ready to mail out when we get all the maps, etc. to you all!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

pretty excited, but I think I might be a tad bit more :banana::rotfl2:

how's the excitement level at your house? I have the envelopes and list all ready to mail out when we get all the maps, etc. to you all!

I'm sure her excitement will increase as the week goes on!!

We are all pretty excited...except Logan who has no idea that 18 days from now he will be getting picked up early from scholl and heading straight to the airport!! LOL I can't wait to give him his mail from you!! You are awesome to help me out like that! He will be happy! I'll get that on film to show you!

[mommy2mrb]

I'm sure her excitement will increase as the week goes on!!

We are all pretty excited...except Logan who has no idea that 18 days from now he will be getting picked up early from scholl and heading straight to the airport!! LOL I can't wait to give him his mail from you!! You are awesome to help me out like that! He will be happy! I'll get that on film to show you!

he will flip! I will mail it on Thursday am that way will have the MNSSHP and Food & Wine maps too along with the park maps!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

he will flip! I will mail it on Thursday am that way will have the MNSSHP and Food & Wine maps too along with the park maps!

Perfect! Thanks so much! Which night are you guys going to the Halloween party again? We just got our tix in the mail the other day!! So exciting!

[mommy2mrb]

Perfect! Thanks so much! Which night are you guys going to the Halloween party again? We just got our tix in the mail the other day!! So exciting!

Tuesday the 18th so hope it doesn't rain....they won't have the character meet and greets going outside if its bad!

[disney-akj]

Sheila, Got your pins today! Thanks for the extras! Everything looks good :goodvibes

[ckmom97]

Sheila, Got your pins today! Thanks for the extras! Everything looks good :goodvibes

Your welcome. Glad it got there safe and sound!

[disney-akj]

VickyV- Your package arrived today! Everything looks great! Thanks :goodvibes


Front page is updated and mail date is tomorrow. So if I don't have your package yet, let me know when it is postal. Thanks!!

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Sorry I didn't get these out yet!! I finished up today. Can I mail them to you with the AK swap? That will go out either Tuesday or Wednesday. So, you would have them by Friday at the latest.

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Hi! Sorry I've been running behind -- I should have out by Tuesday.

[disney-akj]

Sorry I didn't get these out yet!! I finished up today. Can I mail them to you with the AK swap? That will go out either Tuesday or Wednesday. So, you would have them by Friday at the latest.

That should be fine. I am still waiting on a few :goodvibes

Thanks for the update mom-to-2 princesses

I just really need everyone to have them to me by Friday, Satruday at the latest. My last week in October is so busy that I want to mail them back out on Monday the 24th if possible.

[Mickeyteacher]

Mine will be out tomorrow with the color sawp.
S :)

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

Mine went out yesterday (Tuesday). I have DC number if needed.

[disney-akj]

THanks for the updates. I received your package Mickeyteacher:goodvibes

[disney-akj]

Mine went out yesterday (Tuesday). I have DC number if needed.

Received them today :goodvibes

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

I sent these off with the AK swap...says you will have them Saturday!!

[disney-akj]

I have all packages and will try to do my best to get them in the mail Monday. Sick kiddos right now :sad2:

[ckmom97]

I have all packages and will try to do my best to get them in the mail Monday. Sick kiddos right now :sad2:

Hope your kids feel better soon. I hate it when mine are sick. Sending prayers and pixie dust your way for speedy recoveries!

[wdwmickey]

P & PD being sent for the sick kiddos :wizard:

[disney-akj]

Happy mail is on it's way to you! Great work ladies :goodvibes

[Mom-to-2-Princesses]

And I got my package today!

WOW - they are gorgeous in person, so pretty. I'll get lots of use out of these!

Thanks again for hosting!

[AlexWyattMommy]

:goodvibes Found my pins in the sketch swap box. Thank you so much for hostessing!

[wdwmickey]

Mine are here :) They're so pretty :love: Thanks for hosting Michelle :goodvibes

[mommy2mrb]

I got my box today! love all the pins!

thanks for bringing the idea to us Michelle and for hostessing!

[Mickeyteacher]

Mine arrived tonight! Thanks to the awesome hostess and the talented swappers!
S :)

[VickiV]

I just brought my box in. Lovely work everyone! prettytinkpink won't see hers until tomorrow, but I know she'll love them too. This was a fun swap :thumbsup2

VickiV

[disney-akj]

Glad they are arriving safely and that everyone likes them.

[ckmom97]

My goodies were in the mail yesterday. Everything is beautiful. Thanks to everyone for the lovely pins and to Michelle for hosting this swap. I can't wait to use them!!