Santa Pins

The inspiration for this pin originally came from Evy Hawkins at A Bit of Stitch.  She had used one of her Holiday Button Covers to create a very artsy and fun pin.  I decided to take that idea and add my own interpretation to make a pin all my own.

I used items found at the craft store, and you can find a full tutorial for making a pin of your own over in my Tutorial section.  Please use these instructions as a jumping off point; the idea is to take something to use as a background  (I think a plastic glittered snowflake like this one would make a great canvas) and then layer on feathers, floral picks, pearls and other items to fill in the gaps.  Top with a focal point like an embroidered button or a seasonal decorative element.

I made a big batch of these for a craft show one year and they were a big hit.  I hope you enjoy making and wearing your very own pin for the holidays.

I'll be sharing over at Today's Creative Blog on Tuesday.