Handmade Stick Pins & Spellbinders Explore Beyond Sneak Peek & Giveaway Day Two

Hello everyone!  Today, I want to share some photos with you of several stick pins that I recently made.  Not too long ago I was watching a YT video (sorry I can't remember who's YT channel it was) but the designer was showing some of her stick pins and she had made the comment that if you're wanting to create something but don't have the time to do a lot or if you're ever in a slump and not sure what to do stick pins are always a great things to make.  They are quick and easy and you are still doing something creative.  So I took her advise, got out my beads and pins and just had some fun designing my own handmade stick pins.  I made twelve different designs and three of each design.  

I use E6000 adhesive to hold the bead caps and beads in place.  I put a little dab of the E6000 on a scratch piece of paper and use a pin to pick up the adhesive and put a little on the pin I am using for the stick pin.  I only glue the last two beads in place.  Then I place the stick pins upside down in a votive candle holder until the adhesive is dry.  This keeps the beads all towards the top of the pin and from moving around during the drying time.

I use a variety of stick pins.  The pearl ones are three inches long and I found them in the floral section and Joann Fabrics.  The other ones are from Maya Road and a few online stores.  Most of the beads are from Joann's, Michael's and Hobby Lobby and a few from online stores.

I had a lot of fun making the stick pins.  They are quick and easy and now I am ready to embellish my projects!

Today, is day two for the Spellbinders Explore Beyond Sneak Peeks & Giveaway.  Click HERE for all of the details and be sure to visit Cindy Echtinaw and Linda Lucas to see the fabulous projects they have to share with you.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!
Have a creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi