MY FAVORITE EASTER PINS

I created several dozen Easter pins — with Easter basket motifs — that wound up to be my favorite designs this year.

Again.

These pins are labor intensive, and each one is an original, because while the model of the basket design is the same, the contents — little bunnies, carrots, flowers, exterior add-ons — are all different. The colors vary, too. And so was the time required to finish a pin — from 20 to 30 minutes.

With all the pins already distributed — by mail, and in a few cases, delivered in person — I only have a few remaining, mostly to remind me how I did and what i utilized, to complete the pins.

So, sharing two photos of the range of the designs.

EASTER PINS 2024 ARE IN THE MAIL

Easter is more than a month away (March 31), but because I completed the creation of my Easter pins, the first batch is in the mail. More are ready for the post office and wlll be sent in the days and week(s) ahead. Here, a preview of some of the finished pins…

VALENTINE’S SHADOW BOXES TO SAY THANKS

For the upcoming Valentine’s Day, I created a few shadow boxes for my doctors and dentist.

It’s a way to say thank for a few months of medical issues in my life since August.

The displays include a variety of heart motifs, which I utilized in making Valentine’s lapel pins. Two designs included wooden typography cutouts.

The blend of red, pink and whites – some elements with sparkling touches – provided some gaiety and sparkle.

A few of the creations are shared here.

MATTERS OF THE HEART…

You’ve gotta have hearts for Valentine’s, and boy, did I have a bundle of hearts. Consequently, the 2024 Valentine’s pin production is nearly over
Some were mailed today; more will be shipped. Friends, family and select followers, check your mail boxes over the next few days.
Valentine’s is not till Feb. 14, but since I’ve been in recuperation made following recent surgery, I started before the medical appointment, and finished post-operation.
Enjoy!

STORIES BEHIND SIX CHRISTMAS PINS

Don’t ask me why, but I’m particularly fond of these six Christmas pins…so I’ll likely keep ‘em for perhaps a season.

The little boy charm has, what else, charm.

 The six wee glass Christmas trees make me ponder the three wise men  (I made about six of these pins, since I had a bunch of the little trees).

Two Christmas bulbs reflect the classic hues of the holidays, red and green.

 I adore the little green gingerbread boy; made me recall the “Sesame Street” anthem, ”It’s not easy being green,” sung by Kermit the frog.

The mini nutcracker in wood is “different,” with its tall hat and sit-down pose with two black boots sticking out in its sitting position.

This Santa’s cap features an iridescent red glow, plus a customary cotton-white pompom and band.

Each pin possesses a story of its own, eh?