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Fancy Ribbon Straight Pins


 I use straight pins for more than just sewing and they seem to disappear rather quickly. It is wonderful that they come in a large variety of colors...
and designs.
But I just can't seem to get myself to spend $4.00 on a package of them. So I decided to make my own Fancy Ribbon straight pins. 
I started with just a few pins and some leftover ribbon..
Then I sewed a little square,leaving one side open.
 Then I inserted a pin just before I closed up the square.
 Lastly I cut and trimmed the ribbon on both sides.
  Fancy Ribbon Straight pin was done! They are fairly addictive to make and made several in a just few minutes.
They come in handy not only for sewing but for securing my jewelry during photo shoots..
and easy to see when you drop them in the lawn!
Enjoy!
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  1. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateApril 9, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Janet, I love these little pins! So much so, I featured them as part of my link party wrap up!

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  2. Janette - The2SeasonsApril 9, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    This is such a sweet little project and very creative. You could sell these.

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  3. Simply TasheenaApril 12, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    This is such a cute idea! I would love for you to share this post with my readers at my linky party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-9.html

    PS: I am your newest Linky Follower!

    Mrs.Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  4. Christina at I Gotta Create!April 15, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Colorful and fun! Love it! Thanks so much for sharing these cuties at The Mother Lode linky party over at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina
    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com

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  5. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    This is such a cute idea and a great way to use up ribbon scraps!

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  6. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickNovember 11, 2012 at 3:04 PM


    Hello! I’m stopping in to invite you to join us at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop
    this week!

    http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/11/clever-chicks-blog-hop-7-country-craft.html

    I hope to see you there!
    Cheers!
    Kathy
    The Chicken Chick

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