So, to accompany my FAB new cork board, I needed some push pins. I didn't want the boring old silver-style push-pins or thumb tacks. I wanted something cute and fun! I found these at Ballard design and liked them but couldn't part w/ the $: http://www.ballarddesigns.com/Gifts-under-35/Set-of-24-City-Push-Pins/p/112?RS=1&keyword=push+pins
I LOVED a bunch of home made push pins available on Etsy. But, I SO could not force myself to fork over $6 for 4 push pins. I decided to make my own. Like most of my craft projects, it required buying some new supplies. I got a bunch of cute plastic do-dads, some push pins and some thumb tacks from staples and some super glue. I also got some Martha Stewart brand wacky-tacky stuff. To make the clear push pins, I got a couple of packages of the clear 1/2 marbles from Michael's.
I started with the plastic do-dads. Some had loopy things on the back that we were able to break off with pliers. I used the super glue and affixed them. This process worked well! Watch out for the plastic do-dads that come with a sticker on the back. This style poses problems. Either your tack can't stay affixed or, the tack only covers a small portion of the sticker part and the rest of it picks up dust and junk.
I have had little success with the glass marble type of magnets b/c if I find some cute tiny stickers or what not, I can glue or affix them to the pins easily. But, when it comes time to affix the pin to the marble I have issues. If I use super glue it leaves a white ring residue around the picture. Not cool. Then, if i use wacky tacky it takes forever to dry. Any suggestions?
Either way they were fun to make!
I LOVED a bunch of home made push pins available on Etsy. But, I SO could not force myself to fork over $6 for 4 push pins. I decided to make my own. Like most of my craft projects, it required buying some new supplies. I got a bunch of cute plastic do-dads, some push pins and some thumb tacks from staples and some super glue. I also got some Martha Stewart brand wacky-tacky stuff. To make the clear push pins, I got a couple of packages of the clear 1/2 marbles from Michael's.
I started with the plastic do-dads. Some had loopy things on the back that we were able to break off with pliers. I used the super glue and affixed them. This process worked well! Watch out for the plastic do-dads that come with a sticker on the back. This style poses problems. Either your tack can't stay affixed or, the tack only covers a small portion of the sticker part and the rest of it picks up dust and junk.
I have had little success with the glass marble type of magnets b/c if I find some cute tiny stickers or what not, I can glue or affix them to the pins easily. But, when it comes time to affix the pin to the marble I have issues. If I use super glue it leaves a white ring residue around the picture. Not cool. Then, if i use wacky tacky it takes forever to dry. Any suggestions?
Either way they were fun to make!
try clear silicone stuff. it comes in a tube in the hardware store or craft store. That's what I used to put the marbles on the glass vases.
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Also, you could try cutting piece or scrapbook paper
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