Monday, February 20, 2012

magnetic pin dish...

When I am sewing, pins end up everywhere.

I have a pin cushion, but when I'm taking pins out while sewing a long seam, it's easier for me to just set them on my table rather trying to poke them into my little tomato.  I always think I'll clean them up when I'm done.  But I don't.  So they are all over my table, on the floor, under my machine, etc.

I decided to remedy this problem with a homemade pin dish.


I know you can buy magnetic pin dishes...
But mine is cuter.  And cheaper.  And I made it.  
Cute, cheap, and DIY is always better in my book!

To make this simple sewing convenience, I used a thrifted candle plate, some paint, and an adhesive magnet sheet.  


I wiped off my dish and painted it with regular ol' craft paint and sealed it with mod podge.  (Spray paint would probably be more durable and less brushstroke-y...but it's snowy where I live, so there way no way I was freezing my butt off outside to paint a pin dish.)


Next, I drew a shape on the back of my magnet sheet that would fit in the bottom of my dish.  A plain oval would have sufficed, but I did scallops because I'm fancy.

Then I cut out my fancy scalloped oval magnet, peeled off the backing paper, and stuck it in place.


Now my pins have a happy home.


My bare feet are sure to thank me.

13 comments:

  1. Love this! I have the exact same problem with pins. I am going out soon to buy the magnetic sheet. Thanks for a great, simple idea.

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  2. Cute idea,I'm going to steal it ;) but I"ll also be showing it on my blogs Facebook page tomorrow Life, Love, Green.

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  3. "But I did scallops because I'm fancy". We think alike!

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  4. YOU are a genius!! Well done. And by the way, Happy Birthday!!

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  5. O my goodness! This is such a genius idea!! I have to do this!! I would love for you to stop by and link up at our Naturally-Nifty Linky Party!

    -Your newest follower!

    http://natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/02/naturally-nifty-linky-party-3-features.html

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  6. So I was on Pinterest and saw this come up and I had to tell you saw it! Been reading your blog for a while, LOVE your tutorials.

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  7. Genius!! Love this idea!! So much cuter than the ones at the store! Pinning!!

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  8. Amber again, guess what your going to be one of the featured projects on my Green Craft Round up tomorrow! Swing by and check it out!

    Amber
    http://www.lifelovegreen.com

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  9. I love this! Such a good idea! Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial.

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  10. This is genius! I love this idea!!! Please come share it over on my website... I have a project party every weekend if you would like to join and link up your great ideas! http://bubblynaturecreations.com/2012/03/project-party-weekend-pretty-striped-pencils-tutorial.html
    I hope you will come! xoxo-Rachel

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  11. Just wanted to share that you've been featured on our SMITTEN: SPRING 2012 GUIDE! http://limefishstudio.blogspot.com/2012/03/smitten-spring-2012-guide.html

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