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How to make picture pins.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Sep 1980 (v.58#9) pg. 100, 172

Turn-of-the-century style gift cards, pins and buckles are made from an assemblage of floral stickers and decals which are applied to metal discs or buckles.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1982 (v.60#1) pg. 45, 58

"Funky feline" pins. Two cat shapes are cut from tin and painted with wild designs. Est. cost: $12 (for eight pins).
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1989 (v.67#7) pg. 83, 102

Little roadster pins are made from maps and buttons.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1992 (v.70#11) pg. 98, 101

Silversmithing. Make a concha for a neckerchief slide, pin, or belt buckle.
BOYS' LIFE Aug 1989 (v.79#8) pg. 78

Three heart-shaped pins. (1) Red velvet fabric heart edged with gold beads and covered with tiny gold flowers. (2) Brass wire heart trimmed with blue and gold polypropylene ribbon and acrylic gems. (3) Silk painted heart.
CRAFTS Feb 1991 (v.14#2) pg. 62, 53

Fantastic fish fashions. Fish motifs to cross-stitch on clothing. A matching necklace, pin and earrings set made from the same fish motif.
CRAFTS Aug 1991 (v.14#8) pg. 46, 51

Love of Sewing charm pin. Backing of gold filigree is decorated with a collage of sewing related miniatures, charms and buttons.
CRAFTS Feb 1992 (v.15#2) pg. 78

Little Miss Buttonshoes doll pin.
CRAFTS May 1993 (v.16#5) pg. 70, 45

Earrings, pin and hair barrette are trimmed with miniature gift packages wrapped with paper and ribbon.
CRAFTS Jan 1994 (v.17#1) pg. 30

Snowman pin is made from two white buttons trimmed with a felt hat and plaid scarf.
CRAFTS Jan 1994 (v.17#1) pg. 53

Pretty pins. (1) Pin of Birdhouse Beauty is a rectangle of print fabric embellished with embroidery and ceramic birdhouse buttons. (2) Victorian pins feature a filigree bolo top topped with a birthstone drop crystal. (3) Tea party pins feature a teapot and two cups formed from polymer clay and personalized.
CRAFTS May 1999 (v.22#4) pg. 64, Insert

Make miniature decorative masks of paper and clay. Can be used as a brooch by adding a clasp.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #104 Apr 1985 (v.9#8) pg. 48

American flag motifs stitched on perforated paper are made into earrings and a pin. Beginner skill level.
CROSS STITCH SAMPLER Fall 1991 (v.9#3) pg. 11

How to make tiny knitting baskets from acorn caps. Can be used for miniature displays, doll houses or as lapel pins.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Mar 1977 (v.8#2) pg. 10

How to make clay hearts to use as plant ornaments, pins and pendants.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Jan-Feb 1979 (v.10#1) pg. 59

Egg carton jewelry. How to use plastic egg cartons and cut shapes and punch beads to use in jewelry making. Includes instructions for a child's necklace, a "puka" shell necklace, a designers flower necklace, a chain moon and stars necklace, a heart stickpin, a housekey chain and a pin.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Apr 1979 (v.10#3) pg. 45

Crafts for kids, all with a "bear" theme. Includes a baby bib, purse, diaper bag/tote bag, wash mitt, and "bear-ettes".
FAMILY CIRCLE Jul 10 1984 (v.97#10) pg. 52

Instructions for making stickpins.
GEMS & MINERALS #489 Jul 1978 pg. 10

Projects with a floral emphasis. Includes American-beauty rose pin.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Dec 1988 (v.207#6) pg. 58, 252

Paint pins. Abstract designs for pins made from acrylic paints mixed with an acrylic gel medium.
HANDMADE Winter 1981-82 (v.1#3) pg. 6

How to make stickpins and cufflinks from unique buttons.
HANDMADE Spring 1982 (v.2#1) pg. 20

Beaded flamingo and poinsetta pins.
HANDMADE #11 Nov-Dec 1983 (v.3#4) pg. 104, 105, 85

An easy, inexpensive wire broach to make.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Sep 1980 (v.34#6) pg. 1408

Designing a pin for a lapidary club. Some tips.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Dec 1987 (v.41#9) pg. 47

Some rules for making and placing the pinback system (catch, joint and sharpened pin) on a piece of jewelry that are necessary for safety and comfort and are easily observed by jewelry makers.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Apr 1991 (v.45#1) pg. 152

Flower pin (or pendant) will enhance the skills of applique, two-tone work, bezel making, and soldering.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Jul 1994 (v.48#4) pg. 100

A silver leaf pin is trimmed with one or more cabochons.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Sep 1994 (v.48#6) pg. 92

Baroque pin or pendant with two chain loops may be worn as either a necklace or a brooch. A beginner chain project.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Nov 1995 (v.49#8) pg. 105

Easter fun pins are sculpted from bread clay in the shape of a bunny tot with bottle, baby chick in a basket and a bunny-decorated egg.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Apr 1986 (v.31#2) pg. 65, 89

Monogrammed jewelry for a man. Initials are cross-stitched and added to purchased cufflinks, tie tacks, and stickpin.
NEEDLE & THREAD Nov-Dec 1982 (v.2#6) pg. 8, 23, 41

A flashing lapel pin is made from an LED, paper clip, stick pin and tiny button-type battery.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Dec 1991 (v.8#12) pg. 61

Petite violet bouquet is painted on an oval broach. Intermediate skill level.
TOLE WORLD #121 Mar-Apr 1993 (v.17#2) pg. 26

How to make jewelry from tiny mosaic tiles. Instructions for four necklaces, pins, a barrette and a bracelet.
WOMAN'S DAY Apr 3 1979 (v.42#8) pg. 4, 100

"High-tech" pins. (1) Black rubber matting. (2) Bright placemats.
WOMAN'S DAY Jun 12 1984 (v.47#11) pg. 92, 146

Dragonfly brooch can be made from ivory, bone, plastic or wood.
WOODTURNING #34 Jul-Aug 1995 pg. 14

Tip shows how to make flower basket broaches by gluing tiny artificial flowers and breakfast cereal nuggets to cardboard squares with safety pins on the back.
WORKBASKET Oct 1978 (v.44#1) pg. 20

How to create a unique memory pin by making a collage of smaller pins and odd bits of jewelry.
WORKBASKET Apr-May 1991 (v.56#4) pg. 48

How to make pendants or pins from Oriental characters meaning "Good Luck", "Long Life", "Prosperity" and "Happiness". Jewelry can be made from opaque plastic or hardwood.
WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1972 (v.28#6) pg. 44

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