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Speaking of Pincushions . . . I realized that I had not shared this one with you.  I made it during my tenure on the Dirty Dozen and can share it on my blog now.  Just in case you didn’t know . . . I love to knit and do quite a bit of felting.  Once you are hit by the felting bug there’s little hope.  What happened for me is that I was doing small felting projects like purses then started looking for way to bring that wonderful texture over onto my cards.  Fast forward to the present time, about once a month I hit the Goodwill store and pick up sweaters that are 100% wool.  When I get them home, I put them in the washer and dryer (separately, and in a pillowcase) and felt them right up.  Oh my word, that felting cuts like butter under steel rule dies.  I pull out some of my old Sizzix Steel Rule Dies and go to town.

So my pincushion is made from old sweaters!   When I saw this cute cupcake made by Betz White, I knew I had to make one.  It was just the icing on the cupcake to cut flowers from the same felted fabric and make a matching card.

Project Supplies:
Stamps:  Inkadinado
Paper:  140lb Strathmore Watercolor Paper, Marcell Kay (Monkey Around), K & Co. (SeaGlass), Bazzill, The Paper Co (Solar White)
Ink:  Black Brilliance
Accessories: Spellbinders Standard Circle Small, Labels Four, Sizzix Flowers, Ribbon, Pearls, Tombow Markers, Copic ABS

Stay warm friends!  By the way, guess who’ll be celebrating 27 years of wedded bliss on December 4th?  Me!!  My sweetie pie is under the weather, but it won’t keep me from giving him a great big juicy smacker!

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  • ShawnaDecember 4, 2009 - 9:44 am

    How cute! I just may have to try this felting thing. Thanks for sharing Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Ellen PDecember 4, 2009 - 9:57 am

    Oh no! Please don’t get me started on another habit!! This is sooooo adorable, I may just have to try this. *Ü*ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 4, 2009 - 10:11 am

    Becca,
    First of all Happy Anniversary!!!!

    Now as I much pick myself up off of the floor and gasp at your
    beautiful project, while clapping my hands. Take a bow Becca.
    That is sooo sweet. I love how you used those tiny pearls.
    Cute!!!!!!
    Have a fabulous anniversary and a wonderful weekend.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • RCDecember 4, 2009 - 10:34 am

    Happy Anniversary! My hat is off to you for 27 years in an era when that is almost unheard of anymore in folks as young as you. My husband and I are in our late 30s and have been married 18 years. We have had people shocked by that; I’m very proud of it, and you should be too!! Congratulations!

    I absolutely LOVE the cupcake pincushion! That is just tooooo cute! Thanks for sharing (again!) you awesome talent.ReplyCancel

  • Linda EDecember 4, 2009 - 10:45 am

    Happy Anniversary, Becca. May you havemany more years of happines together.ReplyCancel

  • SusanDecember 4, 2009 - 11:03 am

    What a wonderful project! Just adorable! Congrats on your anniversary!!!

    “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”- John 8:12ReplyCancel

  • Shelly SchmidtDecember 4, 2009 - 11:13 am

    Silent lurker- but ave to comment on this gorgeus project- how do you change a wool sweater into this??? I would love to know!!!
    Happy Happy Aniversary- and Congrats!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 4, 2009 - 11:15 am

    Oh my, could this be any CUTER!!!ReplyCancel

  • broniDecember 4, 2009 - 11:23 am

    This is wonderful, Becca!! Happy anniversary!!ReplyCancel

  • barb schramDecember 4, 2009 - 11:34 am

    YOU are after my own heart! LOVE the felting…great idea to search for wool sweaters! This cupcake is the best, Becca! And to have a matching card, pure bliss in my world!!!ReplyCancel

  • Miss GDecember 4, 2009 - 12:19 pm

    that is the cutest little set Becca I love the felting effect (flowers on the card) Congrads to you and your sweetie pie and I hope he’ll feel better soon.ReplyCancel

  • ToshDecember 4, 2009 - 1:15 pm

    Felting and knitting too? Is there anything you can’t do Becca? What a gorgeous cupcake and card!! Simply adorable!!ReplyCancel

  • SandraDecember 4, 2009 - 2:09 pm

    oh… how cute!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • SonjaDecember 4, 2009 - 2:19 pm

    Becca~
    Happy anniversary!
    The cupcake is… oh… so adorable!!ReplyCancel

  • Gloria WestermanDecember 4, 2009 - 2:29 pm

    Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!!! The card and cup cake are just adorable. You are a great knitter too.
    Now what else are you keeping from us on your talents.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 4, 2009 - 2:45 pm

    Happy Anniversary Becca and I hope your honey feels better soon. This gift set is so cute. I love the colors you chose. Is there anything that you can’t do? TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenDecember 4, 2009 - 2:58 pm

    Congratulations Becca to you and your sweetie on celebrating 27 years of wedded bliss today. Wishing both of you many more happy years filled with Family and Love.

    December 30th my sweetie and I will celebrate 37 years of marriage. I was 18 and he was 19, so many years ago and I still love him dearly.

    Thanks for all your great postings.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningDecember 4, 2009 - 2:59 pm

    First off… Happy Anniversary Becca!!! There’s lots of wishes for you on bc! Secondly… this is fabulous and I’m not sure I know exactly how you felt a sweater… but I love the look!!! Such a great project!!! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine MooreDecember 4, 2009 - 3:11 pm

    OK – you put the 100% wool sweater into a pillowcase – wash and dry – and then felt them right up. How do you “felt them right up”???

    Elaine Moore mtn.moven.faith@comcast.netReplyCancel

  • PeggyDecember 4, 2009 - 3:42 pm

    Have a super Anniversary! I love the pincushion ideas. You are so clever. Thank you so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Linda C.December 4, 2009 - 3:51 pm

    Your crafting talent knows no bounds! Super creative work! Today is my anniversary also!!! Ours is 18 years!! Happy Anniversary to both of us!!ReplyCancel

  • Linda BDecember 4, 2009 - 4:38 pm

    Happy Anniversary to you & Sweetie! That is an accomplishment as we all know…no one is 100% loveable and pleasant every day, so it is sometimes difficult. The rewards are tremendous, however, as you grow together. Love your felting idea! You ARE the recycle Queen.ReplyCancel

  • Sylvia/GeorgiaDecember 4, 2009 - 7:53 pm

    Happy Anniversary! Dec 4 is also my son and daughter-in-love’s anniversary. They celebrate 16 years today. Thank you so much for sharing your many talents with us!ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerDecember 4, 2009 - 9:06 pm

    This is just as cute as it can be, Becca! Happy anniversary to you and your sweetie!ReplyCancel

  • JudyDecember 4, 2009 - 9:53 pm

    Congratulations on your anniversary! You continue to be a real inspiration. The cupcake looks good enough to eat!ReplyCancel

  • RufusDecember 4, 2009 - 10:00 pm

    Congratulations on 27 years, Becca. It was 28 for me this year. Love your cupcake project! I’ve also been known to felt. I spin and weave and have occasionally felted the resulting fabric. On one occasion totally by accident! That was NOT a happy felting moment. Your creations are always inspirational! Thanks for sharing them with us.
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  • AndreaADecember 5, 2009 - 12:40 am

    Happy Anniversary Becca,
    I Love that cupcake, it is too cute.

    PS I would have been maried 40 years this year.

    I wish you Many, Many, Many moe.ReplyCancel

  • Patty WDecember 5, 2009 - 1:02 am

    Becca. How clever you are. The cupcake and card are so cute. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing your talents with us again. Congratulations on this special anniversary. How blessed you are to have each other! Keep sharing the joy! I hope your Honey is better soon too.ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.December 5, 2009 - 7:26 am

    Happy Anniversary!! Sorry your “sweetie pie” is under the weather.

    I love your charming felted cupcake and beautiful card! tfsReplyCancel

  • carol b.December 5, 2009 - 9:25 am

    Becca,
    I love to felt also and have made the cupcake pincushions. They are just so cute. Do you felt from scratch using wool roving? I love doing this rather than knitting first then felting. For me that takes too long since I’m a slow knitter. I scour the 2nd hand shops for wool sweaters also. I also beg everyone for their “holey” and spotted sweaters. People are amazed that you can do such beautiful projects with them. I haven’t used the dies yet. Thanks for the tip.
    carol bReplyCancel

  • MeredithDecember 5, 2009 - 1:21 pm

    You just have the cutest! projects ever! I love this pin cushion and the jar ones also!ReplyCancel

  • Christy HawkinsDecember 5, 2009 - 2:57 pm

    I love both the pincushion projects.
    Also, congratulations on your anniversary. My sweet man and I are sneaking up on our 37th shortly into the new year. Long marriages are a blessing!ReplyCancel

  • PatiDecember 5, 2009 - 11:09 pm

    Cool! Well, cozy warm! Cute creativeness! Happy Anniversary! Dec 4 is a good day, it’s my Birthday too : )ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)December 5, 2009 - 11:32 pm

    Becca,

    Very cute, I love the colors that you used. The card and box to go with it are simply adorable.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • HeatherDecember 6, 2009 - 5:15 am

    Gosh Becca – is there no end to your talent!?!
    This is gorgeous – who would have thought the items used started life as a jumper!! Well done you.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanDecember 8, 2009 - 5:11 am

    Happy Anniversary!! Your project is sooooooo cute. You are talented in so many ways.ReplyCancel

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Hi there!!  Today marks another fabulous JustRite Stampers Blog Hop.  Today we are sharing gift ideas using JustRite.  I have an altered item to share with you today and something that will hopefully come in handy for the crafter.  Using JustRite Tiny Words Borders and Centers I created a set of pincushions using canning jars and with JustRite Preserves Borders and Centers I put together a tote to cover and carry them.
Here is the whole set stored and ready to put away. :-)

Here are the pincushions themselves, they contain buttons and perle cotton plus pins.  They were made using little canning jars I purchased at the Container Store.

Here are the  pincushions in their tote around caddy.  When finished the lid can just be put over them and back on the shelf they go.

Are you surprised to see a recipe box?  The recipe box makes the caddy.  This one was purchased for $1.00 at Michaels.  I turned it over, covered it with paper then added the handle :-)

Project Recipe:
Stamps:  JustRite Tiny Words Borders and Centers,  JustRite Preserves Borders and Centers
Paper:  K & Co, The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals Large, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, Spellbinders Petite Scalloped Circles Small, Fabric (5" circle), two canning jars (mine were Quattro Stagioni – 0,15l), Lace, Recipe Box, Hot Glue Gun, Stuffing, For Inside Containers – Buttons, pins, perle cotton

Be sure to see what the other designers have up their sleeves.  You will not want to miss these locations on the hop!

JustRite Blog
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Becca Feeken (that’s me)
Debbie Olson
Heidi Blankenship
Kathy Jones
Kellie Fortin
Lauren Meader
Lisa Somerville
Michele Kovack
Michelle Wooderson
Sharon Harnist
Sharon Johnson
Terre Fry

 

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  • AngelaDecember 2, 2009 - 8:10 am

    very cute idea Becca.

    TFS,
    AngelaReplyCancel

  • Sharon (notimetostamp)December 2, 2009 - 8:13 am

    Oh my gosh — I am seriously drooling over your pincushions! You won’t believe this, but I have a pincushion project 1/2 done for another post! I am seriously jealous of your pretty pins — they are SO gorgeous!!! I’ve never seen any so pretty! Just LOVE this vintage feel project — WAY TO GO!!!! FAB gift idea!!!ReplyCancel

  • LindaDecember 2, 2009 - 8:40 am

    What a wonderful idea, the pin cushion and caddy. Need to make one for my quilt group gift exchange. Thank you so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • HollyDecember 2, 2009 - 9:00 am

    Wow! These are really fabulous! Love themReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.December 2, 2009 - 9:32 am

    I love your pincushion set – it’s adorable! And, I love the recipe box transformation, it’s perfect! Great ideas!!ReplyCancel

  • Pam HeroldDecember 2, 2009 - 9:34 am

    You are awesome! I love following your site. It is so much fun to see what you will create next. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day.ReplyCancel

  • JackiDecember 2, 2009 - 9:48 am

    You are THE clever girl, Becca! This is just adorable, and something that can easily be done by us mere mortals! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us today.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenDecember 2, 2009 - 9:49 am

    Becca –

    You are a genius, what a wonderful idea! And such a lovely item to gift someone with. Thank you for sharing.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Dani C.December 2, 2009 - 10:14 am

    Amazing!!! And so beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • ToshDecember 2, 2009 - 12:11 pm

    So creative and gorgeous Becca!! LOVE your ideas!!ReplyCancel

  • Elizabeth S.December 2, 2009 - 12:34 pm

    I just absolutely love this! Such a great idea! I knew I should have purchased some of these recipe boxes. I guess I will just have to go back and get some. Thank you for the great idea!ReplyCancel

  • Becky LemireDecember 2, 2009 - 1:21 pm

    I adore this project. I was reading and so hoping you had posted what you used for the box. Very clever. Genius actually. Thanks so much!ReplyCancel

  • broniDecember 2, 2009 - 2:50 pm

    Creatively blowing my mind over, and over, and over….. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • DianeDecember 2, 2009 - 3:54 pm

    Becca,
    Those pincushions are soooo cute. And talk about clever. How in the world did you see a tote out of a recipe box???? Can I come over and nose around your brain for a while? ;-)

    Happy Wednesday,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Alice RoushiaDecember 2, 2009 - 5:46 pm

    First off, your gift idea is just amazing and beautiful-2nd I have some of those recipe boxes and what a great idea you have given me. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Alice R.ReplyCancel

  • MicheleDecember 2, 2009 - 7:29 pm

    Could these seriously be any cuter???ReplyCancel

  • Heidi BlankenshipDecember 2, 2009 - 9:51 pm

    What a fabulous idea, Becca!! I love the jars filled with goodies and the pincushions toppers! Very clever! Love the vintage look!!ReplyCancel

  • Janelle SDecember 2, 2009 - 10:10 pm

    This is so clever! I love it. I popped on over to your blog from Amy Sheffer (pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com) and I’m glad I got to some a look around your blog. Thanks for your inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Regina NDecember 2, 2009 - 11:49 pm

    Very nice, so beautiful. This is just the the thing I need for my new scrap room. thanks Becca again.ReplyCancel

  • HeatherDecember 3, 2009 - 4:13 am

    Oh Becca, this is gorgeous – I’ve always thought you were the queen of crafts and now I believe your the queen of altered craft too!! You do make some fantastic presents out of items found in the sale bin – I wish I could think ‘outside the box’ like you do. tfs
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisDecember 3, 2009 - 4:52 am

    You totally amaze me Becca. These are wonderful, each and everyone of them, you are so creative. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Bernice BarnesDecember 3, 2009 - 9:27 am

    Very neat idea. Makes a great gift and so useful. Pretty colours too.
    BerniceReplyCancel

  • SuziDecember 3, 2009 - 9:12 pm

    I have one of those recipe boxes sitting on a shelf waiting to be altered! Problem was I had it right side up! Thanks for sharing your creativity! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • TanyaDecember 4, 2009 - 10:50 pm

    Oh my goodness. I love those pincushion sets! They are the cutest!! Can I be on your Christmas list..

    Thanks for sharing your creativity!!ReplyCancel

  • SherriDecember 6, 2009 - 6:47 pm

    Absolutely adorable – love these (and the buttons inside – too perfect!)ReplyCancel

  • Debbie OlsonDecember 6, 2009 - 9:14 pm

    This is just lovely, Becca–perfect!ReplyCancel

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Hello there!!  Thanks for sticking with me even through this sporadic posting :-)  I’m recharging my batteries and have a couple of things on the back burner however in the meantime, I want to share another project that I’ve not been able to show on my blog.  This also was a project shared during my tenure with the Dirty Dozen;  it’s a Notecard Kit with an altered box.

Very simply I purchased this wooden box at Hobby Lobby, disassembled and spray painted then reassembled after I applied the paper.   I also added those funky feet :-).  It contains some simple note cards, envelopes, stamps and such.  I have hoarded this paper since I puchased it but used all those scraps I couldn’t bear to part with on the envelopes. 

Project Recipe:
Stamps: PSX (retired)
Paper: Paper Loft – Grandma’s Attic
Ink: Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Accessories: Martha Stewart Punch, Spellbinders Antique Tag

Thanks for stopping by!!

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  • Regina NNovember 29, 2009 - 5:57 am

    This is a very nice Becca.ReplyCancel

  • AmandaNovember 29, 2009 - 6:24 am

    Oh wow!! What a fantastic and extremely well executed idea!!ReplyCancel

  • DonaldaNovember 29, 2009 - 6:51 am

    OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!! This is just breath taking dearReplyCancel

  • DianeNovember 29, 2009 - 8:27 am

    Becca,
    What a fun project. Love those feet.
    Looking forward to seeing what you have cooking
    on your back burner. ;-)

    Have a super week my friend,
    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenNovember 29, 2009 - 8:36 am

    Hi Becca –

    This is just so sweet. What a great gift for someone, very different. And don’t worry about the blogging, there are always great things to look at in your archives!

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • christiNovember 29, 2009 - 9:56 am

    it always amazes me, what you see in everyday things. you are so creative.
    cReplyCancel

  • Debbie DNovember 29, 2009 - 10:19 am

    Thanks for sharing this fantastic gift idea. Perfect for that someone you want to get something for but don’t know what. Can’t wait to see more projects.ReplyCancel

  • janeyNovember 29, 2009 - 10:47 am

    I (and I’m certain all of us) are grateful that you take time to ‘re-charge’ yourself. You offer so much for us to take in and enjoy and I appreciate your gifts.ReplyCancel

  • EliNovember 29, 2009 - 11:30 am

    OK…you are the greatest…this is the cutest gift idea. Love the papers and the wooden box was a great idea. I’ve made some smaller ones with metal tins but this is so darling.

    Hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisNovember 29, 2009 - 12:48 pm

    This is amazing. The idea and the colors chosen make for a beautiful gift idea. Does your mind keep working in your sleep? LOL!!! TFS!! Becca. It’s always a pleasure.ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraNovember 29, 2009 - 1:16 pm

    Fabulous!! Becca I’ll bet you could take 3 cans of Campbell’s soup and turn it into a gift that looks like it came from Neiman Marcus – LOL Thanks for another wonderful ideaReplyCancel

  • Jenn KossNovember 29, 2009 - 3:32 pm

    Wonderful project. TFSReplyCancel

  • VeltaNovember 29, 2009 - 4:30 pm

    Oh Becca ~ Your ideas are fabulous!!! You really must have my mind read, because only yesterday I was shopping at Hobby Lobby and trying to figure out what I could put the Christmas Cards I am making for friends at work that would be nicer than just a plain box…and then, before that the calendars…I was looking at Michael’s on Friday and because of you I founds some calendars for $1 and I bought some. Just wanted to let you know that your inspiration spreads far and wide and LOL…I AM watching :)ReplyCancel

  • ToshNovember 29, 2009 - 4:36 pm

    So charming and beautiful Becca!! Love that way that brain of yours works!! And the added feet to your little box….genius!!ReplyCancel

  • Beth NormanNovember 29, 2009 - 6:43 pm

    This is awesome. You amaze me with creating so many unique things day and day again.ReplyCancel

  • Miss GNovember 30, 2009 - 9:04 am

    Beautiful job Becca, thank you for sharing the gift that God has given you.
    be blessed!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)November 30, 2009 - 7:45 pm

    Becca,

    This is so awesome. Your creativity always amazes me.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • KarenDecember 4, 2009 - 9:59 pm

    This box is adorable. What a wonderful gift it will make.ReplyCancel
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