Hooked on Glitter Pins ~

I've been thinking a lot about packaging and presentation lately.  But I'm taking baby steps to define my own style for the handcrafted items I'm sending to the kind folks that visit Star's Fault Etsy.  Etsy is a favorite site for finding lovely handmade goods and unique crafting supplies, and the sellers there are experts at making your purchase feel very special.  From their custom mailing label, to how their item is packaged, to a simple thank you note inside, the prize you ordered is presented in delicious style.

Don't ask my why on the glitter pins.  It all began several years ago for a class I was teaching, and I needed something to hold something onto the side of something... I don't remember, but you get my drift.  I think it was Christmas, and there was a lot of glitter in the studio....and these little wooden clothes pins were left over from another project...

... and it sort of became my trademark.  Folks began to ask for them, and demand one for each class.  They were just, well, simple and pretty.  A bit of glitter and gruge, and they fit with the Silvergirl theme. 

Yes, my Beautiful Starry Girl and I are the Silvergirls.  We're both gray headed, and adore all things silver and gray.  Of course, you knew then that any business cards we made would not be a riot of color, but something more understated.  More.... gray? Here's my first attempt....

So here I am staging them to see how they look best for a blog picture.  On a piece of old crocheted lace?  Or maybe good contrast in this vintage silver cup, tarnished so wonderfully? (I totally needed to focus on the cards, not the cup here.)

Or perhaps in this crystal bowl?

 

...or maybe...?

Itty Bitty, please do not eat the...

..Bitty girl, you need to....

Okay sweet girl, just sit right there, and no touching, please?

Bitty, I bet it's been you stealing little things off my desk, right?  Not Star.  Never perfect Star.

Aha, yes, I can tell, it was you all the time.  That's okay.  I don't mnd.  Just let.. me...take...

... the picture, and ...

[sigh] Such a sweet kitty. 

Eileen

Comments

[Paula]

Hello, I love your gorgeous blog!!! Your glitter pins are so pretty! I love all of the photos! I think they look lovely in the tarnished cup, and with itty bitty! Oh, what a sweetie!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful and simple life! You inspire me! I am simplifying and adding more creams and whites to my home with touches of pink. I have lots of pretty pink rosy dishes! Thank you for all you share and for the inspiration.

Love and blessings, Paula

[Heidi]

they're lovely ~ great idea! funny, i purchased a couple packs of clothespins at the flea market a while back, and came home and soaked them in a coffee bath. now they're nice and "vintagey'! not sure what i'll do to them next, but at least they're ready when inspiration strikes!

xo heidi

[Susan]

I love the pins...I've seen them around. Now, I have a question...what do we do with them. I have a few that came with a purchase, but wondering what to dow ith them.

[Charlene]

Hope you & Star can hop over to register for my 100th Post Giveaway! Have a great week.

[Linda]

Eileen, Aren't cats just so sweet? Beautiful cards you have created. and the clothers pins are so cute. Have a great day. Linda

[~ ~AHRISHA~ ~at JoyouslyLivingLife]

The pins are tiny aren't they? In the first picture I assumed they were normal wash hanging size. Not till your kitty got involved did I realise how small they are. Quite lovely. My motto has always been "You can never have enough glitter".
Your cards are very nice, understated and classy! I never can seem to find heavy cardstock to print my own cards~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

[Sheri]

Hi Eileen!
I have been looking for ideas on enclosing a little gift with my Ebay items for buyers...what a great idea with clothes pins! I may have to steal this idea...haha. :) Oh what a sweet kitty!!

[the pleasures of homemaking]

Bitty is so cute! I'm surprised she doesn't have a glittery mouth! I've seen clothespins covered in fabric and paper but I think I like these glittery ones best. Just beautiful!

Manuela

[Pearl Maple]

Followed your link from the inspired room and think that is the cutest idea we have seen in a while, all the more fun for your little helper.

[Andrea]

The pins look so nice against the tarnished cup...I'd go with that one...although your baby girl looks really sweet too!

[Charlene]

I LOVE IT ALL! I love the clothes pins & I have been lucky enough to receive one!!! And the cards look wonderful! Did you print them yourself or have it done at the office supply store? I need new cards. I have had them printed before but,am thinking I kind of want to do my own thing. Do you have a good program to suggest? And by the way... I love that sweet kitty too.

[Heather ~ Pretty Petals]

awww... what a cute little helper. She must have superb taste in all things glittery!

LOVE your new glitter pins... it will be a perfect touch to your packages. xoxo Heather

[elyse]

hi! thank you for leaving a comment on my blog! i love your glitter pins -- i also sell clothespins on etsy. they're so fun to work on, don't you think? each one is like it's own mini project and then they look so sweet grouped.

have a great weekend!

xo
elyse

[jennifer]

I've had my eye on those pins in some of your pictures and was so happy to now have one with my Etsy purchase. I don't know which I love more, the pins or that kitty stealing them! Too cute (both of them)!

[Tracie~My Petite Maison]

Hi, I came over from Alice's blog. I love your choice of color here and read you had a dress form by the name of Isabella Rosellini, so had to come check out your blog. Off to look at past posts. Oh, Itty Bitty is so cute I'd let her do anything she wanted. Happy day!
~Tracie

[Deb]

Your glittery pins look so pretty in the tarnished cup. What a creative way to decorate & use clothes pins. And your cat is just beautiful!

[Lisa Boni]

SUCH a SWEET kitty! Purr!
Cute glitter pins too!