Eco-Crafting: Pin Cushions from Bottle Caps
Posted 01-07-2009 at 04:56 PM by kristen.c
A few days ago I was browsing the internet and found a Flickr tutorial that shows how to make a pincushion base out of a soda bottle cap. DH brings home lots of these from the recycling bins at work so I can use the coke codes, and I usually toss the caps back into our recycling bins once I've entered the codes. Not anymore!
I made two pin cushions- the ladybug is out of a sports drink sized cap, and the bumble bee is out of a traditional plastic soda bottle cap.
So why is this craft eco-friendly? In addition to reusing the bottle cap, the felt I used is made from recycled soda bottles. (You can get it at JoAnn's.) The stuffing I used for the inside of the pin cushion is from a bed pillow that has seen better days and one that I replaced with a newer, firmer pillow. Instead of tossing it right away, I kept it around in the closet to see if I could do something with it.
I can't wait to make more of these. They're very cheap to make, incredibly easy, and too cute for words.
If you're interested in learning how to make one for yourself, check out the following links to the original tutorials.
How to do the base:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/verybig...7594099768007/
Adding a ladybug on top:
http://flickr.com/photos/verybigjen/...7594386788217/
Simple tutorial with decorative stitches:
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/945...ty-pincushions
I made two pin cushions- the ladybug is out of a sports drink sized cap, and the bumble bee is out of a traditional plastic soda bottle cap.
So why is this craft eco-friendly? In addition to reusing the bottle cap, the felt I used is made from recycled soda bottles. (You can get it at JoAnn's.) The stuffing I used for the inside of the pin cushion is from a bed pillow that has seen better days and one that I replaced with a newer, firmer pillow. Instead of tossing it right away, I kept it around in the closet to see if I could do something with it.
I can't wait to make more of these. They're very cheap to make, incredibly easy, and too cute for words.
If you're interested in learning how to make one for yourself, check out the following links to the original tutorials.
How to do the base:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/verybig...7594099768007/
Adding a ladybug on top:
http://flickr.com/photos/verybigjen/...7594386788217/
Simple tutorial with decorative stitches:
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/945...ty-pincushions
Total Comments 5
Comments
 |  Those are TOO cute! I love them! |
Posted 01-07-2009 at 08:04 PM by jujubee  |
| |  Those are really cute! How long does it take you to make them? They look a little tedious. Is it worth the time? |
Posted 02-27-2009 at 06:24 AM by OHeather  |
| | It took my about an hour and 15 minutes to do one as long as I didn't screw up. And that's with arthritis in my hands and being horrible at embroidery stitching, so I assume when I do more and get better it will take closer to 45 minutes. I was just bringing the supplies into the living room and working on them while I watched a tv show, so it wasn't too tedious. |
| Posted 02-27-2009 at 02:03 PM by kristen.c |
| |  Wow I forgot there was a blog section here! Those are just too cute Kristen! :) |
| Posted 02-28-2009 at 05:25 PM by ocean_brez |
| | Thanks girls! |
| Posted 03-06-2009 at 12:51 AM by kristen.c |
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