Top Hat Pin Cushion

Simon Says Stamp and Show A HAT this week, a definite challenge for me, I really had to think about this one as I wanted to make something that I would use. After much consideration I decided to make a TOP HAT PINCUSHION as I always have needles lying around on my desk ready for my next session of hand stitching, which I often add to my artwork.

I used Grungepaper to make the initial shape and coverd with Tim Holtz Crowded Attic Paper Stash. This was extremely fiddly I must say and far too much thinking about on my part LOL.

I added a second hat to continue the theme along with buttons to follow through with the sewing theme.

I used Tim's Pattern and Stitches embossing folder to add detail to the spool from the Sewing Room Die and highlighted the raised areas with pearl paint dabber.  As I have used an embossing folder in a couple of places I am also entering this for The Sunday Stamper challenge which this week is to use TEXTURE FADES/EMBOSSING.

This is the second spool which has also been embossed.  Red ribbon has been added to give a pop of colour.

The text at the bottom is from the Collections Elements range and buttons and snaps have been added to the bottom of my top hat.

The top of my hat is made from felt which has a little stuffing added to give me my PINCUSHION for my needles.

I cannot believe how fiddly such a small item could be but I am quite pleased with the results especially as I really had to think outside the box LOL.  Enjoy your evening, Tracy x x