Etsy Shop for upthecreek

Snowman Pincushion

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:34:47 -0500

$5.00
This 100% hand stitched snowman pincushion has all of the right details. Carrot nose, coal eyes and buttons and a little wool scarf. It’s handmade of acrylic felt and it measures approximately 1 1/2 inches across and 2 1/2” tall. This original design is all hand stitched with matching embroidery thread and 2 snowflake straight pins for arms. In the bottom of this is a strong magnet for picking up any lose pins. This cute pincushion can be used as an ornament by adding a ribbon hanger and after the holidays, it becomes a great little pincushion.

5 Dollar Gift Idea - The Colors of Christmas Bottle Cap Pincushion

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:28:49 -0500

$5.00
This 100% hand stitched Christmas pincushion has all of the right details. It’s handmade of acrylic felt and it measures approximately 1 1/2 inches across and 1 1/2” tall. This original design is all hand stitched with matching embroidery thread and 3 straight pins. This cute pincushion can be used as an ornament by adding a ribbon hanger and after the holidays, it becomes a great little pincushion.

Purple on Purple Bottle Cap Pincushion

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:18:40 -0500

$6.00
This sweet purple bottle cap pincushion has light purple flowers embroidered onto a darker purple background. It measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. It's handmade of acrylic felt with nine purple flowers embroidered on the side. Included are 3 matching straight pins.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Black with Cranberry Flowers Bottle Cap Pincushion

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:17:57 -0500

$5.00
This pincushion is really cute. It has a black background and cranberry colored flowers with bright yellow centers embroidered onto the sides. This pincushion measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. It's handmade of acrylic felt. As with all my pincushions, 3 matching straight pins are included.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see

Cranberry Red Bottle Cap Pincushion

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:20:08 -0500

$7.00
This cute little cranberry bottle cap pincushion is surrounded with a garland of 12 pale yellow daisies with golden centers. This pincushion is made of felted wool and it measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. As with all of my pincushions, 3 custom made straight pins are included.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Moss Green and Cream Colored Bottle Cap Pincushion

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:12:57 -0500

$7.00
Here's a new color combinations. This moss green and very pale yellow pincushion measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. It's handmade of acrylic and wool blend felts. It has a green vine with red berries embroidered on the side. As with all of my pincushions, 3 custom made straight pins are included.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Black and Yellow Zig Zaggy Bottle Cap Pincushion

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:51:21 -0500

$5.00
This sweet little pincushion measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. It's made of felt with cotton embroidery and rick rack on the sides and a bottle cap inside. Included are 3 matching straight pins.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Holly Bottle Cap Pincushion

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:09:54 -0500

$6.00
I know it's still fall but in no time the Christmas rush will be here, so it’s time to think Christmas gifts, stockings and ornaments.

This 100% hand stitched Christmas pincushion has all of the right details. It’s handmade of acrylic felt and it measures approximately 1 1/2 inches across and 1 1/2” tall. This original design is all hand stitched with matching embroidery thread and 3 straight pins.

Green and Gold with Red Flowers Bottle Cap Pincushion

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:29:23 -0400

$6.50
Here's a new color combinations. This dark green and golden yellow pincushion measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. It's handmade of acrylic felt with a garland of red flowers with yellow centers embroidered on the side. Included are 3 matching straight pins.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Christmas Lights Stocking

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:26:57 -0400

$13.00
I know it's still fall but in no time the Christmas rush will be here, so now's time to think Christmas stockings and ornaments.

This 100% hand stitched Christmas stocking has all of the right details. It’s handmade of acrylic felt with vintage red and green cotton rick rack. It measures approximately 4 inches across the top and 10” long not including the hanger. This original design is all hand stitched with matching embroidery thread. The stocking could be used as an ornament or as a holiday gift card holder.

Red and Green with Rick Rack Bottle Cap Pincushion

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:19:49 -0400

$5.00
I know it's still fall but in no time the Christmas rush will be here, so it’s time to think Christmas stockings and ornaments.

This 100% hand stitched Christmas pincushion has all of the right details. It’s handmade of acrylic felt and it measures approximately 1 1/2 inches across and 1 1/2” tall not including the ribbon hanger. This original design is all hand stitched with matching embroidery thread and 3 straight pins. This cute pincushion can be used as an ornament and after the holidays, it becomes a great little pincushion by just removing one pin and the ribbon hanger.

Gingerbread Bottle Cap Pincushion

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:11:21 -0400

$5.00
I know it's still fall but in no time the Christmas rush will be here, so it’s time to think Christmas stockings and ornaments.

This 100% hand stitched Christmas pincushion has all of the right details. It’s handmade of gingerbread colored acrylic felt and measures approximately 1 1/2 inches across and 1 1/2” tall not including the ribbon hanger. This original design is all hand stitched with matching embroidery thread and 3 straight pins. This cute pincushion can be used as an ornament and after the holidays, it becomes a great little pincushion by just removing one pin and the ribbon hanger.

Holly Bottle Cap Pincushion

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:48:02 -0400

Red, White and Denim Blue Bottle Cap Pincushion

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:53:54 -0400

$6.00
Recently I was shopping at a wonderful antique store and found some beautiful vintage trim. I thought it would look nice wrapped around a bottle cap pincushion. This pincushion measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. It's handmade of denim blue and red acrylic felt. As with all of my pincushions, 3 custom made straight pins are included.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Light Blue with White Daisies Bottle Cap Pincushion

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:44:46 -0400

$7.00
This pretty little blue and pale yellow bottle cap pincushion is surrounded with 20 white daisies with yellow centers. It measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. As with all of my pincushions, 3 custom made straight pins are included.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see

Ho Ho Ho Santa Claus Bottle Cap Pincushion

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:45:29 -0400

$7.00
I know it's still fall but in no time the Christmas rush will be here, so it’s time to think Christmas stockings and ornaments.

This 100% hand stitched Christmas pincushion has all of the right details. It’s handmade of acrylic felt and it measures approximately 1 1/2 inches across and 1 1/2” tall not including the ribbon hanger. This original design is all hand stitched with matching embroidery thread and 3 straight pins. This cute pincushion can be used as an ornament and after the holidays, it becomes a great little pincushion by just removing one pin and the ribbon hanger.

Ho Ho Ho Santa Claus Mitten Ornament

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:26:53 -0400

$7.50
I know it's still fall but in no time the Christmas rush will be here, so it’s time to think Christmas stockings and ornaments.

This 100% hand stitched Christmas ornament has all of the right details. It’s handmade of acrylic felt and it measures approximately 4 1/4 inches across and 4 1/2” long not including the hanger. This original design is all hand stitched with matching embroidery thread and buttons. The cute mitten could be used as an ornament or as a holiday gift tag.

Poinsettia Christmas Stocking

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:54:29 -0400

$10.00
I know it's still fall but in no time the Christmas rush will be here, so now's time to think Christmas stockings and ornaments.

This 100% hand stitched Christmas stocking has all of the right details. It’s handmade of acrylic felt with vintage cotton rick rack. It measures approximately 4 inches across the top and 10” long not including the hanger. This original design is all hand stitched with matching embroidery thread. The stocking could be used as an ornament or as a holiday gift card holder.

Navy Blue and Yellow Bottle Cap Pincushion

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:34:07 -0400

$7.00
Here's a new color combinations. This navy blue and yellow pincushion measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. It's handmade of acrylic felt with a garland of 11 yellow flowers with orange centers embroidered on the side. Included are 3 matching straight pins.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Black and Tan Rick Racky Bottle Cap Pincushion

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:16:03 -0400

$5.00
This cute little bottle cap pincushion measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. It's handmade of acrylic felt with black rick rack embroidered onto an off white band which is attached to light brown felt. Included are 3 matching straight pins.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a Northern Wisconsin cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. I hope you like what you see.

Turquoise and Yellow Bottle Cap Pincushion

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:05:14 -0400

$7.00
Here's one of my favorite color combinations. This turquoise and golden yellow pincushion measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. It's handmade of acrylic felt with a garland of yellow flowers with orange centers embroidered on the side. Included are 3 matching straight pins.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Hearts for You - Set of 8 Straight Pins

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:51:50 -0400

$7.00
Here's a cute set of pins with 8 different colored heart straight pins. They're all made with beautiful, glass beads...no plastic or acrylic on these beauties and they come neatly packaged in their very own matchbook. Each pin measures approximately 1 1/2" long. They'll look lovely in your pincushions or wherever else you'd like to "stick 'em.

Shades of Pink and Purple- Set of 8 Glass Top Straight Pins

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:46:55 -0400

$6.50
This set of pink and purple pins are made with beautiful, glass beads...no plastic or acrylic on these. It includes 4 of each color. They come neatly packaged in their very own matchbook. Each pin measures approximately 1 1/2" long. They'll look lovely in your pincushions or wherever else you'd like to "stick 'em.

Shades of Green - Set of 7 Glass Top Straight Pins

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:41:39 -0400

$5.00
This set of green pins are made with beautiful, glass beads...no plastic or acrylic on these. They come neatly packaged in their very own matchbook. Each pin measures approximately 1 1/2" long. They'll look lovely in your pincushions or wherever else you'd like to "stick 'em.

Shades of Blue - Set of 7 Glass Top Straight Pins

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:37:19 -0400

$5.00
This set of blue colored pins are made with beautiful, glass beads...no plastic or acrylic on these. They come neatly packaged in their very own matchbook. Each pin measures approximately 1 1/2" long. They'll look lovely in your pincushions or wherever else you'd like to "stick 'em.

Set of 7 Rainbow Colors Glass Top Straight Pins

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:19:28 -0400

$5.00
This pretty set of pins contains 7 different shapes and 7 different colored straight pins. They're all made with beautiful, glass beads...no plastic or acrylic on these beauties and they come neatly packaged in their very own matchbook. Each pin measures approximately 1 1/2" long. They'll look lovely in your pincushions or wherever else you'd like to "stick 'em

Red, Blue and Green - Set of 9 Straight Pins

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:14:54 -0400

$6.50
This pretty set of pins contains 9 different shapes of red, blue and green straight pins. This set includes 3 of each color. They're all made with beautiful, glass beads...no plastic or acrylic on these beauties and they come neatly packaged in their very own matchbook. Each pin measures approximately 1 1/2" long. They'll look lovely in your pincushions or wherever else you'd like to "stick 'em

Set of 7 Rainbow Colors Glass Top Straight Pins

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:42 -0400

Red with Purple Flowers and Baby Rick Rack Bottle Cap Pincushion

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:25:51 -0400

$7.00
This summer while shopping at a flea market I came upon a lady that had a huge bag of antique rick rack for sale. Well, I love rick rack and I scarfed up that bag faster than you can say bottle cap pincushion!

I've been wanting to make a red and purple pincushion for some time and I've finally made one I really like. It measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. As with all my pincushions, 3 matching straight pins are included.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Brown and Gold Bottle Cap Pincushion with Baby Rick Rack

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:19:01 -0400

$7.00
This summer while shopping at a flea market I came upon a lady that had a huge bag of antique rick rack for sale. Well, I love rick rack and I scarfed up that bag faster than you can say bottle cap pincushion!

This fall color brown and gold pincushion has yellow-gold rick rack and flowers with orange centers embroidered onto a brown background. It measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. As with all my pincushions, 3 matching straight pins are included.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Black and Orange with Baby Rick Rack Bottle Cap Pincushion

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:24:47 -0400

$7.00
This pretty little black and orange pincushion has orange flowers with yellow centeres embroidered onto a black background. It measures approximately 1 1/2" tall by 1 1/2" wide. As with all my pincushions, 3 matching straight pins are included.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.

Orange and Black Straight Pin Set

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:59:32 -0400

$5.00
This set of 7 straight pins include 4 different black pins and 3 different orange pins. Each one measures approximately 1 1/2 inches (3.7cm) long. They're all made with beautiful glass beads...no plastic or acrylic on these beauties. They'll look lovely in your pincushions or wherever else you'd like to "stick 'em".

Gnomes Mushroom Bottle Cap Pincushion

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:41:27 -0400

$7.00
Here's another little mushroom pincushion! It measures approximately 1 3/4" tall by 2" wide. It's handmade of red and off white acrylic felt. As with all of my pincushions, 3 custom made straight pins are included.

All my pincushions are handmade by me while at a northwoods cabin that's right "Up the Creek" from an active beaver pond. You'll notice many of them are inspired by nature with either the beautiful colors of spring, the flowers of summer or the golden shades of autumn. I hope you like what you see.