Disney Pin Frames

April · 10-13-2009, 12:09 AM

Have you ever been at Disney and bought a few of the fabulous pins they were selling only to find yourself wondering what to do with them when you got home? If so, this is just the project for you! A Disney Pin Frame!

Pin frames are super quick & easy and are a great way to showcase some mementos of your vacation! They are also great for kids because they encourage a hobby and a way to relive their trip. In a future post we will talk all about pin collection and trading if you are not familiar with it, but for now we will just show you how to make the frames.

Supplies

- 12 x 12 Scrapbook Frame - These can be purchased at any craft store and come in two styles, standard frame or shadow box. I prefer to use the standard style, but either one will work. The only difference in the two is in most cases you would remove the glass from the standard style if you have really thick pins. I prefer to leave the glass off regardless of pin thickness to make it easier to add new pins when I get them. Some stores will carry frames that say Record/LP & Scrapbook frame, but you want to avoid using them because they are larger than 12 x 12.
12 x 12 Cork Tile- The cork tiles come in a 4-pack and can be found at most retailers that stock cork bulletin boards. I get my tiles at Target because they tend to be a bit cheaper than the craft stores.
12 x 12 Sheet of Scrapbook Paper - Here is where the project gets fun! There are thousands and thousands of choices on the market when it comes to scrapbook paper... solid, patterned, texture, you name it they make it. This helps you to customize your project. For me, I only collect Stitch pins, so I went with a nice tropical background to fit my theme. The only limit you will have is the stock your local craft or scrapbook store carries. For a wider variety you could always try MouseMemories, an online store that specializes in Disney and vacation supplies. They will be more expensive than your local store, but if you really want a custom background they may be the better option.

Directions

Place the paper on top of the cork title. The paper will be a little bit larger than the title, so make sure you have it centered.
Remove the backs from the pins. I do recommend saving these in case you ever want to remove the pin to wear at a later date.
Push the pins through the paper into the cork title. Make sure you have the pin in the correct place because once you push it through the paper it will leave holes.
Place the paper and tile into the frame, put the back on the frame and you are finished! If you notice the pins are pushing oddly on the glass, it's best to remove the glass for a cleaner look and to avoid the glass cracking from the pressure.

Now, if you don't want to get fancy with a pin frame or if you have pins that you want to display but also wear, another options is to get a standard cork bulletin board and place your pins on that. With nothing covering the board you can easily take pins off to wear and put them back on the board when your trip is over without leaving holes in the paper.

Have you made a Disney Pin Frame? If so, share it here!

April · 10-13-2009, 12:30 AM

Here are some other frames I've made to give you an idea of the variety of background choices out there.

As you can see this project works great with those scrapbook papers that are one full design instead of a overall pattern.

Cars

Nemo

Castle

Princess

Parks

April · 10-13-2009, 12:33 AM

I also have a cork/magnetic white board that I got on clearance at Target. It's not fancy, but it works great for pins that don't have a frame to go into yet.

Janet · 10-13-2009, 06:57 AM

I just have to find my Cars pins and get them in my frame.

TeachLuvsDisney · 10-13-2009, 10:19 PM

Love, love, love this idea.....(I posted a comment on TTM also!)!

lynner5996 · 10-15-2009, 01:08 PM

This is a great idea. I just bought a couple of 12 x 12 frames to display scrapbook pages, but I think I will do pins instead, since I have been trying to figure out what I am going to do with all of them. I have one small 3-part frame for memorabilia that I bought at Michael's several years ago and have Epcot pins displayed there. This will be a nice companion piece. Thanks, April!

sjh801 · 10-15-2009, 09:12 PM

I think I may make something like this for my niece for Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration!

ecaran · 10-16-2009, 08:49 PM

I cannot wait to do one of these. SO excited. We collect pins (one for each trip that says something about what we did on the trip). Right now, I have them on a lanyard and it doesn't display well. This is SUCH a better option.

Now the question is... how many pins can I fit in one frame without it looking to cluttered?! Time to start experimenting!

April · 10-16-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecaran

I cannot wait to do one of these. SO excited. We collect pins (one for each trip that says something about what we did on the trip). Right now, I have them on a lanyard and it doesn't display well. This is SUCH a better option.

Now the question is... how many pins can I fit in one frame without it looking to cluttered?! Time to start experimenting!

I think it all depends on the pattern of the paper. For the Stitch sample I could have put one on each flower and it would have been fine. For the Cars frame, 6-7 would have been all since you really wouldn't want a car sitting in the clouds.

lynner5996 · 10-17-2009, 12:56 PM

Just picked up a 4 pack of cork tiles on sale at Staples for $5! Yay, it's going to be a great project!

April · 10-17-2009, 01:20 PM

I'm glad you all are enjoying it! I can't wait to see your finished projects!

10-13-2009, 12:09 AM	#1
April Owner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 5,404 Images: 692	Disney Pin Frames Have you ever been at Disney and bought a few of the fabulous pins they were selling only to find yourself wondering what to do with them when you got home? If so, this is just the project for you! A Disney Pin Frame! Pin frames are super quick & easy and are a great way to showcase some mementos of your vacation! They are also great for kids because they encourage a hobby and a way to relive their trip. In a future post we will talk all about pin collection and trading if you are not familiar with it, but for now we will just show you how to make the frames. Supplies - 12 x 12 Scrapbook Frame - These can be purchased at any craft store and come in two styles, standard frame or shadow box. I prefer to use the standard style, but either one will work. The only difference in the two is in most cases you would remove the glass from the standard style if you have really thick pins. I prefer to leave the glass off regardless of pin thickness to make it easier to add new pins when I get them. Some stores will carry frames that say Record/LP & Scrapbook frame, but you want to avoid using them because they are larger than 12 x 12. 12 x 12 Cork Tile- The cork tiles come in a 4-pack and can be found at most retailers that stock cork bulletin boards. I get my tiles at Target because they tend to be a bit cheaper than the craft stores. 12 x 12 Sheet of Scrapbook Paper - Here is where the project gets fun! There are thousands and thousands of choices on the market when it comes to scrapbook paper... solid, patterned, texture, you name it they make it. This helps you to customize your project. For me, I only collect Stitch pins, so I went with a nice tropical background to fit my theme. The only limit you will have is the stock your local craft or scrapbook store carries. For a wider variety you could always try MouseMemories, an online store that specializes in Disney and vacation supplies. They will be more expensive than your local store, but if you really want a custom background they may be the better option. Directions Place the paper on top of the cork title. The paper will be a little bit larger than the title, so make sure you have it centered. Remove the backs from the pins. I do recommend saving these in case you ever want to remove the pin to wear at a later date. Push the pins through the paper into the cork title. Make sure you have the pin in the correct place because once you push it through the paper it will leave holes. Place the paper and tile into the frame, put the back on the frame and you are finished! If you notice the pins are pushing oddly on the glass, it's best to remove the glass for a cleaner look and to avoid the glass cracking from the pressure. Now, if you don't want to get fancy with a pin frame or if you have pins that you want to display but also wear, another options is to get a standard cork bulletin board and place your pins on that. With nothing covering the board you can easily take pins off to wear and put them back on the board when your trip is over without leaving holes in the paper. Have you made a Disney Pin Frame? If so, share it here!

10-13-2009, 06:57 AM	#4
Janet StM Momistrator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut Posts: 1,395 Images: 122	I just have to find my Cars pins and get them in my frame. __________________ Have a great day! Janet To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scrapping the Magic Admin (AKA Mom)

10-13-2009, 10:19 PM	#5
TeachLuvsDisney Imagineer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 1,626 Images: 395	Love, love, love this idea.....(I posted a comment on TTM also!)! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "If somebody could show me just a bit of kindness, a friendly 'hello' or even a smile..." '72 Off-site; '98 Off-site; '08 AKV; '09 THV at SSR To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-15-2009, 01:08 PM	#6
lynner5996 Crafter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 145 Images: 39	This is a great idea. I just bought a couple of 12 x 12 frames to display scrapbook pages, but I think I will do pins instead, since I have been trying to figure out what I am going to do with all of them. I have one small 3-part frame for memorabilia that I bought at Michael's several years ago and have Epcot pins displayed there. This will be a nice companion piece. Thanks, April! __________________ Lynner

10-15-2009, 09:12 PM	#7
sjh801 Crafter Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 127 Images: 7	I think I may make something like this for my niece for Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Sandy To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-13-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
April Owner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 5,404 Images: 692	Here are some other frames I've made to give you an idea of the variety of background choices out there. As you can see this project works great with those scrapbook papers that are one full design instead of a overall pattern. Cars Nemo Castle Princess Parks

10-13-2009, 12:33 AM	#3
April Owner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 5,404 Images: 692	I also have a cork/magnetic white board that I got on clearance at Target. It's not fancy, but it works great for pins that don't have a frame to go into yet.

10-16-2009, 08:49 PM	#8
ecaran Monorail Mommy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 196 Images: 1	I cannot wait to do one of these. SO excited. We collect pins (one for each trip that says something about what we did on the trip). Right now, I have them on a lanyard and it doesn't display well. This is SUCH a better option. Now the question is... how many pins can I fit in one frame without it looking to cluttered?! Time to start experimenting! __________________ Elizabeth C. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

10-17-2009, 12:56 PM	#10
lynner5996 Crafter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 145 Images: 39	Just picked up a 4 pack of cork tiles on sale at Staples for $5! Yay, it's going to be a great project! __________________ Lynner

10-17-2009, 01:20 PM	#11
April Owner Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 5,404 Images: 692	I'm glad you all are enjoying it! I can't wait to see your finished projects! __________________ April

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