This Magnetic Pin Holder is such a cute way to store pins while your sewing up a storm. It would also make a great gift for someone who loves to sew. It’s easy to make using a couple dollar store or thrift store items a magnet and some adhesive that you probably already have in your crafting supplies. If not — you should, E6000 is the bomb.
Magnetic Pin Holder
Here’s what you need:
- 1 glass or ceramic plate or shallow bowl (dollar store)
- 1 glass or ceramic candle holder (dollar store)
- a strong magnet
(I ordered from Amazon) - E6000
- spray paint.
(I ordered from Amazon)
Step 1: Glue the magnet to the bottom of the plate/bowl.
- Apply adhesive to both magnet and plate and then wait a minute or two before putting the two together.
Step 2: Glue the plate to the candlestick.
- Apply adhesive to both pieces and wait a minute before putting them together just like in step 1.
Let the adhesive cure for 2 to 3 days.
Step 3: Prime and Paint
I bought X-I-M spray primer from Sherwin Williams. It was $7 but it’s the only primer I could find for glass. There may be many other options available in your area, or online.
Protect your work surface with newspaper, a drop cloth or plastic before you paint. 
Spray paint is made up of very fine particulates so wear a respirator when painting with it. You can use any sheen level you want. I chose to use high gloss and applied it in several light coats.
Once the paint is dry, you’re done.
The magnet holds the pins in the bowl so they are easy to grab. If your bowl gets knocked over, the pins don’t fall out.
I spent less than $5 on the bowl, candlestick and pins for this Magnetic Pin Holder.
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Jaime says
Sandra you are too cute spray painting in your skirt and this project is the best idea I’ve ever seen. I so want to contribute but I don’t have a fresh project ready, yet. I will definitely be ‘borrowing’ your idea – with credit of course – for all my sewing friends. Happy 4th!
Sawdust and Paper Scraps says
Well it was only going to take a second to put a coat of paint on it and I didn’t want to run up 3 flights of stairs to change for that. I just had to make sure the nozzle was pointing in the right direction and luckily, I didn’t screw that up. 🙂
Lisa~ says
Great idea! I’m wondering if the pins will scratch off the paint. Does the primer keep that from happening? I wouldn’t care about it for myself, but I was thinking that it would make such a great gift. Thanks for the clever idea! Lisa~
Sawdust and Paper Scraps says
If you use the right primer it should hold up (as any other painted surface would.) That’s why I spent $7 on a spray can of primer If the primer adheres to the glass, then the paint will adhere to the primer… I wouldn’t recommend scraping it hard with your keys or anything though. 😉
The Celery Stock says
Genius! You took this cake stand idea and stepped it up 250 percent! What an amazing idea.
Steph says
Love this idea!
B's Mommy says
YoU RocK!! You look adorable while creating! I love your outfit and the idea! 🙂
Laura @Ms Smartie Pants says
What a great idea, just love it!
Mary @ Redo 101 says
Love it! Really like the color you chose, too. And the price is right up my alley 🙂 Thanks for sharing, what a great gift idea for our friends who sew.
Becky @ Raw Potatoes says
all I can think to say is HOW DID I NOT THINK OF THIS?! You are BRILLIANT! My new hero 🙂
Crystal says
What a great idea!! Now, if I only knew someone who loved to sew…. 🙂
Beckie says
Clever! If you have a computerized sewing machine, keep the holder a bit farther away from the machine. Happy stitching.
Beckie
Sawdust and Paper Scraps says
Will the magnet effect the machine? The magnet’s not THAT strong but better safe than sorry. 🙂
Sherri Lee says
Awesome share….everyone is looking for ways to stretch their dollar…thanks for a wonderful idea….keep ’em coming!
Chantelle - ThousandSquareFeet says
Maybe this is the solution to my pins constantly ending up on the floor, thanks to all my sewing helpers! Also, I think I read somewhere that using glass etching spray works as a primer for spray painting glass. I am sure that is more widely available then the glass primer. Though, I have no experience with how it actually works!
Sawdust and Paper Scraps says
That’s interesting. As I was standing in the aisle looking at all the primers, I saw some glass etching spray and wondered how that would turn out. It seems like it would make the surface too rough but I may just have to try it now. Thanks for the tip.
Kristyn says
I think you may be my hero! SOOO love it. Great job!
Katie from Sew Woodsy says
I absolutely love this! Thanks for linking up to Sew Woodsy!
Macy says
that is so clever! I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: . I hope to see you soon!
~Macy from Confessions of a SAHM
Jade says
You are full of awesomeness. I am getting supplies today. Thank you for the wonderful, amazing, absolutely mind-blowing present idea. You are my new craft hero and I am your new blog stalker. Thanks again.
Jade
danielle says
This is so awesome!!
Anita @ GoingalittleCoastal says
Great idea! You should make a manly version of this. Hubby is always, ALWAYS, losing parts when working on the car or anything with loose parts!
Stacy says
I just made this last week and blogged about it linking back to you. Thanks for the awesome gift idea!
http://sheskindacrafty.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-made-it-from-pinterest.html
Elizabeth says
Love this, great job they are so cute. I am wanting to make some for Christmas presents and I was wondering which dollar type store you bought the shallow dish from, thanks.
Gen says
This was such a great gift idea! I made one for my grand-ma this Christmas. I posted it on my blog and linked back to you: Magnetic Pin Dish. Thanks for the inspiration!!