Monthly Archives: March 2010

What would be you reaction if you saw a college student with a red star, yellow hammer and sickle lapel pin?

I think my son is hanging out with communists!!! He was congregating with two other students. One wore a black suit, red shirt red tie. The other one wore a red suit, black shirt yellow tie. Both of them had … Continue reading

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Can I use sculpey for making a glass fusing mold?

I want to create a cheap small jewelry-sized mold of a ribbon (think Breast cancer ribbon pins.) Could Sculpey, when baked, handle temps of up to 1700 degrees F? Absolutely not – it is PVC – like water pipe. Your … Continue reading

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What happened to the Disney pin trading boards?

I loved the pin trading boards at both parks and now I can’t seem to find any. Are there any left if not what happened? I noticed them missing, too. When I asked I was told it was a seasonal … Continue reading

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What is on Coraline’s messenger bag?

In the movie Coraline, directed by Henry Selick, Coraline slings a red messenger bag over her shoulder and wears it on her last visit to the "Other House". There is an emblem / pin / button / brooch on the … Continue reading

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How do I make a messy bun without using bobby pins?

I need to find a way to tie my hair up into a messy bun without using bobby pins. All i use is a ponytail holder. I tie my hair back like i’m goin to put it up in a … Continue reading

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What’s with ABC News and Lapel Pins

Yesterday, the brass at ABC News issued orders forbidding reporters to wear lapel pin American flags or other patriotic insignia. Their reasoning was that ABC should remain neutral about "causes". Since when is support for preventing our death & destruction … Continue reading

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I’m looking for a guardian angel pin (jewelry).?

To be specific, one of my relatives has a guardian angel pin that has embedded in it a flower from the funeral of a cherished relative. No one remembers where it came from. Can anyone help me find this? I … Continue reading

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blue cameos for bridesmaid gifts?

Okay, I’ve been trying to find a unique gift for my bridesmaids. My wedding is January, colors are silver, white, and sapphire with an Old Hollywood/vintage feel. My girls are going to be wearing these dresses from David’s Bridal in … Continue reading

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Why do people care if American flags and flag pins are made in China?

I mean, honestly! Fabric is fabric…it doesn’t matter where it was made. I’d rather save a couple bucks and buy a large American flag made in China than spend the extra money to buy one that’s made in America. True … Continue reading

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Muster-Möbel. Are they German WW2 furniture makers?

I have a small flat enamel badge which which looks like some sort of manufacturers plate taken from a Nazi era item. The badge has been carefully removed and measures about 3cm by 5cm, with pin holes in each corner. … Continue reading

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