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My oldest Christmas pin, circa 1968 or 1969
It is heavy metal, and the clasp has been replaced twice |
Another one of my collections is holiday pins. Not just Christmas pins, but Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and even quirky brooches. I wore a different pin to school each day, amazing my students, who declared me to be a "Pin Nut."
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Jingle Bells
a gift from my friend, Sue |
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| Hand-painted by my niece, Brenda |
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| This one was a lot of fun to wear. |
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| Remember the song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy"? |
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| These never failed to make my students groan. |
So how many Christmas-related pins do I have? Would you believe 110 pins. Several years ago, I pinned them on red velvet ribbon so I can display them during the holidays.
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| One of five ribbons on which the pins are displayed. |
I think it is safe to say that I am definitely a "Pin Nut."
What a great collection! Now I finally understand your Ravelry username. Have you continued to wear pins after retiring from teaching?
ReplyDeleteImpressive!! And to think... I only bought myself two pairs of earrings yesterday because I thought, "How many Christmas pins does one girl need?"
ReplyDeleteI love them!!! We need to see more:)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!.... that is so cool all those pins!!
ReplyDeleteHOW FUN. I love people's collections!! Love you assortment of pins N ancy.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite the collection! One of our school crossing guards has a "funny" hat collection. Everyday she wears a different hat. She's been featured in the local paper. I don't have a pin or hat collection, but I do have a few swans, from ornaments to figures, pictures, etc.
ReplyDeleteHaven't had a new addition in a very long time...
Oh I love those pins! They are fabulous. g
ReplyDeleteyes you have an addiction:)
ReplyDeleteI am finding out so many interesting things about you. I agree you are a Pin Nut. I especially love the rebel pin!
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I've been neglecting my blog reading trying to do what I need to get done for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBut LOVE your pin collection... a subtle, fun thing for the kids to look forward to. Didn't you teach high school? I always wore lots of Christmas jewelry (earrings or pins) but I was at an elementary school. Now a lot of them look -- too "cute" for me. What did I finally grow up? When did that happen???? B.