Don’t Get Pinched
By admin, on February 15th, 2010
I want to make sure at least one of you will not get pinched on St. Patrick’s Day. I won’t be selling these pins as I think it would be a copyright infringement and I don’t feel right selling someone else’s beautiful art work. I know some of my pins have old artwork, but I see a difference in something over a century old with no trademark or copyright, and something recent from an artist who is actively illustrating and working.
Anyway, I often find tattered old books at the thrift stores, but cannot stand to see the lovely illustrations get thrown out just because a book is falling apart. I rescued some Anita Lobel illustrations and made some pins for personal use. She’s got some of the most adorable art work!!
Michaela and I will gather up the names of the commenters on February 28th and I’ll let Michaela draw a winner. So leave a comment! Some lucky person can wear this bit o’ green pin and be sure they don’t get pinched. 
Lynn
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About Lynn 
Approaching-50 mother of four. Thrifter. Content with lots of clothes bought for very little money. Loves retro. (That could be styles from the 40s and 50s. And sometimes stuff even older than that. And sometimes stuff from all time, all mixed up together!) Bluffs about decluttering but secretly loves STUFF. Goes through stages. Has standing and staring spells before rearranging the entire home. Just because. Tune in each day to see what new outfit comes home from G.W. Boutique next. (That's Goodwill, by the way.) Oh, and she owns a spoiled beagle named Annie. And this blog.
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Lil Ol' Me
Son Daniel, 23
Son, Big Joe, 21
Son, John, 17
Daughter, Michaela, 13
Annie Fatso Beagle
My Symphony
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
What You Do Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
Contact Me 
I would  for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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Hi Lynn,
The pin is adorable! Just the thing to bring a bit of Irish luck on St. Patrick’s Day.
And may I say a Fabulous way to salvage bits of damaged books.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
Diane
Dear Lynn,
My, you are forward-thinking! Our table is still decorated for Valentine’s
. What a lovely way to “recycle” something that might be thrown out.
Love,
Marqueta
Too cute, Lynn! I, too, have saved many a tattered book with beautiful illustrations to use in projects like cards or journals.
We haven’t even given a thought to St. Patrick’s Day yet, but Anna Rose and I will definitely be entering your drawing.
Have a blessed day in the Lord!
Lynne
What a beautiful pin. Daphne loves the idea of making pins, we just might have to give it a try!
Lynn,
You are so talented. Enjoy seeing your pretty creations on Etsy.
What a beautiful little pin! I love the colors!
Love,
Valerie
I love your upcycled pins. They’re beautiful.
How sweet Lynn…I am really just so charmed by these sweet little pins…I think I am going to have to go and order one…but how can you choose…maybe I need to put in a special order…artist’s choice…
I will email you about it.
That little guy is too cute for words…and I appreciate your consideration for others and not selling it.
Love,
C~
Is that the cutest thing! Great way to bring out all the lurkers…lol
I have you on my bloglines list and enjoy reading about your days. I am in NC as well, in the mountains of Hendersonville.
This little pin is darling…so sweet. I love all things vintage. Thanks for posting about the co-op. I like seeing how others do theirs.
Take extra good care,
Jen
Adding Sheila’s name.