CUTE PIN CUSHION FROM A PET FOOD CAN??

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0:00 - intro
1:52 - covering can
9:30 - filling
14:50 - making "cushion" top
20:10 - outro

[@minajones1635]

Of all the people I follow, I enjoy you the most, Nik! You crack me up so much!! “A Victorian waif with consumption” 🤣😂 I just love your humor! You are also the most precise and professional crafter/artist/creator I follow because of your incredible attention to detail. 😊🦋🌸

[@tiffanymichaels2429]

😆 she is hilarious. Love her sarcasm.

[@theresewallentin2856]

You’re sense of humor and sarcasm is irresistible. That incident with the cat is on point, priceless. The pin cushion is adorable and seriously looks like a muffin with sprinkles.

[@kimheron1275]

I love you Nik. Your humour is priceless. And the adorable pin cushion is too. I don't sew, but I'm thinking I might need a pin cushion. You never know. Thanks again for sharing

[@rebeccajanemae]

Love the idea of using rosemary and lavender in the pincushion!

[@katiecoleman9847]

"Ok Skippy"...🤣😂!! I'm with you Nik, I don't venture out alone anymore either. And the sun doesn't play well with me either. You're so entertaining, thanks for just being YOU!!

[@amyhermans8723]

I love a good crafty chat sesh with you. Thank you for your wonderful company!

[@kristenevans4557]

Love it! And….you’re right. Women DO have that extra caution ingrained into our beings. Skippy can just step off! LoL

[@NiktheBooksmith]

That needs to be a tshirt. Step off, Skippy! 😄

[@kristenevans4557]

@@NiktheBooksmith I’ll let you have that one. You can send me one if you start having t-shirts. Hahaha

[@francineh.7825]

It does look like a sprinkled cupcake! I agree with being very aware of your surroundings, I instantly put my spidey senses on when I'm in a crowded space or have to be outside after dark.

[@kevinorr6880]

“Ok, Donna!…”. Beautiful. I made an oil can filled tight with rolls of fabric for my tools and wood work. A big oil sharpie, I guess.

[@angelamatthews3180]

"VICTORIAN WAFE WITH CONSUMPTION"!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I LOVE YOUR RANTS!!! oh... I also love your creations... You are my favorite Nic.

[@caronwood1316]

Best tip of the year: steel wool pads! My girls-women, now- were both given ‘the talk’ early on. How to keep themselves safe. It’s the old chestnut- you can be right but it ain’t no good if you’re dead.

[@uniquewhimsy622]

Did I miss something? What are the steel wool pads for?

[@JannyHaak]

Thanks for the laugh, Nik, you know I love your sense of humor! 🤣 And thank you for sharing another one of your very creative makes, awesome! 🙌

[@paulineshelley4421]

Oh Nik! You’ve cheered up my morning with your humorous dialogue. I watch so many videos where they’re planned, practised, prepped and polished, that it’s really refreshing to watch yours, so original and funny! It’s good to know that you make mistakes, errors of judgment with sizes etc., because I can identify with all that. But your projects always look amazing! Thank you for bringing some sunshine into my day! Incidentally, I’m in the UK and the sun is shining but it’s 7 deg C. (I don’t know what that is in Fahrenheit), not very warm, but then it’s only 6am. 🙂

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Ooooh, that is nippy! A crisp 45-ish*F. Hopefully, it will warm up a titch for you =)

[@susanmary4752]

"I have some felt...well a little bit"...🤣 What a wonderful video Nik!! Plus what a great and brilliant idea . Make great gifts for my sewing family members. Thanks for sharing. You da bomb!!!!!

[@thegypsy1968]

Victorian waif with consumption!!!! Bahahahahaha crap coffee just came out my nose! I freakin love you Nik! This was perfect! I love pin cushions, yup I'm making one today. Thanks Nik, Hugs,GinaB💕😍💖

[@teresitalamas5304]

Nik you never cease to amaze me with your talent! Just love the pin cushion it is adorable. Thanks for sharing

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Good one! Laughed aloud at the lengths you had to go to to avoid your cat!! And, yes, we women all do what you said if we're out in the dark.

[@nikicooper4792]

I could almost smell the beautiful scent of the lavender and rosemary coming through my screen as you were preparing it! The pin cushion turned out so lovely Nik. Your videos have such a warm and friendly feeling about them, I really love the times you chat and tell us what is on your mind whilst you are creating...I've laughed out loud so many times! I've been watching your videos for several years now and I'm very grateful that you share such wonderful ideas and stories. Yep, I know what you mean about always having a plan...even though my car is locked inside a compound at my workplace, when I go home at night I still check the backseat before I get in and lock my doors once I'm inside.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Yes, I agree, always check the backseat! Thank you, Niki, for such a sweet comment. =)

[@HooliganMomma]

This pin cushion is FANTASTIC!!! Nik....you're hilarious!!! xo

[@tanyawersinger2693]

Cracking up with all of your comments, especially showing up without makeup, so true!😂

[@sharonromer6606]

Love your sense of humor Nik 👍😉

[@rneustel388]

I love this little tuffet, the dialogue and the mod music!

[@teque-awanderer1341]

A lid from a spray can will make a nice base if you haven't tuna or pet food cans. Also, covering the can is nice for paperclips and such also, just leave it empty of the pin cushion part :) You make me smile, Nik. Thank you! I really like your snippet roll!

[@judyandersen3842]

Love you too Nik! I love your tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

You are most welcome, Judy! 🥰

[@juliaharvey2866]

Thanks, Nik. Always a pleasure to share your creative journey.

[@kathy615]

I'm writing from Mes, AZ. It's forecast to be 114 today. Yesterday was a degree higher. Where I live in the city it was probably 120. Definitely NOT my favorite season in the desert!!! But I do love all of your projects! I love your voice. I love your humor. You're just a good time, whatever your working on. I plan to try some of your journal techniques this week. I'm a real journal writer and right now have at least 300 pages sitting, waiting to go into a journal. Can I buy an old school journal? NO. Not me. Has to be something creative. Arggg. So I'll be figuring something out with your help. Thank you for sharing your AMAZING TREMENDOUS talents with all of us!!!!!! You're just the best of the best!!!!!

[@sharonjohnson8713]

I so love listening to you. I get so tickled by some of the things you say. Sometimes i just put your playlist on and listen to you for hours.

[@rivetingglance]

I talked to my brother about this very thing Nik…he was appalled that women have to always be prepared. You are just speaking about everyday stuff we women experience. Love your projects and thought process..

[@madebylora]

Oh Nik, Nik, do you not know us at all? Of course we didn’t “need” to see you wrap layers of paper around the can, but we GLADLY would have watched that!!! 😜😃

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😄 it was mind-numbing, I swear! LOL

[@karenbearden6198]

Thanks i enjoy your commentary very much and you are right about men usually do not think as women do concerning safety. Your pin cushion is so pretty! Another way, make them out of glass jars that have canning lids/bands (removable) and keep extra pins inside. Thanks for sharing!

[@nikicooper4792]

That's a wonderful idea! 😊

[@NiktheBooksmith]

I love that idea!

[@cindyhenry1410]

“Unless you’re a gnome” bwahahahhahahahaha!!😂😂😂You crack me up! The weather this weekend is perfect!! Sunny mid 70s. Getting a lot of gardening done. Tomorrow & Tuesday are supposed to be beastly hot so will be working indoors 🙂. So, I had collected, cleaned and painted umpteen catfood cans for a group craft project for church and it turns out only a few people showed up so I have tons left. Looking for a project to do with them. This fits the bill. Now I need to learn how to use the sewing machine to make snippet rolls lol. TYFS ❤️🦋💜

[@cindyhenry1410]

I recognize the containers you used too....I save all of those too....applesauce or fruit containers, olive containers, etc. they are pretty handy 🙂

[@lauraseay4723]

Like the vintage look, nope it good as long as you cleaned it first. Potted meat can good wrist cushion. I use food grade for biscuits cutters. Tops of bottles. 😊😊

[@beckyhalfhill]

You really made me smile. Thank you for that. It's just my face. LOL Your pin can turned out really cute, I love ideas like this.

[@brendariddle2349]

Loved your pincushion!! Great idea. Waiting for your next crime story. Lol. Love watching you so much.

[@cat3crazy]

Loved the video. I enjoy making things that don't require me to buy a bunch stuff in order to make it. I occasionally have to go places after dark by myself. I'm very aware of the environment around me when I'm out. Acting confident is a must. Any sign of weakness makes you a target. Also, I get in the car and immediately lock all the doors before I do anything else. Even putting the keys in the ignition, or making any adjustments. I live in a fairly safe area but I don't take chances.

[@carolbisson5242]

I don't need another pincushion but i did enjoyed your video. That snippet role is gorgeous.

[@cindymatthewsarrowdalearts6449]

Wow, this brought back memories! I was with someone (I can't remember if it was my mom or when I was in Scouts or...) and we made these using tuna cans. Actually, back in the day, tuna cans and cat food cans were the SAME SIZE!! We had no hot glue. I think we just stuffed ours with nylons, and painted the base with spray paint. We covered the top by gluing felt around the outside, then stitching the top to the felt. Then we covered our seamline with gaudy trim. Your videos area always so relaxing and entertaining Nik. Thanks!

[@debbiecarter6430]

Thanks Nik. That’s a cutie. 💖 I really hate to be Donna but did just wonder if using salt might not be a great idea along with steel wool and pins (corrosion).

[@saradeandrade]

You can use sand

[@kathrynledger]

If I used salt in the UK, I'd have a very soggy pin cushion within a week. I've used sand and ground walnut shells (apparently slightly oils the pins, slightly). Being in a country where it rain constantly makes you err on the side of Donna regularly 😂

[@NiktheBooksmith]

@@kathrynledger Yes, sand or walnut bits would be a great substitute! Alas, I didn't have any. Its not humid as a rule here, sadly. I'd love to live somewhere greener, for sure!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Ha! That cracked me up Lol I don't live in a humid climate, but I agree with those replying that sand or walnut shells would do nicely!

[@debbiecarter6430]

I’m in Scotland so a wee bit dreich from time to time!!! 🌧🌨⛈☔️❄️💨💨💨☃️💧💧💧

[@lenawarelius4195]

Adorebul 😍 Thanks for the talk and sharing🌹🌺🌻🌼😊

[@Lorikneisler]

The top view looks like a cupcake with sprinkles (the pins)… Great project - thanks!

[@tiffanymichaels2429]

Well finally there is a cat that has a legitimate reason to want follow you into the bathroom. With the determination of most cats to desperately claw at the bathroom door everytime you go; I'm pretty sure they suspect their owners are doing something shifty in there. Well your cat would be right in this instance.

[@artistgrly]

You are such a joy to watch. Love your pincushion.

[@deniseramirez9706]

That turned out really cute Nik 🥰.. Looks like a cupcake with the pins lol

[@aliceadler4569]

Love you & your project Nik. This was great idea!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@mycraftworld-tina4934]

The pin cushion is adorable and love it. But not half as lovely as you. I love your quirk and sense of humor. As for the circles ... Well at least you can cut and trim down near perfect, mine would wind up looking like an egg even with a guide line.🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the share!! 🥰

[@NiktheBooksmith]

The struggle is real! 😄

[@o8rufus]

Love 💕 this, love your videos and your chitchat lol 😂

[@JustAGirl-xz3mt]

What a cute idea !!! Thanks for sharing. much love

[@nikki.s.r.]

your talking is as entertaining as your showing the craft idea 😁

[@jackiemorrell2298]

I have a friend who makes these using salt cellars and ramekins, they're super cute.

[@bevrawilliams4351]

Cool . My pin cushion my mother made out of Leggs canister from the 70's. It looks like a tall mushroom . I have recovered it and its special to me.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

hahaha the egg-shaped ones?? I used to steal those from my mom, loved them!

[@LaughingDogsBookNook]

Another wonderful video Nik! I laughed so hard when you talked about emptying the cat food can in a way she couldn’t tell what you were doing! It’s a wonderful pincushion. I had some old tins and old quilt top pieces I needed to use up when I made mine and I’m going to go back and add felt/vinyl to the bottom - good idea! The weather!!! My son lives in Denver and they had snow a week ago! It’s SO weird. Well please continue to feel good and bring us more wonderful, funny, quirky videos!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Yep, I live north of Denver, I can attest to the stoopid snow. >.

[@onebyonehandicrafts1843]

Adorable! Weekend project ❤️

[@suehughes1481]

I love you Nik. You always make my day! 🥰

[@tamaraleonard2882]

Your pincushion is so cute. Thank you for Sharing.

[@hummerklein4902]

Your adorable ☺️

[@kathy615]

Love this little pincushion

[@maryalmsberger6173]

I need to get my mom to save a can for me. This is fun. I want to make one for my daughter. TFS

[@nickiscraftingcorner4265]

Good idea! Thanks to the original person! The salt is a great twist to it. Although I have only square cat food cans, I will give it a try!

[@bethgaither1214]

Excellent idea, precious! Thank you.

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

what a fun idea - i love this - and it is funny that if i open a can of cat food - and he's outside - oh yes he hears it lol - he will be at the door within seconds to come in - thank you for this video - it truly looks like a quick and easy project - be well xx ( and speaking from an unfortunate experience many years ago - once you are attacked you are never the same - stay safe and always be alert) blessings xx

[@Elizabeth10525]

you are fabulous, Miss Nik

[@RMurrell31]

...just threw out two tuna cans 😊 so I'll have to have tuna another tuna sandwich 🥪. So I can make pincushion. Love the simplicity and inexpensive materials. 😎 beans Nik.

[@lunarbloom3587]

Awesome pin cushion Nik! I’m going to make this as part of a gift for my daughter. Thanks for sharing and for the laughs 😄

[@paulad2527]

Fantastic. Thanks, Nik! I just bought a book of upholstery fabric for $1 at a yard sale, now I have an idea how to use some of it!

[@sherelynwhite4130]

This is awesome!💖 However, besides myself, I cannot think of one person I know (and I know alot of people!) who sews! ☹Damn this would be the perfect gift! I always love your stories and interesting dialogue. Thanks for keeping me company while I rip up old magazines for art fodder! Aloha!💖💚🌈🙋‍♀️

[@townesquarestudio651]

That is super cute! Thanks

[@NorthlightsStudio]

This is great Nik! We had a really bad storm last Saturday with many people still no power today. It was a derecho. Curious check Ottawa 2022 storm. I was very fortunate not to lose power.y son was not so lucky he just got it back last night. My chin hair is called a “bebitte “ which is Québécois for bug. My kids! 😆

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😄 that cracked me up, bebitte...will have to remember that! I hope your son gets power back soon. Nothing upsets life quite like losing power. =/

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

So cute! Now I’m going to make one too. Thanks, Nik!🦌💌❤️📚

[@grandmasmagic3858]

chuckle Nick...I asked that exact same question on another channel making a 'snippet'...I watched your snippet making clip and I really liked the look/ease of it..I thought if I made one I'd make it big enough to make a book cover for a junk journal..now to go through all my scrap material, square off the material and use the cut-offs to make some snippets..

[@lisapalmese7935]

This was great I already have two pieces half prepped. Yours is Beautiful!

[@angelaarnold4255]

Darn it!! I was just coming in here to say it looks like a cupcake with sprinkles. Then you said it!! Lol. Oh well I said it to. So cute!!

[@bonniesutten8364]

Instead of salt you could use cat litter? I love this!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Now, ya see??? You shoulda been here, Bonnie. That's brilliant. I do have a tub of cat litter right here. 🤦‍♀

[@madebylora]

“Where is that knot?” = The Princess Bride (one of my top 3 movies of all time)

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Agreed!

[@kathharrison8001]

Great project :D I like the idea of using steel wool...what a great way to keep your pins and needles sharp and clean...going to definately steal that idea ;)

[@annettedepete4314]

Nik this is so cool. I love it. Thanks for sharing 🌴💕😍

[@LedgerAndLace]

Hahahaha "Where is that knot?" "I've got my country's 500th anniversary to plan, my wedding to arrange, my wife to murder, and Guilder to frame for it. I'm SWAMPED." Parking lots are one of the top places for crimes against women. Gavin De Becker says always have a shopping cart to have between you and a potential aggressor. LOVE the pin cushion!!! Poor Donna. Bless her heart.

[@NiktheBooksmith]

You know I love to watch you work, Tyrone.... LOL

[@lalagamma4452]

This is so stinking adorable 🥰🐞

[@petmomful2260]

That is so cute! I am going to make one. I have plenty of cat food cans and never enough pin cushions.

[@samanthasky4463]

the whole session was hilarious, thanks!

[@laurarussell716]

Such a cute little cupcake! My cat would be the same way except he would wait outside the bathroom door and wail at the top of his lungs! He never misses a meal or the opportunity to eat! Lol! Gotta love cats! Tfs! Cute project!

[@shirleymccullough2515]

Totally fun and completely entertaining …,thanks Nik so useful and really cute 💖

[@tinamccall3916]

Lols great! Very pretty 🤗

[@cathlynballard8409]

Your pincushion turned out grrrrreat! Mine ended up being a doorstop: holds the basement door open just enough to let the cat go down the stairs. ☺️

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Well, I suppose as long as the cat gets some use out of it, its all good. 😄

[@MichelleB_96]

Wow, lavender and rosemary, it must’ve smelled fantastic over there. Oh the lavenders….I would have to have to keep mine near me when I sleep…”why are you sleeping with your pincushion, hon?”….”don’t ask questions!”

[@NiktheBooksmith]

If someone keeps pestering you, the pin cushion could be double-duty and provide a pokey thing to keep the pest away! Lol

[@MichelleB_96]

@@NiktheBooksmith 😂😂 oh my god, that’s great!

[@annaengberg]

Tricking a cat isn't easy, I hear. :D Made me giggle a lot, so thank you! This pin cushion is really cute!! I've made pin cushions in small coffee cups, but non as cute as this one. Great idea with lavender, rosemary and sea salt too! And, fabric sniper rolls are fab to use in journals as embellishments! :) I totally get the Plan B- thing... I think all women, wherever they live, learn to have keys in their hand when out after dark. I know many nice men that wouldn't, but it's the ones I don't know I can't take a chance with... Where I live, in Sweden, we have rain today. It's really good with rain, for nature, for rinsing off pollen and as an excuse for making crafts inside. :) I'm pondering on making a herbarium junk journal... with pressed flowers and plants. Rainy days are good for pondering. :) I wish you a great weekend, Nik! :)

[@NiktheBooksmith]

That sounds wonderful! I think we have a chance for thunderstorms today, I'm excited =)

[@annaengberg]

@@NiktheBooksmith, thunderstorms are kind of awesome! :)

[@shielaoverstreet6429]

my uncle passed away it will 2 years in december from complications with Lupus and my aunt his sister has Lupus as well. So I amd familiar with it. I am so sorry you have to deal with that, you are such a sweet lady and I love all of your videos the crime ones included.

[@drgrandma1]

When I made a similar one for my Mom, with felted wool, I gathered a few nuts, bolts and small rocks into a cloth bag (tiny) for weight. I’m concerned the salt plus steel wool will make rusty pins in time. You can let us know! Love the look, plus the fact that you are using a shrunken knit sweater for the top ❤

[@gotgoddess2]

Everything you spoke about was highly relatable, like my lupus also absolutely refuses to appreciate any time that I spend in direct sunlight. The first thing I hear when I don't wear makeup is "You look exhausted! Are you okay?". My mother is fond of asking if someone murdered my dog, if I'm not wearing makeup. She thinks she's funny. (I do too but don't tell her) Anyway, thanks.

[@somewhereinthesun5047]

Thanks for entertaining us today! 🤣 I was literally laughing out loud! Great project…another one to add to my growing list! Thanks for sharing Nik!

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

Fab video as always ,your making me smile x

[@catherinehughes3740]

Oh the cat knew 😼

[@beckyb4074]

This was perfect Nik, only thing lacking would have been smell-a-vision, LoL 🤣. Thanks for being you, wouldn't have it any other way. God bless you young lady 💕. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@NiktheBooksmith]

You are most welcome, Miss Becky!

[@aptwalker2009]

Gotta love your snark! :) This is a great item...had to share it to my FB timeline. I have a few of your items there.

[@saradeandrade]

Lovely!

[@anntowle1706]

Super cute!

[@ivanhawkins3552]

Do you like 👍

[@galecoffey9168]

I separate my keys and put them between my fingers.. I would go for the eyes if someone ever came at me so they wouldn't see where I was going. I'm 63 and five feet tall. My sister and I call it "small by mighty".

[@kathy615]

I have to agree with you on women going out at night. I offered to pay my husband to go to the grocery store with me last night. Kidding. He just offered out of the blue. I felt so much safer! Normally, I'm watching like a hawk, and going through the whole check list you mentioned. Most days it's just not worth it to go out. I just wait for tomorrow.

[@jaynewood6714]

You make my day- life is too short , everyday should be on purpose even if it is accidentally so….whoa , that’s deep. Gotta find my miniature cat food can and fill it up… Keep on keepin on

[@NiktheBooksmith]

😄 amen, sister!

[@marilyn1228]

Not to be a "Donna" but salt will corrode your pins, the steel wool and the tin eventually. If you use crushed walnuts, the kind used for lizards, it lubricates the pins with a bit of walnut oil so they slide through fabric better, makes the pins last longer and the job easier. OK, "Donna how to do over". :) Cutie little pincushion!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Ha! That cracked me up 😆 I don't have any pins long enough to make it down to the salt, but yes, you're right, hat or boutonnière pins may! I'd swap out sand or kitty litter as some comments suggest. =)

[@gigidtx]

Super cute, looks like a sprinkle top cupcake! ***runs to the kitchen to check what cans of cat food we use. (so funny, you said sprinkle cupcake as I was writing 😂)