Totally inspired Pattern Weights

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

This project was totally inspired by TheMistressT and her pattern weights found here...
 http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=346578.0
I cut most of my patterns from thick clear plastic from a large roll of plastic so the pieces have a tendency  to curl.  So when I saw TheMistressT's pattern weights I knew this is what I need to keep my patterns in place and to keep them straight. Of course I had to complicate things. I wanted a pyramid shaped weight. On to the pics:

I used an old cookie tin to hold them in (Thanks TMT) and since I don't have any nice paper or stickers I'll just use the nice tin.

Here they all are with the proto type I made.
 
And a fancy picture just cause I like the weights so much.


Again, thank you TMT. Now to start using them.
Hope you like.

[mrsflibble]

oh my goodness these are AMAZING!!!

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

Thank you so much mrsflibble! You have just made my day!

[HSG]

Love these and the fabric you used is so cute.

[kjlutz]

Those look great, what did you use for the weights in them?

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

Thank you both very much.

Those look great, what did you use for the weights in them?

I filled them with buckwheat. Everything I used I had on hand.

[Calabaza]

Sweet! I love the fabric you used. They look so cute pretending to be food in the tin and display stand.

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

Thank you. I didn't think of them as looking like food. Thank you.

[TheMistressT]

Wow!  These are great!  You really invested some time and ingenuity into making the project your own to suit your own needs!  YOU'RE the inspiration.

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

Thank you so much!!! It took me less than an hour from start to finish after I figured out that I wanted a pyramid shape. It's definitely a fun and very useful project. Thanks for the giving me the "light bulb" moment!

[alwaysinmyroom]

They turned out great!  I love that you took inspiration but made them your own...and yes, they are fabulous for vinyl and plastics!

I love the fabric...but I especially love that you used what you had!

I send a lot of my sewing newbies to TheMistressT's post since I think these are a fabulous addition to your tools and supplies!

love these

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

Thank you Alwaysinmyroom! I'd bookmarked TheMistressT's post the minute I saw it then remembered it when I saw your post, I think, in the 50 projects in 2012. (yes, I lurk there).Got me moving. Now planning to do a cover for my scissor carousel.

[alwaysinmyroom]

ha I want to make everything I see...

scissor carousel...hmmm...c an't wait to see what that is!

[embercostumer]

These turned out super cute!

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

ha I want to make everything I see...

scissor carousel...hmmm...c an't wait to see what that is!

Lol. I've noticed. You have so much energy and talent.

You've probably seen the carousels. It's a black plastic carousel that holds those scissors that cut in different ways\shapes. zig zag, cresents, etc. I'd take a pic but I gave my camera to DH to take pics of the snow w\the kids.
I bought clear plastic a couple of yrs ago for another project and now am trying to use it up and a dust cover seems good.

embercustumer, Thank you very much.

[TheMistressT]

Thank you Alwaysinmyroom! I'd bookmarked TheMistressT's post the minute I saw it then remembered it when I saw your post, I think, in the 50 projects in 2012. (yes, I lurk there).Got me moving. Now planning to do a cover for my scissor carousel.

Gah!  You two have got me all worked up to make some for myself!  That and my embarking on some large-sized cutting and sewing projects.

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

Lol! You should. I used them for the first time today and they helped a lot! I'm in love with the tin you made. I've got to get into paper crafts. I've no real access to a real craft store so I have to...shezz forgot the word. Look at things differently...think outside the box. (Or take a trip to the states. lol)

[TheMistressT]

Lol! You should. I used them for the first time today and they helped a lot! I'm in love with the tin you made. I've got to get into paper crafts. I've no real access to a real craft store so I have to...shezz forgot the word. Look at things differently...think outside the box. (Or take a trip to the states. lol)

I've been dabbling in the paper crafting!  And looking at things differently is what creativity is all about, right?

[Jinjeet Phoenix]

I've been dabbling in the paper crafting!  And looking at things differently is what creativity is all about, right?

Absolutely! And I remembered the word I was looking for (at 2am) it's improvise! The mother of creativity. lol