Enamel pins are tiny treasures, each one a unique piece of art that deserves to be shown off, not hidden away. If you’re like me and have a growing collection, finding creative ways to store and display these pins can turn them into a delightful decor feature in your home.
Picture Frames
Transform old picture frames by replacing the glass with cork or fabric backing. I’ve created a gallery wall with several frames, each highlighting a different part of my pin collection.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Wooden Picture Frame Set: Enhance your gallery wall with versatile wooden frames, perfect for showcasing enamel pin collections.
- Cork Board Sheets: Transform your frames by adding cork backing, creating an ideal surface for pinning collections.
- Fabric Backing Material: Revamp frames with fabric backing for a soft, elegant touch to display enamel pins beautifully.
Fabric Banners
A simple fabric banner can be a chic way to showcase your pins. I love using a piece of canvas or felt, adding a dowel at the top, and hanging it on the wall where it becomes both a display and a piece of art.
You might like:
- Canvas Fabric Banner with Dowel: Showcase your enamel pins stylishly with a ready-to-hang canvas banner. Create art effortlessly.
- DIY Felt Banner Kit: Craft a personalized felt banner for your pins. Enjoy creativity with easy customization.
- Wooden Dowel Rods for Crafts: Enhance your fabric banner projects with versatile wooden dowels. Perfect for crafting enthusiasts.
Shadow Boxes
For a more polished look, try using shadow boxes. These are perfect for creating themed displays, and the glass front keeps your pins dust-free. I’ve arranged several on my wall, and they always catch everyone’s eye.
A few things you might like:
- Wooden Shadow Box Frame: Elevate your pin collection with this elegant shadow box. Perfect for dust-free, stylish displays.
- Wall-Mount Shadow Box Display Case: Showcase your enamel pins in this wall-mount display case to keep them secure and visible.
- Glass Front Shadow Box Frame: Highlight your favorite pins with this glass front shadow box. Enjoy a clutter-free arrangement.
Drawer Organizers
Keep your pins tidy in drawer organizers. With soft-lined compartments, these organizers not only protect your pins but also make them easily accessible—I swear by mine for quick finds.
Try these:
- Expandable Drawer Organizer with Velvet Lining: Keep your enamel pins safe and easily accessible with soft velvet-lined compartments in this organizer.
- Adjustable Wooden Drawer Insert: Organize your pins effortlessly with this adjustable wooden insert featuring multiple compartments.
- Felt-lined Jewelry Compartment Tray: Protect your enamel pins in style with this felt-lined tray, perfect for drawer organization.
Pin Books
A pin book is great for those who love a portable collection. It’s like a photo album for pins, and I often bring mine to meetups to show my collection to friends.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Fabric Pin Display Book: Organize and display your pins with a handy fabric pin book. Perfect for collectors on-the-go.
- Portable Pin Storage Album: Keep your pin collection safe and portable with a practical storage album. Ideal for traveling.
- Leather Pin Collectors Book: Showcase your collection elegantly with a stylish leather pin book. Great for meetups and displays.
Pin Cushions
Use pin cushions for a cozy storage solution. A heart-shaped cushion holds my most beloved pins, adding a homey touch to my sewing corner.
Items that may come in handy:
- Heart-Shaped Pin Cushion: Add charm to your sewing space with a heart-shaped pin cushion, ideal for holding beloved pins.
- Embroidered Pin Cushion: Embrace a cozy vibe in your sewing area with an intricately embroidered pin cushion.
- Handmade Pin Cushion Set: Discover rustic elegance with a handmade pin cushion set, perfect for organizing your enamel pins.
Acrylic Cases
Acrylic cases are fantastic for a sleek, modern look. They protect the pins from dust while making them easy to admire, and I have one on my desk that never fails to impress.
These products might be useful:
- Clear Acrylic Display Case: Showcase your enamel pins while keeping them dust-free with this elegant and modern acrylic case.
- Acrylic Organizer with Compartments: Organize and protect your enamel pin collection with a stylish acrylic organizer featuring divided sections.
- Stackable Acrylic Storage Box: Save space and display your pins neatly with a stackable acrylic storage box on your desk.
Repurposed Frames
Give old frames a new life by removing the glass and adding a decorative backing. I found an ornate mirror frame that now beautifully displays my pins in the hallway.
Explore these options:
- Ornate Empty Picture Frame: Transform your walls with a decorative frame, perfect for displaying your pin collection beautifully.
- Decorative Fabric Backing: Add a charming touch to your frame with stylish fabric backing for pin displays.
- Craft Adhesive Velcro Tape: Securely attach fabric to frames with versatile adhesive Velcro for easy customization.
Foam Shapes
Crafting with foam shapes allows for playful, custom displays. I’ve cut out a giant star that holds my collection perfectly and adds a fun vibe to my studio.
A few suggestions:
- Assorted Craft Foam Sheets: Unleash creativity with colorful foam sheets for endless DIY projects and custom storage solutions.
- Foam Cutting Tool Set: Easily shape and customize foam with precision tools for your unique pin displays.
- Self-Adhesive Foam Sheets: Simplify assembly of foam shapes for quick and easy personalized enamel pin backdrops.
Pin Pillows
Decorative pin pillows are a charming way to display pins on a sofa or bed. I switch mine out seasonally for a fresh look that complements my decor.
You might give these a try:
- Decorative Throw Pillow Covers: Enhance your sofa with colorful pillow covers, ideal for displaying your favorite enamel pins.
- Quilted Pillow Covers: Opt for quilted covers to add texture and securely display your enamel pin collection.
- Seasonal Cushion Covers: Switch out seasonal cushion covers to refresh your decor while showcasing your pin collection.
Miniature Furniture
Display pins on miniature furniture for a quirky twist. I’ve used tiny chairs and tables to create a miniature gallery on my bookshelf—it’s a real conversation starter.
May just do the trick:
- Miniature Wooden Chair: Showcase your enamel pins with this charming miniature chair, adding a unique touch to your space.
- Miniature Table Set: Create a mini gallery with this table set, perfect for displaying your favorite enamel pins.
- Miniature Furniture Set: Elevate your pin display with this furniture set, ideal for a quirky and fun setup.
Hanging Mobiles
Create a hanging mobile with wire and fabric strands. This kinetic display adds movement and intrigue, and it’s one of my favorite projects to date.
A few choices to try:
- Metal Craft Wire: Create sturdy frameworks for your mobile with durable, flexible metal craft wire. Perfect for DIY projects!
- Cotton Fabric Strips: Add a soft touch with colorful cotton strips, ideal for hanging and decoration purposes.
- Decorative Beads: Enhance your mobile’s aesthetic with vibrant beads, offering a personalized and unique design element.
Vintage Suitcases
Repurpose a vintage suitcase as a unique display case. I opened mine up and lined it with fabric for a charming, transportable display.
Useful items to consider:
- Vintage Style Suitcase: Elevate your display with a charming vintage suitcase; perfect for pin collections and decor.
- Decorative Fabric Liner: Add personality to your suitcase display with a vibrant fabric liner; easy and stylish.
- Display Stands for Suitcases: Stabilize and showcase your suitcase display with durable stands; enhance your pin display setup.
Magnetic Boards
For an industrial look, try a magnetic board with magnets on the back of your pins. It adds a sleek, modern touch to any wall.
Some ideas to consider:
- Industrial Magnetic Wall Board: Enhance your decor with a sleek magnetic wall board for displaying enamel pins beautifully.
- Neodymium Magnets with Adhesive Backing: Securely attach enamel pins with strong neodymium magnets featuring convenient adhesive backing.
- Modern Frameless Magnetic Display Board: Add a modern touch with a frameless magnetic board, perfect for pin collections.
Quilted Displays
Combine quilting with pin storage by creating a quilted display. The added texture and color make it a cozy, inviting piece of wall decor.
Possibly handy products:
- Quilting Fabric Set: Get creative with colorful quilting fabric for crafting unique, textured enamel pin displays.
- Wall Hanging Rod: Easily showcase your quilted pin display with a stylish and sturdy wall hanging rod.
- Fabric Pins and Needles Set: Securely attach your pins to the quilted display using durable fabric pins and needles.