Enamel pins are little portable pieces of art. Designers pour their creative hearts into producing them. You’ve invested time, money, and energy into curating your own collection of them. So why are your prized pin possessions crammed in a drawer like a forgotten fidget spinner? We get it. It can be difficult to decide how to display enamel pins properly. But it’s time to pull your pins out of the shadows and create a mini-museum of your collection. Whether you buy it or make it yourself, a creative pin display will turn your curated collection of miniature artwork into a design focal point in your home and give you the chance to share your passion with anyone who visits. Since inspiration is the key to any great project, we’ve pulled up 33 examples of creative pin displays. Some are great DIY projects, but a few are premade boards you can buy. We don’t have an affiliation with any of the crafters listed; we just think their work is pretty freakin’ cool. Corkboards Corkboards have several characteristics that make them perfect enamel pin displays. They’re inexpensive and plentiful. They’re easy to cut for DIY projects. And they’re durable, so it doesn’t matter how many times you stick a pin in them. Basic cork board A standard framed corkboard, available at most hobby- and office-supply stores, is ready to display your pins “right out of the box.” Source: playboijosh on Reddit You can get corkboards in a huge range of sizes to fit your collection and available wall space. Even a simple corkboard can look great just by grouping and organizing your pins in an interesting fashion. If you want to spice up a basic corkboard display with a little color, YouTuber Craft for Happiness has a simple tutorial on how to do it. Grid corkboard It can be difficult to point out certain pins in photos (“No, no ... it’s the third pin from the left on the second row from the bottom”). Here’s a creative solution that uses a simple grid on corkboard to help you pinpoint the exact pin of interest. Source: Festidaze on Reddit This presentation is super helpful if you frequently show off or sell your pins on message boards. Painted corkboard With a little stencil-and-paint action, you can turn any basic board into a work of art unto itself. We’ll leaf you with this charming example. Source: toxicbambi on Reddit If you want to go full theme ahead, you could add a design that matches your pin collection. Here’s an example that uses a map as a background for travel pins. Source: dudly0295 on Reddit We really want to find the Antarctica pin to stick into the bottom of this map. Specialty/custom-shaped cord boards Instead of painting a design on a basic board, these creative folks have made the board a design in and of itself. Corkboard is easy to cut, so simple designs are within reach for even the least crafty among us. This small moon-sliver board is great for holding a few of your best pins. Source: saucythighs on Reddit We love how the board’s maker added a solid frame, giving the board a finished, professional look. Now, check out this beer-themed custom corkboard. Source: ridgewoodracing on Reddit From the etched board to the well-curated collection of potable-themed pins, we can barley contain our excitement. DIYer Amber Simmons offers a nifty tutorial for cutting your own custom cork display board. Source: Ambersimmons.com Her example is a design for Disney #pinheads, but there are several useful tips no matter what shape you want to create. If you make your own custom pins, you can create a display board that matches what you make. Specialty shaped boards Cork isn’t the only material for fun and funky ways to display enamel pins. These pinsperational alternatives use wood, felt, foam, and other materials. If you’re crafty, there are some great ideas here to guide you. If not, a few of these are for sale. We really dig the design of these adorable pin display boards from Redditor IamMeldon. Source: IamMeldon on reddit These boards are available on her Etsy shop. For a complete 180-degree spin on design aesthetic, how about this coffin-shaped pin display from Deadvvood? Source: deadvvood on Etsy We think a Dia de Los Muertes or Zombie pin would be at home (or should we say “everlasting rest”) here. If a coffin seems a little morbid, you might like the sound of this amplifier pin display from Pizzawednesday’s Etsy shop a little better. Source: pizzawednesday on Etsy The nod to Spinal Tap didn’t escape us. This display will crank your pin collection all the way up to 11. Although not as ornate, these hexagon-shaped boards look really sharp when hung together. Source: mantamrna on Reddit Best of all, they’re inexpensive and ready to hang without any alterations. Embroidery hoops Embroidery hoops hold fabric tight to make needlework easier. They work just as well for pins as they do for needles. The simplest versions of these pin displays make for an easy and cheap DIY project, but they are also a blank canvas ready for your creativity should you want to add detail. Basic embroidery hoop Here’s a great example of a simple embroidery-hoop pin display. Source: dis_witch on Reddit You don’t need elaborate fabric or anything fancy to start. Just use a color of material that fits your pins’ theme and helps them stand out. Once you get the hang of making a simple embroidery-hoop display, you can try your hand at adding design details. See Kate Sew shows you how to add words and other designs via iron-on decals. Source: SeeKateSew Using iron-ons opens up an unlimited world of options to personalize your pin display. Quilted embroidery hoop Quilting adds a layer of texture and charm to embroidery-hoop displays. This quilted hoop display has such a cozy, comforting appeal. Source: hugsarefun on Instagram A small project like this is also great for quilters who want to quilt on the go. You don’t have to drag a huge blanket around to keep working. Hanging pin banners, pennants, and tapestries Hanging-fabric pin displays, like banners and pennants, provide an interesting pop of pizazz to an otherwise humdrum wall. They’re easy to create from just about any pin-friendly material. You may even have something hanging in your house that’s ready to hold your pin collection right now. The banner Thanks to their versatility and simplicity, fabric banners have gained some popularity among pin collectors. This super-simple version looks great and requires very few supplies to make. Source: In Color Order You could probably knock this project out in an hour. Maybe a little longer if you add some decorative pom-poms to the bottom. Source: In Color Order Single-color fabrics work well, but you don’t have to stop there. This banner uses a fun celestial fabric that sets the right tone for the pins it’s presenting. Source: Keilp100128 on Reddit Tapestries and more Lightweight tapestries are hung on walls as decoration all the time. It just so happens that they’re also excellent at displaying pins. Here’s a creative use of a simple tapestry. Notice how much real estate it has for lots of pins. Source: Ritsugami on Reddit You can even use thin rugs, which are readily available at antique malls, secondhand stores, and yard sales. Just make sure they’re not too heavy, or you may have trouble securing it to your wall. If you want to go ultrasimple, a piece of burlap will also do the trick. Source: 2ii2ky on Reddit And here’s a tapestry take on the map-themed pin display. This redditor already had the map hanging in their home. They just added pins. Source: pumpkin_kisses on Reddit This is such a creative way to repurpose something you already have. Here’s one more tapestry we love as a pin display. It’s so vibrant that it’ll light up any room. Source: Wordly_pin420 in Reddit Come to think of it, you could probably get away with using a sturdy beach towel as well. Shadow box/picture frame Shadow boxes and picture frames are perfect for showing off a themed collection of pins. You can find them for cheap at a craft store or even cheaper at a yard sale. It doesn’t take much work to turn a standard frame into a pin display if you want to do it yourself, and there are options ready to go if you don’t. Basic shadow box display A standard shadow box makes for a tidy space to display your favorite pins. This well-organized little display is so soothing to look at. Source: kuroko-ko on Reddit A single shadow box stands on its own, but they make an impressive presentation when grouped together. Source: Pietre_The_Rabbit on Reddit You can make a pin-perfect shadow box using felt and cardboard. Savoring the Good shares a how-to for this enamel pin display on her blog. Lighted shadow box Now that you have the basics down, you can make your shadow box more distinctive. Adding LED lights, for example, makes for a brilliant pin presentation. Source: Geometry_ Juice on Reddit Glow-in-the-dark tubing or tape could be an electricity-free alternative. Picture frames Just like shadow boxes, you need only a few modifications to turn a regular old picture frame into a wall-worthy home for enamel pins. Here’s a pro-level version with double matting. It is such a sharp presentation. Source: Rapax on Reddit If you have a valuable set of pins with backers, a display like this is worth the investment. YouTuber Lovin’ Life’s Journey posted a nice step-by-step video guide to making your own matted pin frame. She does a great job of breaking down the entire process. If you want to fancy up a desk or mantel, pick up a cheap folding picture frame. A little felt and cardboard and, voila, you have a portable, free-standing enamel pin display. Source: Biscuit-chuu on instructables.com A material guide and instructions are posted here if you’d like to recreate the project. Repurposed Frames Picture frames aren’t the only types of frames you can use. With a little creativity and elbow grease, you can turn just about any frame into a pin display. This artist repurposed a wonderfully ornate mirror frame to create this gorgeous pin display. It would be the centerpiece of any room lucky enough to have it. Source: Suitable-concert on Reddit Pillows and cushions Decorative throw pillows and cushions have a lot of design space just waiting to be adorned with your favorite pins. Look for either thin cushions or removable pillowcases that allow you to secure your pin backs. Pincushion As the name suggests, pincushions are made for this sort of thing. Source: kolorspun on Reddit This heart-shaped cushion seems like the perfect place for the “I caribout you” pin. Pin pillowcase We didn’t know we needed a pin pillowcase until we saw this one. Source: Pillow pin display on Etsy It got us thinking about how none of our throw pillows currently have pins on them and how that’s just a shame. Pin stand Most of the ideas for how to display enamel pins we’ve featured so far hang vertically. Pin stands let you decorate horizontal surfaces with your prized pin possessions. Some of these were made just to hold enamel pins. Some are the result of extremely creative repurposing. Basic pin stand A single-pin stand like this is ideal for the most valued pins in your collection. It is simple and sturdy and doesn’t draw attention away from the pin. Source: bulbasaurOG on Reddit You can get them in several sizes on Etsy. They even come in a glow-in-the-dark version. Repurposed miniatures as pin stands We’ve seen some creative reuses, but this may be one of the best. Mink uses miniature sets scenes to showcase their pins. Source: Minksuperstore on Instagram This tiny display case and itty bitty reading lamp perfectly frame Mink’s Lord of the Rings–themed enamel pins. Search Google for miniature furniture, musical instruments, and cabinets to get your mind rolling on ideas. Foam form pin stand Credit where credit is due, we never thought about using Styrofoam forms to hold pins until we saw this ingenious triple-layer-cake pin stand on the Brite & Bubbly blog. Source: Brite & Bubbly blog Not only is this faux-confectionary creation delightful, it’s really useful because it holds a ton of pins. The DIY instructions are here to recreate this masterpiece. But now that we’re thinking about the versatility of the medium, we can’t help but dream about all the crazy Styrofoam shapes you can create. Cork pin stands We already talked about how durable cork is, which makes it a good choice for poking with pins. This monstera-leaf pin stand makes use of that durability. Source: corkboardRU on Etsy CorkboardRU has a few different shapes available in their Etsy shop, but this is our favorite. There’s so much detail in it, and you can use it to hang necklaces and bracelets. Find your next favorite pin to display Once you’ve created a place for all your pins to shine, it’s time to find the next one to add to your collection. Where do you start looking? With this list of extremely rare, very expensive, or just really cool enamel pins. Custom Pins Breast Cancer Ribbon with Wings American Flag Made Out Of Emojis Custom Engraved Pins Wizard Enamel Pins Custom Breast Cancer Pins Trending Pins Celebrity Lapel Pins Golden Retriever Enamel Pin Glow in The Dark Pins Lapel Pins And Coins Glitter Pins Custom Enamel Pins Popular Pins Red Pin Emoji USA Pin Custom Silver Lapel Pins Custom Soft Enamel Pins Custom Enamel Medals The Office TV Show Pins The Future Is Female Pin Photo Dome Lapel Pins
THE PIN BOARD This board can be used to display your pins, or just as a decorative feature of a room - add a unique difference to your interior! Pins not included. 27cm (Height) 10.5cm (middle width) 12mm cork thickness - so no pins stabbing through the wall! Pins not included. Each pin board comes with a metal backing for being put on a wall (please see photo), if you would prefer no back please do select this at check out. I do not recommend using stick tape etc for putting these on walls. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SHIPPING: For shipping information please check out my shop - as international and domestic timings will vary.
It's okay... he's still got eight lives! Adorable and sweet, this turbo cute enamel pin is purrrrfect for decorating your work apron, backpack, jacket, hat and beyond with charming little kitties. Each pin is fashioned out of premium hard enamel and is designed with two pin backs instead of just one. The pin is held in place using rubber clutches instead of the usual backs to ensure the pin won’t spin around and turn upside down. All of the pins you pin will be in the perfect position perpetually. Rubber clutches also provide a much stronger hold than typical butterfly clutches, so when you drop your backpack or purse to greet your cat, they won't fall off. The hard enamel paired with the gold plating makes them ultra-durable as well, so these cutesy pins can serve their purpose for years to come. When wearing your pins out and about. Add Deluxe Locking Pin Backs to lock your pins in place and add extra security for your pins. ★ Hard enamel body ★ Complete with gold plating ★ Measures approximately 1.5" (38 mm) ★ Complete with rubber clutches and two pin backs ★ Color of the clutches may vary slightly
All That and a Bag of Chips Enamel Pin You are All That and a Bag of Chips. These Enamel pin soft enamel pin with rubber pin back. Size of enamel pin: 1 inch (25mm) Worked with designer Rebecca Pry on this enamel pin
Add some adorable flare to your outfits or your pin board with the "Too Cute To Eat" collection brought to you by Linda Panda! The Pup Tarts Lapel Pin would love to join you for all your sweet breakfast endeavors! Arf Arf YEUUUSSSSS! Details: - 1.25" hard enamel lapel pin - rubber backing - comes with cute scenic backer card - listing is for one pin *** Please note that these pins come with a rubber backing and at times the pin could get loose and fall off. In order to ensure your pins do not fall off it is recommended that you use the pin screw back locking pins. Here is an amazon link to purchase those separately should you choose to lock in your pin to reduce the risk of losing them. http://amzn.to/2mECY0R *** Enjoy!
THE PIN BOARD This board can be used to display your pins, or just as a decorative feature of a room - add a unique difference to your interior! Pins not included. 27cm (Height) 10.5cm (middle width) 12mm cork thickness - so no pins stabbing through the wall! Pins not included. Each pin board comes with a metal backing for being put on a wall (please see photo), if you would prefer no back please do select this at check out. I do not recommend using stick tape etc for putting these on walls. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SHIPPING: For shipping information please check out my shop - as international and domestic timings will vary.
Say caw to this set of corvid friends! They are black nickel hard enamel and vary from 0.75-.9", so around/a bit bigger than the diameter of a quarter for reference. They also come with the backing card pictured :) Note that they are lil guys for maximum cuteness! Perfect to fill your pin board, put on hats, or as subtle decoration on your clothing and bags! B grade pins have small flaws like nicks or scratches that are generally visible only from up close, making them suitable for wearing on places like clothes and bags.
People often ask us for the best way to display our enamel lapel pins, so we thought we would make a blog on just that – how to create a display for your enamel pins! You can easily whip one up with items you may already have just lying around the house: That old frame you picked up from your local charity shop, cardbo
The Sorry I'm Awkward Sorry pin is great for any introvert. This pin is 1.5 inches across at widest points, made with soft enamel and black nickel plating. Comes with a backer card and two butterfly clutches. *soft enamel *black nickel plating *1.5 inches across at widest points *comes with backer card and 2 butterfly clutches
item: "i'll unpack this in therapy later" pin why you'll love it: this pin is perfect for normalizing therapy and letting everyone know that you'll be unpacking the weight of the world with your therapist soon. if you could see it IRL: 1" gold enamel pin with black text. Single-post backing. ☺ – sales from this item help fund KYBI's journal give-back program and also donates $1 to To Write Love On Her Arms and ATX Mental Health fund. (Donation is split between the two organizations).
All orders over €50 get a -20% discount! I mean, how can you not love this soft ball of purrrfection? This little chonker is excited to meet your real-life cat! COMPOSITION: Brass & Colorful Enamel SIZE: H: 3 cm, W: 3 cm BACKING: Butterfly Clutch PACKAGING: A custom design card, perfect for gifting Every parcel is packed with love and comes with a tracking number.
