Antique Brads Pin (Brooch)

I have been playing again!  At San Antonio Regionals, the chiffon pins were demonstrated.  This is still a work in progress for me, but the great thing about these pins is using the Big Shot to die cut several layers of chiffon fabric at one time.  I did 8 layers with no problem.  Then I put an antique brad through and used the heat gun to poof/scrunch them up.  I don't seem to have just the right touch yet, but it is fun experimenting!  The Antique Brad pin is a case of one that Denise Jorgensen made for a downline gift at Leadership, and I had to have one of my own!  I used a chipboard circle from the Merry Medley chipboard pack from the big Stampin'Up! catalog, page 191.  I covered that with CRAFT Black ink, and then embossed with clear embossing powder.  I did this on both sides.  Then I used Crystal Effects to adhere the "wingless" brads.  I sneaked my hubby's cutter from the garage to cut the wings off.  This is at least a 24 hour project because you must leave it alone to give the Crystal Effects time to completely dry.  Then you can use the Crystal Effects again to attach a pin to the back, and then more drying time. I think it is very elegant and dressy looking! The Antique Brads are on page 198, $5.95, and you will use the entire package.