What I would like to do with the Indie Pin Database

I started the Indie Pin Database because I absolutely love how such a tiny object can convey so much attitude and creativity. I collect pins. I am unashamed to admit that it has become a bit of an addiction. Not great for the piggy bank, but Oh, how it feeds my soul, these tiny bits of metal and color.

I wanted to make a single condensed space that connects pin collectors to pin creators. I'd found a few that were wholly devoted to Disney Pin Trading and one that was all about Olympic pins. I wanted something different, something just for independent artists.

Being only one person, compiling the database is going to take some time, so I hope you will be patient with me. And if you're willing, I could use your help! Help me track down pin creators to add to the database or find missing pins.

Here are some things I would like to post in the blog.

Stories by Pin Creators

-about their creative process

-about their favorite things

Stories by Pin Collectors

-why they started collecting pins

-favorite pins and what makes them important to them

-how they display their pins

Pindrop Alerts

-previews of new pin collections and when they will be added to an artist's shop

How to posts

-how are pins made

-How to make pin displays

I am really hoping to partner with some great creators and collectors to share amazing stories with you.