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by pldc 12 Mar 2015 ( edited Mar 14'15 02:37 )
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I couldn't find a pencil topper that I liked so I decided to make my own............Not in a hurry to make any more any time soon since while trying to cut the hole for the pencil to go through I put the scissors through my finger instead..

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Comments (35)
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by Nicky602 12 Mar 2015
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Ouch!! Not nice.

Regards
Nicky
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
thanks Nicky so true. ~hugs~
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by dragonflyer 12 Mar 2015
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Yikes....don't do that!
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
lol .............too late
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by sonjapotgieter 12 Mar 2015
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Ouch....That must be sore...But so lovely...
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
thanks Sonja it is..........~hugs~
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by lique 12 Mar 2015
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Ouch!
Pencil toppers look nice though! I have made this one. If you want it pm me.
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
thank you I will, ~hugs~
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by shirley124 12 Mar 2015
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I can feel your pain. I use a medical blade a nurse gave me years ago. Works great. Hugs Shirley
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
I have been wanting to buy one of those I think they start with an "H"? but not sure. ~hugs & thanks Shirley~
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by NancyBT10 12 Mar 2015
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The flower is for the pencil topper NOT the hole in your finger :( Ouch!
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
tell that to my finger lol oh wait maybe you were lol
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by designgirl 12 Mar 2015
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Been there and done that, it hurts. Your pencils tops are cute. Sorry you snip your finger. Take care. Hugs
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
Thanks Lynn sorry for you too... ~hugs~
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by jeanfoz 12 Mar 2015
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"OUCH"............
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
thanks it is rather tender..... my own fault . ~hugs~
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by baydreamer 12 Mar 2015
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OUCH!
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
yup haha
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by baydreamer 12 Mar 2015
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OH next time use an exactor knife and a ruler , that how I cut my button holes.
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
you know now that you say that I remember that's how I did them before too.............I forgot this sigh.......
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by pennifold 12 Mar 2015
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Oh! my Loralye, that looks so painful. I hope you don't get an infection. Your pencil toppers look great anyway. Love Chris


I think you were thinking of a HEMOSTAT Loralye - but they do not have sharp pointy ends, more like clamps. I use them sometimes for pulling thread through my needle when the automatic needle threader is out of alignment!
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
I have these too but what is the name of those other kind of like a duck bill ? I use these when I have trouble turning things rightside out they work really well
by Patricia109 12 Mar 2015
Duckbill scissors.
I know, silly name for scissors, but it is easy to remember. : -)
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by noah 12 Mar 2015
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Oh ouch .The worst i did was put the point through one side and out thee other hurts like******i needed stitches .Just rest your finger a day or two :(:(Poor you:(:(
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
Oh I remember your finger it was your favorite colour for a good long while! oump I will go shopping tomorrow lol that way I wcan rest my finger haha
by noah 13 Mar 2015
Of course what are we looking for lol ????
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by asterixsew 12 Mar 2015
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Not nice, I stitched my finger up a couple of months ago and these things are painful. Hope it heals very quickly
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
ouchie that would be sooooooooo painful I too hope that your finger has healed fast
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by robertahilde 12 Mar 2015
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The pencil toppers are very cute but at what price!
Take care! hugs Roberta
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
thanks Roberta, the grand kids will never know lol
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by bowlds 12 Mar 2015
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OOOOUUUUUUCH!!!!!
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
thanks no fun for sure
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by echolady 12 Mar 2015
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I cut my finger yesterday same way, ouch. nice work
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by pldc 12 Mar 2015
thanks & I am sorry that you did too....
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by graceandham 12 Mar 2015
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Owie! Neosporin and cookies for you!
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
yum I like cookies lol Thanks so much. ~hugs~
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by cfidl 12 Mar 2015
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Cute and Ouch!
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
Thanks & thanks lol
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by Patricia109 12 Mar 2015
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Safety first please!
Maybe you wee using the 'wrong' sort of scissors for the job.?!?..
Some scissors cut well at the tip while others are better near the pivot point.
That spot hurts the worst, I think. Ouch!! in sympathy.
A nice bandage to cover and some nice ice cream to sooth the hurt should do the trick.
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by Patricia109 12 Mar 2015
the 'wee' should be 'were' - fingers can't spell!!!
by pldc 13 Mar 2015
got it thanks Patricia, I forgot to use the exact knife as a cutie reminded me below. I will remember for the next time
( I hope)~hugs~
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by lbrow 12 Mar 2015
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Ouch!! that did hurt and finger will be sore. Be sure to use some antibiotic ointment on it and a band aid to prevent infection.. Dye from thread and fabric can cause problems/Lillian
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
yikes good to know Lillian, thanks. I will put some antibiotic cream on before bed with a fresh bandaid. I appreciate it. ~hugs~
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by decojo 13 Mar 2015
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cute pencil toppers, but you have to quit putting so much of yourself into your projects ~ take care!
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
lol thanks Joyce, I will try lol ~hugs~
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by grossfamilie 13 Mar 2015
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Won't think too much about your finger hurt! I use to faint if I see or think of blood. So I try to avoid concentrating on it - but I feel so sorry for you and wish you relief soon.
Please take care in future - Love and Hugs Maria

The pencil toppers are nice but not good that their creator must suffer
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
ah thank you Maria you are very sweet, ~hugs~
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by raels011 13 Mar 2015
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ouch
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
thanks
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by maggiejwl 13 Mar 2015
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ow! Hate it when I do something like that.... hope it mends soon!
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
thanks maggiejwl mw too ~hugs~
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by katydid 13 Mar 2015
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This hurts!!! Kay
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
yes it does ....lol ah well it will heal. I slept last night intermittently because every time I hit my finger I awoke ststst... @least I have antibiotic cream on it. Thanks Kay, ~hugs~
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by lidiad 13 Mar 2015
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The pencil toppers are cute! Sorry about your finger...
Hugs, Lidia
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
Thank you Lidia, ~hugs~
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by dollygk 13 Mar 2015
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Sounds normal for me!!!
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
oh Dolly no I am sorry to hear this & hope that yours heal quickly..~hugs~
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by tfk 13 Mar 2015
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Oouch :( that must have hurt bad!
Be very careful....better be safe than sorry :)
Takecare....the pencil toppers are cute!
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
thank you & I must slow down lol but I try.......thanks
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by airyfairy 13 Mar 2015
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As my grandson Ben would say - ouchy, ouchy. What we manage to do to ourselves when sewing.
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
I guess my mind was elsewhere lol Thanks Sarah, ~hugs~
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by sdrise 13 Mar 2015
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Ouch... I have done that a few times in my sewing career,... Suzanne
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
sorry to hear this too Suzanne, thanks for sharing. ~hugs~
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by Shyamala 13 Mar 2015
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Oh...cute pencil toppers.....but ouch....take care. Hugs...Shyam
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
thank you Shyam, ~hugs~
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by gwillmann 13 Mar 2015
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Very cute toppers. Thanks for showing them. Sorry to hear about your finger, I hope shopping makes it feel better. Here's something you can shop for. Its called a Buttonhole Cutter Set, I use it for all kinds of holes. With the mini cutting mat underneath, just a light tap with a hammer and voila, no stabbed fingers.
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by sewtired 13 Mar 2015
Nifty idea! Good advice.
by pldc 13 Mar 2015
wow very nice thanks I will have to look on line for this. ~hugs~
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by sewtired 13 Mar 2015
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Ouch, no fun at all. Please take care you don't get an infection. I really like the suggestion below. I think I might have to look for one of those.
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
I have paid attention to the advise of our wonderful cuties & used an antibiotic cream & a bandaid. I am & thank you ~hugs~
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by pennyhal2 13 Mar 2015
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Yep. Been there. Done that. It always surprises me that others do the same things I do. We keep the bandaid people in business.
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by pldc 13 Mar 2015
penny lol we sure do. ~hugs~
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by highlandermom 14 Mar 2015
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Cute toppers and hope finger is better now.