Remember this? Yes, this is the original blingkin. It showed up everywhere after I posted this. Without credit, of course. Such is the internet. Rather proud of starting a trend.
The update is expected: it has long since lost all of its pretties, and has met the dumpster. This was in 2011, and I only got rid of it a few years ago, so it had a very good run.
![A black craft pumpkin covered with large, clear rhinestones in a pretty pattern.](https://spookymoon.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/6191774556_b563ae3db4.webp)