Going To Grandma's House

For a time, I was thoroughly involved in the craft challenge world. This is a place full of creativity for cardmakers and scrapbookers. You shared your stuff, they share theirs and you enjoyed the opportunity to win a prize. (I'm happy to say I won a few here and there!)

While living in this world, I came across Grandma Bonnie, a lovely woman who creates wonderful works with plenty of details to enjoy. Below is just a sampling of why I follow her.

Garden Girl Tag by Grandma Bonnie

According to Grandma Bonnie, she "loves to craft, cards, scrapbook pages, sew." And you can definitely see that in her projects.

Tire Swing Card by Grandma Bonnie

She is a crafter's crafter. She explains what she does in simple, easy terms, including sharing the colors that she uses for the digital images.

Red, White & Blue Birthday Card by Grandma Bonnie

I invite you to stop by her blog, leave a comment, and share in her crafty world. It's fun, cute and reminds one that it's better to send a card than an email.

With blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

You Are Missing Out . . .

If you don't "like" Pin & Tack on Facebook, you are missing out. Everyday, I find & share interesting content for your enjoyment - It's not all about the shop either!

Here is just a little of what you may have missed in February . . .

{ #DIY & Tutorials }

Adorable Pin Cushions

How To Apply A Faux Cloud Texture

Watering Can That Pours Crystals

{#goodeats Recipes }

Homemade Lollipops

Loaded Cheezy Fries

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

{ #FREE Stuff }

Clipboard Art Printables

Ribbon Organizing Printables

Vegan Starter Kit

{ #charity }

Animal Place

Food For Life

{ Send #card Not Email }

Have A Heart by Mandy

Quilling Card For Dana

Not Chocolate Covered Owl

Like what you see? Join me on Facebook, Twitter or Google+ for a daily dose of all things wonderful.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

PS - Join the craft challenge for your chance at a special prize & to support animals!

Craft It Up with Pin & Tack: Arts & Crafts Challenge #2

Welcome! Are you ready for the new year? Well, you better be as it has arrived! To start it off, let’s be creative.

{ Challenge: Anything Goes with Sparkle }

To join in, create any art &/or craft project with “sparkle.” Examples of sparkle include glitter, rhinestones, or shiny metal.

Picking Sparkling Toadstools Mixed Media Minuature

This challenge ends on Tuesday, January 14th at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be announced no later than Saturday, January 18th. (Note: Craft It Up with Pin & Tack runs from the 1st - 14th of each month.)

{ Prizes }

Two crafters will win a set of handcrafted Sapphire Thumb Tacks by me. These rhinestones are a deep blue that will sparkle up your cork board.

{ Charity }

For every entry, $0.10 (up to $50 total) will be donated to Dogs For The Deaf, who rescues & professionally trains dogs to assist people, enhancing their lives & provide greater independence.

Share this challenge with as many people as you can, so they will receive the full amount! You can also donate directly at the link above.

{ The How To . . . }

1. Your project must be new & handmade by you or your child.

2. Display this project on your blog or online gallery, adding a direct link to the blog post in the linky list below.

3. Include a link to Craft It Up with Pin & Tack using http://pinandtack.blogspot.com in your blog post.

4. Be inspired, create and have fun with this challenge. It’s the most important rule of all 

(NOTE: You can enter up to FIVE times as long as it’s a new and different project. Rules must be followed; Otherwise, your entry will be deleted without notification. If you have any questions, please send an email to pinandtack@gmail.com)

Carve It, Ink It, Print It with Allyn Paperworks

My blog has moved - You are welcome and encouraged to join me.
Then you can Carve It, Ink It, Print It with Allyn Paperworks.

P.S. For my crafty followers, a new challenge will begin on December 1st.
Share your handmade arts & crafts with a chance to win a prize.

4 Reasons You Should Join This Christmas Throwdown

Do you make your own Christmas cards? Then this is for you!

Theme Challenge entry by Kylie

52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown offers a new card challenge every week.

1. They will inspire you to create a card every week with different challenges.

You'll discover sketches, color schemes, theme or recipes and embellishment or techniques.

Color Challenge entry by Judy V

2. If you follow along, you won't wait until the last minute. Less stress - just what we all need.

Sketch Challenge by Deborah, Design Team Member

3. You'll also have unique, personalized Christmas cards for your family and friends.

Not everyone will be the same because the theme is different.

Technique Challenge by Ruth, Design Team Member

4. Sharing your card = possible prize. Who doesn't like winning a free gift?

Recipe Challenge entry by Regan

Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #11: Anything Goes

Oh, my goodness! It's July. What is up with that?

The older I get, the faster time flies by.

I better get to crafting, so I don't miss out - ha!

You're invited to join me and the fabulous Design Team, who has inspiration just for you.

And let's not forget about our prize sponsors. Thank you, everyone, who is a part of this crafty flow.

{Prizes}

Fred She Said

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - Digi's, Pre-coloured images, Papers, Sets, Fred's Flower Kits, and even digital cutting files. Have some fun with Fred!

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights

Pin & Tack Handmade Delights offers handmade boutique treasures, treats & trinkets.

These handcrafted delights are made in Oregon and shipped worldwide!

{Inspiration}

CraftyGirl

Tania

Karen

Kitt

{Participate}

Now, let's get to the details. You know - the rules. No groaning, though, These rules are easy!

1. Your project must be new and handmade.

2. Display it on your blog or online gallery, then add the direct link to it in the linky list below.

(If you don't have either, you can email Corrinne a photo of your project to: pinandtack@gmail.com)

3. Mention "Spark Your Creativity Now!" in your post and include a link back to this blog.

4. Be inspired and create - Have fun with this challenge. It's the most important rule :)

(Note: You can enter up to FIVE times as long as it's a new project.
You can also combine with as many other challenges as you'd like.)

Challenge ends on July 31th at 11:55 PM PST.

Come One, Come All With Your Craftiness!

The Anything Goes challenge is happening right now, so get your supplies and create!

Any craft, any theme, anything that is handmade by you.

{ Click here to share at SYCN! Challenge #10 }

Inspiration abounds! And there is, of course, a chance to win something fun.

Check out these entries along with a special project from one of our DT members.

CraftyGirl (SYCN! DT Member)

#47 DLR

#67 Karen P

Don't forget to stop by our sponsors, too :)

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

Click here to share at SYCN! Challenge #10

You're Invited: SYCN! Challenge #10

You have a special invitation to join us at SYCN! challenge #10.

It'a Anything Goes, which makes it easy if you are inspired.

Now, don't worry, though. We have extra craftiness to give you inspiration if you need it.

Also, there are two prizes up for grabs from our sponsors:

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

{Inspirations}

Kitt

(Sponsor image: Beccy's Place.)

Corrinne

To see more inspiration and to share your own project, click here for Challenge #10.

WINNERS: SYCN! Challenge #10

Wow! So many delightful creations. I'm happy winners are picked randomly.

Otherwise, it would be just too difficult to choose!

We appreciate everyone participating and hope to see at our newest challenge (click here.)

Limited Runs - 3 Digital Images

#46 Anat (tshupile)

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

#35 Hazel

Congrats, Anat & ! To claim your prizes, please send an email to pinandtack@gmail.com with "SYCN! #8 Winner" in the subject line no later than June 10th or a new winner will be picked.

If you have a "physical" prize, please send your shipping address. This will speed up the time it takes to receive your prize. Thanks!

[Click here to share at SYCN! Challenge #10]

Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #9: Anything Goes

Happy May, everyone! It's time to shine with your creativity.

What's your favorite thing to make? We want to see it!

Or whatever catches your crafty interest. You have all month.

This craft challenge is Anything Goes :) Enjoy . . .

{ Prizes }

Limited Runs - 3 Digital Images

Limited Runs has a LARGE calorie free sweet shoppe filled with over 120 different cupcakes, something for almost every occasion too. From sweets to fun and even some darker images so there a little something for everyone. Almost all digi's are $2.00 each too. There are also sets and Mega Digi's for Scrapbookers. Plus I've always got hidden deals always going on. Stop by every Friday and pick up a Freebie but be quick as they are around for a Limited Time.

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

Pin & Tack Handmade Delights offers handmade boutique treasures, treats & trinkets.

These handcrafted delights are made in Oregon and shipped worldwide!

{ Inspirations }

Carole

Sponsor image used: Limited Runs

CraftyGirl

Cynthia

Corrinne (That's me!)

{ Participate }

Now, let's get to the details. You know - the rules. No groaning, though, These rules are easy!

1. Your project must be new and handmade.

2. Display it on your blog or online gallery, then add the direct link to it in the linky list below.

(If you don't have either, you can email Corrinne a photo of your project to: pinandtack@gmail.com)

3. Mention "Spark Your Creativity Now!" in your post and include a link back to this blog.

4. Be inspired and create - Have fun with this challenge. It's the most important rule :)

(Note: You can enter up to FIVE times as long as it's a new project.
You can also combine with as many other challenges as you'd like.)

Challenge ends on May 31st at 11:59 PM PST.

Can You Believe It? (Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #7)

{Click here for Challenge #7: Anything Goes}

Can you believe it? It's March 15th!

It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the new year.

My goodness, crafters (& non-crafters, too), time is passing by.

So, let's take a moment and enjoy the day by crafting.

The challenge is anything goes - You decide how to be challenged.

Share your creation with us. You could win a prize.

Click here to get right to it.

And the prizes are . . .

3 Digital Images from Beccy's Place

Micro Clothes Pin Banner Kit by Pin & Tack

$5 Store Voucher from Digital Delights

Don't know what to make? Mind gone blank?

The SYCN! design team are here to inspire you.

Carole

(Sponsor image used: Digital Delights.)

(Sponsor image used: Beccy's Place.)

Kim

(Sponsor image used: Beccy's Place.)

Deanne

Lady Ann

CraftyGirl

Thank you, ladies! Thank you for stopping by.

We hope to see you again :)

{Click here for Challenge #7: Anything Goes}

Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #7: Anything Goes

Happy March, my fellow crafters!

It's a new month, so it's a new challenge.

Anything Goes is the theme, so share with us whatever you'd like.

{ Prizes }

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

Paint, paper, silk, charcoal, clay, wool, fabric, fur… I’ve had my hands on all of it at some point in my life and I’m quite certain I’ll have a half-finished project on my desk and ink under my fingernails on the day I go to meet my Maker! My paper obsession began with scrapbooking in the late 1990s and has since evolved into card-making and digital drawing. There were a few years of decorative painting, teddy bear making and silk ribbon embroidery mixed in there too, and I still dabble in each of those crafts from time to time, but I generally gravitate toward paper, which is versatile and forgiving. I started “doodling” little designs for cards back in 2009, which is also when I started my blog and began sharing my images with other Cardies. From there I progressed to my very own online store selling digital drawings for cards and other paper craft projects.

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

Pin & Tack Handmade Delights offers handmade boutique treasures, treats & trinkets.

Every item is made in Oregon and shipped worldwide!

Digital Delights - $5 Store Voucher

Digital Delights by Louby Loo is your one stop shop for all your digital stamps, paper piecing and digital products which are instantly downloadable. We also have a wide range of digital papers and cut files for all your crafting projects. Our low prices reflect our belief that crafting should not only be fun but affordable too!! Other services include custom blog design and custom watermarks. Why wait for snail mail? Start creating with our instant downloads today.

{ Design Team Inspiration }

The design team has definitely provided a variety of craftiness for you to be inspired by.

If you want to learn more about their projects, click their name & be taken to their blogs.

Carole

(Sponsor image used: Beccy's Place.)

Deanne

(Sponsor image used: Beccy's Place.)

Soma

Cynthia

CraftyGirl

{ Participate }

Now, let's get to the details. You know - the rules. No groaning, though, These rules are easy!

1. Your project must be new and handmade.

2. Display it on your blog or online gallery, then add the direct link to it in the linky list below.

(If you don't have either, you can email Corrinne a photo of your project to: pinandtack@gmail.com)

3. Mention "Spark Your Creativity Now!" in your post and include a link back to this blog.

4. Be inspired and create - Have fun with this challenge. It's the most important rule :)

(Note: You can enter as many times as you want as long as its a new project.
You can also combine with as many other challenges as you'd like.)

Challenge ends on March 31st at 11:59 PM PST.

WINNERS: Spark Your Creativity Now Challenge #5

{ Click here for Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes }

In the words of the white rabbit: I'm late, I'm late for a very important date.

What date is that? Announcing the winners of the last challenge!

And here they are . . .

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

#275 Yvonne Morentin

Pin & Tack - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

#326 Skye

Congrats, ladies! To claim your prize, please send an email to Corrinne (me): pinandtack@gmail.com no later than February 10th. If prize is not claimed, another winner will be picked.

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{ Click here for Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes }

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Wow, wow, WOWZERS!

There were over 400 projects shared with us in January. 420 to be exact.

What can I say? Thank you, grazie, merci :)

Here are a few random entries to enjoy . . .

#388 Gail Scott

#33 Alice B

#246 123niki

Time to join the newest challenge.

It started on the 1st, but it's still going strong.

{ Click here for Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes }