Throwback Thursday: November 19, 2011 (Freebie & Tutorial Included)

SOLD on November 19, 2011! I called it "Lavender Rain Drop."

This piece is perfectly whimsical & delightfully cute.

And I'm here to show you how to make this mixed media art.

Lavender Rain Drop, Mixed Media Art by Corrinne Quinn

{ Materials }

Mini 3" Canvas

Eco-fi felt

Paint, two colors

Jump rings

Beads

{ Tools }

Paintbrush

Glue or glue dots

Nose Pliers (or similar)

How To: Lavender Rain Drop Mixed Media Canvas Art

Lavender Rain Drops, Mixed Media Art by Corrinne Quinn

This mixed media can be done anyway you want. 

- Use patterned paper instead of paint for the background.

- Use burlap or other fabric for the cloud. Scraps are perfect for this!

- Create seed bead strangs, hang buttons or found items.

The end result is only limited by your imagination!

If you make your own, please share it. I've love seeing your own project.
And I also give you a freebie, too: Lavender Rain Drop Gift Tags.
Print a single tag or a set. Simply click the photo below.

Free Printable Gift Tags - Personal Use Only. Do Not Share, Edit or Alter.

These tags would look lovely clipped to a gifting using these Pin & Tack clothespins.
Enjoy and share photos of your projects or uses please!

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

Throwback Thursday: May 2, 2011

SOLD! To the woman who enjoys friends & drinks with friends on May 2, 2011.

"I really like this," she wrote. Well, that is exactly what I wanted to see.

Friends & Coffee, Mixed Media Canvas

Sadly, there isn't another, but you can MAKE YOUR OWN!

{ Scrapbook Canvas Art }

You can create this in any theme, style or color that you prefer.

That's what makes it so fun & easy - Your imagination is the limit!

Supplies needed:

Canvas (4"x4" shown.)

Tape or glue

Scrapbook papers

Ribbon

Buttons, die cuts

Stamp, ink

1. Wrap scrapbook paper around the canvas like you would a present, so that the folds are on the sides and back.

2. Wrap & glue ribbon around the sides to cover up any folds from the paper.

3. Stamp image onto a piece of scrapbook paper, then cut it to be smaller than the size of the canvas.

4. Add embellishments to the corners.

Tip: If using a small canvas, pick up a mini easel, so you can display it.

These can be relatively inexpensive, so they would make great gifts, such as bridesmaids, birthdays, or Christmas.

They will be a special way to share your creativity with others.

If you need ideas, checkout scrapbook layouts or page maps.

Have you made or received a piece of canvas art? Old or new, share it in the comments!

And if you decide to make one now, share that, too. I always enjoy viewing others' projects.

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

Horse Play

Horses and humans have an ancient relationship with each other, which is why they are still a favorite of many. Plus, everyone needs a little horse play in their life. Enjoy these fun, equestrian-themed crafts & freebies.

Approximately 11" x 20" of cuddly joy, this pony will delight any child (or adult.) Perfect for play or as a neck pillow. The pattern is provided free of charge from Marina and it's available in English or German.

Sew your own equestrian friend: Cuddly Pony Pattern Freebook.

As kids, we used to make flipbooks using Post-It notes or scraps of paper. The images were often stick figures doing fun & silly things. In these versions, you can create Horse Gait flipbooks using the famous photos from Eadweard Muybridge.

Free printable flipbooks for exploring a horse's stride.

Have a single sock or ones with holes in them? Upcycle into a classic toy from days past: Hobby Horse. Megan shows you how with her picture-filled tutorial. My suggestion - Don't use wool or leather as cotton & man-made materials work just as well without the "cruelty."

This DIY Sock Hobby Horse can be simplified, so kids can create their own!

Wall art is made super easy with this vintage horses' image. The black & white color allows it to fit into any decor theme. As an added design bonus, you can resize to fit one of these handcrafted frames. Hee-haw!

Print, frame, & hang. Done. Vintage Horses Print.

Do you have a craft featuring horses? Please share it in the comments. The more, the merrier :)

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

N Is For . . . (Blogging From A To Z)

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z with Pin & Tack.

A letter is given and written word expresses it.

Today's letter is . . .

Needle. This tool is much needed for different types of arts & crafts. You use a needle for many things, such as . . .

Sewing an apron from old jeans.

Crosstitch a letter holder.

Needlepoint cat coasters - Meow!

Do you know of other needle crafts? Share in the comments!

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

G Is For . . . (Blogging From A To Z Challenge 2014)

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z with Pin & Tack.

Each day is assigned a letter to focus your writing on.

Today's letter is . . .

Glitter & Ganache. I couldn't pick one, so this post has a bonus G, yo!

Do you buy your glitter? Pshah! Hee hee. Just kidding. I do, too.
But you can make it yourself and it's edible.

DIY: Homemade Glitter

Now, you should add your glitter to stuff. Like a box. Or you can buy it.
(This one was not made with salty glitz, my friends.)

Blue Topaz Glitz Heart Trinket Box

Ganache is easy peasy, especially with this #recipe.

Easy Vegan Ganache Recipe

Use your homemade ganache to top cupcakes. Yum, yum!

Vegan Ganache Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Recipe

What G words do you enjoy? Share in the comments :)

And I hope to see you tomorrow: It's all about the letter H!

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!

4 DIY Fashion Tricks For Sneakers

When your everyday sneakers start to get boring (or show a bit of wear), you can easily change them up in fun & fashionable ways. Elastic strips, paint, studs (or rhinestones), and glitter make them unique footwear. And they are all easy to do.

Have you upcycled your sneaks? Leave a comment & share your photo. I'd love to see your style!

(DIY Tutorials, Clockwise: 1. Elastic, 2. Painted, 3. Studded, 4. Glittered.)

You also have another option, especially if you are not such a crafty individual. You can donate the shoes (only if they are in good condition, please) that you no longer need to several organizations that help those in need:

- Soles 4 Souls is global non-profit dedicated to fighting the devastating impact of poverty through donating used/new shoes & clothing along with funds.

- Donate Your Old Shoes has a simple mission: "Put shoes on the shoeless world" because their are many people walking barefoot due to lack of resources.

And, of course, once you donate your shoes, you may just need new ones, right? Support an individual  by buying handmade.

(Source, Clockwise: 1. Embroidered Espadrilles, 2. Crochet Sandals, 3. Solstice Flats, 4. Mary Janes.)

What type of shoes do you wear? I'm like Mr. Rogers. A pair for different parts of my day. Crocs for inside of my house - Lots of wood floors, so they give my feet cushioning. Sneakers for daytime. Feminine heels & flats for fancier occasions. You get the idea. What are your favorites?

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

DIY Dog Delights To Save You Money

Dog accessories can get costly. I know this from my own experience shopping for my BIG, sweet puppy dog. It doesn't have to be, though, as these DIY creations show.

(Tutorials, Clockwise: 1. Mud Mitten, 2. Collar, 3. Pet Bed, 4. Collapsible Bowl.)

If you are not the crafty type (or just don't have the time), you can have something delivered to your door from one of these handmade shops.

(Source, Clockwise: 1. Orwell* 2. Collar - Day Dog Designs, 3. Pet Bed - Firesky7, 4. Collapsible Bowl - PooDoo.)

* Note: Unfortunately, I did not find anyone that made "mud mittens," so you will have to buckle down & make it. Thus, I snuck a photo of my own pup - Ha ha! If you do know of someone that does offer them, please leave a comment with info!

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

(I was motivated to create this post by Pin & Tack's charity, Dogs for the Deaf, which will receive $1 from every item sold at both shops. I urge you to donate directly, though, if you don't need or want anything from my shop. Thank you so much!)

4 Ways To Use Clothes Pins Creatively In Your Home

While they were originally used to hang clothes to dry, that is no longer their main purpose. Now, they offer functionality in other ways along with creating aesthetically pleasing decoration.

Blaine Collection - Plum Distressed Clothes Pins Variety

My clothes pins are painted by hand, distressed, glittered (if preferred) and sealed. What you do with them after that is completely up to your own imagination! However, I am happy to give you a few ideas for using them in creative ways . . .

(Source, Clockwise: 1. Votive Candleholders, 2. Photo Frame, 3. Tea Towel Hanger, 4. Heart Wreath.) 

How have you used your clothes pins? I'm oh, so delighted to see what you've done with yours. And you may just receive a discount if your photo displays my clothes pins in wonderful way!

Cream In My Coffee Collection - Cream Distressed Clothes Pins Variety

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Reuse Or Repurpose: Ideas For Vintage Luggage

Discover clever ways to use vintage luggage.
(Spoiler Alert: I quite enjoyed the medicine cabinet.)

Instead of baskets, boxes or the closet, store your things in vintage luggage.
You can also stack them to use as a unique night stand. See more of this home that did just that!

With vintage luggage, you can have unique and very interesting shelves.
You can create your own with these step-by-step instructions.

One your vintage luggage is no longer pretty, breath new life into it by planting a herb garden in it.

Easily turn vintage luggage into chalkboards, so can always share messages with flair.

And, now, just for your vintage luggage loving viewing pleasure . . .

Gray Tweed Vintage Suitcases, Passed By

Care Bears Suitcase, 1986, Silver Lining Toys
Ha ha ha! I love this simply because I grew up with the Care Bears.
Also, vintage can be fun. It doesn't always have to so adult and sophisticated.

Antique Makeup Suitcase, circa 1940s, Uncommon Recycables

Plaited Bamboo Vintage Suitcase, circa 1940s, Dreem Co.

Wasn't that a fantastic journey? Vintage luggage is perfect for traveling, but it also works well for so many other things. Have you ever made anything with a piece?

6 Sweet Freebies For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For anyone that enjoys crafting or wants to save money by doing it yourself, I've discovered these wonderful free downloads to make your crafts or fundraising events perfectly pink.

1. Chickabug: Breast Cancer Awareness Printables

2. Shery K Designs: Pink Ribbon Printable Box

3. Bird's Party: Pink October Party Printables

4. Cienpies Design: Hope Word Art

5. Free Pretty Things For You: Vintage-Inspired Tags

6. Vintage Glam Collectibles: Romantic Rose Bookmarks

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This October, Pin & Tack is donating $1 from every sale of their regular-priced pink items to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream

 Have you joined us at Tuesday Alchemy for our current challenge? If not, you definitely should play with us! It's all about ice cream, and really, who doesn't like ice cream?

This creation is a tag/gift card holder. The main part is recycled from a paper towel tube that I flattened. (Just place a lot of heavy books on top for about a day.) I painted, distressed, then added the other details.

The beary sweet image is from When The Scrap Hits The Fun, who is just one of sponsors this week. You could win the entire Beary Sweet collection just by creating something new & sharing it with us!

And if that doesn't tempt you, you could also win a papermaking kit from Save On Crafts. It would be such a fun activity for you, your kids or a fellow crafter.

This tag was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. See below for details.

4 Crafty Chicks: #101 - Distressing

Inspire Me Fridays: #70 - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Shop: #68 - Ice Cream Flavor

Pile It On: PIO34 - Cute As Can Be

Robyn's Fetish: #118 - Summer Fun

Top Tip Tuesday: #82 - Focus On The Ribbon

Use Your Stuff: #45 - Zig Zag

Vegan Barbecue Bonanza: Make It Pretty!

When you have a barbecue, decorating is often best left simple. Since you typically spend your time outside, you really don't need to improve Mother Nature. Also, the focus is on the food, so you can keep everything else clean & simple.

A perfect example is a banner using clothes pins. I created this one using cardstock, chipboard letters, ink, paper & faux flowers.

The clothes pins were painted & distressed before I added glitter to one side. You don't have to fancy them up, though. Plain wood clothes pins are just as delightful for displaying a banner.

Instead of a word, you can hang your special notes for your guests or recipes that you want to share with them.



And definitely bring nature into your decor! Place mason jars with freshly cut herbs on tables. Not only is it pretty, but guests can add them to their foods or just enjoy their fragrance. Small bouquets of flowers tied with twine are lovely and guests can keep them as a little gift.

{ Helpful Links }

Here are links to other ideas for decorating your next barbecue. Most are quick, simple & even the kids can help out.

Summer Party Ideas By Kathleen
DIY Party Ideas By Julie

Clean & Simple Party Decor By Jen

Outdoor Decor Ideas By PurpleTrail
Paper Firewords by Landee See Landee Do
Easy DIY Decorating (Part I) By JenTatorTots
Easy DIY Decorating (Part II) By JenTatorTots

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You could win prizes by participating in this event!

Rosy Radish Relish, Navy/White Nautical Turban & Raw Vegan Chocolates

(Click here for prize details.)

{ How To Win VBB Prizes }

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Add your name to the linky list provided. You do not need to include a link.

If you have your own vegan recipe, you can enter an additional time - Just make sure to link directly to your blog post about it.

NOTE: Linky list will be on every VBB post. If you enter on one, it will show up in the others. You can enter only once unless you create a blog post with a vegan recipe.

DIY: Quick & Easy Background

Need a background for your project? Well, here is a quick & very easy way to make a fun polka dot background. Line up die cut circles on your card, scrapbook page or other project. Ta-duh! I told you it was easy, didn't I?

This technique can be changed to suit your needs. Use patterned paper circles or stamp an image in each circle. You can also do nothing, too! Line up the circles & leave as it for a minimalist look.

This card was inspired by two challenges - See below for links & details, so you can join in the fun & share your own creation:

365 Cards: Day 12 - Ad Inspired

Cupcake Craft Challenge: Cupcake 183 - Going Dotty

This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free & comes with free shipping, too! Click here to have this card as your very own.