Monday Flash Sale #2 - Featuring Peacock, Tofu & Rubies

Happy Monday! Now, smile. I know it's the start of a work week.

And we are working for the weekends, right? Well, today is a little different at Pin & Tack.

- MONDAY FLASH SALE -

For one day only, receive FREE USA shipping on all purchases of $15 or more.

Use Coupon Code: FLASH72814 at checkout. Expires on July 29, 2014 at Midnight.

Peacock & Classic Red with Tofu Chalkboard

Keep track of what needs to be done with a chalkboard.

Sometimes, it's just easier to write it down.

Peacock Rose Thumbtacks

Roses don't always have to be red.

Try a different look with teal instead.

Peacock & Cream Distressed Clothespins

Who would have thought it?

Peacocks and cream do go together :)

Large Ruby Rhinestone Magnets

We can't all afford the real deal, but it doesn't matter.

Because rhinestones sparkle just as fine.

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

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

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

Today's letter is . . .

Lemon. Whether its the color or the fruit, I love lemon. It's bright, tart and adds pizazz.
And I know I'm not the only one that enjoys lemon in many different ways . . .

Lemon is a FASHION statement.

Rhinestone Party Shoes

Lemon is TASTY with pasta.

Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

Lemon is a MONEY saver.

Vintage-Inspired Owl Bank

Lemon is a RAWSOME treat.

Lemon Bars with Coconut

Lemon is a PHOTO holder.

Clothespins with Glitter

Lemon is a behind the EAR washer.

Lemon Cream Soap

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

Search: Green

Enter "green" into the search box at Pin & Tack and this is what you will find - along with other handmade delights. Green is balance, harmony & growth, so always have a bit in your life.

{Clockwise, left to right: 1. Clothespins, 2. Magnets, 3. Clothesline, 4. Thumb Tacks, 5. Chalkboard}

When you pick up any of these green items, $1 will go to Animal Place, who will provide a forever home to animals in great need along with spreading awareness, compassion & love.

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

Tag It With Blooms

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for links, so you can share, too!

Art Impressions: #80 - Rainbow

ATCs/Cards w/Attitude: #22 - Anything Goes

Brown Sugar: #7 - Bags & Tags

Come & Get It: Tic Tac Toe

(Punches, Rhinestones, Ribbon)

Craft Your Passion: #127 - Blast From The Past

(Challenge #108 - Lots Of Texture)

Inspire Me Fridays: #75 - Anything Goes

Simply Create Too: #22 - Anything Goes

Tuesday Throwdown: #115 - You're A Gem

Use Your Stuff: #51 - Earning Your Stripes

Eiffel Tower

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share, too!

Inspire Me Fridays: #75 - Anything Goes

Make It Monday: #106 - Anything Goes

Speedy Fox & Friends: #124 - Red & White

Tuesday Throwdown: #115 - You're A Gem

Twisted Tuesday: #23 - Thinking Of You

Use It Tuesday: #39 - Anything Goes (Rhinestones)

Whoopsi Daisy: Buttons Or Bows

{PIN}spirational Challenge #24: Photo Inspiration - Cat & Daisy

Are you a "cat person"? Well, I definitely am! I love dogs, but cats are so independent, which I love.

For {PIN}spirational Challenges, you are challenged to create any craft using the photo as inspiration. Isn't this kitty oh, so cute?

Do you have any cats? I do. My cat is 13 years old, a big 'ol orange tabby with the sweetest personality and a complete mama's boy. He's been there for me through everything and is my oldest friend.

The idea behind this creation came from my fellow teammate at Tuesday Alchemy, Marion. I created a mirror with the reflection of the girl in it. Thanks, Marion, for the wonderful idea!

The girl's funky dress and hat were made with lots of dots of white & hot pink. Super fun!

This week's sponsor at {PIN}spirational Challenges provided the digital stamp. Fresh Brewed Designs creates stamps of all kinds, including rubber and digital. It's where "creativity is brewed fresh daily."

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.
See below for links, so you can share, too!

4 Crafty Chicks: #106 - Metal

All Sorts: #171 - Layers

Bearly Mine: #52 - Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz: #35 - Seeing Double

Divas By Design: #51 - Friendship

Make It Monday: #106 - Anything Goes

One Stop Craft: #198 - No Floral Embellishes

Papertake Weekly: Aaww . . .

Tuesday Throwdown: #115 - You're A Gem

Use It Tuesday: #39 - Anything Goes (Frame)

Happy Christmas From Paris

I wish I could say those four words to you: "Happy Christmas From Paris!" Unfortunately, I am not able to travel there this year, but maybe one day . .

Is there somewhere in the world you'd like to be? Where? I'd love to hear from you :)

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for links, so you can share, too!

All Sorts: #171 - Layers

Anything Goes: #75 - Early Christmas

Aud Sentiments: #62 - Christmas

Crafts & Me: #100 - Add A Flower

Just Inspirational: #44 - Photo Inspiration

Make It Monday: #106 - Anything Goes

Oldie But A Good: Recipe Of Supplies

Pile It On: #37 - Patterned Paper

Simon Says Stamp: Put A Stamp (Eiffel Tower)

Sparkles Christmas: #20 - Sparkle & Bling

{PIN}spirational Challenge #23: Photo Inspiration - Flowers In Pots

Isn't this such a wonderful idea? Hanging pots in rows on a fence is a fantastic way to add extra beauty to an outside space.

This is our newest inspiration photo for {PIN}spirational Challenges. Aren't you just inspired? I was!

There are so many lovely little details that you can take with you as you create. We would love to see you share your project with us, too!

Our sponsor at {PIN}spirational Challenges this week is Birdie Brown, who I am a HUGE fan of!

They offer adorable and super cute digis. I was lucky enough to be able to use one for this card.

To make the "eyes" on the flowers, I layered a black rhinestone on top of my "faux" brads. They make it very fabulous AND silly, don't you think?

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.
See below for links, so you can share, too!

Craft Your Passion: #126 - Flower Images

Make It Monday: #105 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash: #67 - Wooden It Be Nice

Relax

I really tried to make this card "masculine." However, my feminine side definitely won out! I just couldn't resist adding flowers, bling & ribbons.

The corner detail is actually a corner bookmark that can easily be removed. (See photo below.)

It's a wonderful way to give a little gift with your card and add extra detail to it.

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share, too!

Come & Get It: Show Us Your Flowers
Cupcake Craft: #207 - Flowers
Cute Card Thursday: #231 - Bling It Up
Everything Art: #202 - Anything Goes
LEJ Designs: #18 - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty: #91 - Sparkle & Shine
Shopping Our Stash: #66 - Use Your Favorite Things
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
Use It Tuesday: Use That Ribbon (Scrap ribbon used.)

Thank You

Thank you to all of my wonderful customers of Pin & Tack!

Without you, I wouldn't be able to continue to create and share those creations around the world.

I appreciate you all very, very much!

(Digital Stamp courtesy of Whoopsi Daisy.)

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share, too!

4 Crafty Chicks: #103 - Circles, Circles

A Gem Of A Challenge: #53 - Animals

Creative Belli: #150 - Winged Things

Cutie Pie: #25 - Borders & Frames

Delightful Sketches: Punches & Die Cuts

Forever Friends: #43 - Anything Goes

Lollipop Crafts: #87 - Anything Goes

Make It Monday: #103 - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime: #82 - Polka Dots/Sentiment

Robyn's Fetish: #121 - Use A Digi

Whoopsi Daisy: Sentiment

Album Swap: Spoiler Alert For Lady Anne

I am a part of a fabulous Ning group called Lady Anne's Paper Crafts. It's a fun place to join in challenges along with swaps.

This album was created just for Lady Anne for an album swap. In return, she is sending me an album that she created, which I will share with you when I receive it (of course.)

It's my very first swap of any kind. I'm super excited!

I have SO much purple that I decided this album would feature that royal color. The pages have places where Lady Anne can add her own photos. It can be tied closed with grosgrain ribbon.

Also, if she wants to add more pages, she can do so quite easily.

This album was submitted to these challenges. See below for details, so you can share, too!

365 Cards: Day 166 - Squared

Daring Cardmakers: Get Knotted

Make It Monday: #102 - Anything Goes

PaperPlay: #32 - Shaped

Paper Pretties: #219 - Square

Paper Pretties: PPMC52 - Anything Goes

Hello, Dear Butterfly

I enjoy working with brown, but it can be difficult to use when it's the only color your supposed to use (besides neutrals.)

It took constant reminder that I couldn't add pink, blue or just something!

Have you tried to work with just one color? Did you enjoy it?

(Digital stamp by A Day For Daisies was used.)

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See details below, so you can join in the fun!

A Day For Daisies: #49 - Add Script

Card Crafter's Circle: #33 - CAS

Charisma Cardz: #29 - Monochrome

Crafts & Me: #94 - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations: #180 - Buttons

Dynamic Duos: #13 - Monochromatic

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Christmas In July

 I made this a TRUE Christmas In July by adding a sexy lady in her bikini with a beach ball on this card (Digi stamp courtesy of Sassy Studio Designs - in case you want to get her for yourself!)

She looks a little light in the photo because I added paint to give her a creamy color to match the other colors in this card.

I also used some of my new Candi (See the gold & black circles?) They look like buttons or brads, but they are actually cardstock - Fantastic, I think!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can join in the fun!

365 Days: Day 146 - Geometry

Celebrate The Occasion: #72 - Star Struck

Crafts & Me: #94 - Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons: #24 Beach

Creative Belli: #148 - Xmas In July

Oldie But A Goodie: Photo (Gold star, 2+ years)

Sassy Studio Designs: #135 - Xmas w/3 Papers

Shopping Our Stash: #61 - Something New

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Lovely

This is a little sneak peak of what you may win at {PIN}spirational Challenges. The sponsor for our newest challenge (starting on Tuesday) is A Day For Daisies, who will be offering one lucky crafter a prize from their shop.

I was lucky enough to be able to use a digital stamp from A Day For Daisies. It's called A Magical Read & it truly is!

If you are impatient & want to join in the fun right now, head on over to {PIN}spirational Challenges for our current challenge.

It's always based on a photo from Pinterest, which makes this challenge blog unique & lots of fun!

This card was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. See below for links, so you can join in & share your own creation!

365 Cards: Day 138 - Imagine: Enchanted

Art Impressions: #72 - Photo Inspiration

Color Throwdown: #201 - See For Colors

Inspire Me Fridays: #68 - Anything Goes

Paper Pretties: #215 - Bling It On

Simply Create Too: #18 - Use At Least Two

I Need Help!

Eeek! I really need help from all of you crafty people, especially those that use digital stamps.

Do you recognize that girl image? I chose it as my win for a challenge blog. Unfortunately, I wasn't very organized & I didn't keep track of the company that it came from!

Yes, I'm horrible! If you know anything about it, please leave me a comment. I think the artist's name is Heather, but I don't know what her shop name is. She has a website & an Etsy shop. I would appreciate it so so much!

I have organized all of my digital stamps, so I know where I received them from because I very much want to credit the creators.

{UPDATED: Thank you, Deanne & Tonya, for helping me out with the graphic designer information. The digital stamp used is from Heather Ellis! }






This card was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. See links below, so you can join in the fun, too!

Bearly Mine: #44 - Girly Birthday Card

Charisma Cardz: #28 - Favorite Animal

Crafts & Me: #93 - Ribbon & A Bow

Fussy & Fancy: #67 - Photo Inspiration

Paper Pretties: #215 - Bling It On

Papertake Weekly: All Things Girlie

Shopping Our Stash: #60 - My Precious (Gems)

Truly Madly Crafty: July - Animals

Use It Tuesday: #35 - Emboss It!

Happy Christmas . . . In July

Are you getting ready for Christmas already?

If not, when do you normally start?

This card was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. See links below, so you can join in the fun!

Divas By Design: #43 - Xmas In July

Little Red Wagon: #141 - Xmas In July

Lollipop Crafts: #84 - Xmas In July

The Pink Elephant: #156 - Xmas In July

Use It Tuesday: Emboss It! (I embossed the black cardstock)

Tuesday Alchemy's Challenge #21: Anything Goes

Oh, yeah! It was perfectly wonderful to have our Tuesday Alchemy challenge be anything goes. I love to be challenged, but sometimes, my brain just goes kaput & needs a little more freedom.

This week, we are blessed with a way to get an additional entry & two sponsors! If you create anything but a card or a tag, you will receive an extra entry, giving you more chances to win.

As always, you can enter Tuesday Alchemy's challenge as many times as you want AND combine with as many other challenges as you want. Why am I telling you this? Well, I just want to give a hint that the more you enter, especially if it's not a card or tag, the more chances you have to win!

Our first sponsor is The Greeting Farm. They are offering a 4x6 Clear Or Rubber Stamp Set to one lucky crafter. They have oh, so adorable digital & physical stamps. I used one of their digital stamps for this creation. It's called HG - Classy & you can find it here.

A Beadiful Life is our second sponsor. They are giving another lucky participant a $10 Gift Certificate for beads & jewelry supplies. Fantastic!

Ok, so let me just tell you a little bit about my creation before I go. I kept this card clean & simple because the image is just SO cute. I painted her gloves, shoes & all of those polka dots. The scallop edge is actually on the inside of the card as I trimmed the front flap just for fun!

Thank you for visiting me! Lots of joy to you :)


This creation has also been submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. Click the links below for details & to join in the fun!

Make It Monday: #96 - Anything Goes & Leave A Comment
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

Butterfly Gold

"The butterfly is a flying flower,

The flower is a tethered butterfly."

- Ponce Denis Exouchard Lebrun

"The butterfly counts no months but moments,

and has enough time."

- Rabindranath Tagore

"Just like the butterfly,

I too will awaken in my own time."  

- Deborah Chaskin

"Love is like a butterfly:  It goes where it pleases and it pleases wherever it goes."

- Author Unknown

This week at Tuesday Alchemy, we are lucky to have MazyArt sponsor our prize. I am very excited because I love her art! Her lines are crisp & clean, so it's easy to cut the image out - A must for any of the digis I use.

If you'd like to win lots of digital stamps from MazyArt, join Tuesday Alchemy's challenge here.

It ends tomorrow at NOON Pacific, so don't delay!

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Charisma Cardz: #24 - Summer

Cute Card Thursday: #222 - Here Comes Summer

Deep Ocean Blue: #28 - Welcome Summer

Hooked On Craft: #22 - All That Glitters

Inspire Me Fridays: #64 - Anything Goes

Ruby's Rainbow: #31 - Black, White & One Color

Totally Papercrafts: Photo Inspiration

All You Need Is Love

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Bearly Mine: Challenge #40 - Flowers

Hooked On Craft: Challenge #22 - All That Glitters

Lollipop Crafts: Challenge #83 - Flowers In Bloom

Make It Monday: Challenge #94 - Anything Goes & Leave A Comment

My Time To Craft: Challenge #182 - Weddings

Paper Playtime: Challenge #77 - Say It With Sentiments & Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash: Challenge #66 - Stuck On Stickers (Sentiment is a sticker)
The Shabby Tea Room: Challenge #119 - Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend

For You With Pursonality

I adore purses! I especially enjoy purses that are obnoxious, extravagant & what others would say are "gaudy." I don't know why, but it's just my preference.

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

My Time To Craft: Challenge #181 - Hats & Handbags

Paperminutes: Challenge #221 - Sketch

Ruby's Rainbow: Challenge #30 - Tags

Whoopsie Daisy: Bling