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

M is for Merry (Blogging From A To Z)

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

A letter inspires a post every day in April.

Today's letter is . . .

Merry meet & merry drink. It's a play on the old Wiccan sayings. I enjoy the charm of it and I have many friends that enjoy wine, so a combination of the two? I hope you like :)

I have been partaking in a new journey of digital arts, so here is a freebie - The first of, hopefully, many that I will share with you.

These 3.5" x 2.5" tags are for personal use only. Print them for your next get together, punch a hole and tie to the glass with twine. Ta-dah! A rustic delight for your guests . . . Click here or the photo to download.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

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

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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

K Is For Kites (Blogging From A To Z Challenge 2014)

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Today's letter is . . .

Kites. Yes. Let's go fly a kite.

I actually haven't flown a kite since I was . . uh - yeah, a kid. Wow. It's been a long time! They are very fun and, now, I really want to play with one. Unfortunately, I don't have one. Oh, wait. Google. Yep, I can make one.

How To Make A Kite (or two or three . . .)

Did you check out the site? Oh, my, they have a lot of awesome information. You can make almost any  type of kite with all of their easy to follow instructions.

But . . you need wind. I don't have any wind today, so I'll have to try another day :( In the meantime, let's enjoy these lovely kites . . .

Butterfly by Gunther

Squeaky the Octopus

Tie-Dye Hippie Ship by SkyDog

Do you you there are kite festivals? They are very cool and you most likely will find one near you. If you don't want to fly one, you can watch lots of people, including synchronized kite flyers!

Annual Kite Festivals

Southern Oregon Kite Festival

So, are you excited to fly a bit? I hope so - Share your favorite experiences with kites. I'd enjoy hearing about them.

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

J Is For (Blogging From A To Z)

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Today's letter is . . .

It is brought to you by the chicken that crossed the road many times for many reasons.

If you need a laugh - it is the best medicine after all, right? - take a little journey . . .

Aha Jokes

Jokes! (Kid-friendly)

Laugh Factory

By the way, why did the chicken cross the road? I'd like to hear your version in the comments!

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

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

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z with Pin & Tack.
A letter is assigned and you have write about it.

Today's letter is . . .

I is for Illustration, which - to quote it very dictionary-like - "visualization or a depiction made by an artist, such as a drawing, sketch, painting, photograph, or other kind of image of things seen, remembered or imagined, using a graphical representation."

Caitlin Russell

Emily Brickel

Monika

A Grape Design

Enjoy these? Check out Illustration for famous illustrators from across the world.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . .  Corrinne Quinn

H Is For Handful (Blogging From A To Z)

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A letter is given and ya have to be inspired.

Today's letter is . . .

A handful is supposed to be enough. But is it really? These handmade & vintage finds leave me wanting more. So, let's have two - or three - handfuls instead ;)

Idea: Use in crafts or simply display haphazardly in a pretty dish.

Handful of Vintage Green Buttons

"You're not a crazy cat person" just because you like these!

Handful of Cats

Gems are always welcome in my home. Don't you agree?

Handful of Gems

What would you like to have a handful of? Share it in the comments, my friends! If you don't know what a handful is, well, here is a tip for you.

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

F Is For Forest & Its Color (Blogging From A To Z)

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You're given a letter to inspire your blog writing.

Today's letter is . . .

It is brought to you by Forest Green, the inspiration behind these oh, so lovely handmade finds. I've always enjoyed the color, but I absolutely love the forest. It's filled with so many different delight things: trees, ferns, flowers and animals. Nature is glorious, don't you agree?

(Photo Source: Thumb Tacks, Recycled Paper, Tea Trivet, Scarf,  Preserved Moss, Emerald Necklace)

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

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

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

It's about writing everyday using a letter from the alphabet.

Today's letter is . . .

Now, give me an L, another E, P, and H - well, you know the rest. E is for Elephant. It's also for enjoy, which I hope you will when you take a look below ;)

These elephants never stop for directions.

Origami Elephant Mobile from Maps

Elephants are vegans. Yep, one of the largest mammals exists on plants.

Elephant Earrings

Some cultures believe the elephant is a cosmic creature.
It carries the world on its back. This one holds down papers.

Vintage Art Glass Paperweight

Elephants symbolize honor, patience & strength among other wonderful attributes.

"Miss Dior" Art Print

Are you a lover of elephants? Or is there another type of animal that catches your fancy?

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

D Is For Dandelions & Dinner (Blogging From A To Z)

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

Be challenged by the alphabet to write everyday.

Today's letter is . . .

Dandelions aren't just a weed or way to make a wish. You can eat them for dinner!

Explore these recipes via Yummly and find one that tempts you to try it. Or have you already?

Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dandelion

Dandelion Saute

So, what's for dinner tonight? I hope you say "DANDELIONS!" Hee hee. If not, go ahead and share your evening meal in the comments anyway. I'm a curious sort.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

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

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

It's all about writing about a different letter each day in April.

Today's letter is . . .

Well, this one was easy. Can you guess what I chose? It might be shameful, but I choose to say it's shameless self-promotion. You've been warned, but I think you'll enjoy it either way. (Fingers-crossed.)

Clothespins is my word of the day and it's also Pin & Tack's specialty.

For today only, any purchase from the shop will garner double donations for Farm Sanctuary.

(For more details, see "Awareness & Charities" page.)

Customer Favorites . . .

Cream & Raven Mini Clothespins

Tea Rose & Chocolate Mini Clothespins

My Favorites . . .

Rain Boot Clothespins - Red

Berry Ice Cream Clothespins

What's your favorite clothespins from Pin & Tack? Share it in the comments. If you need ideas for how to use my handmade clothespins, check out Pin & Tack on Pinterest.

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

B Is For Beer, My Dears (Blogging From A To Z)

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

It's a challenge that requires you to use a letter as your inspiration.

Today's letter is . . .

Do you enjoy an ice cold beer? I do on occasion, especially on a hot summer day. My favorite is Lost Coast Brewery's Great White. And I must admit that I'm a beer snob: microbrews only, please!

However, beer isn't just for drinking. You can use it as an ingredient for bath products & foods along with many other things (including removing brown spots from your lawn!) And you won't need to worry about getting a sober driver when used in these ways.

Did you know? Beer is great for the hair & skin.

Try this soap to get your fix. I did & loved it!

Beer Bread Recipe. Beer makes bread super yummy!

No worries either. It won't taste like booze.

How do you like to use beer? Share it! If you only drink it, what's your favorite?

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