J Is For (Blogging From A To Z)

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

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

It's A Win-Win For Two Of Ya! (Arts & Craft Challenge #2 WINNERS)

Thank you, peeps, for sharing your craftiness for Craft It Up with Pin & Tack.

This challenge was also sponsoring Dogs For The Deaf, who will receive an extra donation along with $1 from every listing sold at the shops in January. Your crafty entries will make a difference for dogs & people!

And now, for the moment I believe you've been waiting for . . . the WINNERS!

Note: Winners are chosen by random using random.org

#1 La-Vie B.

#5 abusybee

Congrats, ladies! To claim your prize, please send your shipping address to pinandtack@gmail.com and I will get your Sapphire Thumb Tacks shipped as soon as possible.

A new challenge will begin on February 1st, so rest up as I hope to see you all again ;)

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn 

Reflect with Illustration Friday

A newly found challenge from Illustration Friday sparked my creativity to try my hand at digital drawing, exploring a medium that I wouldn't normally go to. Plus, my camera needed to be charged and I can sit in my recliner here to do it. Ha ha ha!

It's the very first time I've done this, I know that it looks like a child's hand took up the "pencil." But I actually enjoy the look of it. A pig in a cloud of love & peace.

This is what Pigs Peace Sanctuary has brought me during the last two months of actively supporting this safe haven for abused, neglected & unwanted pigs. It reminded me why I became vegan in the first place and it has changed the focus of my shop & other creative energies.

There are only a few more days left before I explore & share another organization in this new journey o' mine. $1 from every item sold at Pin & Tack will go to Pigs Peace Sanctuary; although, donating directly would be so wonderful!

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Arts & Crafts Challenge #1: Craft It Up With Pin & Tack

Blog has moved and a new challenge has begun.

Create a craft project, share it and you could win fabulous prizes!

Join the craft challenge at Pin & Tack.

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.

WINNERS: SYCN! Challenge #8

{Click here for the current challenge: #9 Anything Goes}

Thank you, my fellow crafters.

It's always so lovely to see you and your craftiness.

Now, did you win a prize for it?

Fred She Said - $20 Gift Certificate (Wowzers!)

#8 helen howard

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

#153 Linda Kieman

Congrats, Helen & Linda! To claim your prizes, please send an email to pinandtack@gmail.com with "SYCN! #8 Winner" in the subject line no later than May 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 for the current challenge: #9 Anything Goes}

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.

WINNERS: SYCN! Challenge #7

First, I apologize for the long delay in picking winners for Challenge #7.

Let's not delay any further, though! The winners are . . .

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

#250 Abusybee

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

#17 Gail Scott

Congrats, Abusybee & Gail! To claim your prizes, please send an email to pinandtack@gmail.com with "SYCN! #7 Winner" in the subject line no later than April 24th or a new winner will be picked.

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

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.

Pile It On With Pin & Tack

This week, Pin & Tack is sponsoring a fabulous challenge at Pile It On.

Create. Share. Win. It's super easy and lots of fun!

All of the details can be found at Pile It On.
I'm also offering up a lovely discount, too - See PIO's blog for the coupon code.

If you like challenges, don't forget to add your Pile It On creation to Pin & Tack's challenge, too.
It's always anything goes, so it will fit the theme :) Click here for the details.

This card was submitted to these challenges:

365 Cards, A Gem Of A Challenge, Hiding In My Craft Room (Heart),
Craft Us Crazy (Clothes Pins, of course!), Charisma Cardz,
Make It Monday

Spark Your Creatitivity Now Challenge #6: Anything Goes

Happy February, everyone, and welcome to the new challenge!

As usual, it's anything goes, so you get to decide what you want to create.

It can be anything - as long as it's a new handmade project by you :)

Challenge ends on February 28th, so you have lots of time to come up with something.

If you need a little "spark" to jump start your project, scroll down a little bit.

{ Sponsors }

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 - 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!

{ Inspiration Just For You }

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.

CraftyGirl

Cynthia

Kim

( Sponsor image used: Limited Runs.)

Lady Ann

(Sponsor image used: Limited Runs.)

Soma

Carole

(Sponsor image used: Limited Runs.)

{ 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 February 28th at 11:59 PM PST.

You're Invited To Join Us! SYCN! Challenge #5: Anything Goes

{ Click here for Challenge #5: Anything Goes }

It's Anything Goes and we mean anything goes.

Well, it has to be a new project and handmade by you.

Simple enough, right? Then get to crafting as we can't wait to see what you create.

Do you need a little inspiration? We have plenty of that!

First, there are TWO sponsors that will be giving away prizes.

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Stamps

and my personal favorite - yes, it's my own shop - ha!

Pin & Tack Handmade Delights - Mini Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

We also have another fresh collection of creations from the design team.

If you aren't inspired after this post, then I'm not sure what will inspire you.

Deanne

CraftyGirl

Lady

Carole

{ Click here for Challenge #5: Anything Goes }