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

Bloom

It's Tuesday. Have you bloomed today?

Photo is a sweet, little bloom from my garden.

The layout is a reminder to bloom daily 'cause it's pretty to do so :)

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

Craft It Up With Pin & Tack - Arts & Crafts Challenge #4: Texture

Welcome, my fellow artists & crafters! Ready for a challenge?

{Anything Goes with Texture}

It's always anything goes, but make sure you add texture.

It can be of any sort really - burlap, dry embossing, or fabric to name a few.
Challenge ends on March 15 at 11:55 PM PST.

{Inspiration}

{Burlap & Cork Hearts Mixed Media Mirror Magnet}

{Burlap Heart & Flower Mixed Media Mirror Magnet}

{Burlap Heart, Tulle & Bow Mixed Media Mirror Magnet}

{Prizes}

A big ol' MYSTERY grab bag of craft goodies: die cuts, embellishments, papers & more.

You will have a lot to work with for your next craft project. I promise that you will love it.

{Charity}

For every entry, $0.10 (up to $50 total) will be donated to Animal Place, who provides refuge and permanent sanctuary to 100s of neglected farm animals.

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)

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

4 Glittery Sayings To Share

Glitter, oh, so lovely glitter. It's meant to be shared. At least, that's what I believe. And, the fact, that you can't help it. When using glitter, you can't stop it from getting on everything!

I used photos of my glittery creations to bring a smile. You are welcome to share them as long as you don't alter the photos in ANY way. Please be kind & respectful - Thank you :)

Cherry & Sky Distressed Mini Pins with Sky Glitter

Tofu & Cherry & Grass Distressed Pins with Ruby & Emerald Glitter

Turquoise Glitter Thumb Tacks

Gold & Peacock Distressed Pins with Turquoise Glitter

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

Sparks Of The Moment: Spark Your Creativity Now! Anything Goes Challenge

{ Click here for the Anything Goes Challenge #4 }

You are invited to join us at the Anything Goes challenge!

You decide what to create - Isn't that just the perfect challenge?

This challenge ends on December 31st at 11:59 PM PST.

You can enter as many times as you want.

You can combine with as many other challenges, too!

By sharing, you could win a prize from . . .

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights

Mini Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

(Includes 5 mini clothes pin & clothes line delightfully packaged.)

{ Inspiration }

Here are some lovely creations that have already been shared at the challenge.

#53 - Stephanie W

#55 - Melissa Sunshinehoneybee

#58 - Gail Scott

{ Click here for the Anything Goes Challenge #4 }

Sparks Of The Moment - Spark Your Creativity Now! Anything Goes Challenge

You are invited to join the Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge.

It's ANYTHING GOES, so you can have lots of fun!

There are prizes, too!

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights

Mini Clothes Pin Banner Kit

A Little Bit O' Paper

Fabric Fat Quarters

Challenge ends on October 31st, so there is still plenty of time to join us.

{Click here to share a project at SYCN! October Challenge }

If you need a boost in inspiration, check out these entries from this month's challenge.

#25 - Joyce

#20 - Joan M

#13 - Jane's Craft

{Click here to share a project at SYCN! October Challenge }

Sparks Of The Week - Anything Goes Monthly Challenge

Click Here To Join The Anything Goes Challenge!

Spark Your Creativity Now! is a monthly challenge, so you still have time to share your latest creation and gain a chance to win prizes! (Challenge ends September 30th.) It's anything goes, which means you get to choose the challenge and share ANY craft with us. Click here to play, inspire and just have crafty fun :)

{ September Sponsors }

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights

Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

Creative Bug Digital Stamps

4-Pack of Digital Stamps

{ Sparks Of The Week }

For an extra blast of inspiration, I would like to share these wonderful crafters' entries with you from September's challenge. They are listed in no particular order. Without further ado, here are this week's Sparks Of Inspiration . . .

#9 - Denimo

#13 - Julia Vazquez

#8 - DIANA L.

At Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenges, you can enter as many times as you.

AND you can combine your project with as many other challenges as you'd like.

Click Here To Join The Anything Goes Challenge!

Pin & Tack Design Team Call

(This is a sticky post and will stay at the top until design team members are picked.)

If you love to create and share your creations, I invite you to join my design team for a monthly inspiration challenge. It will always be anything goes, so you can create whatever you want! All skill levels welcome and no previous DT experience required.

It's going to be just for fun and super easy, but, of course, there are a few requirements:

- Must have an active blog, which means you post at least once a week.
- Create one project a month. This project must be new and never published.
- Post about this challenge twice a month: one for your project and one as a midway reminder.
- Commit to the team for 4 months. Term will run from September 1st to December 31st.

At the end of the term, DT members will be entered into a random draw to win a goody bag from the Pin & Tack shop. To be eligible, DT member must be 18 years or older, have submitted four projects and created eight posts about the feature.

If you would like to join the design team, please send me an email to pinandtack@gmail.com with your name and blog address. The DT call will end on August 31st (or sooner.)

N Is For Nail Polish

Don't let your nail polish go to waste! When your nail polish gets old or you are tired of the color, give it new life by creating art. Want to give it a try? Stop by Go Make Something for the tutorial.

Q Is For Quilts

Are you a quilter? I am not and I've yet to try it. It's such an amazing art form with so many endless possibilities.
If you are a quilter or you'd like to start, visit Quilters Newsletter for ideas, tips & everything quilty. 

T Is For Trees

"A fool sees not the same tree as a wise man sees." William Blake

Every Blog Needs A Little Love . . .

Every blog needs a little love & Blog Love Therapy is just the place to get it. Every week, BLT hosts a blog hop. It's open to anyone with a blog & the rules are easy:

1. Follow Blog Love Therapy. (I recommend this because it's helpful to have their new blog hop show up in your reading list, so you don't forget to join up the next week.)
2. Post about the blog hop on your blog, twitter or facebook.
3. OPTIONAL: Give advice, comments & suggestions to a fellow blogger who wants their blog to be honestly critiqued.
4. Follow at least 5 bloggers in the hop.

There you go - Easy, easy! I've found so many wonderful people! I've had a lot fun & I hope you'll join up & enjoy the experience, too :)

Colorful Delights

Inspired By Color: Oh So Gorgeous Red

{ Wooden Letters, Treehouse Wood Designs }

{ Balsam Fir Sachets, Sewn Natural }

{ Ceramic Owl, claylicious }

{ Carnation Pillow Cover, 645workshop }

{ Industrial Metal Box, Vintage Scraps }

{ Fabric Flowers, ffflowers }

{ "Inspired" Clothes Pins, Pin & Tack }