7 Reasons To Adopt This Thanksgiving

I have moved my blog - I welcome and encourage you to join me.

And that is where you will find 7 reasons to adopt this Thanksgiving.

P.S. For all of my crafty followers, a challenge will start on December 1st.

Share your handmade arts & crafts with a chance to win a prize.

Join Me . . . Pin & Tack's Got A Face On The Book

Pin & Tack is more active than ever on Facebook. Join me to discover so many different things. Since I share a broad range of subjects, here are only a few features to be enjoyed!

Midnight Marvels: My favorite handmade shops will be featured at 12 AM PST. In November, EtsyVeg team shops will be the focus with a special "Vegan At Midnight."

{Source: Agabag, Multicolor Lego Clutch, $180.}

Do you have a vegan shop? I am always looking. Leave a comment with your shop link and I will take a gander.

Send Card Not Email: There is just something about receiving a handmade card in the mail. An email doesn't compare - Don't you agree? I will be sharing a fabulous creation that I've found at 10 PM PST, Wednesday - Saturday.

If you would like your own card to be featured, please send the link to my email: pinandtack@gmail.com with subject line "Send Card Not Email."

{Source: Lucy Loves Scrapbooking, 100% Wicked Card.}

Recycled Arts & Crafts: In this garbage-filled world, it's important to recycle or reuse. Let's make the Earth a greener, healthier place by repurposing what would otherwise end up in a landfill or worse!

Do you have a recycled project? I welcome it! With "Recycled Arts/Crafts" in the subject line, your link can be sent to pinandtack@gmail.com and I will share it.

{Source: You Are On God's Heart Today, Tin Crowns, $8.50 - $28.50.}

Shop Talk: Pin & Tack is on a new journey. I am now donating to a special charity, promoting awareness and supporting an important cause. Shop news will be at hand with discounts, giveaways, sales and much more.

This October, I am donating $1 from every non-sale pink item to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Also, you can enjoy 10% OFF your order with Coupon Code: HALLOWEEN2013 for the EtsyVeg Spooktacular Event until 10/31/13.

{Source: Tea Rose & Chocolate Distressed Mini Clothes Pins, Pin & Tack, $5.99.}

* Pin & Tack's Facebook page is public. Anything you provide me will be visible by anyone who wants to take a look.

** If your share is not published online, don't fret! I am happy to do so for you. Please provide your photo and information, including link if applicable, that you would like me to use for credit.

4 Pretty Pink Ideas For Displaying Your Treasures

Pin & Tack's handmade delights will showcase your precious photos, hold coupons on your refrigerator, hold up wall decorations for you to enjoy, or share your favorite affirmation.

This October, $1 from every sale of Pin & Tack's regular-priced pink items will go to promoting awareness and supporting women in the fight against breast cancer. Below are only a few of what is offered.

1. Tea Rose & Chocolate Mini Clothes Pins

2. Pink Diamond Magnets, Heart Cut

3. Petal Dust Thumb Tacks

4. Peony Pink & Classic Orange Chalkboard Frame

Pin & Tack Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

In the month of October, all of Pin & Tack's regular-priced pink items will provide $1 towards the National Breast Cancer Foundation (or NBCF.) Over 80% of all spending by the NBCF will go to programs that benefit women, such as breast health services.

Did you know . . . ?

- Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women worldwide. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

- Screenings, early detection and better treatment options have been an important part in decreasing the amount of deaths caused by breast cancer. NBCF provides women in need with free mammograms through their National Mammography Program.

How can you help?

Donating money is not the only way to help our fellow women. You can volunteer your time, participate in special events or simply bring attention to the cause through social media or bringing it up to your friends and family.

Making Room = Savings

I'm making room in my art studio. It's a Spring, er, Summer cleaning so to speak.

All of my readymade clothes pins have been discounted.

Limited quantities available, so take advantage now!

View 'em here and stop by my other SALE sections as well.

Blooms, Lace & Script Mini Clothes Pins - OOAK

Pewter & Tea Rose Distressed Clothes Pins with Boutique Bows

Discover New Chalkboard Frame Color Combos

These oh, so rustic and beachy chalkboard frames will add delight to your home or office.

Enjoy displaying your affirmations, child's to-do list or daily reminders!

Each chalkboard is painted, distressed and sealed by my hand.

It's a Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delight - created in Oregon and shipped worldwide.

Mint & Cream with Cocoa Distressed Chalkboard Frame

Peacock & Carmel with Tofu Distressed Chalkboard Frame

If you do not find the colors you need, contact me with your request.

I am always happy to create something special just for you and yours.

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.

Come One, Come All With Your Craftiness!

The Anything Goes challenge is happening right now, so get your supplies and create!

Any craft, any theme, anything that is handmade by you.

{ Click here to share at SYCN! Challenge #10 }

Inspiration abounds! And there is, of course, a chance to win something fun.

Check out these entries along with a special project from one of our DT members.

CraftyGirl (SYCN! DT Member)

#47 DLR

#67 Karen P

Don't forget to stop by our sponsors, too :)

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

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

Click here to share at SYCN! Challenge #10

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.

Welcome, Spring!

It's almost here - Spring! Pin & Tack welcomes it with new color combinations.

These fun colors are bursting with colors that this season always brings with it.

Blueberry & Lavender Distressed Mini Clothes Pins

Cherry & Tangerine Distressed Mini Clothes Pins

Avocado & Tea Rose Distressed Mini Clothes Pins

There are lots of other colors to choose from at Pin & Tack.

However, if you don't see what combination you want, you simply have to ask.

I always enjoy doing special colors to suit your particular taste (or need.)

Send me an email at pinandtack@gmail.com or you can contact me through the shop.

WINNERS: Spark Your Creativity Now Challenge #5

{ Click here for Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes }

In the words of the white rabbit: I'm late, I'm late for a very important date.

What date is that? Announcing the winners of the last challenge!

And here they are . . .

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

#275 Yvonne Morentin

Pin & Tack - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

#326 Skye

Congrats, ladies! To claim your prize, please send an email to Corrinne (me): pinandtack@gmail.com no later than February 10th. If prize is not claimed, another winner will be picked.

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{ Click here for Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes }

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Wow, wow, WOWZERS!

There were over 400 projects shared with us in January. 420 to be exact.

What can I say? Thank you, grazie, merci :)

Here are a few random entries to enjoy . . .

#388 Gail Scott

#33 Alice B

#246 123niki

Time to join the newest challenge.

It started on the 1st, but it's still going strong.

{ Click here for Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes }

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.

WINNER: SYCN! Challenge #4

Hello, everyone! It's Corrinne here and I've got a little announcement.

May I get a drum roll, please? Drum roll . .

How about another? Drum roll . .

And the winner of challenge #4 is . . 

#37 - Gail Scott

Congrats, Gail! To claim your prize, please send your mailing address to: pinandtack@gmail.com If you do not claim your prize by January 12th NOON PST, a new winner will be picked. Note: If prize is left unclaimed, it will be up for grabs on January 15th.

Now, it's time to give a little love to the Design Team's top picks.

These projects definitely brought the "spark" of creativity.

We appreciate the inspiration that you shared with us!

#78 - Michaela

"Adorable 3D scene with lots of details and vivi colors; Made with digis."

- Kim

#8 - Lucy Patrick

"The coloring is good. The colors are bright and eye-catching.

Her sparkly embellishes are quite nice.

Plus, I love teddy bears."

- Margaret

Join Us At Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge (& DT Call)

It's Anything Goes, Challenge #4. Have you stopped by?

{ Click here for Spark You Creativity Now! Challenge }

The challenge is easy if your imagination is running wild.

However, don't fret if it's not. We have these lovely creations to inspire you.

Deanne

Hatty Shine

Karon

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We'd also like to say  a great BIG thank you to these lovely crafters.

Danni, Hatty Shine, Karon, Naomi, Shirley, Tina

They were a part of the design team, but will not be returning for another term.

Lots of blessings in your future endeavors, ladies!

When one door closes, another one opens . . hopefully :)

This means that we have plenty of space in the ol' craft room.

OPEN DESIGN TEAM CALL

No Experience Necessary!

It's easy to be on this design team.

You can have plenty of time for other projects.

First, you do not have to comment on entries.

Second, you create only two projects a month.

A few other things . . you must have an active blog and be able to join our Yahoo Group.

If this works for you, send an email to pinandtack@gmail.com with:

- Your name and blog address

- Three words to describe yourself or a corny joke

{ Click here for Spark You Creativity Now! Challenge }

Spark Your Creativity Now! WINNER: Challenge #3

{ Click here for SYCN! Challenge #4 - Anything Goes }

Thank you to all of you fantastic crafters that shared projects with us!

There were so many "handcrafted delights."

Unfortunately, there is only one prize, so there is only one winner.

That randomly picked crafter is . . .

#76 - J. Atterberry Creations

 What's your prize? It's a handmade Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit.

Congrats, J. Atterberry! To claim your prize, please send your mailing address to Corrinne (that's me!) at pinandtack@gmail.com If you do not claim your prize by December 12th NOON PST, a new winner will be picked.

Now, it's time to give a little love to the Design Team's top picks.

These projects definitely brought the "spark" of creativity.

We appreciate the inspiration that you shared with us!

#56 - Lucy Patrick

#3 - Niki LTC

#105 - donemark

{ Click here for SYCN! Challenge #4 - Anything Goes }