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

Happy Witch Day!

Tuesday Alchemy was sponsored by Jesseas Designs previously and I was able to use one of their delightful digital images.

Isn't this witch just super sexy & fun? Love it!

Since I came across my old Halloween goodies, I have been incorporating them in my creations. Cobwebs and spiders are absolutely perfect for anything spooky & creepy.

Have you made anything creepy lately? Do you enjoy Halloween? If so, what do you love about it?

Btw, our current challenge at Tuesday Alchemy is Anything Goes and the second challenge of Spark Your Creativity Now! is Anything Goes - Create your own challenge & share your creation with me :)

This tag was submitted to these challenge blogs:
4 Crafty Chicks: #111 - Tag You're It!
Aud Sentinments: #65 - Halloween
Crafts 4 Eternity: #93 - Ugly Bug Ball
Crafts & Me: #106 - Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft: #213 - Autumn/Winter
Daring Cardmakers: Spooky Spider
Fat Pages/Cards w/Attitude: #24 - Anything Goes
Hooked On Craft: #25 - Halloween
Lollipop Crafts: Something Old/New (Spider/Digi)
Make It Monday: #110 - Anything Goes
Paper Pretties: #227 - Halloween
Penny's Paper Crafty: #97 - Anything But A Card

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

NEW! ABAC Challenge #1: Anything Goes

It's finally here - the first challenge for the newest challenge blog on the block: Anything But A Card.

I am excited to be a part of this challenge blog, especially because it is different than all of the others. It's all about anything BUT a card.

There are so many other things that can be created, so why not stretch your creativity a little and share something besides a card with us?

 I created a little piece of crafty art. A wooden slab was covered with torn pieces of an old, well-loved romance novel. I collaged it, then embellished with twine, gold stars, "brads" & dried roses from my very own garden.

Have you made something other than a card lately? What was it? I can't wait to hear about it!

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

All Sorts: #170 - Anything But Square

Daring Cardmakers: Focus On Flowers

Inspire Me Fridays: #74 - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Shop: #72 - Three Of Three

Penny's Paper Crafty: #91 - Sparkle & Shine

Ruby's Rainbow: No Images Just Words
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Simply Create Too: #21 - So Old/Vintage

And don't forget to stop by ABAC and play with us, too!

Summer

Hello, everyone!

I am still looking for artists and crafters to join my design team for an inspiration challenge. If you love to craft, I welcome you to apply.

It's a monthly challenge, so you will only have to create one project a month. Easy, right?

If you can't commit to a full term of 4 months, I am also welcoming guest designers.

For all of the details, please click here.

This tag was submitted to these challenge blogs.

Anything Goes: #73 - Summer Days

Art Impressions: #76 - Flowers

Card Crafter's Circle: #36 - Rich, Earthy Colors

Craft Punked: #33 - Flowers

Crafty Creations: Yellow, Blue & Green

Cupcake Inspirations: #173 - Cupcake Photo

My Mum's Craft Shop: #70 - Kraft It!

Shopping Our Stash: #64 - Technique

The Ribbon Reel: Retro

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream

 Have you joined us at Tuesday Alchemy for our current challenge? If not, you definitely should play with us! It's all about ice cream, and really, who doesn't like ice cream?

This creation is a tag/gift card holder. The main part is recycled from a paper towel tube that I flattened. (Just place a lot of heavy books on top for about a day.) I painted, distressed, then added the other details.

The beary sweet image is from When The Scrap Hits The Fun, who is just one of sponsors this week. You could win the entire Beary Sweet collection just by creating something new & sharing it with us!

And if that doesn't tempt you, you could also win a papermaking kit from Save On Crafts. It would be such a fun activity for you, your kids or a fellow crafter.

This tag was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. See below for details.

4 Crafty Chicks: #101 - Distressing

Inspire Me Fridays: #70 - Anything Goes

My Mum's Craft Shop: #68 - Ice Cream Flavor

Pile It On: PIO34 - Cute As Can Be

Robyn's Fetish: #118 - Summer Fun

Top Tip Tuesday: #82 - Focus On The Ribbon

Use Your Stuff: #45 - Zig Zag

Peace And Love

Peace, 

Love

& Happiness!

For this tag, I used an image from Sassy Studio Designs. It's all white except for the black, which just couldn't be avoided or else you wouldn't be able to see the words! Ha . .

This tag was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for links, so you can join in, too!

Come & Get It: Not A Card

Deep Ocean Blue: #31 - Anything Goes

Divas By Design: #46 - Flowers

Handstamped Sentiments: #129 - Not A Card

Make It Monday: #100 - Anything Goes

PaperPlay: #31 - Layer It Up

Penny's Paper-Crafty: #87 - Butterfly &/Or Bow

Pile It On: PIO34 - Cute As Can Be

Robyn's Fetish: #118 - Summer Fun

Ruby's Rainbow: #34 - Not A Card

Sassy Studio Designs: #36 - All White

Simon Says Stamp: Kristina's Inspiration

Treasure

What craft supply do you treasure most?

Is it an embellishment or a specialty tool?

This tag was submitted to these challenge blogs. See below for details, so you can join the fun!

4 Crafty Chicks: #100 - Weddings

Aud Sentiments: #59 - Tag It!

Craft Your Passion: #120 - Black/White & Color

Inspire Me Fridays: #69 - Anything Goes

LEJ Designs: #13 - Bling Bling

Papertake Weekly: Make Your Own

Penny's Paper-Crafty: #86 - Wedding

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Love

 Oh, bold & sparkling love!

This tag was made with a mix of elements. I've always enjoyed creating a "collage" out of my embellishes. It's probably what you would call my style - eclectic collage!

I've had this gold sequin FOREVER & I keep trying to use it, but it has never worked for me until now. I made a little bow out of it.

Do you have anything in your stash that you keep trying to use, but it only turns into one of those craft fails? Have you finally succeeded or are you still trying?

This tag was submitted to these challenge blogs. See details below, so you can join in the fun!

4 Crafty Chicks: #100 - Weddings

Anything Goes: #72 - Let's Not Be Square

ATCs/Cards w/Attitude: #19 - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments: #59 - Tag It!

Crafts & Me: #94 - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays: #69 - Anything Goes

LEJ Designs: #13 - Bling Bling

Papertake Weekly: Make Your Own

Penny's Paper-Crafty: #86 - Wedding

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

Hello

I was one of those lucky crafters that was randomly drawn at Divas By Design. My prize? $10 of goodies from Joanna Sheen.

I chose Candi. They are small cardstock buttons & come in a variety of styles. I'd never seen them before, so I figured it would be fun to have something new to work with.

I added Candi to this tag along with a free digital image from MayzyArt, which can be found here.

I was very happy with my Candi as it definitely looks lovely & adds interest to my creation.

Have you won a prize from a challenge blog? If so, what did you win? Have you used it yet?

This tag was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. See below for details.

Anything Goes: #72 - Let's Not Be Square

Aud Sentiments: #59 - Tag It!

Brown Sugar: #3 - Black/White With Color

Crafty Creations: #179 - Tags

Make It Monday: #99 - Anything Goes

MayzyArt: #5 - Cardless

Simply Create Too: #18 - Use At Least 2

Shopping Our Stash: #61 - Something New

The Ribbon Reel: #33 - Button It

Thank You With A Tulip

{ Click here for Tuesday Alchemy's Tips & Tutorials Blog Hop }

I would like to give a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Eileen & Deanne!
Thank you, ladies!

I asked for help & they quickly provided it. It's so wonderful to have such supportive & giving women in my life :)

I pieced together the vibrant tulip before attaching it to a sparkling, handmade tag.

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

Annabelle Stamps: ac076 - Paper Piecing (Click button for link.)
ATC & Cards With Attitude: Challenge #16 - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays: Challenge #63 - Anything Goes

Paper Pretties: Challenge #210 - Summer Inspiration

Ruby's Rainbow: Challenge #30 - Tags

Splish Splash

{ SAVE THE DATE ]

Tomorrow at Tuesday Alchemy, our Blog Hop & Challenge starts! Join us for tips, tutorials & prizes.

Starting on Sunday, June 17th, Pin & Tack's Vegan Barbecue Bonanza begins! Join me & my fellow vegans for yummy recipes, tips & prizes - It's time to get ready for grilling fun :)

The underwater scene is fabric NOT paper. I left the edges rough & it's not cut in a perfect rectangle. I think it adds a little to the card.

For dinner last night, we were joined by a friend & her son, so we decided to have pizza. Who doesn't like pizza? There is a fantastic place here, so we are never disappointed! This one has olives, garlic, red bell peppers & capers. It doesn't have any cheese or sauce - just a garlic olive oil. This pizza has the best crust & it's wheat, too! Yum, yum :)

These photos are from today after I reheated it & added my own homemade cheese sauce (on the side.)

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

CAS-ual Fridays: CFC56 - Polka Dots

Charisma Cardz: Challenge #22 - Travel

Cute Card Thursday: Challenge #220 - Water, Water Everywhere

Paper Playtime: Challenge #76 - Die Cuts/Vacation

Romance In The Park

A delightfully drawn couple relax on a park bench - Isn't that just sweet?

To bling this creation up, I covered a chipboard flourish with sparkling blue glitter. I've had these flourishes for a long, long time. They come unaltered. I decided to use them ASAP. I pained & added glitter to a bunch, so don't be surprised if you see a few more projects with these on 'em!

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

ATCs & Cards With Attitude: Challenge #15 - Anything Goes

CAS-ual Fridays: CFC55 - Put Bling On It

Daring Cardmakers: Red, White & Blue

Cupcake 195: Tagtastic!

Hello, everyone! Today is an exciting day for me as it's my first challenge as a guest designer for Cupcake Craft Challenges. They asked me to join them for the month of June, so every week you will see a new creation by me that will be featured as inspiration for their participants. Wonderful, right? Be sure to visit us at Cupcake Craft Challenges & join in the fun!

For this challenge, we were challenged to create a tag, but it couldn't be just any tag. It had to be tagtastic! I decided to grab a variety of my supplies that have been waiting to be used, so every detail & embellishment is probably 6 months or older. My Mission 2012: Use It is on it's way to be completed!

Butterfly Sparkle

This tag displays an embellished butterfly made from feathers. WIth a handmade bloom & grosgrain ribbon detail, this tag is simply splendid for gift wrapping or embellishing another craft (i.e. card, scrapbook page, mixed media.)

This tag was created for Tuesday Alchemy's Challenge #4: Feathers. Click here to see the other submissions & join in the fun! This was also made for Kenny K's Kraft Girlz Challenge: Bloom & Grow - Click here to see more blooms & share your own creation!