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)

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 

Send Card Not Email . . .

I am a BIG supporter of all things handmade. This includes cards.

It's always a thrill to open your mailbox and see that someone sent you a greeting.

When you pull out that handmade card, it's magic!

Karen of My Cup Runneth Over

Every day on Pin & Tack Delights (Facebook), I feature a handmade card.

These are created by others. Some sell their art and others just enjoy sharing them.

Either way, you will be motivated to send a handmade greeting. I just know it!

Lily Kate

If you would like to be featured, please send me an email at pinandtack@gmail.com or leave a comment with the link to your blog. I am always on the lookout for new cards to share!

(NOTE: I only share cards made by individuals. I do not post printed/manufactured cards even if they are from your original artwork or photography.)

I invite you to check out what has been shared already at the Send Card Not Email album.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #3: Anything Goes

Happy November! Wow, I stil can't get over how fast the year is passing me by. We are now on challenge #3 and it feels like it was only yesterday that I started this monthly challenge.

As always, it's ANYTHING GOES! Yep, yup, yop . . . ok, I don't know what "yop" is, but we'll go with it. This challenge allows you to decide what you will create, so go ahead and have lots of crafty fun. We are excited to see what you come up with!

Challenge ends on  November 30th at 11:59PM PST.

{ Sponsor }

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights

Mini Clothes Pin Banner Kit Gift

(Includes 5 clothes pins & clothesline delightfully wrapped.)

{ Inspiration }

Need a little inspiration? The Design Team is offering you plenty.

If you want to see more of their works, stop by their blogs by clicking their names.

Karen

Hatty

Tina

Shirley

Karon

Deanne

Kim

Soma

Danni

Naomi

Now, let's get to the details. You know, the rules. No groaning, though, these rules are easy.

Just remember: If you don't follow the rules, your entry will be deleted.

- New handmade project, no back links, posted to your blog or online gallery. If you don't have either, you can email me (Corrinne) a photo of your project at pinandtack@gmail.com

- Mention "Spark Your Creativity Now!" and include a link back to this blog (http://pinandtack.blogspot.com) in your project post.

- Enter as many new projects as you'd like.

- Combine with as many other challenges as you'd like.

Spark Your Creativity Now! Anything Goes Challenge #2

{ Click here to join the Anything Goes Challenge }

Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge # 2: Anything Goes

This challenge ends on October 31st, so you still have time to share a creation with us.

Any project, any style, anything! It's your choice how to be challenged.

{ Sponsors }

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights

Deanne of A Little Bit O' Paper

{ Inspiration }

For extra inspiration, check out these special creations from the design team.

If you want to learn more about their projects, visit their blogs by clicking on their names.

Hatty

Karon

Karen

Deanne

Naomi

Tina

{ Click here to join the Anything Goes Challenge }

Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #2 - Anything Goes

Wow! September came & went SO fast. It's time for a new monthly challenge. As always, you decided what the challenge will be. It's Anything Goes and we look forward to seeing what you share with us!

This challenge will run from October 1st - October 31st, so you have lots of time to create and can even share more than one project.

{You are welcome to display our badge (left) on your blog, however, please link it back to http://pinandtack.blogspot.com - Thank you!}

{ SPONSORS }

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights

Mini Clothes Pin Banner Kit

(includes 5 micro clothes pins & clothesline delightfully wrapped.)

Pin & Tack is featured in InStyle Magazine's Makeover Issue!

Deanne of Little Bit 'O Paper

18x28 Fat Quarter Fabrics

Deanne is a design team member of Spark Your Creativity Now! and various other design teams along with operating her own challenge blog, {PIN}spirational Challenges.

{ INSPIRATION }

Need a little inspiration? The Design Team is offering you plenty.

If you want to see more of their works, stop by their blogs by clicking their names.

Karen

Soma

Hatty

Deanne

Karon

Tina

Naomi

Shirley

Kim

Danni

Now, let's get to the details. You know, the rules. No groaning, though, these rules are easy.

Just remember: If you don't follow the rules, your entry will be deleted.

- New handmade project, no back links, posted to your blog or online gallery. If you don't have either, you can email me (Corrinne) a photo of your project at pinandtack@gmail.com

- Mention "Spark Your Creativity Now!" and include a link back to this blog (http://pinandtack.blogspot.com) in your project post.

- Enter as many new projects as you'd like.

- Combine with as many other challenges as you'd like.

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 . . .

#20 - Eileen

#66 - Claire S.

#117 - Cathy (Kraftykoolkat)

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!

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

You Deserve A Gold Heart

For this creation, I recycled organza ribbon from a gift, giving it new life and another purpose.

The gold hearts are brads, but I removed their spokes because I don't like having them show on the inside of the card.

Have your recycled something recently? What was it?

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

See below for details, so you can share, too!

Craft Your Passion: #127 - Blast From The Past
(Challenge #125 - Emboss It)
Inspire Me Fridays: #75 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday: #106 - Anything Goes
Shopping Our Stash: #68 3 Brads, 2 Embossed Die Cuts & 1 Paper Heart
So Artful: Magic Garden Or Colors
Top Tip Tuesday: #85 - Recycle It
Twisted Tuesday: #23 - Thinking Of You

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!

Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #1: Anything Goes

Welcome to Spark Your Creativity Now!

This new monthly challenge is all about you and your creativity.

You decide what the challenge will be . . . It's Anything Goes.

And by anything goes, I mean ANYTHING GOES!

Share whatever handmade craft project you'd like.

All arts and crafts are welcome here.

Not only do you get to choose what you want to create, you may also win a prize, too!

Here are our sponsors for September's challenge . . .

Creative Bug Digital Stamps 

(by Naomi, a SYCN design team member)

I am a stay at home mom of two amazing boys.  I am a Web Developer by profession but my passion lies in creating digital stamps and cards. I started out scrapbooking 4 years ago and haven’t looked back for it is evolving in leaps and bounds all the time. Blogger world has changed my life for it gave me the motivation and confidence to share my passion and to learn so much from other extremely talented ladies!!  I love life to the fullest and I am grateful to be able to craft every day.

Creative Bug Digital Stamps

is giving away this set of super fun digis!

(Includes four digital stamps)

SPONSOR

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights

Boutique Treats, Trinkets & Treasures

(by Me, aka Corrinne, Host & SYCN Design Team Coordinator)

PRIZE

Micro Clothes Pins Banner Gift Kit

Includes 5 clothes pins & clothesline,

delightfully wrapped.

Need a little inspiration? The Design Team is offering you plenty.

If you want to see more of their works, stop by their blogs by clicking their names.

Karon

Hatty

Kim

Deanne

Naomi

Tina

Shirley

Soma

Now, let's get to the details. You know, the rules. No groaning, though, these rules are easy.

Just remember: If you don't follow the rules, your entry will be deleted.

- New handmade project, no back links, posted to your blog or online gallery. If you don't have either, you can email me (Corrinne) a photo of your project at pinandtack@gmail.com

- Mention "Spark Your Creativity Now!" and include a link back to this blog (http://pinandtack.blogspot.com) in your project post.

- Enter as many new projects as you'd like.

- Combine with as many other challenges as you'd like.