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

{PIN}spirational Challenge #31: Photo - Sport Cupcakes

Sports . . . hhmm . . what to say, what to say . .

Oh, yeah, welcome to the newest challenge at {PIN}spirational Challenges. Are you inspired by these yummy cupcakes?

I hope so! I would enjoy seeing what you come up with. I'm sure it will be a sport or two or maybe just the colors. Whatever sparks your creativity will be perfect!

Our sponsor this week is Pink Cat Studio. I included one of their digital stamps in this creation. It's a sHOOper fan!

Ok, I know . . that was horrible, but I hope you enjoyed it even if it's just a wee bit :)

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

Anything Goes: #79 - Anything Goes
Celebrate The Occasion: #86 - Fall

LEJ Designs: #27 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday: #113 - Anything Goes
Paper Playtime: #87 - Anything Goes
Paper Pretties: PWC229 - Masculine Cards
Simon Says Stamp: Autumn Leaves
Tuesday Throwdown: #122 - Team Spirit

{PIN}spirational Challenge #23: Photo Inspiration - Flowers In Pots

Isn't this such a wonderful idea? Hanging pots in rows on a fence is a fantastic way to add extra beauty to an outside space.

This is our newest inspiration photo for {PIN}spirational Challenges. Aren't you just inspired? I was!

There are so many lovely little details that you can take with you as you create. We would love to see you share your project with us, too!

Our sponsor at {PIN}spirational Challenges this week is Birdie Brown, who I am a HUGE fan of!

They offer adorable and super cute digis. I was lucky enough to be able to use one for this card.

To make the "eyes" on the flowers, I layered a black rhinestone on top of my "faux" brads. They make it very fabulous AND silly, don't you think?

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

Craft Your Passion: #126 - Flower Images

Make It Monday: #105 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

Shopping Our Stash: #67 - Wooden It Be Nice

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.

Blog Love Therapy - Yeah, We All Need Love!

Since I've joined the blog hops at Blog Love Therapy, I've found lots of fabulous people that I've started following. It seems that BLT's blog hop is mostly beauty blogs, but I don't mind because it's great to get out of the "craft" community once in a while.

Coming Soon: I will be doing features of the bloggers that I have found while hopping at BLT. They will always be bloggers that I am following now. I know that you will enjoy them as much as I do!

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 :)