Friday Flash Sale #5 - Featuring Alice & Turquoise

Happy, happy Friday! I hope you've survived the week.

Any plans for the weekend? If it's a bit of shopping, Pin & Tack invites you to . . .

- FRIDAY FLASH SALE -

Receive a FREE mini journal when you leave FLASH82914 in "Notes To Seller" at checkout.

It's handmade by me using acid-free cardstock with a classic Alice In Wonderland image on the cover.

This special ends on August 30th at Midnight PST.

Images and colors may vary. While supplies last.

FREE Alice In Wonderland Mini Journal, Limited Quantities.

Today's offering is brought to you by the fun color turquoise.

It fits with most themes: girly or boyish, shabby chic or modern.

It can pretty much blend with almost any color.

Butterfly with Flower Magnets

Decorative Distressed Clothespins

Glitter Thumbtacks

Wood Heart with Clothespins Magnet

Chalkboard Frame

Glitter Glass Drop Magnets

Also, a portion of each sale will be donated to The Beagle Freedom Project.

I encourage to donate directly as well! They always need support big and small.

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

Monday Flash Sale #2 - Featuring Peacock, Tofu & Rubies

Happy Monday! Now, smile. I know it's the start of a work week.

And we are working for the weekends, right? Well, today is a little different at Pin & Tack.

- MONDAY FLASH SALE -

For one day only, receive FREE USA shipping on all purchases of $15 or more.

Use Coupon Code: FLASH72814 at checkout. Expires on July 29, 2014 at Midnight.

Peacock & Classic Red with Tofu Chalkboard

Keep track of what needs to be done with a chalkboard.

Sometimes, it's just easier to write it down.

Peacock Rose Thumbtacks

Roses don't always have to be red.

Try a different look with teal instead.

Peacock & Cream Distressed Clothespins

Who would have thought it?

Peacocks and cream do go together :)

Large Ruby Rhinestone Magnets

We can't all afford the real deal, but it doesn't matter.

Because rhinestones sparkle just as fine.

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

Search: Green

Enter "green" into the search box at Pin & Tack and this is what you will find - along with other handmade delights. Green is balance, harmony & growth, so always have a bit in your life.

{Clockwise, left to right: 1. Clothespins, 2. Magnets, 3. Clothesline, 4. Thumb Tacks, 5. Chalkboard}

When you pick up any of these green items, $1 will go to Animal Place, who will provide a forever home to animals in great need along with spreading awareness, compassion & love.

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

Search: Red

When you enter "red" into the search, this is only a few delights that you will find. Red is a stand alone color, but it works with so many others. It's power, love & fun all wrapped up into one fabulous color.

{Clockwise, left to right: 1. Clothes Pins,  2. Chalkboard, 3. Magnets, 4. Thumb Tacks, 5. Clothesline, 6. Home Decor}

When you choose these red items, you support all of the animals at Animal Place. They will receive $1 from each listing sold, which will provide food, shelter and safety.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

5 Colorful Ways To Use Chalkboards

Chalkboards are a fantastic way to display a multitude of messages. Whether you use it daily or for a special event, you will enjoy Pin & Tack's chalkboards. Handcrafted, their colors are anything but boring! A variety of colors available and custom requests welcomed, too :)

Affirmations . . . Think positively and you can change your world!

Countdown . . . How many days until . . . ?

Daily Chores . . . Remind those kiddos of what needs to be completed.

Grocery List . . . Keep tabs on what you need.

Wedding Greeting . . . Welcome your guests to the main event.

What would you use your chalkboard for? Let's share ideas. Leave a comment!

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

(P.S. If you want to see more, visit the shop. This January, $1 from every listing sold will benefit Dogs For The Deaf.)

12 Pink & Brown Delights For A Perfect Party

Pretty pink & rich brown are always a lovely color combination. Don't you agree?

And there is plenty of offerings, so your next party can be perfectly sweet.

(Source, left to right: row 1 - Banner, Ornaments, Cupcake Toppers, Clothes Pins; row 2 - Tags, Straws, Favor Bags, Centerpiece; row 3 - Garland, Chalkboard, Candies, Cupcake Wrappers.)

This color scheme can be used for such a wide variety that you probably will have to take a moment to decide. Think baby or bridal showers, birthdays, Valentine's Day, Easter or even a wedding.

Have you had an event using pink & brown? What was it for? I encourage you to share your special day with us!

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

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

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.

Anything But A Card Challenge #4: Fall/Halloween

Happy Fall! Happy Halloween! It's your choice what will inspire you for our fourth challenge at Anything But A Card Challenges. Like it's name, this challenge requires you to think outside of the card box and create something different.

 For my project, I create a chalkboard frame. All the lovely dark purple (including the flower shape) is ready for you to write a message with chalk, erase, then write again.

I painted, distressed, then sealed this fun piece of useable home decor. The finishing touches were a smart grosgrain ribbon bow & one-eyed monster.

Fun, fun, fun!

This creation was submitted to these challenges:

2 Sisters: #113 - Anything Goes
All Sorts: #176 - Too Cute To Spook
Art With No Boundaries: Halloween
Come & Get It: Colors
Crafts & Me: #106 - Anything Goes
Inspire Me Fridays: #80 - Anything Goes
My Sheri Crafts: #96 - Halloween
Oldie But A Goodie: Inspired By Song (Monster Mash)
Penny's Paper Crafty: #97 - Anything But A Card

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #33: Random Word Inspiration - Blackboard, Gears & Tart

A new challenge starts at Tuesday Alchemy today. It's Random Word Inspiration. Be inspired by these three words: Blackboard, Gears & Tart.

You can use one, two or all three. Have fun, share you creation and you could win a prize from these wonderful sponsors:

CraftyCat957 - 1 Graphics CD

Floppy Latte - $10 Store Voucher

I was inspired by blackboard and created this chalkboard frame. Yep, it's purple. Everything that is purple can be written on with chalk, erased then written on again!

This creation was submitted to these blogs.

Card Crafter's Circle: #41 - Ribbon & Roses

Come & Get It: Anything But A Card

Crafts & Me: #102 - Roses

Fat Pages/Cards w/Attitude: #23 - Anything Goes

Forever Friends: #45 - Colors

Inspire Me Fridays: #77 - Anything Goes

Make It Monday: #108 - Anything Goes

Paper Pretties: PWC224 - No Patterned Paper

Twisted Tuesday: #25 - No Tools

Cherry Girl Sweet

This sweet girl was created by MazyArt, a previous sponsor at Tuesday Alchemy. If you haven't joined us for our weekly challenges, I welcome you to stop by! At Tuesday Alchemy, we are always excited to see what you come up AND it's Anything Goes this week.

This card was submitted to these wonderful challenge blogs. See the links below, so you can join the fun & share your own creation!

Hiding In My Craft Room: #52 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday: Anything Goes & Leave A Comment
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

For more cherry sweets, check out these handmade creations available at Pin & Tack.

Peony Pink & Classic Orange with Cherry Distressed Chalkboard

Cherries & Cream

Distressed Mini Clothes Pins

Sparkle Cherry Bunch

Chalkboard

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #19: Lime, Orange & Plum

Since it's summertime, we decided to do a color scheme that is perfectly suited for the season at Tuesday Alchemy. Lime, orange & plum are bright & juicy, so it was a lot of fun to come up with this creation.

What colors do you like to use for summer? I'd love for you to share your favorites with me :)

This creation started out as a plain wood frame. I painted, distressed, glittered & sealed it for a funky & vibrant piece that will brighten up any room.

I made the wood heart match this chalkboard & added a handcrafted chalkboard clothes pins to it. This way you can display a photo as well as write a note!