No Charm Equal To . . .

Did you know? Pin & Tack's arts & craft challenge - Craft It Up - ends on Friday.

It's an easy, peasy challenge 'cause you can create ANYTHING as long as it includes a heart or "love."

If the upcoming big L day is not inspiring enough, here is a digital creation for you . . .

I used digital papers from Jennifer Scraps, which are FREE for anyone. The best part - at least for myself - is the photos used: Apple Red Rose Thumb Tacks.

With every purchase of these or anything else in the shop, Animal Place will receive $1 from it. But you have other options to support them. Donate directly or share a craft in the challenge as every entry earns them $0.10.

I have also entered this creation into the following challenges: {PIN}spirational Challenges & Mojo Monday. Pop by there for additional crafty inspiration.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Craft It Up with Pin & Tack: Arts & Crafts Challenge #3 - Hearts

It's February - WOWZERS! This year is moving quickly, but there's always time to craft.

So, let's not waste a moment and get to the details . . .

{Anything Goes with Heart}

To join in the challenge, your craft must include a heart or the word "love." Simple enough, right?

Well, I hope so since Valentine's Day is just around the corner ;)

This challenge ends on Friday, February 14th at 11:55 PM.
Winner will be announced no later than the following Wednesday.

{Inspiration}

{Just Peach Pink Diamond Magnets by Pin & Tack}

{Digital Scrapbook using FREE papers from Jennifer Scraps}

{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)

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

Partridge In A Pear Tree On A Ornament

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

2 Sisters: #113 - Anything Goes

ABC Christmas: T is For 12 Days Of Xmas

CAS-ual Fridays: #74 - Include A Heart

Deep Ocean Blue: #36 - Anything Goes

Oldie But A Goodie: Inspired By Song

Papertake Weekly: All Creatures Great & Small

Simon Says Stamp: Dies &/Or Punches

Top Tip Tuesday: #81 - Things With Wings

Winter Wonderland: Photo Inspiration

My Heart Is Floating In The Cloads

 I absolutely adore this creation of mine! Yes, I'm going to toot my own horn, but I definitely love this card :)

I used lots of my paper scraps, embellishes & die cuts (including handcut felt clouds) that I've been holding on to for . . . well, I don't really know, but I'm glad I waited!

Do you have a project that you absolutely love? I'd love for you to share it with me!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

Card Crafter's Circle: #41 - Ribbon & Roses
C.R.A.F.T.: #174 - Make Your Own
Crafts & Me: #104 - Favorite Color
Fab N Funky: #140 - Starts w/F (Flower)
Fat Pages/Cards w/Attitude: #23 - Anything Goes
Hand Stamped Sentiments: #131 - Blue Glass
LEJ Designs: #22 - Monochromatic
Make It Monday: #108 - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
The Shabby Tea Room: #33 - White/One Color
Use It Tuesday: Use Your Scraps

{PIN}spirational Challenge #25: Photo Inspiration - Be So Happy

What a fantastic quote to live by! Of course, it is harder than it is to say, but I definitely will start reminding myself of this delightful way to look at life.

At {PIN}spirational Challenges, we invite you to join us with your take on this photo. By sharing with us, you could win a prize from our sponsor, The Digi Garden.

I was joyed to use one of their digital stamps in my creation. This super cute boy was originally catching fish, but I decided to change it up (especially since I am a vegan!) He is catching (& will be releasing) love. Isn't that just adorable?

Is there a quote that has inspired you lately?

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

Bearly Mine: #53 - Fall Colors

C.R.A.F.T.: #172 - Autumn

Creative Belli: #152 - Fall/Autumn

Cupcake Craft: #210 - Script & Gold

Deep Ocean Blue: #34 - Goodbye, Summer

LEJ Designs: #21 - Sparkle & Shine

Make It Monday: #107 - Anything Goes

Oldie But A Goodie: Show Us Your Ribbons

Papertake Weekly: A Hazy Shade Of Autumn

Use Your Stuff: #52 - Fall Into Color

Day 66: Pay It Forward

For the 30 Days Of Reflection Photo Challenge, we are asked to share our favorite piece of jewelry. This is mine . . . a pair of earrings made of lazer cut acrylic shapes.

I found these on Etsy as a PIF from a shop that sells the individual pieces for others' to create with. PIF = Pay It Forward. They offered them for a small fee - mostly the Etsy, Paypal & shipping fees. This pair cost less than it cost to purchase the individual elements.

They are my favorite because they are long & dangly with lovely colors & a unique look.

What's your favorite piece of jewelry?

Would you like to see my other reflections?

Yes? Oh, how fantastic!

Day 61: Last Place You Traveled

Day 62: Favorite Childhood Book

Day 63: Photo In Your Room

Day 64: Something Green

Day 65: Something Borrowed

A Random Collage

My mission this year is to use what I already have stashed away in my craft studio. This piece fully represents that.

A wood box lid was painted to be used as the "canvas." Then I picked random embellishments & combined them into a collage.

This piece resides happily in my living room.

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

Come & Get It: Bugs
Cupcake Craft: #199 - Bright As A Button
Fat Pages & Cards With Attitude: #17 - Anything Goes
Hiding In My Craft Room: #52 - Anything Goes
Use Your Stuff: #41 - Button Up

Apple Of My Eye

I finally got around to using this delightful digital stamp by Meljen's Design. Isn't it just SO cute? I love their graphics & it's always exciting to have them sponsor a challenge at Tuesday Alchemy.

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

Anything Goes: Challenge #68 - Anniversary

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

CAS-ual Fridays: CFC55 - Put Bling On It

Top Tip Tuesday: Challenge #78 - Sparkles Galore

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!