WINNER: Arts & Craft Challenge #4 - Craft It Up With Pin & Tack

Thank you to my fellow crafters for sharing your creativity!

A new challenge will start on April 1st, so stayed tuned.

For now, congratulations are in order to . . .

#2 abusybee

To claim your prize, send your full shipping address to pinandtack@gmail.com with "CIU#4" in the subject line by March 31st.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

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)

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)

Reminder: Craft Challenge Ends January 14th!

Craft It Up With Pin & Tack

Arts & Crafts Challenge #2: Anything Goes With Sparkle

That's right, my friends. You create any craft using something that sparkles.

Easy, right? I mean, really, who doesn't like shiny objects?

For your entry, Pin & Tack will donate $0.10 (up to $50) to Dogs For The Deaf.

So, please share as much as possible, so they get the full amount!

AND you could win a set of sparkling Sapphire Thumb Tacks.

Full details available at the original post.

I also have a little inspiration for you, too . . .

Hazel

Pin & Tack

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Craft It Up with Pin & Tack: Arts & Crafts Challenge #2

Welcome! Are you ready for the new year? Well, you better be as it has arrived! To start it off, let’s be creative.

{ Challenge: Anything Goes with Sparkle }

To join in, create any art &/or craft project with “sparkle.” Examples of sparkle include glitter, rhinestones, or shiny metal.

Picking Sparkling Toadstools Mixed Media Minuature

This challenge ends on Tuesday, January 14th at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be announced no later than Saturday, January 18th. (Note: Craft It Up with Pin & Tack runs from the 1st - 14th of each month.)

{ Prizes }

Two crafters will win a set of handcrafted Sapphire Thumb Tacks by me. These rhinestones are a deep blue that will sparkle up your cork board.

{ Charity }

For every entry, $0.10 (up to $50 total) will be donated to Dogs For The Deaf, who rescues & professionally trains dogs to assist people, enhancing their lives & provide greater independence.

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)

Arts & Crafts Challenge #1: Craft It Up With Pin & Tack

Blog has moved and a new challenge has begun.

Create a craft project, share it and you could win fabulous prizes!

Join the craft challenge at Pin & Tack.

Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #11: Anything Goes

Oh, my goodness! It's July. What is up with that?

The older I get, the faster time flies by.

I better get to crafting, so I don't miss out - ha!

You're invited to join me and the fabulous Design Team, who has inspiration just for you.

And let's not forget about our prize sponsors. Thank you, everyone, who is a part of this crafty flow.

{Prizes}

Fred She Said

Fred She Said Designs offers a wide variety of digital products with a floral flair and cute characters too - Digi's, Pre-coloured images, Papers, Sets, Fred's Flower Kits, and even digital cutting files. Have some fun with Fred!

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights

Pin & Tack Handmade Delights offers handmade boutique treasures, treats & trinkets.

These handcrafted delights are made in Oregon and shipped worldwide!

{Inspiration}

CraftyGirl

Tania

Karen

Kitt

{Participate}

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

1. Your project must be new and handmade.

2. Display it on your blog or online gallery, then add the direct link to it in the linky list below.

(If you don't have either, you can email Corrinne a photo of your project to: pinandtack@gmail.com)

3. Mention "Spark Your Creativity Now!" in your post and include a link back to this blog.

4. Be inspired and create - Have fun with this challenge. It's the most important rule :)

(Note: You can enter up to FIVE times as long as it's a new project.
You can also combine with as many other challenges as you'd like.)

Challenge ends on July 31th at 11:55 PM PST.

Come One, Come All With Your Craftiness!

The Anything Goes challenge is happening right now, so get your supplies and create!

Any craft, any theme, anything that is handmade by you.

{ Click here to share at SYCN! Challenge #10 }

Inspiration abounds! And there is, of course, a chance to win something fun.

Check out these entries along with a special project from one of our DT members.

CraftyGirl (SYCN! DT Member)

#47 DLR

#67 Karen P

Don't forget to stop by our sponsors, too :)

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

Click here to share at SYCN! Challenge #10

You're Invited: SYCN! Challenge #10

You have a special invitation to join us at SYCN! challenge #10.

It'a Anything Goes, which makes it easy if you are inspired.

Now, don't worry, though. We have extra craftiness to give you inspiration if you need it.

Also, there are two prizes up for grabs from our sponsors:

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

{Inspirations}

Kitt

(Sponsor image: Beccy's Place.)

Corrinne

To see more inspiration and to share your own project, click here for Challenge #10.

WINNERS: SYCN! Challenge #8

{Click here for the current challenge: #9 Anything Goes}

Thank you, my fellow crafters.

It's always so lovely to see you and your craftiness.

Now, did you win a prize for it?

Fred She Said - $20 Gift Certificate (Wowzers!)

#8 helen howard

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

#153 Linda Kieman

Congrats, Helen & Linda! To claim your prizes, please send an email to pinandtack@gmail.com with "SYCN! #8 Winner" in the subject line no later than May 10th or a new winner will be picked.

If you have a "physical" prize, please send your shipping address. This will speed up the time it takes to receive your prize. Thanks!

{Click here for the current challenge: #9 Anything Goes}

Can You Believe It? (Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #7)

{Click here for Challenge #7: Anything Goes}

Can you believe it? It's March 15th!

It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the new year.

My goodness, crafters (& non-crafters, too), time is passing by.

So, let's take a moment and enjoy the day by crafting.

The challenge is anything goes - You decide how to be challenged.

Share your creation with us. You could win a prize.

Click here to get right to it.

And the prizes are . . .

3 Digital Images from Beccy's Place

Micro Clothes Pin Banner Kit by Pin & Tack

$5 Store Voucher from Digital Delights

Don't know what to make? Mind gone blank?

The SYCN! design team are here to inspire you.

Carole

(Sponsor image used: Digital Delights.)

(Sponsor image used: Beccy's Place.)

Kim

(Sponsor image used: Beccy's Place.)

Deanne

Lady Ann

CraftyGirl

Thank you, ladies! Thank you for stopping by.

We hope to see you again :)

{Click here for Challenge #7: Anything Goes}

WINNERS: Spark Your Creativity Now Challenge #5

{ Click here for Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes }

In the words of the white rabbit: I'm late, I'm late for a very important date.

What date is that? Announcing the winners of the last challenge!

And here they are . . .

Beccy's Place - 3 Digital Images

#275 Yvonne Morentin

Pin & Tack - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

#326 Skye

Congrats, ladies! To claim your prize, please send an email to Corrinne (me): pinandtack@gmail.com no later than February 10th. If prize is not claimed, another winner will be picked.

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{ Click here for Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes }

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Wow, wow, WOWZERS!

There were over 400 projects shared with us in January. 420 to be exact.

What can I say? Thank you, grazie, merci :)

Here are a few random entries to enjoy . . .

#388 Gail Scott

#33 Alice B

#246 123niki

Time to join the newest challenge.

It started on the 1st, but it's still going strong.

{ Click here for Spark Your Creativity Now! Challenge #6: Anything Goes }

Spark Your Creatitivity Now Challenge #6: Anything Goes

Happy February, everyone, and welcome to the new challenge!

As usual, it's anything goes, so you get to decide what you want to create.

It can be anything - as long as it's a new handmade project by you :)

Challenge ends on February 28th, so you have lots of time to come up with something.

If you need a little "spark" to jump start your project, scroll down a little bit.

{ Sponsors }

Limited Runs - 3 Digital Images

Limited Runs has a LARGE calorie free sweet shoppe filled with over 120 different cupcakes, something for almost every occasion too. From sweets to fun and even some darker images so there a little something for everyone. Almost all digi's are $2.00 each too. There are also sets and Mega Digi's for Scrapbookers. Plus I've always got hidden deals always going on. Stop by every Friday and pick up a Freebie but be quick as they are around for a Limited Time.

Pin & Tack - Micro Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit

Pin & Tack Handmade Delights offers handmade boutique treasures, treats & trinkets.

Every item is made in Oregon and shipped worldwide!

{ Inspiration Just For You }

The design team has definitely provided a variety of craftiness for you to be inspired by.

If you want to learn more about their projects, click their name & be taken to their blogs.

CraftyGirl

Cynthia

Kim

( Sponsor image used: Limited Runs.)

Lady Ann

(Sponsor image used: Limited Runs.)

Soma

Carole

(Sponsor image used: Limited Runs.)

{ Participate }

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

1. Your project must be new and handmade.

2. Display it on your blog or online gallery, then add the direct link to it in the linky list below.

(If you don't have either, you can email Corrinne a photo of your project to: pinandtack@gmail.com)

3. Mention "Spark Your Creativity Now!" in your post and include a link back to this blog.

4. Be inspired and create - Have fun with this challenge. It's the most important rule :)

(Note: You can enter as many times as you want as long as its a new project.
You can also combine with as many other challenges as you'd like.)

Challenge ends on February 28th at 11:59 PM PST.

Join Us For SYCN! Challenge #3: ANYTHING GOES

{Click here for SYCN! Challenge #3: Anything Goes}

It's the middle of the month, so it's time for a reminder.

Spark You Creative Now! Challenge #3: Anything Goes is still open!

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

Pin & Tack Handcrafted Delights is the sponsor.

You could win a Mini Clothes Pin Banner Gift Kit just for being your crafty self, too!

You have lots of time to share any new handmade creation with us.

If you need a little more inspiration, our design team has brought it for you.

Enjoy! And we hope to see your creativity :)

{ Design Team Inspiration }

Karon H

Deanne

Corrinne (Pin & Tack)

{Click here for SYCN! Challenge #3: Anything Goes}