L Is For . . . (Blogging From A To Z)

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z with Pin & Tack.

Today's letter is . . .

Lemon. Whether its the color or the fruit, I love lemon. It's bright, tart and adds pizazz.
And I know I'm not the only one that enjoys lemon in many different ways . . .

Lemon is a FASHION statement.

Rhinestone Party Shoes

Lemon is TASTY with pasta.

Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

Lemon is a MONEY saver.

Vintage-Inspired Owl Bank

Lemon is a RAWSOME treat.

Lemon Bars with Coconut

Lemon is a PHOTO holder.

Clothespins with Glitter

Lemon is a behind the EAR washer.

Lemon Cream Soap

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

H Is For Handful (Blogging From A To Z)

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z with Pin & Tack.
A letter is given and ya have to be inspired.

Today's letter is . . .

A handful is supposed to be enough. But is it really? These handmade & vintage finds leave me wanting more. So, let's have two - or three - handfuls instead ;)

Idea: Use in crafts or simply display haphazardly in a pretty dish.

Handful of Vintage Green Buttons

"You're not a crazy cat person" just because you like these!

Handful of Cats

Gems are always welcome in my home. Don't you agree?

Handful of Gems

What would you like to have a handful of? Share it in the comments, my friends! If you don't know what a handful is, well, here is a tip for you.

Blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

B Is For Beer, My Dears (Blogging From A To Z)

Welcome to Blogging From A To Z with Pin & Tack.

It's a challenge that requires you to use a letter as your inspiration.

Today's letter is . . .

Do you enjoy an ice cold beer? I do on occasion, especially on a hot summer day. My favorite is Lost Coast Brewery's Great White. And I must admit that I'm a beer snob: microbrews only, please!

However, beer isn't just for drinking. You can use it as an ingredient for bath products & foods along with many other things (including removing brown spots from your lawn!) And you won't need to worry about getting a sober driver when used in these ways.

Did you know? Beer is great for the hair & skin.

Try this soap to get your fix. I did & loved it!

Beer Bread Recipe. Beer makes bread super yummy!

No worries either. It won't taste like booze.

How do you like to use beer? Share it! If you only drink it, what's your favorite?

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

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #37: Random Word Inspiration - Bath, Duct Tape & Sparrow

Welcome to another installment of Tuesday Alchemy's Random Word Inspiration! Three words are picked at random by a word generator. It can definitely be difficult, but it's a challenge after all :)

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This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

4 Crafty Chicks: #112 - Dry Emboss
A Gem Of A Challenge: #57 - Flowers
All Sorts: #177 - Autumn Colors
Crafts 4 Eternity: #94 - Pumpkin Spice (Colors)
Daring Cardmakers: Don't Worry Be Happy
Fashionista: #8 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday: #112 - Anything Goes
My Time To Craft: #193 - Use Sepia

One Stop Craft: #201 - Anything Goes
Speedy Fox & Friends: #130 - Leaves
Use It Tuesday: #42 - Orange

Soap Monthly, July 2012

Since I know how to make soap, I make all of the soap that is used by my partner & I. Every month, I bring out my supplies & make up a large batch, so we don't have to worry about being nice & clean for the month (or buying those yucky beauty bars!) I will be sharing my creations every month - Won't that be fun? All of my soaps are 100% vegan . . . No animal ingredients & no animal testing.

Color: Smoky Blue

Scent: Vintage Rose

A generous helping of dried herbs makes this soap perfect for exfoliating the body.

Color: Greens

Scent: Bamboo Hemp

I added French Green Clay, which removes impurities & toxins, making it perfect for a facial soap (if you don't have sensitive skin.)

Color: Gold Shimmer/Smoky Blue

Scent: Patchouli/Berry Sorbet

The gold half has lovely chamomile powder & buds. It's heavenly as an exfoliant as well as adding a delightful chamomile scent.

Do you make your own soap or other beauty products?

If so, what do you like to create? Do you sell them or are they just for personal use?

ONE POUND Handcrafted Vegan Soap For $10!

It is with a sad heart that I am closing my soap shop, Quinn Corrinne Soap Company. I am hoping it is only temporary, but I have limited time & am unable to continue this endeavor. If I do re-open my shop, it will be quite some time. However, I do have three pounds of handcrafted, vegan soaps that I am offering for a low, low price. These will be my last listings, so I have reduced their original price to clear out my studio.

For one pound of soap, it is only $10!

Free shipping for USA residents!