Heart This, Heart That: Gold, Gray & White

When perusing Etsy, I can't help but click hearts on a variety of products.

This is a sneaky peaky into my personal favorites, handmade & vintage.

Clockwise left to right: 1. Gold, Gray & White Bracelets, Lucky Sage Shop; 2. Gold Heart Ring, Enchantd Looking Glass; 3. Cloud Necklace, Happyment; 4. Geode Necklace, Ingredients For Lovely; 5. Origami Boat Ring, Monteazul; 6. Vintage 80s Earrings, Faye Bella

What can one find in your own favorites? Or do you see something here that you like?
As always, share in the comments. I'd enjoy hearing from you!

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

Tuesday Flash Sale #1 - Featuring Beachy Keen Sunshine

This is an equation that you don't have to think about to figure out.

Beachy keen colors meet lovely yellow for a happy-go-lucky look.

- Tuesday Flash Sale - 

Use Coupon Code: FLASH72214 for 10% off any purchase of $10 or more.

One day only. Ends July 22, 2014 at Midnight PST.

Deep Ocean & Lemon Distressed Clothespins, Variety 6 Pack

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Grass, Lemon, Peacock, & Tofu Variegated Yarn, 100% Cotton, 5 Yards

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Fiona, Shoe Ring/Trinket Holder with Sunshine Glitter

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If you want to look like this happy woman, stop by Pin & Tack. As always, a portion of the sale will benefit a charitable organization. This month, it's Hope For Paws. Donate directly, too - We appreciate any bit of help!
With blessings & joy, yours truly . . . Corrinne Quinn

Bloom

It's Tuesday. Have you bloomed today?

Photo is a sweet, little bloom from my garden.

The layout is a reminder to bloom daily 'cause it's pretty to do so :)

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

Apples Are Roses

Apples are a member of the Rose family (along with apricots and almonds.)

An apple a day is good for you as it offers a variety of health benefits.

So, the old saying is actually quite true!

Eat one fresh & whole or enjoy this tasty fruit in one of these recipes:

Apple Crisp, Apple Turnovers, Chickpea Apple Pecan Salad, Fennel & Apple Salad

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

Part Of The Family

If you have a dog, you know this is true: The dog is a part of the family.

AND the dog is not a dog. The dog is a people :)

Digital Scrapbook Layout by me!

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

Explore Color: Black, White & Gray

Pin & Tack explores color: Black, white & gray.

Are they considered colors? I think so and they can be oh, so lovely.

Digital scrapbook layout by me. A black-and-white photo stands out among black, white & gray elements. It's never wrong to stick with a simple color combination. 

Pillow Covers by ShadoBox. Sometimes, a "lack" of color is colorful enough, especially with a bold pattern.

Tablecloth by Mila Style. With this modern tablecloth, you can keep everything else simple. Use a single shade, such as a rich red, for the dinnerware to create an elegant look.

Frames by Huckleberry Vintage. Color or black-and-white photos - Either work with these stunning collection of frames.

Inspired to use black, white & gray? Here's just a few more to enjoy . . .

Coasters by Break It Up Designs

Wall Hooks by Bold House

Cabinet Knobs by SLJ Glass

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

7 Reasons Why Rain Clouds Don't Bring Me Down

Rain clouds used to be sad, but crafters & artist have changed this perception.

They bring such a bit of joy and the real ones give you an excuse to get out of yard work.

Rainy Day Earrings, petite Vanilla

Flood Rain Cloud Print, Golly Bard

Rain Cloud Journal, Ordinary Artists

Gray Rain Cloud Emroidered Hoop, Hey Abby

Rain Cloud Shot Glass, Villareal Ceramics

Rain Cloud Mobile, Lullaby Mobiles

Rain Clouds Necklace, Katheyl

White On White On White & So On & So Forth

A collection of handmade things inspired by the color white.

Title: White Is Not A Mere Absence Of Colour

"White . . . is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing . . ."

- G.K. Chesterton

I've included a sampling here, but you can discover all at the treasury.

{Wild Woman Jewelry}

{Wear Love Now}

{Belle Papier by Julia}

Crafty Creations Challenge #194: Just One

Just one . . I'm sure you want to know what that means for our newest challenge at Crafty Creations.

It's a recipe challenge, but you can only use one of each: embellishment, image, paper & word. Sounds easy, right? Well, go ahead & give it a try, then . . . Sometimes it's not as easy as it looks :)

Our sponsor is The Stamping Boutique, who generously provided the image for this creation.

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

A Gem Of A Challenge: #58 - Polka Dots/Spots
Anything Goes: #79 - Anything Goes
Craft Us Crazy: #29 - Party This Way
LEJ Designs: #27 - Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Room: #82 - Bold & Bright
Twisted Tuesday: #30 - Anything Goes

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #38: Dark, Gothic &/Or Spooky

Happy, happy Halloween! I know it's a day early, but it's a new challenge at Tuesday Alchemy and my creation explains it all . . .

Once again, we are lucky to have two wonderful sponsors offer lucky crafters a prize from their shops:

Floppy Latte

~ and ~

LovesRubberstamps

I invite you to share a little (or lot) of spookiness and fun with us!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs.

2 Sisters: #115 - Halloween
Anything Goes: #79 - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion: #134 - Photo
Cupcake Inspirations: #184 - Halloween (See Photo)
LEJ Designs: #27 - Anything Goes
My Time To Craft: #194 - Halloween
One Stop Craft: #202 - Halloween
Top Tip Tuesday: #88 - Halloween

{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

Anything But A Card Challenge #5: Black

I invite you to join the Anything But A Card challenge. It's all about black, so add this color to your creations and share it with us today!

I decided to create clippies. Black grosgrain ribbon was shaped into bows, then topped with layers of fabric flower shapes & finished with a fun lady bug.

This creation was submitted to these blogs:

Craft Us Crazy: #29 - Party This Way
Fussy & Fancy: #14 - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Friday: #82 - Anything Goes
Totally Gorjuss: #155 - Things With Wings

Boo From Skeleton

Oh, boy, am I bummed! I moderate any comments left on my blog.
And what did I do? I clicked "Delete" instead of "Publish" - Doh, doh, doh!
Eighteen comments were lost and there's nothing I can do to get them back.

Unfortunately, Blogger doesn't have a place that stores deleted comments.
Nor do they ask you if you really want to delete them before actually deleting them.
Ok, ok, I'll man up. I did click "Delete" after all.

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

4 Crafty Chicks: #113 - Halloween
Art Impressions: #86 - Scary Texture
Charisma Cardz: #42 - Don't Be Square
Creative Belli: #155 - Halloween
Everybody-Art: #210 - Purple Or Orange
Hand Stamped Sentiments: #141 - It's About Fall

Make It Monday: #112 - Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Room: #81 - So Spooky
Paper Pretties: PPMC62 - Fall Inspiration
Use It Tuesday: #42 - Orange

Hi, I'm Batty

{ Click For SYCN! ANYTHING GOES Challenge }

Oh, my goodness . . enough already! I am still working through my Halloween supplies. It's taking longer than expected. It seems that the more I use, the more I have! What?!

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

4 Crafty Chicks: #113 - Halloween
Art Impressions: #86 - Scary Texture
Charisma Cardz: #42 - Don't Be Square
Crafts 4 Eternity: #95 - Ghouls, Ghosts & Goblins
Creative Belli: #155 - Halloween
Cute Card Thursday: #290 - Something Scary
Fab N Funky: #144 - Animals

LEJ Designs: #26 - Trick Or Treat
My Mum's Craft Room: #81 - So Spooky
Tuesday Throwdown: #121 - Halloween

Lady Anne's Paper Crafts' Friday Sentiments: Girlie With A Twist

Welcome to a new challenge at Lady Anne's Paper Crafts! The challenge is now monthly, so you have lots of time to create a project to share with us.

This month's Friday Sentiments challenge is all about the girly girl, but don't forget to add the twist of flourishes and swirls.

Since this is a "thank you" card, I would like to mention a few things that I am thankful for . . .

Blue skies & warm days (Is it really October?)

My boys, Hurley & Orwell 

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

Brown Sugar: #13 - Anything Goes
Fussy & Fancy: #14 - Anything Goes
Hiding In My Craft Room: #68 - Die Cuts
One Stop Craft: #201 - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper Crafty: #99 - Ribbon &/Or Buttons
Ruby's Rainbow: #40 - Doily

{PIN}spirational Challenge #30: Photo - Autumn Or Halloween?

Use the unexpected! Anything can be an embellishment as long as you keep your options open and your mind creative. The skulls are actually cheap plastic rings. I cut the band off and what do I have? Spooktastic details :)

At {PIN}spirational Challenge, we are challenging you to share your creativity with a little inspiration from a photo found on Pinterest.
You can see the photo below.

Our sponsor this week is the fantastically fun CardMadFairy, so why not stop by with your project for a chance to win?

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

Card Crafter's Circle: #45 - Halloween
Everybody-Art: #210 - Purple Or Orange
Fat Pages & Cards w/Attitude: #25 - Halloween
Fussy & Fancy: #14 - Anything Goes
LEJ Designs: #26 - Trick Or Treat
Paper Pretties: PWC228 - Sentiment As Focus
Papertake Weekly: Fright Night
Simon Says Stamp: Eerie Inspiration
Tuesday Throwdown: #121 - Halloween
Use It Tuesday: #42 - Orange

Same But Different: Christmas Ornament (Part One)

I recently found these christmas ornament tags that I created last year.

I decided to make different cards to use them. This is what I came up with . . .

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs: 

A Gem Of A Challenge: #57 - Flowers

Anything Goes: #78 - Make Your Own

Fashionista: #8 - Anything Goes

Fussy & Fancy: #14 - Anything Goes

Make It Monday: #112 - Anything Goes

Totally Papercrafts: #139 - Christmas

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

4 Crafty Chicks: #112 - Dry Emboss

ABC Christmas: U Is For Up To You

C.R.A.F.T.: #178 - Use Metal (Bell)

Cute Card Thurs: #239 - Got Glitter? (Stripes)

Daring Cardmakers: Don't Worry Be Happy

Hiding In My Craft Room: #68 - Die Cuts

Skeleton

This card was submitted to these challenge blogs:

2 Sisters: #114 - Cute & Creepy

Card Crafter's Circle: #45 - Halloween

Come & Get It: Halloween

FatPages & Cards w/Attitude: #25 - Halloween

Fussy & Fancy: #14 - Anything Goes

Hooked On Craft: #25 - Halloween

My Sheri Crafts: #96 - Halloween

One Stop Craft: #201 - Anything Goes

Pile It On: #43 - Any Holiday

Robyn's Fetish: #130 - Halloween

Simon Says Stamp: Eerie Inspiration

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