Saturday, March 31, 2012

Purple Purple & More Purple (with some white)

Oh, purple, you are so wonderful!



This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:



This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Pin & Tack's Item Of The Day: Tea Rose & Chocolate with Petal Dust

"Emma" is sweet with sparkling pink glitter & polka dots in tea rose & chocolate . This shabby chic shoe will hold rings, coins, or other small trinkets with an eclectic, unique style. Combine this with my Tea Rose & Chocolate distressed micro pins for a delightful gift!





Thursday, March 29, 2012

Music Notes (M2012: Use It! Card Edition )

I love, love, LOVE to sing. Unfortunately, I sound absolutely awful. You won't see me anytime soon on American Idol. I do wish I had a beautiful singing voice. My partner wishes I had one, too, since I sing around the house constantly. I know I sound bad, but I pretend that I don't then I look at my partner. He always gets this look on his face . . . of pain.



This card was inspired by two challenges - See below for links & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:



This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Cupcake In The Clouds ( Mission 2012: Use It! Card Edition )

Cupcakes . . . mmmm . . . Do I really need to say anything else?

Ok, I will say something else, but only to let you know that there is this fantastic place, Sticky Gooey Creamy Chewy, to see "red" cupcakes: Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes, that is. They look amazing! Now, if you are a vegan like me, you will have to substitute a few things.




This card was inspired by three challenges (& yummy sweets everywhere!) - See below for links & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Pin & Tack's Item Of The Day: Tea Rose, Blush & Pink Pearl Dust

You will not want to leave these hidden in a closet covered up with clothes! Create a chic display for your necklaces or other special items. 


Click on any of the photos to go to the shop & make these your very own!





Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Pin & Tack Plays Bingo Times Three

I am doing a little . . . ok, a LOT of spring cleaning. I made quite a few mini (2.5"x3.5") card bases, but I haven't done anything with them yet. Well, today is the day! Yeah! I created three different cards because I was playing Simon Says Bingo. You can definitely say I got three Bingos, so BINGO! BINGO! BINGO!

Ok, I know I was being a little obnoxious there, but it's how I play it . . .


Card #1 - Flowers, Lace & Twine

Card #2 - Charms, Lace & Brads

Card #3 - Pearls, Lace & Ticket/Tag

These cards were inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Always Appreciate

Using only black, red & white materials, I created these little cards that will be perfect for teachers, mentors or anyone who needs to know that you appreciate them.



This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Tuesday Alchemy Challenge #7: Sparkle & Shine

This cork board is truly glamorous! The top is painted with a "damask" print & glittered. The bottom has a stylish shoe with bloom. I added handcrafted rhinestone tacks for extra sparkle & shine.




This piece is available for you! Click here to go to the shop & make it your very own. It's one of a kind, too, so no one else will have it.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Cupcake with Button Sprinkles (Mission 2012: Use It! Card Edition )

A sweet treat!





This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


These cards will be available at my shop - Click here to make one or all three your very own!

Pin & Tack's Item Of The Day: Tea Rose & Cream with Classic Pink

Perfect for weddings, bridal & baby showers, dinner & candy menu signs, table numbers, photo props, daily reminders, grocery lists, affirmations, your child's chore list, & whatever your heart fancies. This chalkboard can also hold a photo if you no longer want to use the chalkboard!


Click any of the photos to go to the shop & have this as your very own!





Sunday, March 25, 2012

Follow These Words (Mission 2012: Use It! Card Edition )

This card is not so moody with its blues, but rather offers inspirational words to live by & fun elements to enjoy. This card also marks my successful completion of one week of 365 Cards challenges, which are given everyday. I did it - Yeah!





This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Fairy Stamp & Vintage Trim ( Mission 2012 - Use It! Card Edition )

I had forgotten about this vintage trim that I had. Scavenging through my ribbons, I saw this funky trim & just knew it was meant for this piece. I used a bit of it on the tag, too! Waste nothing - It's my crafting motto.


I had previously made the cardstock base & added patterned
paper. Since my goal is to use my stuff, I've been making
multiples of my cards if I had pre-made bases for it.


This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


These cards will be available at my shop - Click here to make one or all three your very own!

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Blue Spring (2012 Mission: Use It! Card Edition )

These cards are beautiful with soft blues, ivory, silver & white. Sweet yet simple elements make each card pure loveliness!


I used embellishments that I had previously created,
including the tag & the layered flower.

This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:

Boutique Bride ( Mission 2012: Use It! Card Edition )

Originally, I made this pair as invitations for a bridal shower, but they would be perfect for gifting to a bride. They have a special bonus included, too - A handmade chocolate brown boutique bow clip! The tag can be moved & used by itself as well as card still looks fabulous without it.





This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


These cards will be available at my shop - Click here to make one or both your very own!

Spring Flowers (2012 Mission: Use It! Card Edition)

These cards are the first in a collection of creations that I am making as my goal for 2012: Use it! Instead of buying, storing & basically just imagining, I am going to actually use my craft supplies. A novel idea, huh?



The pansy is a vellum sticker that I placed on paper,
trimmed, added a rhinestone & raised up for more dimension.


This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Eiffel Tower Featuring Pin & Tack's Paperclips

This card was probably one of the easiest cards I've created. I grabbed a few pieces of cardstock from my scrap drawer & it just put itself together. I left plenty of negative space because the card base has so much texture & I didn't want to hide it.


I added one of my handcrafted paperclips as the
only non-paper embellishment. It was just perfect!
(Click here to find these & more!)

This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Lucky Three

This card features three clover tags that I had made a while ago. They've been waiting & waiting to be used, so I decided to finally give them their day in the sun. Instead of using them on a gift, I used them as embellishments for a card. I left it very simple because the card is a crisp white with lots of texture.




This card was created for one challenge* - See below for the link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:


* I know this card is a late submission, but I am trying to do as many of this blog's challenges as possible. I had this idea since the challenge was posted, but I ran out of time until now.

This card is available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Pin & Tack's Item Of The Day: Turquoise Dust

Sparkling turquoise now comes in thumb tack form. Perfect for holding up banners, memos, wall art & decor. This set makes perfect party favors, too!