Craft Dash

10 Minute Craft Dash #28

Colors: Lipstick Red, Turquoise, Olive Green

Have you ever stumbled across a new color palette that you fall in love with instantly? Today’s colors do it for me. I love how fresh they are and also how they can be used for all sorts of seasons. As you’ll see in the samples below, half of the team went the route of Christmas (without any word from me!) and then the other half went the route of everyday creations. How fun is that?! You’ll get inspiration of all kinds in today’s post!

Today we have a returning sponsor, along with many of their design team. Be sure to scroll below so you can visit their links and see what they created with the colors!

* If you aren’t able to stay within the 10 minutes, you can still link up your item! While it won’t quality for the winner spot, it still could qualify as a favorites pick!

Now onto the great prize! The lucky winner will get a $25 gift certificate to Paper Sweeties! They recently started carrying Sweet Cuts, which are steel die cuts to match their sweeties. Also, they just had a new release and there are new fall stamps!

I’m thrilled to have some of the Paper Sweeties gals bringing inspiration today. Be sure to visit their blogs and see their inspiring creations with these colors!

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Lori Hairston

Michelle Bala

Tammy Hobbs

How to Play

Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes featuring the color palette.
Post the time it took to create.
Be sure to include the challenge graphic in your post and link to the challenge.
You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.
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Highlights + Feedback Needed

It’s time to announce the 10 Minute Craft Dash #27 Highlights and we have some new names in the post today. Hooray! It warms my heart to see some new faces joining in the challenge and also getting to stumble across new blogs to follow. Seeing you take the color palettes and turn them into beautiful cards and projects is such a delight!

Today I wanted to share what’s been on my heart and also get your feedback. As many of you know, running a challenge is a lot of hard work- coordinating with sponsors, GETTING sponsors, putting together graphics and posts, coordinating with the DT….the list goes on and on. In recent months, the challenge participation has been down by quite a bit and now I’m struggling with making the decision on whether to continue on in 2014. Now is the time where I would need to consider doing a new design team call and starting to acquire new sponsors, which has me in a tizzy. Is the lack of participation due to the over saturation of challenges? The uninspiring color palettes? People still scared to try the challenge? I would LOVE to get your feedback on this. I do wish to continue on with the challenge, but if the numbers and interest just isn’t there, it’s out of my hands.

Okay, now back to the happy news and our regularly scheduled post….

Congratulations to Cristine!

Cristine, please contact me with your email information and I’ll get you your prize information to Avery Elle! Also, feel free to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!

Here are my favorites picks from this last challenge. If you haven’t already, be sure to stop by each of the blogs to take a look at the beautiful cards! {Ladies, feel free to grab the badge below and put it on your blogs!}

Lauren Taylor Made

~amy~

Sarah Naber

Stephanie Hines

Lorraine Marasigan

Janet Swanlady21

If you are interested in getting a head start on the next Craft Dash, I have the colors that will be featured on the Pretty Pink Posh Facebook page. This is EXCLUSIVE to those who like my page. If you go there and go to “exclusives”, you get to see the next 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge a day early!

Well, that’s a wrap for this highlight post. I look forward to hearing your feedback about the challenge and I hope to see you join in the new challenge that starts tomorrow!

Craft Dash

10 Minute Craft Dash #27

Hello, sweet readers!

It’s time for a new 10 Minute Craft Dash and since we are officially in fall, I thought it was time to bring out some orange! I will be the first to admit that in the past, I wasn’t an orange fan, but now it’s so fun to incorporate it into cards and projects. Also, with Halloween and Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is the PERFECT time to break out this beautiful color.

* If you aren’t able to stay within the 10 minutes, you can still link up your item! While it won’t quality for the winner spot, it still could qualify as a favorites pick!

Just a little reminder, if you click on the DT cards in this post, it will take you right to their blogs. If you want more info on their creations or want to leave them some blog love (they’d love that!), I have tried to make it as easy as possible. Each of these gals are so talented and they post regularly- go ahead and take a peek at their sites!

Now onto the fun prize! Jamie has provided a $20 gift certficiate to the Avery Elle website for the winner. They just finished a new release, so I know you’ll thoroughly enjoy shopping on their website. Also, if you need to stock up on cardstocks, sequins or ribbons, be sure to take a peek at their lovely array of colors.

I’m thrilled to have a few of the talented Avery Elle DT bringing inspiration today. Be sure to visit their blogs and see their inspiring creations with these colors!

Chunyuan Wu

Nina Yang

Heather Campbell

How to Play

Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes featuring the color palette.
Post the time it took to create.
Be sure to include the challenge graphic in your post and link to the challenge.
You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.
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10 Minute Craft Dash #26 Highlights

Good morning!

It’s that time again…time to announce the highlights from the 10 Minute Craft Dash #26. This one didn’t have the turnout that we usually have- were the colors a little too difficult? Whenever we have participation numbers down, I always find myself second guessing my color choices. I’m hoping it was just an “off” week for many of you and we’ll be seeing you all this week. Not to worry, it’s an easy color palette that works perfectly for this time of year.

I’m excited about today’s winner because she’s been a favorite pick on a few previous Craft Dash challenges, but hasn’t won before. Today is her lucky day!

Congratulations to Lindsey!

Lindsey, please contact me and I’ll get you connected with Michele so you can fill your cart at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps! Also, feel free to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!

Lorraine M.

Daniela Dobson

Lydia

Lori Tecler

Heidi Criswell

Well, that’s a wrap for this highlight post. Thank you to everyone who continues to join along in the challenge, along with all of our amazing sponsors. I hope to see you tomorrow for the new challenge!

Craft Dash

10 Minute Craft Dash #26

Colors: Azure Blue, Gray, Cherry Red

Brrrr….as I type up this post, I can definitely tell the seasons are about to change. The air is crisp and it’s just about time to pull out the scarves, boots and sweaters. Thankfully, I was ahead of the game and already planned on this warm and cozy color palette.

Our sponsor today is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, which is owned by the sweet Michele. I had the privilege of working with her on a design team a while back and it’s been so neat to see her company go from an idea to a full blown business. I LOVE seeing my friends succeed and also getting to play with their stamps is a lovely perk. *wink*

* If you aren’t able to stay within the 10 minutes, you can still link up your item! While it won’t quality for the winner spot, it still could qualify as a favorites pick!

Now onto the great prize! The lucky winner will get a $25 gift certificate to CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and gets to have a shopping spree. With the latest addition of Fri-Dies (steel dies) and new stamp sets, you’re bound to have all sorts of fun adding items to your shopping cart.

How to Play

Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes featuring the color palette.
Post the time it took to create.
Be sure to include the challenge graphic in your post and link to the challenge.
You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.
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10 Minute Craft Dash #25 Highlights

Hello, sweet readers and challenge followers!

It’s time to announce the highlights from the latest challenge and boy, there were so many great entries. I know y’all love Lawn Fawn sponsoring (as do I!) and it definitely shows in many of your creations. Good news: they’ll be sponsoring once more later on this year! You’ll have to stay tuned to the challenge to see when….

Now onto the winner of the 10 Minute Craft Dash #25. This gal never ceases to amaze with her talent and the things she whips up in 10 minutes is amazing!

Congratulations to Chupa!

Chupa, please email me your mailing information and your selection of Lawn Fawn set and 6 x 6 paper pack. Also, feel free to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!

Stacy

Debby Hughes

Erin Taylor

Lynne in NI

Lindsay A.

Isha

We have a returning sponsor, a great new color a palette and of course, a fabulous prize. I hope you’ll be able to join in the fun!

Craft Dash

10 Minute Craft Dash #25

Who is ready for a new 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge? Today we have a returning sponsor that is hands down one of the most popular here on the challenge. Please join me in welcoming Lawn Fawn as the prize sponsor this week!

* If you aren’t able to stay within the 10 minutes, you can still link up your item! While it won’t quality for the winner spot, it still could qualify as a favorites pick!

Now onto the great prize! My friends at Lawn Fawn are sponsoring this week’s challenge and the lucky winner will get to choose any Lawn Fawn set and a 6 x 6 paper pack. They just released lots of new sets and papers, so you’ll definitely want to check out their new products!

I’m thrilled to have one of the amazingly talented (and sweet) gals from the Lawn Fawn team bringing inspiration today. Please stop by Yainea’s blog and see her cute creation!

Cristina “Yainea” Nunez

How to Play

Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes featuring the color palette.
Post the time it took to create.
Be sure to include the challenge graphic in your post and link to the challenge.
You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.
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10 Minute Craft Dash #24 Highlights

It’s time to announce the winner for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #24 and this gal is extremely lucky to have won the fabulous August Bits & Pieces kit by Gossamer Blue! I had the privilege of playing with this set and it has so many fun elements that can be used for all sorts of paper crafts!

I know that this particular color palette was a little more difficult than usual- not to worry, the next one is easier, I promise! Also, we have a returning sponsor that you all love…. if you’d like to get a head start on your entries, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post!

Okay, now onto the lucky winner and the favorites….

Congratulations to Lydia!

Lydia, please email me your mailing information so I can pass it along to Gossamer Blue. Also, feel free to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!

If you missed yesterday’s post, I did a small compilation of the questions I receive often and answered them HERE. Whether you have wondered how I got the name Pretty Pink Posh, what stamps I prefer, or how long I have been blogging, I fill you in on this post. Also, there’s an opportunity for you to ask more questions….take a peek at the post for all the info!

I’ll be back tomorrow with the new 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge and hopefully sometime soon I’ll find time to edit the August haul video that I filmed (yes, a little late). Stay tuned, sweet blog friends!

Craft Dash

10 Minute Craft Dash #24

Colors: Rose, Light Orange, Cornflower Blue

It’s time for a new 10 Minute Craft Dash and I’ve got a unique color palette for you. Since we’re already to challenge #24, I’m confident you’re up for the challenge and I know you’ll showcase these colors well.

This week we have a returning sponsor, Gossamer Blue, providing the fabulous prize for this challenge. I know many of you do Project Life and/or scrapbook pages and this prize is perfect for that. However, don’t fret, if you are a card maker (like me), you’ll love it, too!

* If you aren’t able to stay within the 10 minutes, you can still link up your item! While it won’t quality for the winner spot, it still could qualify as a favorites pick!

Now onto the great prize! A giant thank you to Gossamer Blue for offering up their August Bits & Pieces kit to the lucky winner of this challenge. This kit is packed full of yummy crafty items, as you can see below.

We have three of the talented gals from the Gossamer Blue DT joining in this challenge and I cannot wait to see what they have created! Be sure to visit their blogs and see their inspiring creations!

Traci Reed

Stephanie Bryan

Adrienne Alvis

How to Play

Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes featuring the color palette.
Post the time it took to create.
Be sure to include the challenge graphic in your post and link to the challenge.
You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.
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Cards | Craft Dash | Lawn Fawn | Videos

Bling Birthday Jar {VIDEO}

Hello, sweet blog friends!

Today I have the last 10 Minute Craft Dash Birthday Bash video to share with you. If you missed any of the ones I posted earlier this week, you can view them all on the Pretty Pink Posh YouTube channel, along with the videos I’ve done in the past. I have some ideas for more videos in the future, but if you have requests, feel free to leave it in a comment below!

I adore bling and I brought that together with my love of the Lawn Fawn set, Summertime Charm and the matching dies. Add in a bit of twine and patterned paper and we have a great mixture of my craft loves on one card.

Time it took to create: 9 minutes 22 seconds

And now here’s the video showing how to create this card from start-to-finish.

Watch video above | Watch on YouTube

Like I mentioned in the video, I can’t wait to see what YOU submit for the 10 Minute Craft Dash Birthday Bash. We have received quite a few entries thus far, but I know that some of you are waiting until the last minute to enter. Be sure to do it before the challenge closes on Saturday night! I don’t want you to miss out on the super big prize!

Thanks for spending some time with me today!

Lawn Fawn Clear Stamps, Summertime Charm	Lawn Fawn Cut Dies, Summertime Charm	Memento Ink Pad, Rich Cocoa	Summer Twine 3-pk	Gamma Green rhinestones
Orange rhinestones	Lavender rhinestones	Baby Blue rhinestones	Hot Pink rhinestones

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