Craft Dash

10 Minute Craft Dash #16 Highlights

It’s time to announce the 10 Minute Craft Dash #16 Highlights! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who joined along in this challenge. Due to personal reasons, I wasn’t able to comment on each entry like I usually do. {I’m sorry!} Thankfully I was still able to take a peek at all of your beautiful entries and with the help of my best friend, we chose a winner!

Congratulations to Wendy Elliot

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Please email me (click the contact on the top right) with your contact info to claim your prize. Also, you get to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!
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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!}

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Betty J.

Amy Kolling

Bethany Stellpflug

Therese

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Tina M.

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!

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We have a returning sponsor that I know many of you love sponsoring the new challenge tomorrow. I hope that you’ll be able to join the DT and I for the fun! I shall see some of you on the Pretty Pink Posh Facebook page later. Thanks for stopping by!

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Bright & Bold Craft Dash

CD_16largeI’m back with another card for the current 10 Minute Craft Dash #16! I’ll confess, these colors have been my go-to colors at work for quite some time and I’m so glad I was able to bring them here! There’s something about these colors that are so striking and well, this combo just makes me happy!

In yesterday’s post, I brought out the Avery Elle Petals & Stems set and it was more subtle, almost country in its feel. Today I’m doing a 180 and going bright and bold!  I pulled out some of the other stamps in the set and went to work. Thanks to some paper strips and colored ink pads, this was finished with a little time to spare!

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Time it took to create: 9 minutes 20 seconds

If I had an extra minute, I would have added polka dots on top of the strips….Yes,  sometimes even I run out of time!

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I hope that you can join the DT and I for the current 10 Minute Craft Dash. There’s still 3 more days to get your submissions in for a chance to qualify for that Avery Elle gift certificate!

That’s going to wrap up today’s post. Hope y’all have a fabulous rest of your day!

10 Minute Craft Dash #16

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I’m thrilled that you have stopped by for the new 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge. As I was looking through the previous color palettes {available here}, I noticed I had yet to officially highlight purple. How could this be? A little rearranging and I got this one up on the roster immediately. I have always been a fan of this trio of bold colors and I hope you all will be 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!

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Now onto the great prize! I’m so thrilled to announce that Avery Elle is returning as a sponsor for the 10 Minute Craft Dash. The winner of this challenge will win a $20 gift certificate to their website and boy, they have lots of cute goodies! I recently purchased some of their storage pouches and they are amazing!

cd_16_gcNot only do we have a fab prize, we also have the owner of Avery Elle joining along in this challenge. Be sure to stop by their blog and check out Jamie’s creation!

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How to Play

  1. Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes featuring the color palette.
  2. Post the time it took to create.
  3. Be sure to include the challenge graphic in your post and link to the challenge.
  4. You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.
  5. Subscribe to Pretty Pink Posh via Email

You can pull out your supplies before your timer starts!

10 Minute Craft Dash #15 Highlights

The latest 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge ended on Saturday and it’s time to announce the highlights! I must say, I thought this color palette would stump some of you, but it looks like it did the exact opposite. The talent that was packed into these creations was amazing. Bravo to you all for taking this challenge with gusto!

We have many new participants join in this challenge, which is always so exciting. See new names, along with “regulars”, makes me so giddy. Thank you all for continuing to spread the word and participating in the challenges! Okay, now onto the winning entry and the six favorites…

Congratulations to Rachel I!

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Please email me (click the contact on the top right) with your contact info to claim your prize. Also, you get to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!
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Ready for some of my favorites? If you’re new to the Craft Dash, I always pick out some entries to showcase and share with you. Be sure to stop by each of the blogs to take a look at the beautiful cards and also peek at their inspiring blogs! {Ladies, feel free to grab the badge below and put it on your blogs!}

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Betty J

Barb Murphy

Serena

Therese

Beth

Joyce M.

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!

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I hope to see you tomorrow for the new challenge that will bring along a returning sponsor. We have  some BOLD colors coming your way and I have a feeling you will do beautiful things with them! I shall see some of you on the Pretty Pink Posh Facebook page later. Thanks for stopping by!

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Sequin Butterfly + Surprises

I have a little surprise for you all…..I filmed a new 10 Minute Craft Dash video this week! Two videos posted within a week is definitely not something that happens often here. With the pretty color palette and my infatuation with sequins lately, I was inspired to show you how I combined them onto a sweet and simple card. In case you missed the colors for this week, here is the graphic again. CD_15_long

You may have seen me do this technique on a card before {post here}. I wanted to show you how EASY it is to do this and also be a little ambitious and see if I could pull if off for a Craft Dash challenge. Do you think I was able to pull it off? You’ll have to watch the video to see!

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Feel free to view the video below or on the Pretty Pink Posh YouTube channel

It’s been quite a while since I had a crafty session with friends- I’m talking like over a year- so I thought it was time to fix this. A quick text to Ginny {the person who started the Craft Dash challenges with me} and we arranged to have a day of crafting  on Saturday. After a tweet, some texts and a little coxing, I got my bestie to join us as well. There were laughs, food, craft supplies scattered about and music going for ten hours straight. Here’s a glimpse into my craft studio and a little peek into our night….

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I have one last surprise for you… I filmed Ginny creating for the current 10 Minute Craft Dash! She’s such a pro at crafting quickly- I think you guys will be impressed. {I apologize in advance- I didn’t realized I laughed so much in the video!}

Thanks for stopping in and always being so encouraging. I’ll be back tomorrow with a guest designer post- hope to see you then!

 

10 Minute Craft Dash #15

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Hello and Happy Wednesday!

It’s time for the a brand new 10 Minute Craft Dash and I’m thrilled to have an amazing line-up of special designers along with a swoon worthy prize for the winner. Whether you like to stamp, scrapbook or just like to dabble into a variety of crafts, you can join along in this challenge!

Now some may be a little intimidated by this color palette- don’t be, it’s really not as scary as it looks. You can take some slight creative freedoms with the colors {as you’ll see the DT did}, but try to stay as true to it as you can. Scroll below for the guidelines on how to play.

* 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 might be featured in the favorites section!

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As I mentioned yesterday, we have a first time sponsor providing the AMAZING prize this week. A giant thank you to Gossamer Blue for offering up their April Bits & Pieces kit to the lucky winner of this challenge.  This kit is packed full of yummy crafty items, as you can see below.

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If you were inspired by the DT’s cards, just wait until you see what some of the Gossamer Blue DT created! I was so giddy when I heard some of them were going to be able to participate- they all are so incredibly talented! Be sure to visit their blogs and see their inspiring creations!

Christine Middlecamp

Cindy Liebel

Angie Gutshall

Mitchell Kraft

Kim Moreno

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How to Play

  1. Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes featuring the color palette.
  2. Post the time it took to create.
  3. Be sure to include the challenge graphic in your post and link to the challenge.
  4. You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.
  5. Subscribe to Pretty Pink Posh via Email

You can pull out your supplies before your timer starts!



10 Minute Craft Dash #14 Highlights

You know a challenge is a success when 1) you get the most international views you’ve ever received 2) people are raving about the color combination 3) you get multiple entries from participants 4) people are having FUN!

The 10 Minute Craft Dash #14 ended on Saturday and this one was packed full of both beautiful and cute cards. It’s always a joy to see how you all interpret the palette into your creations. Each one is so very unique! I’m constantly amazed at how much some of you are able to accomplish within the 10 minutes!

Now onto the winning entry and the favorites….

Congratulations to Leigh Penner

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Please email me (click the contact on the top right) with your contact info to claim your prize. Also, you get to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!
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Here are my favorites picks from this last challenge. After I chose the cards I wanted to highlight, I realized I picked a mix of elegant and cute- such a perfect way to encapsulate this challenge! {Ladies, feel free to grab the badge below and put it on your blogs!}

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Anya

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Ashley M

Sarah Jay

Lindsey

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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!

fb_prettypinkposhI have never revealed a Craft Dash sponsor before their challenge, or let you in on the prize, but this week is an exception. I am so excited to share that Gossamer Blue {a company new to me} will be sponsoring the challenge starting on Wednesday and this prize is BEAUTIFUL! I had the honor of playing with these products and I couldn’t help but film a video showcasing everything that is included.

Doesn’t that prize just make you swoon? Who wins this upcoming challenge will get their very own April Bits & Pieces kit, which has already SOLD OUT! Hopefully that entices you to play along and to share this with your crafty friends! *wink*

I hope to see you all tomorrow for the brand new challenge, along with links to the Gossamer Blue gals who will be joining along. It’s going to be a post full of beautiful inspiration, you won’t want to miss it!

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Blissful Botanical Thanks + Video

Today I not only have a card for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #14 {sponsored by Lawn Fawn}, I also have a video showing how I created it! I don’t post a video for each challenge for a few different reasons…one of the main ones, I’m a perfectionist and I truly dislike how these videos show me scrambling about. I have no problem crafting with a timer when the camera isn’t rolling, but when it is, it’s like I freeze up!

I won’t go into detail of how I created this card, since it’s shown in the video. *wink* If you don’t already, I hope that you’ll subscribe to the Pretty Pink Posh YouTube channel. As I’m getting the hang of the lighting, working on camera and showcasing techniques, I’m hoping to post videos more regularly.

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Time it took to create: 9 minutes 30 seconds

Do you spy that scrumptious ribbon? I bought a WHOLE bunch of it from one of my blog sponsors, Little Free Radical, in eight different colors. Crystal is such a sweetheart, has an amazingly fast turnaround time and her products are lovely! {Yes, I’m totally encouraging you to check out her site!}

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Okay, now onto the craziness video…. As I was re-watching this video, I noticed there are a lot of awkward silence pauses. Eeek! This is what a video looks like raw and uncut.

That’s going to wrap up this post, sweet blog friends. I will be back tomorrow with a nautical inspired card and some cupcakes! Hope to see you then!

10 Minute Craft Dash #14

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Happy 1st day of Spring!

With the flowers starting to bloom and the bright decor appearing in the stores, I thought it was time to bring out some cheery colors. Also, with the sponsor this week, these colors work PERFECTLY!

These colors can be used all sorts of themes and occasions- I cannot wait to see where your creativity takes you this week! As usual, the DT has some lovely inspiration to share and I hope that it’ll inspire you as you create for the challenge.

* 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 might still be featured in the favorites!

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Today we have a returning sponsor, along with some of their DT. Please join me in welcoming Lawn Fawn!  I know many of the 10 Minute Craft Dash participants are huge fans of Lawn Fawn, so I’m extra excited to say they are sponsoring this challenge. Here’s what the lucky winner will receive….

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I’m thrilled that some of the Lawn Fawn gals were able to take time in the midst of their inspiration week to join along in the fun. Be sure to visit their blogs and see their beautiful creations!

Cristina “Yainea” Nuñez

Elena Roussakis

Tiffany Johnson

Kelly Marie Alvarez (post coming on Friday)

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How to Play

  1. Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes featuring the color palette.
  2. Post the time it took to create.
  3. Be sure to include the challenge graphic in your post and link to the challenge.
  4. You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.
  5. Subscribe to Pretty Pink Posh via Email

You can pull out your supplies before your timer starts!



10 Minute Craft Dash #13 Highlights

The latest 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge ended on Saturday and it’s time to announce the highlights! While this challenge didn’t bring out quite as many entries {some mentioned this was a hard color palette}, it still brought out incredibly beautiful items! Not to mention we had some first time participants and some more videos!

Now onto the winning entry and the six favorites….

Congratulations to Jen Rzasa

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Please email me (click the contact on the top right) with your contact info to claim your prize. Also, you get to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!

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Here are my favorites picks from this last challenge. Oh boy, it sure was a tough decision to narrow these down! 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!}

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Thank you for continuing to spreading the word of my challenge. If you want to share you love of the 10 Minute Craft Dash, feel free to add the challenge button to your blog. I can’t wait to start seeing more badges in blog land soon!

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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!

Tomorrow will start a brand new challenge and a prize from a sponsor that many of you adore. Let’s see, they have cute images and they always bring smiles to faces all across the globe. Any guesses who the sponsor might be?