Craft Dash

Special Guests + Mega Prize

If you follow my blog, you know that I host the 10 Minute Craft Dash twice a month. I wanted to make December EXTRA special for the challenge {since it’s my favorite time of the year}, so I have two exciting things coming. One is still a secret, but I can let you in on what’s happening tomorrow! A new challenge will launch and it will bring 12 very special guests with it! Since I’m horrible at keeping secrets, here’s a peek at who will be joining in the fun….
This new challenge will be easier than usual, so I hope many of you will join along in the fun! If you’re intimidated at the thought of creating in a short amount of time, I have some helpful info on the Tips & Tricks page. Also, if you aren’t able to stay within the 10 minutes, it’s not the end of the world. Just as long as you try, post the time within your post, create something using the colors and have FUN, that’s good enough for me.
If you are interested in getting a head start on your project, I have the challenge info 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 colors a day early!
Oh, another thing about tomorrow’s post…..there’s a HUGE prize pack for the winner! I’ve been gathering items for a couple weeks and this prize is pretty amazing, if I do say so myself.  :)
Hope to see you and all your crafty friends here tomorrow! If you’d like a reminder, you can follow me via Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS blog feed or get Pretty Pink Posh via emails!
Big hugs…..

10 Minute Craft Dash #7 Highlights

Hello, sweet friends!

Today is a two post sort of day. The post a little later will be giving you a little peek into some of the fun that’s coming for tomorrow’s BIG challenge. This post is all about the fabulous entries and highlights from the 10 Minute Craft Dash #7 that ended on Saturday.

The ladies who entered this last challenge did such a fabulous job. I love all of the different ways the colors were incorporated! You gals are so awesome and think outside of the box and use different colored ribbons, pearls, brads, ink colors and glitter to incorporate the colors. Bravo!

Now for the winner…..

Congratulations to Bev

Bev, you truly did a beautiful job with this color palette. Each element of this card was so purposeful and one would never guess it took less than 10 minutes to make! I’ve already emailed you with the gift certificate details and info on picking the color palette in January. :) Here’s you winner badge- you deserve it!

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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. There are so many amazing entries and I can’t help but shout out some of them. Granted, if I could, I would do all of them, but that would be quite a lengthy post.  Here are the links to the gals I picked this time around….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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See you all In just a bit with the line-up of special guests that will be joining me tomorrow. Also, there will be info on how you get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming challenge! You definitely won’t want to miss the post– it will be packed to the brim with fun stuff!

Happy Snowmen

Oh my, the current 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge has flown by! I couldn’t let another day pass by without showing you another card before the challenge ended. After all, these colors work PERFECTLY for the holidays and the upcoming Winter months!
If this challenge is new to you, don’t let the title intimidate you. I’ve heard from numerous participants who have said they couldn’t believe all that could accomplish in 10 minutes! I know many will tell you it’s even addicting once you get the hang of it! If you need some tips on creating quick cards, I’ve put together the Tips & Tricks page that provides some pointers.
Time it took to create: 6 minutes 49 seconds
As I was going through my stamps, I saw this snowman face from the Holiday Blocks set. It’s been ages since I used it and I thought it worked perfectly with these colors! Also, how adorable and happy does this guy look? LOVE!
I hope you will join me in the challenge! Remember, there’s a gift certificate up for grabs for the winner, along with a special opportunity I’m providing for the very first time!
For those who would like to keep up-to-date on my challenges and the rest of the blog, you can follow me via Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS blog feed or get Pretty Pink Posh via emails! {All social media links on the right hand side of the blog}
I hope you have a great Friday. I’ll be back tomorrow for another blog post!

10 Minute Craft Dash #7

It’s time for a brand new 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge! Can I admit something? I get so excited when the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month comes…..I always enjoy reading your thoughts on the colors and of course, seeing your BEAUTIFUL creations! For this challenge, I’m thrilled to say that DeNami Design is sponsoring!

As I mentioned yesterday, there’s a prize AND a special opportunity for the winner. Not only will the winner receive a $20 DeNami gift certificate, they’ll also have the opportunity to help pick colors for the first challenge of 2013 and be the guest designer for that post! This is the first time I’m doing this, so I’m curious to hear what you all think of this!

Today I have created a card AND a video showcasing how to make this card {details below}.

Time it took to create: 5 minutes 26 seconds

I’m honored to have four gals that I work with on the DeNami DT joining along in this challenge as special guest designers. These gals are incredibly talented and sweet- if you don’t follow them already, I’m sure you will after this! Head on over to each of their blogs and see what they created!

Visit the DeNami blog to view the video on how I made my card!

As many of you know, I used DeNami Design stamps and products a LOT. Have you wanted to try them out, or possibly stock up on some must-have supplies? There’s a $20 DeNami Design gift certificate up for the winner! We carry washi tape, ribbons, cardstocks, buttons and lots more.

 How to Play

1) Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes using the color palette above
2) Post the time it took to create
You can pull out your supplies before your timer starts!  
  • Post the challenge graphic in your post, link to this challenge post.
  • You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.

  • Challenge ends December 1, 2012 at 11:59pm, PST.

10 Minute Craft Dash #6 Highlights

Hello!
The 10 Minute Craft Dash #7 starts tomorrow, November 21st! There’s a super versatile color palette, a brand new sponsor AND I’m going to have a special opportunity for the winner. Intrigued? You’ll have to stay tuned tomorrow for those details!
If you are interested in getting a head start on your project, 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 colors a day early!
Wow, it really seems like you gals are getting the hang of this challenge- I’m constantly blown away by the entries! It is absolutely amazing what you all are able to get done in such a short amount of time. From the sound of things, you all are starting to look forward to these challenge- this makes me SO happy! I hope that you’ll continue to spread the word about my challenge.
Okay, now it’s time to announce the winner of the last challenge.
Congratulations to Veronica Z!
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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You ladies make it so hard to pick favorites- I love each and every entry! Sadly, I’m limited to five entries in the favorites category. 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. {she did a video too!}
THANK YOU to everyone who entered this challenge! I hope you all will join in the next one and also please keep on spreading the word to your crafty friends. The more, the merrier!
See you all tomorrow for the new challenge and the details of the special opportunity the winner will get. It’s something NEW that I’m doing and I have a feeling you all will welcome the chance! Any guesses as to what it might be? 
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Full of Gratitude

My heart is full with gratitude from all of your sweet words about my health update yesterday. I greatly appreciate all your prayers and well wishes regarding my appointment later on today. Trying not to get too excited {like I have in previous doctor visits}, but also trying to remain hopeful and optimistic. It’s such a tough balance!

Tomorrow is the deadline to submit your creations for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #6. I couldn’t resist giving you one more sample using these colors and my Avery Elle set, Blossoms & Blooms.

Time it took to create: 5 minutes 54 seconds

I’m amazed that my “normal” card used to take over an hour and now I’m really used to creating in a shorter amount of time. This challenge has changed my crafting life for sure! :)

I hope that you’ll join in my challenge- I would love to see what you create! There’s a fabulous prize for the winner and of course, you get to challenge yourself {and get a mini workout in!}.

So grateful for all of you……thanks for dropping by!

10 Minute Craft Dash #6

Hello!

We had a little extra break since there were five weeks in October, so I hope you all are ready and excited for a new 10 Minute Craft Dash! With the weather starting to get more chilly, and the leaves falling about, I just had to do a warm color palette this time around.

Recently, I’ve heard and seen that some may be having a bit of trouble with the challenge. I have created a Tips & Tricks page {at the top of my blog}, which includes some things that help me when creating under a time constraint. As more tips come to mind, I’ll add them to the page- also, I’m planning on including some pictures there as well.

I am thrilled and honored to have Avery Elle as the sponsor of this challenge. I have had the privilege of working with their cardstocks and tried one of their stamps sets and they are top notch. I really love how their cardstock has such a high quality texture and weight. Below you can see three of them used on my card, along with the set Blossoms & Blooms.

 Time it took to create: 6 minutes 56 seconds
I am excited to have the four gals on the Avery Elle design team joining along in this challenge as special guest designers, along with the owner, Jamie! These gals are incredibly talented and I’m on pins and needles waiting to see what they came up with for this challenge. Head on over to each of their blogs and see what they created!

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 {which has lots of sets I’m eying}, so I know you’ll thoroughly enjoy shopping on their website. Also, if you need to stock up on cardstocks, be sure to take a peek at their lovely array of colors.

 How to Play

1) Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes using the color palette above
2) Post the time it took to create
You can pull out your supplies before your timer starts!  
  • Post the challenge graphic in your post, link to this challenge post.
  • You may combine a total of three challenges with your entry. You may enter the challenge a maximum of two times.

  • Challenge ends November 17, 2012 at 11:59pm, PST.

10 Minute Craft Dash #5 Highlights

Hi there!
It’s time for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #5 Highlights! It made me so happy to see and read that you all enjoyed these colors! There were so many different styles of cards entered, along with so many themes. It is so fun to see you take the colors and interpret them into your own style and flair. I just love it!
Congratulations to Sindhu
Please email me (click the contact on the top right) with your contact & shipping info to claim your prize. Also, you get to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!
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And now, it’s time to announce some of my favorites. It is always so hard to narrow them down- I want to choose everybody! 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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A giant thank you to all who played along and have been spreading the word about the 10 Minute Craft Dash. You all are amazing! I have already been starting to get sponsors for 2013 and boy, do we have some awesome ones. I hope you all will continue to follow and play along in the challenge.
I’ll talk with you all soon. Big hugs!
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Stomping By…..

Hello there!

Today I have another card to share with you featuring the current 10 Minute Craft Dash color palette. I remember back {not that long ago} when I was timid to pull out orange onto my cards. Now, I seem to sneak it on whenever I get a chance! Ah, the beauty of transitioning styles and going outside your comfort zone.

In case you haven’t seen the colors, here is what we are featuring in the challenge. If you’re new to the challenge, you can create any sort of crafty item, it just needs to be with these colors and take under 10 minutes to create. {Don’t worry, you can gather your supplies beforehand!} 

And now, here is take 2 of giving these colors a whirl. I couldn’t help but pull out the Elephant for this card. Yes, I realize I pulled him recently out on this card and this card, but he’s just so adorable!

Time it took to create: 7 minutes 3 seconds

There’s a great prize up for grabs and this challenge definitely gives you a little workout. I hope you’ll come join in on the fun and also spread the word. The more, the merrier! :)

You ladies are fab- thank you for all the sweet comments recently. They totally make my day and with my health not being great, they definitely bring smiles to my face.

See you all tomorrow for my Thankful Thursday post. Have a wonderful rest of your day!

10 Minute Craft Dash #5

Good morning!

I hope you all are ready for a new 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge! I’m excited for this one since I was able to play with some beautiful handmade embellishments created by our sponsor. I know you may think that these colors are “Summery”, but with the gloomy  Autumn days here, a little burst of color is always welcome– especially in blog land. :)

Recently, I’ve heard and seen that some may be having a bit of trouble with the challenge. I have created a Tips & Tricks page {at the top of my blog}, which includes some things that help me when creating under a time constraint. As more tips come to mind, I’ll add them to the page- also, I’m planning on including some pictures there as well.

Okay, now back to this challenge….  here is what I created with the color palette. Quick & simple, but I just LOVE how it turned out.

Time it took to create: 5 minutes 48 seconds

I know you all are dying to see Ginny’s creation…. just look at the peek, it’s GORGEOUS! Be sure to visit her blog for the whole thing- it’s super cute!

Time it took to create: 9 minutes 48 seconds

I am so thrilled to have the team over at Creative Paper Trade join along in this challenge. These gals are so talented and I know they have some beauties to share!

Andrea Budjack

Lisa Elton

Geri Freeman

Ginny Larsen 

Jessica Santiago

Cherry Nelson

Andrea is offering up a lovely prize of handmade embellishments from The Creative Paper Trade {just like the ones you see in Ginny’s card and mine}.

How to Play

1) Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes using the color palette above

2) Post the time it took to create

You can pull out your supplies before your timer starts!  

  • Post the challenge graphic in your post, 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.
  • Challenge ends October 27, 2012 at 11:59pm, PST.