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!
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.
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!
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.
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!}
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!
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!
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….
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!
I’m thrilled that you have joined me and the design team for a brand new 10 Minute Craft Dash. Can you believe we are on challenge #13 already? My have the weeks flown by quickly!
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I thought we would pay homage to those colors and go a little more neutral for this challenge. Don’t worry though, you can create ANY occasion card using these 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 might still be featured in the favorites!
Today we have a first time sponsor, but I’m sure it’s one you recognize- May Arts! They have a huge array of stunning ribbons in a rainbow of colors. Not to mention the variety of textures and the different widths! I’m so glad that some of their DT was able to bring you some inspiration today, here are the links to their blogs:
Oh yes, and let’s not forget about our prize for this challenge. May Arts has donated a goodie bag filled with all sorts of ribbon samples- every crafters dream!
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.
I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. I kept quite busy with a lot of design team cards, behind-the-scenes blog work and also got carried away with lots of cleaning on Saturday night. Yes, it’s true, this single gal doesn’t do the partying scene but rather keeps herself busy with domestic duties. Don’t I lead a glamorous life? *wink*
Each time I get an email saying there is a new 10 Minute Craft Dash #12 entry, I get giddy. The amount of entries already have been more than usual and the talent packed into those entries is phenomenal. There are still five days left to submit your creations and the DT and I look forward to looking at what you make!
Here is my second take on our current color palette- one of the most favorited color palettes to date. We have had a large amount of Paper Smooches fans join for the first time and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Welcome to all the first-time participants!
Time it took to create: 7 minutes 42 seconds
I received the Word Salad as my very first Paper Smooches set and have enjoyed playing with it. So many fun sentiments in this one! One really can’t go wrong with lots of polka dots in this color palette and a versatile sentiment.
I’ll be back tomorrow with my February Random Loves post. Warning: this one will definitely be living up to its name. Crafty items, beauty items and some surprises along the way. Hope you will join me and list what you are loving right now!
Today’s challenge is one I’ve been looking forward to for quite a few months. Not only do we have a fun color palette, we also have a first-time sponsor, who I’ll introduce a little later in this post.
My fabulous DT has created all sorts of lovely inspiration using today’s palette. Seeing their items made me want to create even more things, which you’ll see during the duration of this 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 still might be featured in the favorites!
Now onto the sponsor for this challenge…. Kim from Paper Smooches has graciously offered up a $20 gift certificate for the winner of this challenge. With a huge selection of clear stamps and the brand new steel dies and wood mounted stamps, the lucky winner will have SO much fun shopping!
Not only do we have a fun prize, we also have some special guests joining in this challenge! These gals are talented and I definitely cannot wait to see what they whipped up for this 10 Minute Craft Dash. Here are their links:
Each of you mean so very much to me- I’m grateful for those who have followed me since the beginning, and those who just found my blog recently. Your words of encouragement, blog comments and viewership mean a lot to me.
As promised, I have a more light-hearted post to share today. There are less than three days left to join in the 10 Minute Craft Dash #11 and I wanted to bring you a little more inspiration using this theme. Since today is THE day of love, I wanted to load it up with all sorts of hearts and tons of girlie elements.
Time it took to create: 9 minutes 37 seconds
If you watched my haul video, you saw that I just got the Shadow Ink Cup O’ Joe pad. I must say, I really do like it. I still haven’t played much with the pink colors- I’ll keep you posted on my thoughts of those soon.
I was so inspired by Jess’ video that I wanted to create one for you today. Two videos in a week? Wow! Sadly, I got this idea after work and well, the lighting is not that great. Hopefully you can still enjoy it though!
I hope that you enjoyed today’s card and video. If you get a chance, the DT and I would love for you to join us in the 10 Minute Craft Dash #11. Remember, you only need to set aside 10 minutes in your day AND you’ll get a workout in there, too! *wink*
I’m so excited about today’s challenge! Not only is this the first challenge where the DT will be joining along, we are featuring HEARTS. I’m a sucker for this time of year. I love love and all the pretty decorations and sweet gifts that people exchange during this special time of year. Yes, I realize it’s over commercialized, but honestly, it doesn’t bother me all that much.
As you can see above, there isn’t a specific color palette for this challenge. This time around you just need feature hearts somehow {a little or a lot}, it fits within the 10 minute time frame* and post the time it took to create within your post.
* 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!
I’m so thrilled that some of the DeNami DT was able to join along in this challenge! You know what that means? You get inspiration from seven other people! I’m going to wager and say that after you see all of these creations, you’ll want to join along…. *wink* Here are the links to the DeNami DT:
Every great challenge comes with a prize and today is no exception. The lucky winner will receive a $20 DeNami gift certificate! With hundreds of stamp designs, washi tape, buttons, ribbons and more, you will have so much fun browsing and shopping the site!
How to Play
Create a card/craft project within 10 minutes featuring hearts
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.
I hope you all are ready for a brand new 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge…..a new one starts tomorrow! This will be the DT gals will be joining along and I heard that one of them even filmed a video to share! We will have a theme this time around {any guesses?} and of course, a fabulous prize for the winner.
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 click on “exclusives”, you get to see the next 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge colors a day early!
I hope to see many of you on the Pretty Pink Posh Facebook page later today! We’re getting close to 5-0-0 “likes” and I’ll be hosting a giveaway once we hit the big number. I would love for you to follow the page and let all of your friends know too! It’s such a fun place to talk about crafty things, shopping, entertainment and other randomness that pops into my head. :)
These last few challenges there have been lots of new participants and I hope that this one will bring many as well. If you’ve been wanting to give the challenge a try, this next challenge is a great one. It has a pretty open theme and with the DT samples, it’ll be hard for you to resist the fun. See you tomorrow!
I’m so excited the day is finally here- it’s time to announce the very first 10 Minute Craft Dash DT! I was so blown away by the amount of entries and the vast range of locations- I literally received applications all over the world!
I wanted to stick with a fairly small DT and I was able to narrow it down to six designers. Since I personally haven’t had the privilege of working with designers from numerous continents, I thought it would be fun to create a map to show all of the different locations. {Thank goodness for Google- my geography isn’t what it should be!}
I hope you all are ready to meet these amazing and talented gals. Below are some fun questions to get to know them a bit and if you click their pictures, you’ll be taken to their blogs. PLEASE be sure to visit and leave them some love!
How long have you been crafting: About 7 years
Favorite colors to use on cards: I tend to use a lot of Kraft paired with brighter colors
Favorite crafting embellishment: I love using handmade embellishments such as flowers, butterflies and hearts
On average, how many cards do you create each week: About 3
How long have you been crafting: I’ve been crafting as long as I can remember! However, the papercrafting and card making bug bit me hard around 2 years ago.
Favorite colors to use on cards: I almost always use kraft and white on every project. It’s an addiction!
Favorite crafting embellishment: Stickles!
On average, how many cards do you create each week: Some weeks when the mojo is flowing, I can crank out 5-10 cards, but there are definite creative dry spells where I can go a couple weeks without making anything!
How long have you been crafting: I started scrapbooking in 2005 and card making in 2011, but I’ve been crafting since I was a little girl.
Favorite colors to use on cards: Teal, Red, anything bright except purple really, oh and not all on the one card LOL!
Favorite crafting embellishment: Patterned paper – at the moment anything gingham or spots!
On average, how many cards do you create each week: I average around 3-4 cards per week
How long have you been crafting: For as long as I can remember! I’ve always enjoyed making all kinds of things, and still do. I got into paper crafting about 6 years ago, and haven’t looked back since!
Favorite colors to use on cards: Anything… I like bold, I like soft, I like pastel, I like neutral… whatever mood strikes!
Favorite crafting embellishment: Lace, ribbon and stick pins. Almost everything I create uses at least two of the three, if not all.
On average, how many cards do you create each week: Hmmm… on average, I’d say about 10. Some weeks more, some less. I try to create every day, if possible!
How long have you been crafting: I started stamping in 2011 after seeing my mom making cards.
Favorite colors to use on cards: Pink and blue
Favorite crafting embellishment: Twine and blings
On average, how many cards do you create each week: I try to make one card a week during school time and in the holidays, usually 2 – 4
How long have you been crafting: I’m a newbie and have been crafting for just 6 months…
Favorite colors to use on cards: light blue+light green+white is my favourite colour combination…
Favorite crafting embellishment: Pearls, flowers are my favourite embellishments and you won’t find a single card without either of these! :) But I’m currently having a crush on lace trims too! :)
On average, how many cards do you create each week: Umm…this greatly varies… But I usually make 2-3 cards per week… when I’m in a mood to make CAS cards, I even make 4-5 cards a single day! :)
I know that these ladies are so excited to be joining the team and getting to know all of you and sharing their creations. Be sure to visit each of their blogs and leave them some sweet love!
The next challenge starts on Wednesday, Feburary 6th and we have a super fun theme! If you haven’t already, go like the Pretty Pink Posh Facebook page– you’ll get an exclusive peek at the challenge a day early!
Have a fabulous rest of your Friday. Thank you so much for sharing in my excitement about the first DT and peeking in to say hello.
Not only do we have a fun prize, we also have some special guests joining in this challenge! These gals are talented and I definitely cannot wait to see what they whipped up for this 10 Minute Craft Dash. Here are their links:
