Happy Halloween

boooo.. ghosties. :)

Wow, this makes 3 posts in one day. thats different, but I just had to share these cute cute cute ghosties! If you need some last minute halloween decorations, How awesome would these be? Look at the one with the mustache!!

via Ginger and George

Extra, Extra! read all about it!

OMG, Guess who I ran into today? George w. bush! we were going out mountain biking this morning and right as we got to the trail, The President had been out the biking and was just getting off the trail..  We didnt get any pictures because he was about to leave and I didnt have my camera, but How Awesome is that?

(image source)

I got to meet the president, even if he is no longer the president. haha.

-Katie

Flickr Faves

Some pretty things I've seen on flickr this week.. :) just click the picture for the source.

I think this tree painting is really cool.

awww.. burnt toast

acorns and pinecones softies!

I heart mushrooms.

And how cool are these felt teepees?

Have a great weekend! xo, Katie

Custom Book Bag

This was a fun project! It was a custom order from my aunt who has 3 dachshunds. So, as you can see in the picture below, I also sewed up some little toy bones for her doggies. :)

It is also reversible:

What do you think? I hope she likes it. :)

xo, Katie

Teen Talent Contest Winners Announced!

About a month ago, I had posted that I was a finalist in Creating Keepsakes Teen Talent Contest, and guess what????

I'm one of the 4 runner ups!! Which means my prize includes a craftian bag from Plano, a Xyron adhesive package, BasicGrey’s Obscure line, a BoBunny paper pack, and Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 and Premiere.  I think all the prizes are great, but I think I am really going to love Basic Greys Obsure line.

Go check out the rest of the winning entries!

xo, Katie

You're a Hoot

I made another panel for this pillow. :) I love owls, they are just so cute. don't you agree?

xo, Katie

Upcycled Gift Card Ring Tutorial

I have a whole bunch of gift cards and was trying to come up with a craft for them, and I decided to see what a ring would look like! I think it turned out neat. The silver part looks kinda like a jewel.. Anyway, I made a tutorial to share with you guys!

Supplies: Old Gift Cards, An old ring or craft wire.

1. Cut out some circles from the card. varying sizes.

2. Stack them up & Glue them.

3. If you are using craft wire, you need to wrap wire loosely around your finger, and make a ring.

4. Glue the ring to the bottom of you circles.

And Voila! You are finished! Now you can wear you pretty recycled, eco friendly ring! :)

I don't actually like to wear rings much, ( I just like to make them. ) so I gave this one to Taylor. :)

xo, Katie

p.s. I would LOVE to see your version! send me a link!

November Sponser spots- Get yours for $5!!

So as some of you know, My family and I will be cycling the Atlantic coast from Bar Harbor, Maine to Key West, Florida in Sept 2011.

This is an ambitious endeavor that we are greatly looking forward to doing. The trip is roughly 2600 miles by bike.

In order to raise funds for the trip, We will be attending craft fairs and such, selling our crafts.
My mom, Taylor and I will be making baby quilts, and crayon bags(cute quilted bags that will hold coloring books with slots for individual crayons) to raise money as well. IF You want a custom baby quilt, We would be happy to do it. The cost would be dependent on fabric choices, just email me. :)

The coloring book bags are $20 and make a great birthday or Christmas book for the young artist in your family!

I am also going to be selling sponsor spots on my blog to raise money! For $5 you can have your button/widget on my blog for the month of November, AND a feature post on my blog! For the month of October Punk Projects had over 5,000 hits, that is alot of traffic coming your way!
The newly improved punkprojects will include sponsor features each month, the popular Make-it Mondays DIY round-up, more papercrafting, sewing, and repurposing tutorials, and more inspiration!
Purchase your spot for the month of November Here.

As the trip gets closer we will be setting up a blog to keep everyone updated on our progress. We've set up a map with our route, and have been putting push pins where we are going. We are driving from TX to Maine, Riding our bikes from Maine to Key West, Florida, and then Driving back to TX.
Hurry and Grab your spot today!!

xo, Katie

Lookie Lookie...

Lookie what I made! Laminated earrings using the tutorial Lauren made!

I didnt have a jewelry chain or any jump rings, so I used craft wire to put my earrings together.  I also got the pretty green patterned paper from Lauren. You can download it on her blog, Here.
What do you think? I like them..
xo,
Katie

Make It Monday

Hello! How was your weekend? We just got back from camping last night. We went to Palo Duro Canyon, it was awesome! Anyway... Here are some great tutorials for you today! :)

Get the tutorial for these bow necklaces here

Make these super cute ghosties here

Don't want to carve a pumpkin? Get the tute for these painted pumpkins here.

Make this cute mini album here.

And I think these bird softies are so cute! Get the tutorial here.

Did you craft anything this weekend? xo, Katie

Gone Camping

via Hrrrthrrr

mmm.. I love smores. :)  Just thought I would tell you guys that I won't be on this weekend. We are going camping, and there is no internet in the bottom of the canyon we are camping at sooo... that means no blogging... see ya monday! xo, Katie

so pretty...

These lovelies are in our front yard, and I took pictures of them while I was taking pics of my pumpkins..

xo,

Katie

Pumpkin Carving Fun

This is what I did yesterday! we had these little pumpkins leftover from a dinner party last week. sooo, I decided to carve them! :)

I carved a cute little owl...

and... guess what! a Star Trek pumpkin! haha.

Have you carved any neat pumpkins this year? xo, Katie

Interchangeable Theme Pillow DIY

Hey Guys, So,This is the tutorial I was working on yesterday! A pillow with cute panels that you can change around whenever you feel like it! They just button right on. or off!

Tools & Supplies: Fabric, Stuffing, Buttons, and a Sewing Machine or if you want, you could sew this by hand. it would just take longer.

for your pillow:

1.  Cut Two 11" squares of fabric, and pick out 4 buttons you like.

2.Sew your buttons to the 4 corners of 1 of the squares.

3. Sew & stuff your pillow.

For the Interchangeable Panels:

1. Cut Two 11" squares of fabric. Decorate 1 of them. (I appliqued a pumpkin.)

2.  Put the right sides together and sew along the edges, leaving a small space to flip it right side out.

Flip right side out, and iron flat.  Also, Stitch the opening closed.

3. Lay it up against your pillow and mark where the buttons are. Cut slits for button holes and go along the edge of your button hole with a small zigzag stitch so that the edges don't fray.

4. Button it to your pillow! and voila!

I am going to make some more panels with different themes... Maybe an owl? or something for Christmas. we shall see. :)

I would love to see your version! Please send me a link!

xo, Katie

make it monday

Hello! It's Monday again, so that means another round up of awesome tutorials! enjoy!

I will be working on a cute tutorial today! :)

Make this adorable chipmunk softie from an old glove with this tutorial.

find a tutorial for these cool polaroid magnet frames here

Make this cool Halloween Doily art here

Find the tute for this Neat Leather Leaf Necklace here.

And don't forget to check these out... Lauren and I did a blog swap this weekend and shared a couple of tutorials! Mine... a cell phone cozy

and Lauren shared a tutorial for these lovely earrings!

xo, Katie

p.s. Got a tutorial you would like to see in next weeks Make It Monday?? send me an email!