pretty things

some pretty things I have spotted lately.. :)

xo, Katie

December sponsor spots available!!

Get you blog out there by advertising on my blog!! For $5 you can have your button/widget on my blog for the month of December, AND a feature post on my blog! For the month of November Punk Projects had over 7,000 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 December Here.

I have started adding sponsers to raise money for an upcoming trip, that I'm super excited about!

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.

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. We've named this trip "Clam Chowder to Key Lime Pie"

My mom, Taylor and I will also 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 bag, We would be happy to do it.

The coloring book bags are $20 and make a great birthday or Christmas book for the young artist in your family! just email me. :)

Hurry and Grab your spot today!!

xo, Katie

I heart my bike.

Make it Monday

How was your Thanksgiving weekend? mine was great,Taylor and I have been working on a secret project (yay!) and TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR DECK THE HALLS! so do so, right now! Here's abunch of neat craft tutorials for you guys..

Need some new gloves for the winter?  this is a cute DIY

Make this little octopus plushie here.

How cute is this business card holder? get the tute here.

This is a fun upcycling project! Junk mail art!

How cute are these yarn ornaments? get the tute here.

Get the tutorial for this gingerbread man ornaments here.

and check the tutorial I posted this week! A Scrapbook Mobile!

xo, Katie

whooooo loves you?

This little owlie does! This is my entry for round 2 of Laurens mix n' match challenge! You should go vote for your fave project!! Mine is number 1, the fabric owl! :)

xo, Katie

a special deal just for you!

Last minute sign ups for our deck the halls class can save $5 on any future Punk Projects class!

Find out more info about the class, and purchase your spot here!

Scrapbook Mobile Tutorial

Here's  a tutorial Taylor and I whipped up for you guys! Its a scrapbook mobile!

supplies: Ribbon, Stapler, a Hoop (and embroidery hoop would work great),Paper, Pictures, Embellishments

1. Cut out your shapes using double sided paper, Or back them with another paper.

2. Decorate them!

Cut  the length of ribbon you want them to hang by & staple one end to the top.

Tie the other end to you hoop.

And attach to ceiling! (I tied another ribbon to my hoop, and used a thumbtack.)

Here is Taylor's version! I love the clouds!

We would LOVE to see your version!

xo, Katie

Have you hugged a sock monkey today??

I made this little guy today. Isn't he a cutie?

xo, Katie

Go vote

Voting has begun for the first round of Laurens Mix n Match challenge! Go look at all the awesome entries and go vote! Mine is number 5- Christmas gift tags!

xo, Katie

Deck the Halls~Indie Style FAQ

Hey everyone! This is Taylor, co-teacher of PunkProject's online arts and craft classes and sister of the amazing Katie, author of Punk Projects. I thought I'd answer a few questions about our classes, specifically our holiday class, "Deck the Halls~Indie Style" and give you extra information. If you have any questions please let us know, we'd LOVE to have you join us for this affordable, super fun, online class, starting November 29th!

1. What kind of projects are in the class?

Scrapbooking, papercrafting, sewing (can be done without a sewing machine), painting, altering, and so much more!

2. How long is the class? Are there deadlines?

Each of our classes run for 3 weeks, with a new project every weekday. On the weekends, challenges, inspirational posts, and giveaways are posted! There are no deadlines for completing your projects, this class is totally WORK-AT-YOUR-OWN-PACE!

3. Is the class on the PunkProjects blog?

No, each of our classes is hosted on it's own private blog which is open ONLY to registered students and the instructors. The blog remains up for an additional 6 months after the class so you can always go back and look at your favorite tutorials and projects! Students who sign up are given access to the blog after paying registration.

4. Can I share my completed projects on my blog/website?

Yes, you are more than welcome to post pictures of your super cute finished works, but you must give credit with a link back to punk projects!

5. What are the tutorials for each project like?

Our tutorials for every one of our classes include detailed supply lists, instructions, and step-by-step photos for every aspect of the project, and easy variations for the finished look.

6. The class description says "extra goodies". What does that mean?

For all of our class students we like to provide a little fun surprise so we include downloadable stickers, gift tags, embellishments, etc. The extra goodies for Deck the Halls are are simply adorable holiday-themed decorations!!! We also have a facebook page for the class and a flickr group for students to share their projects if they wish. We have so much fun seeing what our students do with our projects!

7. Why do you teach these classes?

A couple of reasons. we LOVE doing what we do, and sharing with others makes the crafts so much more fun. We are also fundraising for a very special trip. Autumn of 2011 we are taking a three-month cycling trip across America, riding our bicycles 2600 miles from Maine to Florida. We've named this trip "Clam Chowder to Key Lime Pie" If you'd like to hear more about it, click here.

Deck the Halls starts November 29th, so don't wait any longer to register for this very cool class! A sneak peek project list is coming soon! Register Here

Star Trek tote bag

Guess what I did? Yep, I appliqued Spocks face onto a tote bag. :)

*live long and prosper*

-Katie

Deck the Halls WINNER

and the winner is........

Number #1! Congrats Inari, You won! I'm emailing you right now!

Didn't win?  You still have a week to purchase your spot in the class! and it is totally affordable- Only $25! Find out more here.

xo, Katie

Make it Monday

Howdy! Here is todays round-up of tutorials!

I love tinsel. :) Make these Tinsel Wreath with this tutorial.

Make these super cute Button Magnets here.

Check out this cute personalized pillow DIY

Recycle a Vintage Tray into a cool memo board!

How pretty is this paper snowflake? Get the tute here.

Learn how to cut these cool paper frames with this tutorial.

Thanks for so many comments on our giveaway! I will be posting the winner today, so check back!!

xo, Katie

Last chance to enter the giveaway!

The giveaway ends tonight! So hurry!! Go enter to win a spot in our online class Deck the Halls now!

Just leave a comment on THIS post.

xo, Katie

Boulder Park scrapbook layout

Good Morning! Don't forget about my weekend giveaway!

Here's another layout I've done. I used alot of my new prizes (I was a finalist in Creating Keepsakes Teen Talent contest) on this layout. I cut up strips of paper and staggered them for a cool background.

and so that my pictures would stand out more, I painted some white behind them. Here's a close up:

What do you think?

xo, Katie

Deck the Halls class spot GIVEAWAY!!!

Guess what? Taylor and I have decided to have a weekend giveaway for one spot in our new class Deck the Halls! To learn more about the class, look here.

Here's how you can enter the giveaway:

1. Comment on this post.
2. Blog about this giveaway.
3. Tweet about this giveaway.

(Be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do!)

This is a weekend giveaway, So I will announce the winner on Monday! Hurry and enter! and tell your friends to enter!

xo, Katie

(Don't want to wait and see if you win? Purchase your spot in the class now! its only $25!)

I'm sitting at Starbucks using their free wifi. Hopfully I will have internet back at home soon. :)

I just wanted to remind you about our new class Deck The Halls-Indie Style!

I've been designing some *extra goodies* for people who sign up. :)

Punk Projects is so excited to announce its Holiday Workshop! Running from November 29th to December 24th, Deck The Halls is a fun online class filled with papercrafting, sewing, painting and cardmaking projects, all designed to gear you up for the Holiday season!

Here's a few peeks at some of the projects..

-It's only $25! So, what are you waiting for?

Important to know

-The class is hosted completely online, on a private blog, which only students have access to.

-This is a work-at-your-own-pace class, no time limits or restrictions!

-Registration runs November 1-29.

Purchase Your Spot HERE

Another scrapbook layout

Hey you guys, I just thought I would share this layout I did a couple of months ago (I don't think I posted it on my blog though.)

(Roman Nose is a state park in Oklahoma, in case you were wondering.)

What do you think? I love the colors I chose.

xo, Katie

No Internet

(image via weheartit)

Sadly I have no internet at the house, and wont for a couple more days. Lightning hit a telephone pole outside our house and it fried our internet modem. :(

I just thought I would let you guys know that I wont be on much for a couple of days.

This is what I did without internet:

I drew my friend to look like a borg from star trek. (Seven of Nine) haha.

xo, Katie