Hey Guys! Guess what time it is?
Time to pick a winner for this giveaway from Dreaming in Craft!
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Congrats to Raynata! I will be giving your email to Marci from Dreaming in Craft so that she can get you your prizes! :)
April 30, 2011
April 29, 2011
2 days til May!!
Yep, you heard right. Only 2 days until May! If you've been thinking about sponsoring Punk Projects now's your chance! I've still got a few spots left, so don't wait too long. :)
I'm changing up the sizes a little this month with Larger size ads and some Smaller ads.
The larger ads will be located on my sidebar, under my blog button and design team button. You will also get an introduction/feature post at the beginning of the month, and the option of doing both a guest blog and a giveaway!
The smaller ads will be located directly under the larger ads, and will be rotated weekly for maximum traffic and visibility. You will also get an introduction/feature post at the beginning of the month, and the option of doing both a guest blog and a giveaway!
To purchase a Sponsor Spot:
If you've been reading my blog for awhile, I'm sure you know about our upcoming trip. Which is why I've opened up sponsorship on my blog to raise money.
If you are new, Here's what we are doing- -
We are driving from here(Dallas/Ft Worth) to Bar Harbor, Me., Cycling from Bar Harbor, Me to Key West, FL (2600 miles!) and then Driving back home to Dallas/Ft Worth. We have named this this trip "Clam Chowder to Key Lime Pie."
I can't wait to see all the awesome places like New York City, Washington D.C. etc. Do you live on the east coast? What cool tourist places do you think we should stop at?? I've never been anywhere up in the northeast, so it will be an amazing ride!
As the trip gets closer we will be setting up a blog to keep everyone updated on our progress.
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Be sure to look on my side bar and check out all my April Sponsors, They've been great!
xo, Katie
April 28, 2011
Paper Bag Owl Puppets DIY
All though I don't normally post *Little Kid* type crafts on here, Taylor and I had the cutest idea for paper bag puppets--- Owls!
Tools and Supplies:
Paper Bags, Patterned Papers, Glue Stick, Scissors.
1. Cut out all your pieces. You will need 2 pieces for the eyes- a Large 8 shape, and a couple of eyeballs. (Or you could use googley eyes!)
You will also need to cut out wings, a beak and whatever else you would like to add to your Owl.
2. Using your glue stick, Glue to the paper bag.
3. The eyes and beak should be glued onto the "flap"
4. All done! Now have fun playing with your little owl friends! This would be a great craft for your kids, or if you are baby sitting!
xo, Katie
April 27, 2011
Just Finished: Restyled Clipboard
You like? I cut the vintage girl out of a book full of vintage clip art and the brown graph was a scrapbooking transparency, so since its plastic I can use wipe-off markers to write a to-do list on it! Cool right??
I think I might work on a fun tutorial today--- I HAVE A GOOD IDEA!!
xo, Katie
April 25, 2011
Make it Monday
How was your weekend? Do anything fun, make May cool crafts for Easter? I didn't craft much this weekend, but we went down to one of our favorite state parks this weekend and went swimming! I know it's still snowing where some of you guys live! crazy!
Anyway, enjoy---
xo, Katie
p.s. [May is only a few days away. If you are interested in sponsoring Punk Projects for May I would LOVE to have you! Check out this post for more info!]
April 24, 2011
Postage Stamp Tray DIY
So, I had this brown tray. Which was alright, it was functional-But it wasn't very cute or stylish. And being the crafty person I am, I decided to alter it and do a fun little DIY for you guys!
I really love personalizing things.. :) the quote i used it:
"Though we travel the world to find the beautiful, We must carry it with us. Or we find it not."
-Emerson
What kind of things do you like to alter? what have you been working on lately?
xo, Katie
p.s. (Happy Easter!)
April 22, 2011
Happy Earth Day!
I need your help with something... This is a painting I've been working on, but I think it still needs either a word or a phrase. What do you think? Have any suggestions?
Are you doing anything to celebrate earth day?
Giveaway from Dreaming in Craft!
Hello! It's Marci from Dreaming in Craft again! I'm back with some fun goodies to give away this time. I thought it would be fun to give you some of my favorite items in the shop. My two favorite things to work with when crafting are felt and buttons. So...I'm giving away both!
You can win this Love Bites mini cookie plushie
and this set of fabric button ring jewelry (includes a fabric button necklace and matching fabric button ring).
All you have to do to win is comment on this post with your name and a way to contact you if you win.
If you like these items you can find more of in my shop on Etsy! :-)
Good luck!
The giveaway will run until Friday the 29th, and I will post the winner on Saturday the 30th!
-Katie
April 21, 2011
Dts Art design Team
I've never been on a design team before, But I wanted something fun and challenging to do for the summer. So I applied to be on Dts Art Design team and got accepted!
The DtsArt store has all sorts of Digital Stamps, Graphics, SVG files, etc. Because I am part of their design team, I will get to play with some cute digi stamps and SVG files to cut on my Cricut!
You'll be seeing me post some of my projects for them every now and then, so be on the look out!
Anyway, I just wanted to share the news!
xo, Katie
April 20, 2011
DIY Supply Holder and Inspiration Box- a guest post from Campfire Kam
I previously used a plastic cup from one of my Alma Maters, and quite frankly things are out of control. I have markers, colored pencils, glue, and goodness knows what else rolling around my desk. And let me tell you, my desk is maybe 3 feet x 2 feet so I know a little something about needing to make the most of my space! That's where today's DIY comes in...
DIY: Supply Holder & Inspiration Box
What is an inspiration box? Essentially a four-sided inspiration board! It is perfect for those without the luxury of being able to hang things on walls. Also, if you're a shorty-like me- this box will most likely always be within arms reach ;)
What you'll need:
- Cardboard drink holder-I used an IZZE box, but if you need more compartments, you can grab a package of other kinds of beverages to help you out ;)
- Wood grain contact paper. My other thought was to use cute cardstock I've been hoarding...or decoupage used postage stamps.
- Scissors
- Thick cardstock or chipboard if your box doesn't close all the way at the base
- A flat surface (this is where I ran into trouble)
- Cute clips and other fun accessories
Step 1: Gather your supplies. Make sure your box is empty...down those extra drinks! You also need to decide if you're going to cover it in contact paper-like I show here-or if you're going rouge and doing your own thing.
Step 3: Channel your inner gift-wrapping-pro and eyeball how much contact paper you will need to cover the sides. For this IZZE box, the width of the roll was perfect, so I measured out a square. Excess is easily trimmed off later.
Step 3.5: Temporarily tape the box to the contact paper, it will make cutting so much easier. I did this using a single strip of invisible tape and rolling it sticky-side-out.
Step 4: Envision and create a 3x3 grid on your contact paper. Your box is in the center 'square' in this case. Using a permanent marker, complete the grid. From each corner of the box, draw a line to the corresponding edge. Each corner should have two lines going perpendicularly to the edges. See the photo below for a better idea.
Step 5: Cut along four of the lines from edge to box. Don't cut along all the lines. Select one side, cut those lines, and then go to the opposite side to cut the other lines. You should still have two sides (opposite one another) intact. See photo above for a visual
Step 6: Carefully tear off the paper. After you remove the box, that is! This is where I first encountered some trouble. Do the rest of this project on a clean, flat surface...not on carpet where curious kittens may decide it is time to play.
Step 7: Wrap the box in the contact paper. I hope you still have your gift wrapping hat on, because this gets tricky. And messy. As a perfectionist, I was freaking out with every little wrinkle and bubble...but as an 'embrace the uniqueness' crafter, I loved how not everything fit perfectly on my first attempt! Note: the handle portion of the box was covered separately, using a piece of scrap contact paper I had laying around. If you can wrap the box, you can totally cover the handle without a worry.
Step 8: Decorate your box! You pretty much created a supply holder at step 7, but it was a little plain, right? Here is your chance to make your box your own! I used some letter stickers to write a message on each side of the handle, and some large cardstock stickers from Sassafrass Lass and Cosmo Cricket to decorate each box side. I wanted to use items I've been hoarding for a while but admit would probably never make it onto one of my scrapbook layouts. I added the clips for when I want to include a note or add to my inspiration box...another reason I left a lot of space on the box--plenty of space to add some cute things!
This wood grain supply holder/inspiration box makes a great addition to my previously-DIY'd office supplies. I added some labels to the vertical wire rack (shown to the left in the photo above), as well as created a mini inspiration board for those of us with limited wall space...but can put tacks in the drywall!
Have you done/plan on doing any crafts to update your craft space?
Thank you, Katie, for allowing me to guest post on your blog today!
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Kam is a twenty-something-year-old living in Southern California with her boyfriend and many animals. She blogs about her outdoor adventures and love for crafts on Campfire Chic and sells camping-themed items in an online shop of the same name. She enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and eating tacos.
April 19, 2011
Guest Blogging here and there..
I've been doing quite a bit of guest blogging lately, So I thought I'd share the links with you!
xo, Katie
May Sponsorship Call!
Another month is just about over, which means its time to start thinking about what blogs and website you may be sponsoring for the month of May. I would L-O-V-E to have you as one of my sponsors, I get 10,000 + a month. That's alot of traffic that will see YOUR ad on my sidebar.
I also have a few fun things planned for May- Including a swap!! (more info soon!)
I'm changing up the sizes a little this month with Larger size ads and some Smaller ads.
The larger ads will be loated on my sidebar, under my blog button and design team button.
The smaller ads will be located directly under the larger ads, and will be rotated weekly for maximum traffic and visibility.
To purchase a Sponsor Spot:
If you've been reading my blog for awhile, I'm sure you know about our upcoming trip. Which is why I've opened up sponsorship on my blog to raise money.
If you are new, Here's what we are doing- -
We are driving from here(Dallas/Ft Worth) to Bar Harbor, Me., Cycling from Bar Harbor, Me to Key West, FL (2600 miles!) and then Driving back home to Dallas/Ft Worth. We have named this this trip "Clam Chowder to Key Lime Pie."
I can't wait to see all the awesome places like New York City, Washington D.C. etc. Do you live on the east coast? What cool tourist places do you think we should stop at?? I've never been anywhere up in the northeast, so it will be an amazing ride!
I definitely want to see the Statue of Liberty, NYC, D.C., Kennedy Space Center, etc. I also want to go hang gliding! :)
As the trip gets closer we will be setting up a blog to keep everyone updated on our progress.
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Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog! It means alot!
xo, Katie
April 18, 2011
Meet Kam from Campfire Chic
Hey you guys, Meet Kam from Campfire Chic! She's been sponsoring me for a few months in a row now, so you may already know her. But just in case you don't...
Campfire Chic follows Kam on her different adventures, Both in Arts and Crafts and Outdoor Adventures- She combines the 2 on her blog and her etsy store where she sells camping/nature themed projects and kits.
if you haven't already been to Kam's blog, Be sure to do so!
xo, Katie
Make it Monday
Good Mornin', Have a good weekend? I did., We rode our bikes 26 miles (for fun) and then ended at the Main St. Arts Festival. which was really neat, I saw some really great ideas there!
Here are a few things I've found around the web.
Hambly Screen Prints has been posting some really neat Washi Tape tutorials.
Learn how to make button from some vintage spools! (although It does require a saw)
How pretty is this Spring Wreath made from Butcher Paper? Get the DIY here.
and, I did a fun tutorial on restyling your scissors with pretty scrapbook paper and I also guest blogged here, with a DIY on making your own chipboard buttons!
xo, Katie
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