A Fun DtsArt Project

You know the DtsArt design team I'm on? Well our project this week was to cut these cut frames out on the cricut- I really loved the colors of these papers combined..

After I cut them out, I decided to do a fun layout using them. ( You will see more about this layout later this summer!!)

Do any of you guys have a cricut? You can visit the DtsArt SVG shop, here.

xo, Katie

Winner!

Good Morning! I'm laying around a hotel at the moment, we are on our way to Colorado for the weekend, but I just wanted to let you guys know who won the giveaway from Just Because by LeeLee!

Using random.org to choose a winner it chose #28 and I'd like to say congratulations to Amber! Yours was the 28th comment!

I'll be giving your email to LeeLee! xo, Katie

One more ATC idea.

So, are you enjoying all these Artist Trading Card ideas or are you thinking "geez, I wish she would post something else already.."

Haha, either way. this is the last one. :)

Playing with photoshop.

I was playing with photoshop the other day, I saw a tutorial online for creating a portrait like this. Although I didn't follow the tutorial exactly because I have a different version of photoshop. :)

I'm going to be camping in Colorado this weekend, so I wont be blogging, But I'll be back soon!

xo, Katie

p.s. Do you have photoshop?

Winner of The Calico House Giveaway!

Hey you guys, Been wondering who won the fabric giveaway from The Calico House?? Wonder no more.. :)

Congrats, Natalie! I will be sending your email to the lovely ladies from Calico House!

(winner chosen using random.org)

For those of you that didnt win, be sure to hop on over to The Calico House blog and shop!

xo, Katie

Tired of Artist Trading Cards yet?

I hope not, because I still have a couple more ideas for you. :)

Try splattering paint on it, or perhaps even painting a picture..

Fun Flowers..

Good Morning, you guys!  I have a new project to show you...

I made these for the DtsArt Design Team using a couple of Sweet Treat Cups from Stampin' Up.

I'd never used sweet treat cups before, but I really like how you can fill them with fun things-- I filled one of them with Gobstoppers candy and I put buttons in the other one, just cause they were cute.

What do you think? I like them. :)

You can find the SVG file available for purchase, here.

Make it Monday

Today's post is a little later than normal-I've been busy. I got up early this morning and went and worked out, came home and cleaned our craft studio, and watched a little star trek too. :)

 Have you been making any neat projects lately? Here's some fun ideas:

Learn how to sew this cute Fabric Bin with this tutorial.

Find the tutorial to make this Origami Bow Tie here.

Make this fun Friendship Bracelet with this DIY

Sew a cute Tree Hair Clip using this tutorial.

Get the DIY for this Lace Lamp here.

Want to Sponsor Punk Projects? here's some more info--

 A friend asked about where my blog traffic was coming from and who sees the ads on my sidebar, so I decided to do a post telling you guys a little more about my blog audience!

Thanks for your interest in sponsoring Punk Projects, Here is a little bit of information that tells you where my traffic comes from, and who will see your ad on my sidebar.

• My blog is constantly growing- Just in the past week I've gotten 25 new followers.
• During the month of April, Punk Projects had over 14,000 views.
• I get visitors from 82 different Countries/Territories, but most visitors are from the United States.
• For the most part my blog audience is other people like me- Indie Artists, crafters looking for ideas and inspiration, but I do have a few other types of audiences too.
• I get alot of traffic coming from sites that have featured my work, like OnePrettyThing and CraftGossip.
• Here are my 5 most popular posts, so you can get an idea of what my readers like:

1. Comic Book Necklace Pendant DIY
2. Guest Post from The Spotted Fox with a DIY
3. Sewing Machine Mat
4. Ornament DIY + Trekking the Halls
5. Coloring Book Pages to Awesome Paintings DIY

(wow, 2 out of 5 of those are star trek related.. I'm a geek. haha)

The reason I started accepting sponsorship on my blog is to raise money for an upcoming trip--

 At the end of August-We are driving from 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."

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

To purchase a sponsor spot, Visit this post!

Thanks again! -Katie 

There's only 1 rule for Artist Trading Cards..

and that is that you have to make it the size of a playing card or baseball card-- 2 /12" x 3 1/2"

other than that-Just have fun. Try using patterned paper for you background!

Giveaway from Just Because by Lee Lee!!

Hey Punk Project Readers! 


I am Lee Lee one of Punk Projects May Sponsors - Just Because by Lee Lee 


Today I am giving away one item from my shop- The Checker Bag =) I make this bag every color- It is a patchwork bag, I cut the little squares and sew them in together. It is a very comfortable bag for everyday use. 


The winner will pick 1 color to be combined with the black!

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment with your name and email, and I will post a winner next Saturday, the 28th!

June Sponsorship Call

Hey you guys! Have you started searching for blogs to sponsor for June? Punk Projects gets over 10,000 views a month, and I would L-O-V-E to have you as a sponsor. :)

I have a couple of ad sizes to choose from, Large and Small--

Large ad spaces are $10 and are175 x 175 pixels.

I will do a feature post at the beginning of the month introducing my large sponsors, and you will also get the option of doing a guest post and a giveaway!

The larger ads will be loated on my sidebar, under my blog button and design team button.-->

Small ad spaces are $5 and are 175 x 70 pixels.

At the beginning of the month I will do a post featuring all of my small sponsors. You will also have the option of doing a guest post and a giveaway!

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:

LARGE Sponsor Spot for $10

SMALL Sponsor Spot for $5

xo, Katie

Made your ATC yet?

If not, Here's you another idea.. Try using scrapbooking rub-ons to embellish it!

I sent out emails to everyone who signed up for the swap. If for some reason you signed up but didnt get an email- Let me know! :)

Meet Cassidy and Kristin!

Hey guys, These 2 lovely girls are one of my May sponsors!

Hi!

We are Cassidy and Kristin aka The Monster and Me

Kristin is from the east coast and Cassidy from the west coast.

We are craftaholics and make a little of this and a little of that.

If were arent at a local craft fair we are tweeting it up or taking a random trip.

You can check out some of our creations at our etsy shop

We make a lot of custom orders like different shaped chalkboards and decals so if you ever need a chalkboard or sticker/decal for anything, we are the people to make it happen.

We love making new blog friends so please be sure to stop by and say hi to us on our blog!

{SHOP} {BLOG} {FACEBOOK}

GIVEAWAY from The Calico House

The ladies over at Calico House are sponsoring me for the month of May and they have an awesome giveaway for you guys!

Fiesta! This great collection of fabric screams summer fun! Create some summer fun of your own with 5 half yard cuts of Fiesta fabric.

To enter to win this prize, Simply comment on this post with your email by the 24th and I will be posting a winner on the 25th!

Circus Giraffes Card

This project was for the DtsArt design team.  I really love the cute Giraffes, don't you? I decided to put them in a "circus train" and I love the way it turned out. What do you think? cute?

(Giraffe SVG files are available for purchase, here.)

xo, Katie

Another ATC idea

Taylor (my sister) made this ATC, she added some vintage ribbon to the side to give it extra texture! :)

Although sign-ups for the Artist Trading Card swap ended yesterday, if there are any of you who still want to sign up just email me and I will see if I can get you a partner!

xo, Katie

Make it Monday

Hey Hey.. Hows your day? Mine is good, I guess. I spent my morning working out so I am a little sore. haha. anyway, Here are a few cute things I've found lately.

Find the tutorial for these Feather Earrings here.

Make your own dominoes with this DIY!

Turn your fabric scraps into cute little plushies with this tutorial!

Use sharpies to create this Pretty Fabric Poppy.

Restyle your old Paint Brushes! Guest post from Crafted

Hey Punk Project readers!

Dom from Crafted blog here. :)

I have a little tutorial for you. This tutorial is very similar to Katies tutorial how to restyle your scissors in fact thats exactly what gave me the idea. :) So I thought where better to share this tutorial with the world than on Punk Projects!

I shall call it...

How to restyle your old PAINT BRUSHES. :)

I used: 

Wrapping paper 

Paint brushes

Sanding block

Mod Podge

Alternatively you can use:

any thin decorative paper.

Paint brushes

Sand paper

Any good quality decoupage style glue.

Sand back the paint on the brush handle. 

This will help the paper stick to the brush.

Tear off a small piece of paper. Long enough to wrap around the brush. Because paint brushes are round you will get the best effect if you wrap the paper around the brush.

Spread glue onto the the first part of the brush you want to cover.

Stick the paper onto the brush. Cover the paper with another layer of glue.

Continue this all the process all the way along the handle.

Be sure to cover the top of all the paper with the glue.

TA DA!

I just love how these turned out! I want to do this to all of my old brushes! Just think how awesome that would be to have such pretty handles on all of those yucky looking brushes. :)

What's Mod Podge? Freakin' super awesome stuff! I think it was originally created in the 60's by a woman who wanted to cover her VW beetle in pictures. pretty groovy huh. ;)
It's 3 in 1. Sealer, glue, varnish. I love it. If you do a lot of paper craft it is definitely a product you should own. :)

Pop on over to Crafted Blog and say hi. :) 

Thanks for having me again Katie. :)

Dom.

xx

Artist Trading Card Idea

You still have until May 15th to sign up for the ATC swap! more info here.

Guest Post from Marci!

Hello!  I'm marci from Dreaming in Craft and It's Always Something.  I'm back today with a craft project!

I love to take pictures.  It's one of my favorite things to do.  I don't have many of my own photographs up in my house so I thought it would be fun to try out a new way to display my pictures.  Instead of just putting them in a frame I decided to make them 3D!  I really didn't know what I was doing but I got together supplies that I thought I would need and got to work.

I covered the back of a shadow box with white cardstock and then used Sticky Doos (little foam stickers you can find in the scrapbooking section at the craft store) to add the first layer.

I continued layering the pieces of the picture until I felt like it looked done.  I stacked the Sticky Doos on top of each other for the Capitol building to make it taller but it would also work to just have the bottom layer include the capitol building and layer with one set of Sticky Doos.  I did that for the Greetings part and it was much simpler.  If I make another photo shadow box I will probably do that to make it go a little quicker.  I think the layers could be a little taller to stand out more, too.  I was making it up as I went so I didn't even know what I was going to layer until I was doing it.  :-)

I planned on making layers for Texas and the artist's name at the top but when I got to this point I thought it looked finished so I left the rest flat.  I like that the bottom layer has something besides just the blue background.  

Now I have a fun picture to hang in my house!  From a distance it looks just like a regular photograph but when you get closer you see that's it's much more.  :-)