A Recent Layout

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I made this layout for a challenge, I used a picture from our trip to Gulf Shores, AL a couple of years ago.  The papers are from DCWV and Studio Calico.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-TNfBMA0FsY4/T0TqOBCfl7I/AAAAAAAAFJQ/s8JYEDDqyUw/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../-TNfBMA0FsY4/T0TqOBCfl7I/AAAAAAAAFJQ/s8JYEDDqyUw/s640/001.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-RCFBBMkAWKc/T0TqxtjersI/AAAAAAAAFJY/BZQXOD3X3-M/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-RCFBBMkAWKc/T0TqxtjersI/AAAAAAAAFJY/BZQXOD3X3-M/s1600/002.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-HtdzUTJ-jHw/T0TqyT-EVRI/AAAAAAAAFJg/3qJyGX9-_9A/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-HtdzUTJ-jHw/T0TqyT-EVRI/AAAAAAAAFJg/3qJyGX9-_9A/s1600/003.JPG"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> What type of projects have you been doing lately?</div>

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A Recent Layout

I made this layout for a challenge, I used a picture from our trip to Gulf Shores, AL a couple of years ago.  The papers are from DCWV and ...

Make it Monday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Good morning! How was your weekend? Did you do any crafting? I did a little bit of scrapbooking, but we also went bicycling, shopping, etc. Today however, there is going to be alot of crafting! :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Make your own Quilted Tablet Cover with this tutorial.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../-Lnj1z_SnF4g/TzP1hHVwA7I/AAAAAAAACO4/0ha0RG0kOXo/s640/021-3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="../-Lnj1z_SnF4g/TzP1hHVwA7I/AAAAAAAACO4/0ha0RG0kOXo/s400/021-3.JPG" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Create recycled scrabble tile pixel art using this DIY.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../albums/b227/juliebrzez/092b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="../albums/b227/juliebrzez/092b.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Make this adorable No-sew ruffle tote with this tutorial.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../-IDhsimr_NFc/T0Vp2-wbRfI/AAAAAAAACZs/H-0HqhzQi-E/s640/no-sew-ruffle-tote-smaller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="../-IDhsimr_NFc/T0Vp2-wbRfI/AAAAAAAACZs/H-0HqhzQi-E/s400/no-sew-ruffle-tote-smaller.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://www.ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/painted-peacock-lampshades.html" target="_blank">Paint your own beautiful peacock lampshades using this DIY.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../7042/6914135883_9fd146f992_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../7042/6914135883_9fd146f992_o.jpg" width="425"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://www.minieco.co.uk/diy-string-tie-envelopes/" target="_blank">Learn how to make String Tie envelopes and get a printable template here.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../images/feb12/string-tie-envelope-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="../images/feb12/string-tie-envelope-1.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Get the DIY for this Friendship Bracelet Chevron Rug here.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../-m6q2W3SwcPg/Tyu4q8PJuVI/AAAAAAAALB4/EI3mxmi5GjA/s1600/final7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="../-m6q2W3SwcPg/Tyu4q8PJuVI/AAAAAAAALB4/EI3mxmi5GjA/s400/final7.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div>

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Make it Monday

Good morning! How was your weekend? Did you do any crafting? I did a little bit of scrapbooking, but we also went bicycling, shopping, etc....

Project 366- week 8!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I think I need to start taking pictures of things other than my crafting. At least a couple days a week, dont you think? ;)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-JzZXSIrp8Zo/T0onb_WKEdI/AAAAAAAAFLY/AIbVyI7FZDQ/s1600/week8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-JzZXSIrp8Zo/T0onb_WKEdI/AAAAAAAAFLY/AIbVyI7FZDQ/s1600/week8.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> A box I made for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Graphic45/posts/353316038024940" target="_blank">this contest</a>. (and won!!),  Playing in photoshop,  Scrapbooking,  Zentangling,  Iron-on Bling,  iphone+speakers,  cycling at Trinity River trails. </div>

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Project 366- week 8!

I think I need to start taking pictures of things other than my crafting. At least a couple days a week, dont you think? ;) A box I mad...

Palo Duro

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I had a few leftover triangles from when I restyled my bulletin board, So I decided to use them on a scrapbook layout with pictures from Palo Duro Canyon. (We went camping a couple of weeks ago.)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-A2IXgIjE5xQ/Tz1eRAwFKxI/AAAAAAAAFHQ/UDFsMDtGd_4/s1600/022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="../-A2IXgIjE5xQ/Tz1eRAwFKxI/AAAAAAAAFHQ/UDFsMDtGd_4/s640/022.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-q4my2HL4gqU/Tz1eR6huvII/AAAAAAAAFHY/vPy6odrBR3Q/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-q4my2HL4gqU/Tz1eR6huvII/AAAAAAAAFHY/vPy6odrBR3Q/s1600/028.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-U65osXLBWHs/Tz1eP-dARuI/AAAAAAAAFHI/OawHkycXdQo/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-U65osXLBWHs/Tz1eP-dARuI/AAAAAAAAFHI/OawHkycXdQo/s1600/021.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-7m_pqKRK0wY/Tz1ePJR8zKI/AAAAAAAAFHA/eAuNR4wPB2c/s1600/020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-7m_pqKRK0wY/Tz1ePJR8zKI/AAAAAAAAFHA/eAuNR4wPB2c/s1600/020.JPG"/></a></div> <br/>

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Palo Duro

I had a few leftover triangles from when I restyled my bulletin board , So I decided to use them on a scrapbook layout with pictures from P...

zentangling

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I've been doing a lot of zentangling lately. Have you heard of it? In a simple description- It's designing beautiful, complex art by combining different repetitive patterns. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Want to know more? Visit the official Zentangle website. </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-x823muTuxcQ/T0Tk_cYfk_I/AAAAAAAAFJI/1DfhP0NUt-8/s1600/040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-x823muTuxcQ/T0Tk_cYfk_I/AAAAAAAAFJI/1DfhP0NUt-8/s640/040.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Yes, it looks complex. Want to know a secret, It's actually really really easy.  Here's how.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Supplies: Paper, Pencil and a thin black marker. I would recommend a Micron Pen, But something like a Sharpie would work as well.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> You can do it on any size piece of paper, but the normal size is 3&1/2" x 3&1/2". Start by lightly sketching s shape onto your paper with a pencil.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../-aX_hPxr-Y08/T0MCblXvTCI/AAAAAAAAFII/fz98GIp8yPw/s1600/031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-aX_hPxr-Y08/T0MCblXvTCI/AAAAAAAAFII/fz98GIp8yPw/s640/031.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> In one part of your shape, start doodling. You can create your own pattern or find one you like. There's a great site called <b><a href="http://tanglepatterns.com/" target="_blank">TanglePatterns</a></b>. It has a wonderful directory of patterns and tutorials.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../-lQawxWssVVI/T0MCitUpBzI/AAAAAAAAFIQ/NpegivJthcU/s1600/032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-lQawxWssVVI/T0MCitUpBzI/AAAAAAAAFIQ/NpegivJthcU/s640/032.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Now choose a different pattern, and fill in another section of your shape with doodles.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../-9aXwxMh6oCA/T0MCrT4t-6I/AAAAAAAAFIY/tmwoybhQSKs/s1600/033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-9aXwxMh6oCA/T0MCrT4t-6I/AAAAAAAAFIY/tmwoybhQSKs/s640/033.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Keep filling your shape with patterns.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../-D6Owqy_xQ4c/T0MC1kk_TUI/AAAAAAAAFIg/gECQh9W9ZNo/s1600/035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-D6Owqy_xQ4c/T0MC1kk_TUI/AAAAAAAAFIg/gECQh9W9ZNo/s640/035.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Having fun? I love zentangling, Here are a few I've done.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="../-bPIobPfacvw/T0MDFoupW6I/AAAAAAAAFIw/OE3f6gBsTR0/s1600/038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-bPIobPfacvw/T0MDFoupW6I/AAAAAAAAFIw/OE3f6gBsTR0/s640/038.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> Want a little more inspiration? Follow my <a href="http://pinterest.com/punkprojects/zentangles-and-doodles/" target="_blank">Zentangle board</a> on Pinterest.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

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zentangling

I've been doing a lot of zentangling lately. Have you heard of it? In a simple description- It's designing beautiful, complex art b...

A Layout and a Card

First, If you are on Blog Lovin', I just signed up! So now you can <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/1807448/punk-projects?claim=bvfs2st7cmb">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>.<br/> <br/> Now, onto my post.. ;)<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Taylor and I created this layout for a challenge on the Studio Calico blog. I love their products, I got to play with some at last years Great American Scrapbook Convention, which is where I got abunch of Studio Calico Papers. :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-0Ir0VDKM7Ns/Tz1cSDQkzrI/AAAAAAAAFGo/fMQJhKQjxDw/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="../-0Ir0VDKM7Ns/Tz1cSDQkzrI/AAAAAAAAFGo/fMQJhKQjxDw/s640/004.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-DkSWJWB6a2U/Tz1cTFtjb_I/AAAAAAAAFGw/82x_Lvshyus/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-DkSWJWB6a2U/Tz1cTFtjb_I/AAAAAAAAFGw/82x_Lvshyus/s1600/006.JPG"/></a></div>  This card was for a challenge on the blog <a href="http://tinynatt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Awesomeness of Crafting</a>. You just had to use a Sun Burst on your project.<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-Q_GwIdjRVfo/Tz1cUH8kgTI/AAAAAAAAFG4/NUr7vOsS1Hc/s1600/020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-Q_GwIdjRVfo/Tz1cUH8kgTI/AAAAAAAAFG4/NUr7vOsS1Hc/s1600/020.JPG"/></a></div> <br/>

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A Layout and a Card

First, If you are on Blog Lovin', I just signed up! So now you can  Follow my blog with Bloglovin . Now, onto my post.. ;) Taylor an...

Make it Monday

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Need a little inspiration? If you are in a creative rut, may I suggest checking out <i><b><a href="http://punkprojects.blogspot.com/2012/02/6-ways-to-get-out-of-that-creative-rut.html" target="_blank">this post</a></b></i>? Or if you just want a few project ideas, take a look at the LOVELY tutorials below--</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Love the look of String Art but don't want to mess with a big piece of plywood? <a href="http://honeyandfitz.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-string-art-tutorial.html#axzz1mYibf2Jx" target="_blank">Get the same look using Cork and this tutorial.</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-m4BwcTkZLE8/TzxlPIkQKiI/AAAAAAAAEOs/djM52Z3GtzA/s1600/headline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="../-m4BwcTkZLE8/TzxlPIkQKiI/AAAAAAAAEOs/djM52Z3GtzA/s400/headline.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Create these adorable Macaron KeyRings with this tutorial.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-63vvb-7d6hQ/Tz0m0I6aqaI/AAAAAAAACPs/3MMySNudWOo/s640/tutorialimage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="../-63vvb-7d6hQ/Tz0m0I6aqaI/AAAAAAAACPs/3MMySNudWOo/s400/tutorialimage.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Get the tutorial for this awesome Cut Out Scrapbooking Title here.<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="../.a/6a00d83451dcff69e201676299221e970b-800wi.jpg" width="400"/></div> <a href="http://bywilma.com/2012/02/14/diy-map-wallet/" target="_blank">Recycle an old Map into this fun Wallet using this DIY.</a><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <a href="http://www.gwennypenny.com/2012/01/mixed-media-song-lyric-hoop-mini.html" target="_blank">Create this Mixed Media Embroidery Hoop Art with this tutorial</a>.<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-bKVR_EC2xEA/TyDCQZPDDJI/AAAAAAAADDg/Q7jXNUpp8TA/s1600/Gwenny_Penny_Mixed_Media_Song_Lyric_Embroidery_Hoop_C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="../-bKVR_EC2xEA/TyDCQZPDDJI/AAAAAAAADDg/Q7jXNUpp8TA/s400/Gwenny_Penny_Mixed_Media_Song_Lyric_Embroidery_Hoop_C.jpg" width="400"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Sew up this little Mushroom Love Brooch using this pattern and tutorial.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../wp-content/images/2012/02/Mushroom-Brooch.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> Today, I think I am going to do a little scrapbooking, Sew up a couple more charity slippers for the Pink Slipper Project, and maybe design a few things in photoshop. :)<br/> <br/> What are your creative plans for the day?</div>

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Make it Monday

Need a little inspiration? If you are in a creative rut, may I suggest checking out this post ? Or if you just want a few project ideas, ta...

Project 366- week 7

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-US6RLi9pGeg/T0D07_HoATI/AAAAAAAAFH4/BFHt5fW9G3s/s1600/week7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-US6RLi9pGeg/T0D07_HoATI/AAAAAAAAFH4/BFHt5fW9G3s/s1600/week7.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Felt Flowers, Zentangling, Getting our garden ready, Planting vegetables, My moms quilt, Watching  StarGate, At the Quilt Show</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Lots of crafting this week. :) How is your project 366 coming?</div>

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Project 366- week 7

Felt Flowers, Zentangling, Getting our garden ready, Planting vegetables, My moms quilt, Watching  StarGate, At the Quilt Show Lo...

6 Ways to Get out of that Creative Rut

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> Here are some ideas on how I get out of a creative rut. I just thought I would share them. :)<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <br/> 1. Make a list. Write down ideas of things you think would make neat projects. (Even if you don't have the inspiration to make them right now. Just writing them down is good.)<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <br/> 2. Go Surfing. Surfing the web, that is. The internet is full of websites and blogs that share fun tutorials, here are a few of my favorite sites to go to when I need inspiration:<br/> <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br/> <a href="http://craftgossip.com/" target="_blank">Craft Gossip</a><br/> Craft Gawker<br/> <a href="http://www.oneprettything.com/" target="_blank">OnePrettyThing</a><br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <br/> 3. Get off the computer. (I know, I just told you to use it, but now get off.)<br/> When I'm un-inspired, I can spend hours on the computer trying to find my creative mojo. Sometimes it works, and sometimes I just need to take a break. Go outside, Go for a walk, Take pictures of pretty things, etc.<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> 4. Get out some sharpies and doodle. Even if you don't consider yourself a great artist, you don't think you can draw, just doodle. Doodling always makes me happy. Try<a href="http://tanglepatterns.com/" target="_blank"> Zentangling</a>.<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> <br/> 5. Play with chalk. It's inspiring no matter how old you are.<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div> 6. Don't be afraid to fail. Seriously. If your project doesn't work out, it's no big dealio. So just go for it!<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a></div>  Now go make something. I don't care if you still don't feel like doing it, Once you get started you will feel better. Trust me. ;)<br/> <br/> Image sources- <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/179229260139991354/" target="_blank">1</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/207939707764474991/" target="_blank">2</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/83246293081661369/" target="_blank">3</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/179229260140002191/" target="_blank">4</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/179229260140089363/" target="_blank">5</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/179229260139988938/" target="_blank">6</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/179229260140006137/" target="_blank">7</a>,<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/179229260139991357/" target="_blank">8</a><br/> <br/>

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6 Ways to Get out of that Creative Rut

Here are some ideas on how I get out of a creative rut. I just thought I would share them. :) 1. Make a list. Write down ideas of thin...

Happy Valentines Day!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Need a few last minute Valentines Card ideas?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I did a guest post over on LDC Designs with a <a href="http://ldcdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-guest-post-from-punk.html" target="_blank">tutorial for these cute Mixed Media Valentines</a>!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-cyT1UIu_vJ4/TzpcsPW4FYI/AAAAAAAAFDU/fm0rsgzTGDA/s1600/mixedmedia_valentines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-cyT1UIu_vJ4/TzpcsPW4FYI/AAAAAAAAFDU/fm0rsgzTGDA/s1600/mixedmedia_valentines.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> I made these cards for the 1hr challenge on ClubCK, (and I won!!) and it was <a href="http://www.creatingkeepsakesblog.com/blog/2012/02/quick-valentines-day-ideas/" target="_blank">featured on the Creating Keepsakes blog today!</a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="#"></a><a href="#"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div>  Here are a few more Valentines Day cards Taylor and I made- (I'm not actually sending them to anyone, we just made them for fun, and for some challenges.)<br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-DMKnTjaNCQQ/Tzpc7ymMFmI/AAAAAAAAFDc/88ncbOtYf2I/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-DMKnTjaNCQQ/Tzpc7ymMFmI/AAAAAAAAFDc/88ncbOtYf2I/s1600/011.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The little pink hearts on the card above were heat embossed.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-11NCbjcnXUU/Tzpc8umDaBI/AAAAAAAAFDk/K1zAhylY_-U/s1600/014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-11NCbjcnXUU/Tzpc8umDaBI/AAAAAAAAFDk/K1zAhylY_-U/s1600/014.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-6d9-SiH1hAc/Tzpc9vu7OxI/AAAAAAAAFD0/W0c5be-1624/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-6d9-SiH1hAc/Tzpc9vu7OxI/AAAAAAAAFD0/W0c5be-1624/s1600/018.JPG"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Still want more inspiration? Check out this beautiful <a href="http://punkprojects.blogspot.com/2012/02/create-watercolor-valentines-card-with.html" target="_blank">Watercolor Valentines</a> that Mou Saha shows you how to make.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://punkprojects.blogspot.com/2012/02/create-watercolor-valentines-card-with.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="../-_hmCs5gRNzI/TyriCMUj9-I/AAAAAAAAE8g/3ovEd58iToA/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep4_MouS.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> xo, -Katie</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-oJv_ut6uR6Y/TzphvvGFXFI/AAAAAAAAFEI/CkwI2rxwM6M/s1600/042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="../-oJv_ut6uR6Y/TzphvvGFXFI/AAAAAAAAFEI/CkwI2rxwM6M/s640/042.JPG" width="640"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Did you make/Are you making your own Valentines?</div>

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Happy Valentines Day!

Need a few last minute Valentines Card ideas? I did a guest post over on LDC Designs with a tutorial for these cute Mixed Media Valentine...

Project 366- week 6

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> As I was putting this weeks project 366 collage together, I almost freaked because I realized that I didn't take a picture on Tuesday!?</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> But than I was looking through my texts, and I remember that I texted my sister (Taylor) a pic of my fortune cookie. So even though it's definitely not the best photo, I <b><i>did</i></b> take a picture on Tues. after all. :)</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-v-do55vJFfI/TzfD6_iG-KI/AAAAAAAAFDM/RyEZ5kZ2p6s/s1600/week6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-v-do55vJFfI/TzfD6_iG-KI/AAAAAAAAFDM/RyEZ5kZ2p6s/s1600/week6.jpg"/></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Frost in the trees, Scrapbooking, Fortune Cookie, Pop Tarts, Paper Flowers, Restyling my Bulletin Board, and the Scifi section at Half Price Books.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> How is your project 366 coming? Have you missed any days?</div>

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Project 366- week 6

As I was putting this weeks project 366 collage together, I almost freaked because I realized that I didn't take a picture on Tuesday!?...

Are you doing the Craft Marathon Challenge??

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;">If you aren't, why not?! The<a href="http://www.craftmarathon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Craft Marathon</a> is a <i><u><b>free</b></u></i> 10 week craft challenge with a marathon theme. </span><span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;">It will be hosted on a blog of it's own, not <a href="http://www.punkprojects.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">punk projects</a>.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;">Originally, I was going to close registration after a certain date, but than I decided that since it's a 10 week challenge- <b>You can just <a href="http://www.craftmarathon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">join in</a> at any time!</b> Here are some more details!</span></div> <br/> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-7WR4uh8sd6A/TxRS5E59njI/AAAAAAAAEsY/A9eNKNzjJjc/s1600/CRAFTchallenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-7WR4uh8sd6A/TxRS5E59njI/AAAAAAAAEsY/A9eNKNzjJjc/s1600/CRAFTchallenge.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"><br/></span></div> <div> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"></span></div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;">Each of the 10 weeks will have a different challenge based on a color, for example: Week 1 is called "<b>miles 1 & 2</b>" and the challenge is to use the color apple green in your project.</span><br/> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"><br/></span><br/> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"><i>It doesn't matter what type of projects you do!</i> It can be painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc! The only requirement is that it has to use the color of the week.</span><br/> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"> There will be a flickr gallery where participants can upload their project each week. </span></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"><br/></span></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;">This is a challenge not a contest. </span><span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;">At the end of the challenge there are going to be <b>LOTS of giveaways</b> for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places (which are chosen at random), as well as other awards.</span><br/> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"><br/></span></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;">The prizes are based on how many of the challenges you participate in, for example:</span></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;">If you do all of the challenges you get entered into the 1st place drawing. 5 or more, you get entered into 2nd place drawing. and less the 5, 3rd place drawing.</span><br/> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"><i><u>If you don't have the time to do ALL of the challenges, that's perfectly okay!</u></i></span></div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;">I will also be posting alot of free downloads!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"><br/></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.craftmarathon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="../-SWH7M61JqQs/TxRUbEC9ahI/AAAAAAAAEsg/eQ6Xf9Q8LqA/s1600/racenumber_yellow.png"/></a></div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #080000; font-family: Arial;"><i><br/></i></span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <b style="background-color: white;">The challenge has already started (feb 5th.) and is going to run to April 15th.</b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br/></b></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> To view and join in on the challenges, hop over to the <a href="http://www.craftmarathon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Craft Marathon blog</a>, Be inspired by the color of the week and create a project.</div>

Are you doing the Craft Marathon Challenge??

If you aren't, why not?! The Craft Marathon is a  free  10 week craft challenge with a marathon theme.  It will be hosted on a blog...

Create a Watercolor Valentine's Card with Mou Saha

<br/> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hi everyone, <a href="http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mou Saha</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> here. I’m a contributing writer for <a href="http://creatingkeepsakesblog.com/" target="_blank">Creating Keepsakes magazine</a></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> and here today to share a Valentine’s Day card.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-_hmCs5gRNzI/TyriCMUj9-I/AAAAAAAAE8g/3ovEd58iToA/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep4_MouS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-_hmCs5gRNzI/TyriCMUj9-I/AAAAAAAAE8g/3ovEd58iToA/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep4_MouS.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br/></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">I used cream cardstock, one of the newest stencils by The Crafter’s Workshop, and watercolor pencils by Faber Castell, pen, sewing machine, Washi tape and some ink. Let me walk you through the simple steps.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br/></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trace the stencil design along the left edge of a 5.5”x4.25” card with pen.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-RgiqtSNbg9E/Tyrh-f36FMI/AAAAAAAAE8I/ExrNB3pBeBs/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep1_MouS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-RgiqtSNbg9E/Tyrh-f36FMI/AAAAAAAAE8I/ExrNB3pBeBs/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep1_MouS.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Color around the traced shapes with various shades of watercolor pencils.<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-5BxrJ5kVTfA/Tyrh_h8_JEI/AAAAAAAAE8Q/Q3mQFEgxNYg/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep2_MouS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-5BxrJ5kVTfA/Tyrh_h8_JEI/AAAAAAAAE8Q/Q3mQFEgxNYg/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep2_MouS.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-DqKA_qedkyc/TyriBAEQePI/AAAAAAAAE8Y/80zzzJ6u_e4/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep3_MouS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-DqKA_qedkyc/TyriBAEQePI/AAAAAAAAE8Y/80zzzJ6u_e4/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep3_MouS.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br/></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Blend colors with wet paintbrush. When dry, add a strip of Washi tape. Write sentiment above the tape.</span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Machine stitch below sentiment. Splatter a little bit of ink to finish.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="../-_hmCs5gRNzI/TyriCMUj9-I/AAAAAAAAE8g/3ovEd58iToA/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep4_MouS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="../-_hmCs5gRNzI/TyriCMUj9-I/AAAAAAAAE8g/3ovEd58iToA/s1600/PunkProjectsBlogValentineCardStep4_MouS.jpg"/></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br/></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hope you enjoyed my little tutorial!<o:p></o:p></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br/></span></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <i><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><a href="http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mou</a>, Thank you so much for doing a guest post! Your card is beautiful and so inspiring! -Katie</span></i></div>

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Create a Watercolor Valentine's Card with Mou Saha

Hi everyone, Mou Saha  here. I’m a contributing writer for Creating Keepsakes magazine  and here today to share a Valentine’s Day card. ...