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Get to know me- Crafty Style

One of my blogger friends, Katie (love her name, haha!), did a post like this on her blog and I love the idea so much, I’m doing my own version inspired by hers.

I’m always gaining new readers here (welcome!!) so here’s a little Q&A so you can get to know me a little better. Instead of using boring questions though, let’s get to know me- crafty style!

Favorite craft genre (like jewelry, knitting, etc): Scrapbooking will also be my first craft love, but I also love general DIYing.

Favorite craft book: Star Trek Crafts

Must have craft supplies: Well, I always need scissors! I also love my crop-a-dile, stickers, washi tape and of course, markers!

Where do you get your craft supplies? My go to craft store is hobby lobby. I love hitting their clearance aisle. When I’m feeling lazy though, I just order from Amazon. I also get a lot of supplies form being on design teams.

Do you snack while you craft? Sometimes, usually chips or something salty. I ALWAYS have a cup of tea in hand though.

Favorite DIY you found on Pinterest: These Soap Stones by Fall for DIY.

Crafting Pet Peeve: Waiting on things to dry.

Favorite craft magazine(s): Sadly my favorite scrapbooking magazines stopped publishing, but I love Mollie Makes and Do It Yourself.

Do you listen to music while you craft? My music tastes are a bit all over the place. My *favorite* music to listen to while I create would have to be film scores, like the sound tracks for epic movies like Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, etc. However I also love 60’s, 80’s, Classical, Techno, Owl City, Christian Pop, etc. Like I said, I like a bit of everything, except maybe country. I can’t stand country”

Favorite DIY you’ve made on your blog: Restyled Folding Chairs

Craft genre you would like to try: String Art (will actually have a post about trying this for the first time soon!)

There you have it- A few crafty things about myself. Anything else you’d like to know?

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2 years of Punk Projects

I started punk projects exactly 2 years ago! Want to know the story behind the name “Punk Projects”

It goes like this: In a galaxy far far away…(Okay not really.)

One day I was working on a project that just wasn’t turning out how I wanted it to, so I called it a punk. The end. 🙂

How did your blog get it’s name? I’d love to know.

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Year in Review- July to December

July

In July, I posted a tutorial for the Car Book Holder. I showed you how to use yarn on your scrapbook layouts, and I celebrated my birthday early and my sister and I made a Star Trek birthday cake.

August

I was a finalist in Creating Keepsakes Teen Talent Contest, I showed you how to make a “Floating Sidebar” for your blog, I designed some Vintage Camera clipart for you to download, and Veronic guest posted with this Bottle Cap Necklace DIY.

September

In September, my family and I took a trip from Maine to Florida, but here on the blog I showed you how to make a Cutie-Pie Owl Hat, posted a tutorial for a Cozy Fall Poncho, and Lilac and Lace guest posted with this Junk Mail Wreath DIY.

October

I swam with dolphins in the Florida Keys, I showed you how to decorate pumpkin using scrapbook supplies, I posted a tutorial on restyling an old hardback book into a laptop case, and LDC Designs guest posted with free iphone wallpapers.

November

In November, My family and I ran the Dallas Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, I entered a photo into the Alliance for Biking and Walking photography contest, posted a tutorial for a canvas art journal, and I wrapped my headphones in yarn.

December

I posted a tutorial for Angry Birds Christmas Ornaments, Posted a tutorial for making wire ear cuffs, Practiced my photography skills, and painted Lucille Ball as pop art.

2011 was an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G year for me! I hope you have a wonderful 2012!

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Year in Review- January to June

Inspired by other bloggers doing a year in review post, highlighting certain things from each month, I thought I would do the same thing here on Punk Projects!

January

In January, I had a blog party here on punk projects featuring lots of inspiration and DIY’s from me and other blogger. Including this Tea Cup Pin Cushion, Polaroid Handlebar Bag, Wallet Refurb, Pillowcase Dresses, and more!

February

In February, We had snow here in Texas! Punk Projects joined facebook, Hosted a free online Valentines craft class, posted photoshop tips and tricks 1, 2, and 3. and announced a new online craft class, Boldly Going.

March

I covered my sisters sewing machine in woodgrain contact paper, I did a tutorial for Contact Paper Screen Printing, and a tutorial for a cute Spring Wreath. Creating Keepsakes guest posted with a tutorial.
We also took a road trip to Missouri to visit Red Velvet Art.

April

I guest posted on The Perfect Pear with this Sock Bunny DIY. I posted a tutorial for Polaroid Post-it notes. I redesigned my blog, Showed you how to Restyle your Scissors with this DIY.

May

Punk Projects hosted it’s first ATC swap (Thinking of doing it again this year, you interested?)
Just Because by LeeLee guest posted with a tutorial showing how to make Notebook Fabric.
I made a lot of projects for the Design team I was on, And Dom guest posted with this tutorial on restyling your old paint brushes.

June

In June, I was published in Creating Keepsakes Magazine (squeeee!)
I guest posted on Scrapbook News and Reviews with this Paper Bag Mini Album DIY, Announced the return of Camp Indie our online craft class. I made a journal out of an old bicycle tire.

Come back tomorrow for highlights from July-December!

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Turkey Trot

Just thought I would share a couple of pictures from yesterday. We spent Thanksgiving going to the big Dallas 5k Turkey Trot. It was my first time to run a 5k, It was so fun! Although, I will admit to being a little sore today. just a little though. 😉

They set a world record of having 661 people dressed as turkeys. I was not one of them. 😉

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A little bit about me..

I’ve gotten quite a few new followers lately, So I decided to do a post with some random facts about me..

I’m a nerd- I love Star Trek.
I am ambidextrous.
My favorite color has never changed- It’s Pink. 🙂
I love riding my bike. I own a Road Bike, a Mountain Bike, and a Unicycle. (yes, I can ride a unicycle)
I drink a cup of hot tea every morning.
Give me a GPS unit and I can find a tupperware in the woods. (GeoCaching!)
I wish I were telepathic, that way I wouldn’t have to talk. 😉
I love Arts and Crafts (of course, if you’re reading this blog, you know that.)

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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