Sunday, June 5, 2011

Welcome Punky Scrappers!!!!

Hello!
Materials: GCD Studios fabric print paper, Cosmo Cricket velvet scallop ribbon, Crate Paper alphas and words, Elle's Studio date strip, Hambly Studios woodgrain washi tape, Studio Calico paper strips and doily scallop rub on,  American Crafts Hello Sunshine kraft paper, Glitz Design woodgrain alphas,  blue circles tape from Micheal's.
It's the Punky Scraps blog hop- woo hoo! You probably came from Amanda Jones' blog- welcome! If you are wondering what's going on please feel free to hop on over to Punky Scraps and get ready to have some FUN!

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What, exactly, does "Punky Style" mean for me? It means I stop concentrating on pre-printed paper/embellishments and start exploring acrylic paint and other more free form mixed media tools and techniques. It means I could make a page where I show some attitude and get away from the Mommy track for a while. It also means I use dark or neutral colors and moody prints if I want. Mostly, it's very liberating and great for moments of lost mojo.

Here is the sketch we used for Challenge 18:
I love how deceptively simple this is! I had a lot of fun with it. Now you go and try it!
Here is a card based on this sketch:
Just Because card
I would never mist a card or use white pen all over it- it's too "messy". Here I gave myself permission to do both and I love the result! I gotta say though- that Studio Calico Piglet Mister Huey is uncomfortably red- I may need to tone it down with some cream for the next try.

Here is a thank you note I sent along to a winner of one of my give-aways. I put this together in 4 minutes using only the scraps I had on my table from another project and I really like how it came off:
I FINALLY use some of my acrylic paint!
It goes really well with those Jillybean Soup corrugated pieces and K & Co die cut details.
Now go on and get hopping!  You'll love everything you see here:

I leave you with my traditional parting shot:
My kid- the amateur model.
Follow me- if you like what you see!

MuChOs SmOoChEs!
Michelle






22 comments:

  1. Fabulous layout!! I love your cards too!!! The corrugated cardboard with the pain is yummy!!! =)

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  2. Beautiful work,beautifil style!!
    Have a nice hop!

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  3. Great minds...hambly!! So glad you have joined! Love your layout and cards! :) :)
    xox

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  4. love all your great projects...glad to have you on the team!

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  5. congrats on making the DT. Punky Scraps is the perfect fit for you. Love these projects. the circle stitching really makes your photo POP. later gator.

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  6. I love the stitched circle. In fact I love everything about it and your little girl is so cute. Welcome on board.

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  7. Your work is absolutely fresh, and new and awesome....as always! Love you to pieces :)

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  8. Love your LO! It makes me smile:)

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  9. I love your take on the sketch. Looking forward to work with you. /Camilla

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  10. WONDERFUL PROJECTS! I USED TO HAVE A HAT LIKE THAT WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL!

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  11. Que bonito te han quedado tus proyectos, muy alegres.
    CariƱo venezolano
    manualidadespolly.blogspot.com

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  12. All bright and fun projects! Love the stitching on your layout!..:)

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  13. Awesome projects!!!! Thanks so much for the blog love!!!!! I appreciated it! xoxo

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  14. wow- 2 projects for the price of one!! nice job on both, don't you love how liberating it feels to be messy? glad to be on this blog hop with you!
    =)Tiffany
    Breakfast at Tiffany's

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  15. Very nice projects, girl! Love the layers and combination of colors. =)

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  16. Love, love, love your layout and those ultra fabulous cards! Your style is so fun, and it continues to inspire me daily! Love all the fun colors and details. I hope you are having a relaxing Sunday evening!

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  17. Totally cool take on the sketch!! I love that you did a card too!!

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  18. Love this layout...love your style period! Plus, I have you to thank for turning me on to punkyscraps (while stalking your blog during your guest spot)...I'm totally diggin the challenges! So thanks!!

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  19. I enjoyed reading what you wrote about the punky style. also love your this is me page. looking forward to working with you some more x

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  20. Great projects and nice to meet you through the blog hop!

    Sarah x

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  21. Love the color, dimension, texture in these projects! Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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