Friday, December 30, 2011

What I have been up to...

Hi everyone!  I have been the worst blogger ever this past month.  I have been so super busy with getting ready for Christmas, work, family parties and everything else that has been going on.
I went through a few weeks where I was just "crafted" out... I really thought I was going to be done with keeping up on my blog... but I have some really super exciting opportunities open up for this coming year and I can't wait to share them with you :)  I think I finally got my mojo back ;)  I have lots of projects that I will be posting in January as well as so other exciting stuff.  I will try to do more videos this coming year too.  If anyone has any projects or product questions that they would like me to demo, send me an email at inkingitupcrazy@gmail.com  
See you all very soon!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Last Minute Cheap Gift Idea

  Hi Everyone! I hope you are having a fabulous Saturday.  I know there is a lot of you that are doing you last minute Christmas shopping/ Christmas Crafting projects.  If you are like me, you are just STARTING your Christmas shopping TODAY.  
  I wanted to share a fun and cheap gift idea.  I always am having little unexpected gifts arrive at my door from neighbors and friends.  I like to have a little supply of handmade gifts on hand in cases like this.
  A few weeks ago I ordered a bunch of little jars on the internet and they just arrived this week (I was a little worried).  Anyways I used these jars, some hot cocoa mix and I used a bunch of my ribbon scraps that I have collected all year.  I put together these fun snowman soup jars :) 






Recipe:

Saturday, December 10, 2011

A Little Gift For You

 Hi everyone!  I hope you are having a fabulous day:)  Today I am putting up my Christmas Tree and decorations.  I know I am a little late getting started.  Anyways...

I wanted to do a little something fun for today's post.  How about a little fun surprise giveaway?

I am going to giveaway a surprise package with some fabulous EAD DESIGNS product.  How doesn't want some of that?  I gave my Christmas wish list to my hubby this week and there is a lot of vinyl decals from EAD DESIGNS on there:)  I am crossing my fingers.
To enter all you need to do is:
 1.  Leave a comment on this blog post:  

For Extra Entries:
1.  Go check out the EAD DESIGNS shop and tell me what your favorite item is there.
2.  Go Visit EAD DESIGNS Facebook page and tell them Kassidy sent you.
3.  Tell your friends about this giveaway on your blog/facebook page. 

EASY AS 1-2-3
Winner will be announced Tuesday!

Good Luck!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Snowman Block

Hello Everyone!  I hope you are all having a fabulous Saturday.  I am so excited to share a fun and inexpensive home decor idea with you.  I love browsing the website PINTEREST!  If you haven't checked it out, you MUST!  I found a really cute idea on making a snowman block.  
I had previously ordered some cute snowman face vinyl decals from EAD Designs.  I will be showing another project with them next week too :)  I was so excited because I had everything I needed to create this fun craft.



Supplies Used:
These would make darling Christmas gifts for teachers, friends, neighbors and everyone else!
Be sure to hop on over to the EAD Designs Website to check out all the fun vinyl decals they have.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Birthday Wishes- Formal Occasions Card

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Personalized Gifts

Hello Everyone!  I hope you are all having a fabulous Saturday.  I hope that everyone got a tummy full of yummy turkey this week.  I also hope you got some good deals during black Friday.  If you are like me, I celebrated black Friday in my PJ's sitting in front of the computer browsing websites to pick up a few must haves.  That way I don't have to fight the crazy crowds.  

This year I decided to make Christmas extra special.  Instead of giving store bought gifts, I am going to make everything handmade.  I LOVE getting a handmade gift.  I was browsing the EAD Designs website the other day looking for some special things that I can use for everyone on my Christmas list.  There were so many cute and fun things that anyone would love.  It was such a hard decision on what to get.  After a few minutes of narrowing down my selection, I decided I need to make me a little something too.  

I found a really pretty vinyl decal that is personalized for a wedding day.  I picked it up because I have nothing in my house like this and so my hubby will always remember our anniversary.  ;)


I decided to stick the vinyl decal in a frame setting.  I stuck the vinyl on the glass, that way I can change out the background paper when I want a little something different.
 


This would make an AWESOME wedding gift too!  Any couple will surely treasure it forever.

Be sure to check out the fun things in the EAD Designs store, there are some GREAT Christmas gifts for everyone on your list.


Here is the product I used:
http://stencilwords.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&path=47_60&product_id=3417

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

My Pink Stamper Design Team Day!

Yay!  Today is design team day over
at My Pink Stamper!
Be sure to swing on over there to check
out the fabulous creations the design
team came up with.  For today we were
asked to make a card not using the
regular fold.  I decided to do an easel card. 
You can find a great tutorial here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QPHOkRukeQ

 

 

 
Recipe:

Go check out My Pink Stamper today.

Saturday, November 19, 2011

My most asked Question

Hi everyone!  I hope you are all having a fabulous
Saturday.  For todays project I wanted to make something
fun while answering one of my most asked questions.

I always get the question:
*Where is the best place to get vinyl for your Cricut Machine?

Answer:
*I have used a lot of different brands of vinyl in my machine
and I have to be honest and say that the vinyl I purchase at
EAD DESIGNS works best. 

Why I love EAD DESIGNS Vinyl you ask?
*Extremly High Quailty Vinyl
*Doesn't Peel
*Cuts like butter in the Cricut Machine
*Free Transfer Tape with vinyl
*Tons of Colors/designs to Choose from
*Fast Shipping
*Familty owned business


I could go on an on....
You just need to go try it out
for yourself!

Here is a few project that I made using the
vinyl sheet from EAD DESIGNS


I love making banners for all the Holidays and Special
Occassions.  When I make a banner I want it to last for
years.  I have tried just using paper letters and gluing them
down.  Over time the glue starts to come apart and the letters
fall off.  I have used other brands of vinyl and it is okay for a
while but eventually it start peeling off.  I can say that I have
never had a problem with the vinyl sheets from
EAD DESIGNS.

Be sure to go check out all the vinyl sheet for your Cricut
Machine here:
http://stencilwords.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/category&path=37_52

Trust me... Once you use this vinyl,
you can never go back :)

Friday, November 18, 2011

EAD Designs & Whisker Graphics

Hi everyone and welcome to my blog:
INKING IT UP CRAZY

I am so super excited about this blog hop!
Today we are combining two great companies.
EAD DESIGNS and WHISKER GRAPHICS.

For my project today I thought it would be fun
to make some little treat bags using some great
product from these companies :)


 These would be really cute little goodie bags
to hand out to everyone on Thanksgiving :)

Products Used:
Stickers- EAD DESIGNS
Bag and Twine- WHISKER GRAPHICS

Be sure to check out all the fabulous stops:


PRIZES INCLUDE: 
. One random commenter will get the prize pack: a $25 EAD gift certificate, 15 yards of the original 12 Divine Twine colors plus 15 yards of Holiday Divine Twine, and an assortment of Bitty Bags and other goodies from Whisker Graphics.

Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Design Team Day- Fun Fold Cards

Hi everyone!  I am so excited to share some
fun projects that the design team has been 
working on.  For todays project they could
make any kind of card as long as it was
a different fold.  Not the regular card fold.
Be sure to check out each of their blogs to
get the recipe :)

Monday, November 14, 2011

Deck The Halls

Happy Monday Everyone! I hope you are
all having a FABULOUS day! I am super
excited to share a cute Christmas project
with you!

You must check out all the adorable Christmas
vinyl decals that EAD Designs offers.  Also be
sure to check out the fun Monthly Steal!

Here is what I created:


Go check out EAD Designs Store:
http://www.stencilwords.com/ocart/

Friday, November 11, 2011

My Pinkalicious Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to my blog
Inking It Up Crazy!  I am so happy
you are playing along with us for the
Pinkalicious Blog Hop!  
You should have came from
visiting my friend: Missy
If you just stumbled upon my blog
and want to play along visit:


For the projects today we were asked to make
a scrapbook page or mini book:)  Such a fun 
idea especially since I am more of a 
cardmaking girl!   LOL


Here is my project:


 Recipe:
  • Cricut Expression
  • Sweet Treat Cricut Cartridge
  • Paper- SEI
  • Stamp- My Pink Stamper (More Fabulous Phrases)
  • Extras: Ribbon, Gel Pen, Stickles, Button

How About A Giveaway!!!!
I am giving away a MY PINK STAMPER
STAMP SET of your choice :)

*Leave a comment on this post and you are
entered.

Here is the blog hop list in case you get lost
along the way:



Be sure to enter the challenge yourself by going

Head on over to:
Courtney (Court's Crafts)

My Two Loves- Vinyl and Paper

Happy Friday Everyone! I hope you are all
having a FABULOUS day! I am super
excited to share a couple of projects with
you!

When most people think of vinyl, they
think of putting it on walls, wood, glass,
and windows.  Have you ever thought
of putting it on paper?

You can create an endless amount of
home decor items by using my two
favorite things- paper and vinyl!

I love to use vinyl on my scrapbooking
layouts because over time the adhesive
you use on your titles seems to wear
and not keep your layout in place. 
I LOVE LOVE LOVE using vinyl
when I make titles on my pages.  The
vinyl is going to stay put FOREVER!

Here is a few projects I did this week
using vinyl and paper.  I am starting to
get in the Christmas spirit!


I have ordered a lot of vinyl in my day and the best
vinyl and the highest quality is found at EAD Designs.

You can buy the cutest vinyl decals or
buy plain sheets and create something
yourself:)

http://www.stencilwords.com/ocart/

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Birthday Wishes

RECIPE:
Cricut Expression Machine
Sweet Treats Cricut Cartridge
Paper- Echo Park, Stampin' Up
White Gel Pen
Stamp- My Pink Stamper (Birthday Crazy)
Brads- The Eyelet Outlet

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

It's a SCRAPALICIOUS Challenge

Are you ready for another fun
SCRAPALICIOUS challenge?

Come and play along with us this week
and you might just win a fabulous prize!

Have you ever heard of the online store
Scrapalicious USA?  If you haven't you
are missing out! The prices are AMAZING!
You can get everything that you need to
complete you crafting projects in one stop.
Best Prices on the web:)

This weeks challenge is to make a
Thanksgiving Theme project.
Here is my card:
RECIPE:
  • Cricut Expression Machine
  • Create a Critter Cartridge
  • Paper- BO Bunny, DCWV, Stampin Up
  • Gel Pens
  • Ribbon and Twine
  • Button
  • Face Stamp- Peachy Keen Stamps
 Go check out all the fabulous products I
used at scrapalicioususa.com

Go Enter The Challenge Here:
http://scrapalicioususa.blogspot.com/

Friday, November 4, 2011

Show Me Your Craftroom Blog Hop

Welcome to Inking It Up Crazy and
the Show Me Your Craftroom bloghop.
If you just came from visiting RAVEN,
then you are in the right place.

If you would like to start at the beginning
go to www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com.

 Here is a list of all the stops incase you
get lost along the way.


I am going to warn you...
I am not a extremly organzied crafter.
Everything in my room has its place, it
just never gets there ;)

98% of the time my Craftroom looks like this....
Kinda embarrassing, I know.
I am super excited for this hop because it
actually made me CLEAN and semi-organize
my room. I will also have to do another video in
a few month when we move.  I can't wait to have
a bigger craftroom!  Mine right now is tiny.

Here is a video of my room:





I order my SCENTSY from:
https://dixonmommy.scentsy.us/Home

CRICUT CLOCK TUTORIAL:
http://sherrisspace.blogspot.com/2011/06/its-kassidy-birthday-bash.html

Want to win the little scrapbooking decoration?
Leave a comment on my blog.

It's time to go check out the craftroom of my friend Holly:
http://hollys-hobbie.blogspot.com

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

My HONEST thoughts on the Cricut Imagine

Today I wanted to share a little bit about
my Cricut Imagine.  I purchased this machine
a couple months ago.  I was so super excited
when the UPS man knocked on my door.  I
had been clearing out a special area in my craft
room just for the Cricut Imagine.
I hurried and set it all up, did the update and was
all ready to start playing and....
it would NOT work....  I tried 100's of times
with no luck.  I finally gave up and called the
cricut support line.  They were so awesome,
they had me try lots of things but still nothing
worked.  I sent my machine to have them
get it fixed and a few days later a new one
arrived.  I was so excited because this one
WORKED!  I started to play around with it
and I thought it was okay... the colors weren't
bright and bold like the projects I have seen
using this machine.    It seems like the colors
were dull and sometimes not the same as
pictured in the cartridge handbook.  I got a
new cartridge in the mail this week and was
so excited to try it out when I got home.  I
started to print some images and I was very
disappointed...  I decided to change the black
ink cartridge (I had only used the Cricut
Imagine only 4 times) I didn't think I needed
to change it.  It made all the difference.  As
you can see in the picture the new prints are
bright, bold and perfect.


Here is a super quick project that I made with
the Cricut Imagine:

Recipe:
  • Cricut Imagine Machine
  • Cricut Imagine Cartridge- Buccaneer
  • Glossy Accents
  • String and Button
  • Stamp- My Pink Stamper (Everyday Life)


TOP 10 REASONS I LOVE MY CRICUT IMAGINE
I can make a project super quick!
  1. It requires as much or as little layering that you want to do!
  2. I can change the colors/patterns in the images!
  3. It prints patterned paper!
  4. I can use my Gypsy with it!
  5. I can use regular Cricut Cartridges with the machine!
  6. I can use RGB codes and match paper I already have!
  7. There are SUPER cute Cricut Imagine Cartridges!
  8. It's a product from Provo Craft!
  9. EXCELLENT Customer Service!
  10. It makes my crafting 100% easier
Want to learn more about the Cricut Imagine?
Visit:  http://cricut.com/imagine/Home.aspx

    Tuesday, November 1, 2011

    Gratitude-Thankful Projects from the Design Team

    Now that Halloween is over, I guess it
    is time to start on projects for the next
    holiday.  I LOVE thanksgiving, I love
    spending time with family and friends
    and reflecting on on the blessings I have.
    I asked my design team to create a
    project around gratitude/thankful and
    they did an amazing job!

    Here is the project I made:


    RECIPE:

    Be sure to stop by all of their fun blogs
    to see how they made their projects and get other
    awesome ideas.  Have a fabulous day.

    Sunday, October 30, 2011

    This Is What I Know...

    I wanted to share a little bit about what I believe...

    To find out more visit:

    Saturday, October 29, 2011

    Trick Or Treat Goodie Bags

    Happy Saturday Everyone!  I hope you are all having
    a FABULOUS day!  I am super excited to share a 
    quick project  that I made for halloween using some
    darling halloween stickers from EAD Designs!

    Where I live we don't get too many trick or treaters, 
    so I always do a little extra something for them.
    This year I decided to make little goodie bags.




    Using stickers from EAD DESIGNS is
    a great way to mass produce a bunch 
    of treat bags:)

    You MUST go check out all
    the ADORABLE stickers in the store!
    There is some for every holiday and
    occasion you can think of!  The christmas
    stickers will go fast!  Be sure to pick some up!
    The best thing is all the scrapbooking products
    SHIP FREE!!!!!

    I love all the fun vinyl decals, wall art, custom designs,
    and stickers that EAD DESIGNS offers.  
    There is something for everyone. 
    Too many things to choose from :)