Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Design Team Day!!! Font Projects

 Hello everyone!  I am excited to show you some fabulous "font"
 projects my design team came up with!

Look what Ana made!  This is perfect for the upcoming football season!
The little cheerleaders are stinkin adorable!
www.shortycreations.com

I love how Felicia used a font in her card!  The color is AMAZING!
Whoever gets this card will surely love it 4EVR ;)
http://scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com

Miss Hailey made a very 'charming' card!
This is one of my very favorite cuts!  Love it!
http://www.cricutcrazygurr.blogspot.com

Indira made this beautiful card!  I love the stamp
and adorable flowers she added to the card!  So pretty!
craftyhomemade.blogspot.com

Look at this fun card Miss Jennifer made!  I love the
bright fun colors she used and the shape is darling!
http://justdahling.blogspot.com

Melanie did an awesome job with this adorable kite card!
The colors go great together!
http://melaniemakes.blogspot.com/

Nicole made this super cute chic card!
Very cute and very girly!  I love it!
http://teachdanz.blogspot.com
Be sure to check out all of their blogs!  They are AMAZING!!!!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Teach Me Tuesday- Chomas Creations and a GIVEAWAY

Hi Everyone!  I am really excited for todays Teach Me Tuesday!
I will be using the fabulous pens made for your Cricut Machine
by Chomas Creations.

I really, really, love how these pens are packaged!
Each pen has it's own special place inside the packaging.
QUESTIONS ABOUT USING PENS WITH YOUR CRICUT:
1.  What all do I need when using pens in my cricut machine?
  *To use the pens you need the special housing that you set your
    pens in.  Your blade housing (the blade holder in your cricut will
   not work.)
2.  Do I need to purchase a special program when I buy the pens?
   *Nope!  You can use your gypsy, design studio, Cricut Craftroom
    and your cartridges.
3.  Can I use other brands of gel pens in my machine?
  *What I really love about the pen holder by Chomas Creations
  is that not only can you use Chomas Creations gel pens, you can use
  mini gels pens that you can pick up at staples!  You can find more
  about them here:
http://amychomas.blogspot.com/p/all-of-cricut-holders-available-and.html
4.  Is it easy to install the pens and use them?
  *YES YES YES

Here is a quick project I came up with:

Recipe:
Cricut
Winterlace Cartridge
Chomas Creations Pens and Holder
Cuttlebug

I will have some more creations with these fabulous
pens up soon!

Be sure to stop by Chomas Creations Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chomas-Creations/110438845662239
Tell them Kassidy sent you!  There may be a prize involved ;)

Visit Chomas Creations Website:
http://amychomas.com/

*If you have any questions or tips you would like to see
on Teach Me Tuesday, email me at inkingitupcrazy@gmail.com

Monday, August 29, 2011

Card Tutorial 78: Celebrations

Recipe:
Celebrations Cricut Cartridge
Paper- DCWV, Stampin Up
Ribbon, Gel Pen, Button
Stamp- My Pink Stamper (Fabulous Phrases)

A "Wonder" of a Card

Hello Everyone!  I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!
I know I sure did- even though it went super duper fast.
This weekend I decided to use some of my favorite things
that I never use because I just love them so much!  Weird, I know....
I ordered some really pretty chipboard stickers from
SCRAPALICIOUS USA and just couldn't bring myself to even
opening the package because I wanted to save them for a special
occassion.  Well, I don't think there will be any special occassions
soon... so why not play with them.


I love how this card turned out!  It is simple but very pretty :)
Here is what products I used:
*Chipboard Words (http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/KandCompanyStickersClassicKBaileyAdhesiveChipboardWords)
*Paper (http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/TrimcraftUKPaper
DCDP1096x6PaperPadBacktoBasicsII)
*Jewels (http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/BoBunnyBrads
JCL628CrazyLoveJewels)

Be sure to check out the Scrapalicious Website!  They
have the BEST prices ever!!!

See you all later!

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Let's Dress Up A Wall

Happy Saturday Everyone!!!  I hope all of you are having a
fantastic day.  Today my hubby got called into work and
that means...  Major Craft Day For Me:)  I am excited to share
Halloween projects with you in September.  I will be dedicating
the every Saturday in September to Halloween decorations.
I have some really exciting things planned and can't wait to show
all of you!

Anyway...
This week was a little sad for me.  My lil sister went
back to school.  I decided to surprise her with a
new wall decal I put in her room when she got home.

I have been eyeing this really cute wall decal by EAD designs for months now.
I decided now was the perfect time to pick it up and surprise the lil sis.
I found the perfect place on her wall for it!


It turned out ADORABLE!  I hope she
loves it as much as I do!  This is the
perfect wall decal for any little girls room.

EAD Designs also has some fantastic instructions
to make your wall decals perfect.
*****
Vinyl Lettering Application Instructions


1. Surface Preparation
Use a tape measure or ruler to determine the exact
area where the quote/graphic will be placed. It is a
 good idea to draw a horizontal line, or use masking
 tape or painters tape for a guide. Make sure your
 surface is clean and smooth.
The vinyl can be installed just about anywhere you
want to put them. Painted walls (light and medium
 texture work fine, including knock down and
orange peel) ,wood, furniture, ceramic tile, metal,
 glass, porcelain, painted brick, wallpaper,
bathroom sinks, showers, doors, hardy plank,
 mail boxes, and much more.

2. Prepare Quote
Some quotes/graphics will come rolled up because
of the length. Unroll and let it sit flat until it stops trying
to roll itself up again. The vinyl is sandwiched between
transfer tape and backing. You want the vinyl to stick
to the transfer tape.
Before peeling the back paper off, burnish (rub) the
surface of the transfer tape to ensure the vinyl is
adhered solidly to the transfer tape. (letters may
pull away from the transfer tape during shipping)

3. Application
Flip the quote/graphic over a carefully peel the
backing away from the quote on an angle, which
should remain on the transfer tape. If some of the
vinyl sticks to the backing, replace the backing
and the vinyl to the tape and rub it again so it
sticks to the transfer tape instead.
Place the taped vinyl on the prepared surface
using your guide or tape to position your vinyl
correctly. *The quote cannot be repositioned
once it is on your surface, so be careful to
line it up where you want it.

4. Burnishing
Using the application stick or credit card carefully
 and press any air bubbles out from underneath
the words. Burnish again and apply more pressure
over the entire area.

5. Transfer Tape Removal
CAREFULLY peel back the transfer tape on an
angle leaving the vinyl on your surface, If the vinyl
tried to come up with the transfer tape, place the
tape back on the surface and burnish that area
again until the vinyl sticks to your surface.

********
Doesn't that sound super easy!  Make sure
you go check out EAD Designs today and
get some cute wall decals!

Friday, August 26, 2011

A Fangtastic Easy Card

I really wanted to start working more 
with my image stamps...
I always buy so many and 
NEVER even use them.  I challenged
myself to use them at least once a week.  
This card seriously only took 7 mins
to throw together!  What is better than
that?  Wahoo!!
Recipe:
Stamp Image- (I got a bunch of 
ADORABLE halloween
stamps at Micheals in the
$1.00 bin WAHOO!)
Stamp Sentiment- My Pink Stamper
(Friendtastic and Spooky Puns)
Paper- Stampin' Up
Extras- Gems, Binder Clip, Ribbon, Glossy Accents

Thursday, August 25, 2011

New Kit From Paper Lovelies

Hello Everyone!  I hope you are all having a fantastic Wednesday!
I am so super excited to share the new September paper crafting
kits from Paper Lovelies!  This kit is full of YUMMY Jilllibean Soup
paper!  Be sure to go check out the Paper Lovelies website to pick
up your kit.  Last month the sold out in just a few hours- you really
don't want to miss your chance.

Here are a few samples of what I made with the
fabulous September kit.

Extra Products I used:
Cricut (Preserves Cartridge)
White Gel Pen
Ribbon
Stamp (My Pink Stamper)

Be sure to also visit Paper Lovelies facebook page and tell
them Kassidy sent you:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paper-Lovelies/140812325955607?sk=info

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Meet The New Design Team

Today is the Day!  You all get to
meet the new design team!
They are so much fun!  Check
out their projects and learn a little
bit about each of them.  Be sure
 to visit all their blogs too
and say hello:)


I'm just a Scrapper In The Making
 (aka Frank-Lee Speaking) scrapping my way
through this thing called life. I love crafting and 
have an Insane "Paper Passion".
I'm married to my handsome husband, Fred of 
almost 7 years. I'm a first time mom to our 
beautlful ittle 2yr old girl and a step-mother
to 4 wonderful children(2-boys, 2-girls). I work
full time and when I'm not enchanted with my little
one and family, I'm scrapping 'til the weeee,
weeee hours :-). My DH bought me my Cricut
Expression for Christmas in 2009. When I finally
opened it, I was hooked at first cut. That's
when my inner Scrap-Beast was unleashed. LOL...

I'm not sure what represents my crafting style as yet,
but I Love, Love, Love trying various stamping/inking
techniques. I look forward to sharing some of those
techniques here as a Design Team member with the
Inking It Up Crazy crew. Come grow and learn with
me on this Scrapping Journey. Have a Super Scrapping Day


 
I am newly married and loving it. I live in lehi with
my amazing hubby and our dog oakley. I enjoy
spending time with friends and family. I also
enjoy singing,dancing,hunting and of course crafting.
I work full time but I am trying to become a 
photographer. I am very happy and excited to
be on kassidy's design team.



 
Hello! My name is Indira, and I am so thrilled 
to have been asked by Kassidy to be one of her
designer for Inking it Up Crazy! I live in 
Dominican Republic, that`s an island on the
Caribbean. I live with my DH and my two kids,
a 6 years old boy and a 4 years girl. I have a full
time job, so I try to craft at night. Which so little
time to craft, I try that my projects to be easy and
quick, but also cute and beautiful. So I hope you
join us on this wonderful journey.



 
Hello!  My name is Jennifer Ruiz.  I am 25 years old
and I have been married to my wonderful husband
Gabriel for 2 1/2 years.  We have a Dachshund named
Pippin that we treat like our child.  I first started getting
into crafting after I attended my first Stampin' Up!
workshop.  Soon after that I went on YouTube to
find stamping tutorials and that's when I found the Cricut.
 I had heard about it from my friends for a few months
before that, but didn't really understand the wonders 
it could do until I saw it on YouTube.  Two weeks after
that I bought my Expression.  I now own over 50 cartridges
and even a Gypsy.  I love creating and sharing it with others.
  I couldn't imagine my life without crafting now.  I am so
honored to be part of the Inking it Up Crazy design team. 
 I look forward to meeting new people and sharing
my ideas with everyone.  Happy Crafting!!


Hi, my name is Melanie and I have always loved to craft,
draw or design since I was little girl.  I decided continue
to pursue my love of design in college and majored in
Architecture.  I enjoyed my job thoroughly, but with
the down turn of the economy over the past few years
my job was eliminated.  I now found myself in a new role
of being a stay at home mom to my beautiful boys,
Tyler (4) and Bryan (20 months).  It is such a great pleasure
to be at home with them, but I still found myself wanting to
do something creative.  I had done scrapbooking at this point
for my older son, but was interesting is getting a Cricut. 
I receive my Cricut Expression this past Christmas along 
with my Gypsy and I haven’t looked back since.  Any free
moment I have, especially during nap time, you can find me
in my craft room.  I would describe my style as simply detailed.
  I like my work to draw your eye into the card or layout and
keep it moving from one detail to another by using texture, 
depth and sparkle.  I am so delighted to be a part of 
Kassidy’s, Inking it Up Crazy Design Team and to 

share my love of craft and design with you. 




 
My name is Nicole but in blog world I go by “teachdanz”. 
I am a wife, mother of 3 daughters, dance teacher and
group fitness instructor and I reside in Oregon.  I teach
several different exercise formats including weight lifting,
spinning and yoga for two gyms in town.  I also teach
ballet, jazz, tumbling and tap in the afternoons and
evenings.  I started scrapbooking and stamping when 
I was pregnant with my first child over sixteen years
ago.  I got my “baby bug” for my 40th birthday and now
work with a plum cricut expression.  I am hooked on my
cricut!!  I mostly make cards because my life is very
busy and there never seems to be enough time to
scrapbook.  I would describe my style as fairly simple
and clean.  I love to try new techniques and am inspired
by following lots of talented crafty bloggers.   


Each day I wake up and thank God for blessing
my life so abundantly. I've met and married my 
true love and we've made the most precious baby
girls together. My life as a mother and a wife is
more than I could have ever asked for and I am
so thankful. I love to laugh with my friends
and I long to see my parents and brothers. 
As a teacher, I'm fortunate to have the opportunity
to educate young minds and help my students
strive for success. I'm living each day in God's
glory and I'm anxious to see where he will lead me.


AREN'T THESE SOME SUPER DUPER TALENTED GALS!
I AM SO HAPPY TO BE WORKING WITH THEM:)

My Pink Stamper Design Team Day!!!

I am already in the Christmas
kind of mood!  I turned on 
some fun holiday tunes and crafted
away and created this fun 
Christmas Card using some fabulous 
My Pink Stamper Stamps:)


Recipe:
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge
Paper- DCWV, Stampin Up
Cuttlebug- Seeing Spots
Extras- Gel Pen, Stickles, 
Ribbon. Button, Gems
Stamp- My Pink Stamper
(Winter Treats and Sayings)
Today is design team day over
at MY PINK STAMPER!
Make sure you go check what
fun creations my friends came up with!
http://www.mypinkstamper.com
 
*Be sure to check back later today for
TEACH ME TUESDAY!!!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

ADORABLE Window Clings!

Hi Everyone!  I hope you are having a fabulous Saturday!
I think the hubby and I are going to go to the county fair today.
Anyway, did you know that EAD Designs also has the CUTEST
window clings?  I have seen my share of "not so cute" window clings...
But these are seriously the cutest window clings I have ever seen!
I love them!


I added a few of the window clings on the corner of my bathroom mirror
and they just look ADORABLE!!!  Kids would have so much fun with these!
Check out all the different designs here:
http://stencilwords.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/category&path=42

*This would be a really fun thing for your kids to do after they clean their
bathroom mirror  ;)  hehehe
I better get to cleaning more of my windows and mirrors so I can add
some more fun window clings! 

See you next week!

Friday, August 19, 2011

My Pink Stampers NEW Stamp Sets and More!!!

Wahoo!  I am finally back, I took a week off from my blog.
It has been really crazy around here lately so I needed a
little break.  Anyways, if you haven't been hiding under a
rock over the past few weeks then you know My Pink Stamper
released some FABULOUS stamp sets!  These are my favorites:)

Here is some fun cards I made with them a week ago.
Be sure to check out my blog next week and I will have
lots more creations.

Some upcoming things for next week is:
*You get to meet the New Design Team!
*The new monthly paper crafting kit from
Paper Lovelies will be released!  (Love it)
*Teach Me Tuesday!!  Wahoo!
*My Pink Stamper Design Team Day
and lots more!!!




See you later!

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Wedding Decor/Gift

As summer is starting to come to a close, I wanted to share
a project I made for a summer wedding we attended.  This
summer has been super crazy busy with lots of weddings.
I made this fun wedding decoration for a friend to display at
the wedding as well as keeping it as a keepsake for their special
day.  I absolutely love this saying!
To create this all I did was:
*Purchase a frame
*Found some scrapbook paper
*Added some fabulous vinyl from EAD Designs

Be sure to stop by EAD Designs for some vinyl
for all your decorating needs!
http://www.stencilwords.com/ocart/

See you next week!

Friday, August 12, 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:  Julie (readysetstamp)
If you just stumbled upon my blog and want to play along
visit:  http://www.mypinkstamper.com

If this is your first time on my blog, I will tell you a little bit
about myself.  My name is Kassidy and I am from the lovely
state of Utah.  I have been married to my DH for about 7 years.
I enjoy crafting, laughing, camping and being happy.
My crafting style is very basic and easy (I am not the type of girl
that does a lot of layering and lots of little details in my projects,
mainly because I don't have the patience.)  The easier and brighter
the better.  Anyways, I got my cricut over 3 years ago and have been
head over heels in love with it since. 












This is the project I wanted to share with you today using my favorite
Cricut Cartridge and my favorite Stamp Line.  I hope you Enjoy;)
















Recipe:
-Cricut
 *Sweet Treats Cartridge
-Paper
  * Stampin Up, Echo Park
- Punch
-Ribbon
-Stickles
-Button
-Stamp
  * My Pink Stamper (Yummy-Licious)

GIVEAWAY!!!!







I am giving away a $20 Gift Certificate Donated
by Bow Peep Creations

To Enter:
1. Leave a comment on this post with a way for me
to contact you.
2. Check out all the rest of the fun projects!

Your next stop is my friend:  Michelle (Meesh's Pieces)

Let's Get Detailed

Hello Everyone!  I hope you are having a fabulous day!
I am excited to share a very "detailed" project with you.

If you are anything like me, you love and need details to everything.
It drives me crazy when I ask my DH a question hoping to get a
little morethan his usual one word answer...

  I NEED DETAILS...

Well this project is going to start from UNDETAILED to DETAILED...

I had my hubby cut me some wood and had it sanded and then painted

I added some FABULOUS vinyl from EAD Designs
Yes, this is cute just the way it is but I need MORE details  ;)

So I added some distress Ink on the edges for an older/worn look
 Then I added some bling and tulle.
Now that's detailed:)
Be sure to visit the EAD Designs shop and pick up
some vinyl for your next detailed project:)
http://www.stencilwords.com/ocart/
See you next week with another fun home decor project!

PSA Back To School Blog Hop

You should have just came from my friend:
Jin- http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/

If you just stumbled here and would like to
play along, head on over to:
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

The Queen's Royal Court and PSA Essentials has
once again teamed up to showcase PSA wonderful
line of both peel ~n~stick stamps... and their
awesome custom stamp line... The Queen's Design Team
has a whole week of awesome project to show you
so make sure you hop to all the blogs and leave a comment

We have a Grand Prize Package Giveaway too...
So The Queen Royal Court Designer each got one of
the new set of stamp to design with.
I was so excited I got to play with the stamp set:
ROCKET

I decided to make a fun bookmark for you today.
Hope you enjoy!





Recipe:
Paper- Stampin Up
Ribbon, White Gel Pen
Stamp Images (PSA) LOVE LOVE LOVE these stamps!
Stamp- My Pink Stamper

Theresa- www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Cristi- www.scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com
Gaby- http://www.gabycreates.com/
Jenny- www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
Jin- http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/
Kassidy- www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com (You are Here)
Liz- http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Raven- http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Libby- www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com

Your next stop is my friend:
Liz- http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Easy Pinwheels!!!!

Hello Everyone!  I hope you are all having a FABULOUS
Thursday!  Today I wanted to share a super duper Easy and
fast card I made.  I also included a short video on how to make
paper pinwheels.  They ae so fast to make (I have made dozens
over the past few weeks)
Recipe:
Paper- Stampin Up and TRIMCRAFT
Cuttlebug- Seeing Spots
Ribbon- SEI

PSA Back To School Blog Hop

You should have just came from my friend:

Jin- http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/

If you just stumbled here and would like to
play along, head on over to:
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/


The Queen's Royal Court and PSA Essentials has
once again teamed up to showcase PSA wonderful
line of both peel ~n~stick stamps... and their
awesome custom stamp line... The Queen's Design Team
has a whole week of awesome project to show you
so make sure you hop to all the blogs and leave a comment

We have a Grand Prize Package Giveaway too...
So The Queen Royal Court Designer each got one of
the new set of stamp to design with.
I was so excited I got to play with the stamp set:
ROCKET

I decided to make a fun little card for you today.
Hope you enjoy!





Recipe:
Paper- Stampin Up
Ribbon, White Gel Pen
Stamp Images (PSA) LOVE LOVE LOVE these stamps!
Stamp- My Pink Stamper

Theresa- www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Cristi- www.scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com
Gaby- http://www.gabycreates.com/
Jenny- www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
Jin- http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/
Kassidy- www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com (You are Here)
Liz- http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Raven- http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Libby- www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com

Your next stop is my friend:
Liz- http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

PSA Blog Hop Day 2

You should have just came from my friend:
Jin- http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/

If you just stumbled here and would like to
play along, head on over to:
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

So today start a full week of Back to School Blog Hops and

The Queen's Royal Court and PSA Essentials has
once again team up to showcase PSA wonderful
line of both peel ~n~stick stamps... and their
awesome custom stamp line... The Queen's Design Team
has a whole week of awesome project to show you
so make sure you hop to all the blogs and leave a comment
We have a Grand Prize Package Giveaway too...
So The Queen Royal Court Designer each got one of
the new set of stamp to design with.
I was so excited I got to play with the stamp set:
ROCKET

I decided to make a fun treat bag.  Hope you enjoy!







Recipe:
Mini Paper Bag
Paper- Stampin Up
Ribbon, Punch
Stamp Images (PSA) LOVE LOVE LOVE these stamps!

Theresa-  www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Cristi-  www.scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com
Gaby-  http://www.gabycreates.com/
Jenny- www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
Jin-  http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/
Kassidy-  www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com (You are Here)
Liz-  http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Raven- http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Libby-  www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com

Your next stop is my friend:
Liz- http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Monday, August 8, 2011

The NEW design team

In random order:

Nicole Elliott
Hailey Gurr
Ana Maria Sepulveda
Jennifer Ruiz
Felicia McRae
Indira Perez
Melanie Edwards

Congrats Ladies!  I can't wait to work with you:)

*You will also be seeing some returning designers
from time to time.


PSA Back to School Blog Hop Week

You should have just came from my friend:
Jin- http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/

If you just stumbled here and would like to
play along, head on over to:
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

So today start a full week of Back to School Blog Hops and

The Queen's Royal Court and PSA Essentials has
once again team up to showcase PSA wonderful
line of both peel ~n~stick stamps... and their
awesome custom stamp line... The Queen's Design Team
has a whole week of awesome project to show you
so make sure you hop to all the blogs and leave a comment
We have a Grand Prize Package Giveaway too...
So The Queen Royal Court Designer each got one of
the new set of stamp to design with.
I was so excited I got to play with the stamp set:
ROCKET

I decided to make a fun mini notebook for a teacher
gift.  Hope you enjoy!

Recipe:
Chipboard
Paper (Cosmo Cricket)
Bind It All
Ribbon, button, ink
Stamp Images (PSA) LOVE LOVE LOVE these stamps!
Theresa-  www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Cristi-  www.scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com
Gaby-  http://www.gabycreates.com/
Jenny- www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
Jin-  http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/
Kassidy-  www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com (You are Here)
Liz-  http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Raven- http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Libby-  www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com

Your next stop is my friend:
Liz- http://www.lizspaperloft.com/