Friday, July 29, 2011

Design Team Blog Hop

Welcome to the Design Team Birthday Blog Hop 7/30-7/31

You should have came from visiting  the QUEEN'S blog, where her royal members have posted their cards: 
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

If you would like to start out the first and see great projects and win awesome prizes- Go Here:
http://vintageheartfeltdes​igns.blogspot.com/
 
 You now can meet the INKING IT UP design team members:)
Here is my project:


Recipe:
Cricut
    *Birthday Bash Cartridge
Paper
    *DCWV, Echo Park
Stamp
    *My Pink Stamper (Fabulous Phrases)
Other Items
    *Ribbon, Gel Pens, Button

I am so excited to share with you what my fabulous design team created.
I have had the privilege getting to know and working with these girls for about 6 months.
Today is the last official design team project.  They have all been awesome to work with!
Check out their talent!

 Jamie is one of the most ambitious people I have ever met.  She is so willing to help me out in any way possible.  She is the greatest:)  Thanks for being on my team Jamie!

 Sandee is one of the sweetest girls you will ever meet.  Even though she gets super busy, she always amazes me with her awesome cards!  Thanks for being on my team Sandee!

Meet HOLLY:
 Holly is SUPER MOM!  She does it all- takes care of her little boys, finds the best crafting deals and still finds time to craft!  She is so super talented and is a great friend!  Thanks for being on the team Holly!

 Meet LISA:
 Lisa is so super talented!  She is an amazing mom!  She made her daughters wedding invites a few weeks ago ans they were AMAZING!  She is always willing to help out!  Thanks for being on the team Lisa!

Meet LINDA:
 I just  love Linda! Whenever I am having a bad day I just read her funny posts on facebook and start laughing.  Linda is always so happy and so funny!  She is the life of the party (design team).  Thanks so much for being on the team Linda!

Meet SUSAN:

Susan is one of the sweetest girls I have ever met.  She is always willing to help me out and does amazing work!  She writes the sweetest comments on everyones projects!  Thanks so much for being on the team Susan!

I have loved working with all these talented ladies over the past few months!  I have learned so much from each of them!  I am so glad to call them my friends.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT STOP?
Head on over to see the talented design team over at:
http://www.patchesofpink.com/

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Digital Scrapbooking Day 3

I am so super excited to share day 3 with you for Digital Scrapbooking Week.
I have just became even more OBSESSED with DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING!

There is a lot of place online that you can purchase kits that include
paper and embellishments. None of the compare to the ADORABLE kits at

This week the Scrapbooking Queens Design Team will show you all
the fun things that you can do with digital scrapbooking that you have never
thought of before. Trust me, there will be some amazing projects and ideas.

You should have came from visiting my friend:
If you would like to play along go check out

I thought for my project today I would show super easy banner
I made for my family blog. This took me about 10 minutes max.
I love that I can use these scrapbook kits all the time and
change the banner on my blogs. It is awesome to be able to
change the look of your blog to whatever the next
 holiday/season is. People will think that a professional designed it!


The kit I used is here:

and it is on SALE for and AMAZING price!
Plus, I am giving away a super fun kit this week too:)
You get to choose what one you want!

To Enter:
1. Tell me if you have ever done digital scrapbooking
2. Go tell Amanda Hi from Kassidy at
You next stop is the talented Liz at:http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Digital Scrapbooking Day 2

I am so super excited to share day 2 with you for Digital Scrapbooking Week.
I have just became OBSESSED with DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING!
There is a lot of place online that you can purchase kits that include paper and embellishments.
None of the compare to the ADORABLE kits at

This week the Scrapbooking Queens Design Team will show you all the fun things that you can do with digital scrapbooking that you have never thought of before. Trust me, there will be some amazing projects and ideas.

You should have came from visiting my friend:
Jenny

http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com

If you would like to play along go check out the Queens post here:
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

I thought for my project today I would show super easy it is to make a scrapbook page.
This took me about 15 minutes max- that's my kind of scrapbooking;)


The kit I used is here:
http://amandacreation.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=51
and it is on SALE for and AMAZING price!

Plus, I am giving away a super fun kit this week too:) You get to choose what one you want!

To Enter:
1. Tell me if you have ever done digital scrapbooking
2. Go tell Amanda Hi from Kassidy at :
https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Manda-Creation/341493509237?ref=ts&sk=wall

You next stop is the talented Liz at:
http://www.lizspaperloft.com

Monday, July 25, 2011

Digital Scrapbooking Week!!!!!

I am so super excited to share something I have just learned and am OBSESSED with!
DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING
There is a lot of place online that you can purchase kits that include paper and embellishments.
None of the compare to the ADORABLE kits at



This week the Scrapbooking Queens Design Team will show you all the fun things that you can do with digital scrapbooking that you have never thought of before. Trust me, there will be some amazing projects and ideas.

You should have came from visiting my friend:
Jenny

http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com

If you would like to play along go check out the Queens post here:
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

I thought for my project today I would show how super easy and quick you can put together some invites!
This took me about 15 minutes max- that's my kind of scrapbooking;)


The kit I used is here:
http://amandacreation.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=51
and it is on SALE for and AMAZING price!

Plus, I am giving away a super fun kit this week too:) You get to choose what one you want!

To Enter:
1. Tell me if you have ever done digital scrapbooking
2. Go tell Amanda Hi from Kassidy at :
https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Manda-Creation/341493509237?ref=ts&sk=wall

You next stop is the talented Liz at:
http://www.lizspaperloft.com

Exploring Cartridges- Lifes a beach

Today my friend Susan and I are exploring the cartridge LIFE'S A BEACH.

Here is a project I came up with:


Recipe:
Cricut
  *Lifes A beach Cartridge
Paper
  *SEI, DCWV
Brad, Button, Twine, Black Gel Pen

What I liked about this cartridge was:
I really really love the font on this cartridge!  It is super duper cute.  I also love all the
fun cuts this cartridge has.  It is really simple layering and very kid friendly.

Look what my friend Susan created with this cartridge:

Recipe:
Life Is A Beach Cartridge
Computer generated sentiment
Sandy Lion stickers
Eyelet Outlet brads and flower grommet
D.C.W.V, Core'dinations, Echo Park (For the Record) & The Paper Co.
My Minds Eye Lime Twist Twine
Stickles & Glossy Accents
Peachy Keen Stamps
What Susan liked about this cartridge was:
I love Life Is A Beach because it's light hearted and fun.  This cartridge is so versatile.  You can make a fun card or you can make one that is more serious and pretty.  It has a really neat font with it too that kind of reminds me of a tiki hut.  I hope you enjoy this little octopus.  I have been wanting to cut her out for awhile. 

Be sure to stop by Susan's blog for lots of great projects:)

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Treat Tin- EAD Designs

Hello Everyone!  I hope you are all having a fabulous Saturday!

I am excited to share a quick project with you today.

Remember when I did the project with my white canisters and product from EAD designs?  If not, you can check out that post here

Anyways, there was a few more labels that I didn't use for that project.
There is a really cute label for TREATS.
I have been thinking for a while something that I could use this tag before.

I decided to make a little treat canister for the Sundays School Children I teach at church.
I picked up a cute tin from Target for $1.00

I added the cute TREAT tag and some embellishments to make it extra fun.

Now I just need to find some yummy treats to fill it with. 

Friday, July 22, 2011

When I count my blessings... Preserves Cartridge



Recipe:
Cricut
  *Preserves Cricut Cartridge
Paper- Echo Park, Cosmo Cricket, DCWV
Brad
Flower
Ribbon
Button
 Stamp- My Pink Stamper (Everyday Life Set)

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Teach Me Tuesday- Using Hello Kitty Cartridge

I totally forgot to make sure this posted yesterday, good thing
I checked today (even if it one day late)

Question-  How do you layer cuts from HELLO KITTY GREETINGS cricut cartridge?

First off, this cartridge is super cute!  I love all the cuts on this cartridge, great cuts for every season!
When I first got this cartridge, it was a little confusing on how to layer because all the cuts seemed to have a weird shape and didn't look like they were sized right.  After a little playing I realized how super easy it is.

The trick to make it easy when layering is to remember:
TREAT EVERY CUT AS IF IT HAS A SHADOW

I cut the basic Hello Kitty Face out of my cricut and here are all the pieces.


I added the big white face portion remembering that it has a shadow...
Same with the bow pieces

Same as the nose and ear
I cut out the cute butterfly and did the same steps.

I made this super quick layout with these cuts.  Sorry for the lighting in the pictures, I had just a minute to hurry and snap pictures before I had to run errands.


Items Used:
*Hello Kitty Greeting Cricut Cartridge
Paper:  SEI, DCWV

I hope this answered some of your questions about layering cuts from Hello Kitty Greetings.

Have a how-to question you want answered?
Send me an email with your question and my friends and I will answer it:)
inkingitupcrazy@gmail.com

Scrapalicious Challenge #12

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:)


Here is what this weeks challenge is:
Challenge #11 Make a Summer project


Check out these products I used from ScrapaliciousUSA store:


Flower: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/prima
Flower Stickers: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/SassafrasslassButtonEmbellishments
Adhesive: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/016103DPermanentFoamSquares126/Pkg


Other Products:
Ribbon
Paper- 3 bugs in a Rug
Stamp- My Pink Stamper (Everday Life)

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

Saturday, July 16, 2011

A QUICK gift idea for EVERY occassion

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a fabulous Saturday!
I have a very quick and fun project for you today.
If you are anything like me, you always do things last minute.
It drives my DH crazy... it actually drives me crazy too!

Well this past week me and the DH were in Lowes picking up some "manly" tools.
I am a total wanderer and try to keep myself entertained while the DH spends what
seem like hours looking around at the newest and coolest tools...

I decided to go check out the floor covering area
and came across some fun little 4 inch tiles for only $o.33
WOOT WOOT

I had a fun idea pop into my head-
'Why not get a bunch of these and make gifts for weddings, birthdays, holidays...'

I remembered seeing some vinyl sheets on the EAD Designs website when I was browsing the day before. I knew I had the best idea for quick gifts ever!

I ordered some vinyl and pulled out my cricut- picked an image and went to work.
And TADA!


I made these fun tiles! They would be great for coasters or just a decorative piece.

Want to make some tiles like these?
*Next time you are shopping with the DH for the "coolest" tools, pick up some tiles.
*Order some Fabulous Vinyl Sheets from EAD DESIGNS:
http://stencilwords.com/ocart/index.php?route=product/category&path=37_52

And you are all set for those quick last minute gifts.

Christmas In July Blog Hop

Hi Everyone! Have you had a blast today hopping around in the Christmas In July Blog Hop? I sure have! You should have just came from SANDY'S blog, wasn't her project ADORABLE? I loved it!
If you've just happened to come across my blog and would like to play along with our fun hop, you can go to Jamie’s blog at http://jmecreations.blogspot.com and start at the beginning.

Here is the order of the hop in case you get lost along the way.

Jamie- http://www.jmecreations.blogspot.com/
Susan-http://itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com/
Linda-http://www.fancyframework.com/
Holly - http://recycled-genius.blogspot.com/
Courtney-http://keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/
Sandee - http://sandeescreativeplace.blogspot.com/
Kassidy- http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com
(thats me)





RECIPE:
  • Cricut
    Winter Woodland Cartridge (one of my FAVORITE winter cartridges)
  • Paper
    Cosmo Cricket (They have some GORGUOS holiday paper)
extras:
  • Embossing Powder
  • Gel Pen
  • Ribbon
  • Buttons
  • Stamp (I think I picked this stamp up at Hobby Lobby a few years ago)

Didn't you love all the fun projects you have seen:) I am the last one in the lineup for the blog hop. Thank you so much for hopping along with us as we get you into the Christmas spirit.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Card Tutorial: Create A Critter- Sweet Melody




RECIPE:


Cricut

Create a Critter Cartridge (I used the Accessory Button for the Flower)


Paper

DCWV, My Minds Eye, Cosmo Cricket


Black Gel Pen


Twine


Button, I-Rock


Stamp

My Pink Stamper (Music Speaks)

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Scrapalicious Challenge #11

Are you looking for a fun new challenge blog ?

Come and join us for the challenges over at the Scrapalicious USA Blog!


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:)


Here is what this weeks challenge is:
Challenge #11 Use a bear in your project


Check out these products I used from ScrapaliciousUSA store:



Paper: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/TrimcraftUKPaper

Stamp: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com /FZCS02TrimcraftUKFizzyMoonClearStampsLetsCelebrate

Punch: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/EKSuccessTools

Adhesive: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/016103DPermanentFoamSquares126/Pkg


Other Products:
Ribbon

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

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Secret Giveaways Tonight on my Facebook Page

Be sure to go visit my facebook page,
I may just have some secret giveaways
there tonight.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Inking-It-Up-Crazy/151562248188937

See you in a bit :)

Monday, July 11, 2011

Card Tutorial 76: Straight From The Nest-Hope

Recipe:
KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING

I am going to have a new thing on my
blog every Tuesday called, TEACH ME TUESDAY.
My friends and I are going to answer your crafting how-to questions. We will have videos and step by step tutorials. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or not,
we want to hear your questions :)
Email your questions to: inkingitupcrazy@gmail.com

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Pinkalicious Birthday Blog Hop

 I am so excited to be a part of 
Melissa's Pinkalicious Birthday Blog Hop!
You should have came from Lindas blog (fancyframework.com)
If you want to start at the first and play along and win some fabulous prizes go here:

Here is my pinkalicious project:
RECIPE:
  • Cricut
    • Forever Young Cartridge
  • Cuttlebug
    • Swiss Dots Folder
  • Paper
    • DCWV
  • White and Black Gel Pens
  • Embellishments
    • Prima Flowers
    • Gems
    • Ribbon
    • Buttons
  • Stamp

 GIVEAWAY
 I am giving away 2 Cricut Birthday Magazines.
To enter:
  1.  Leave a comment on this post
  2.  Visit Cricut Magazines facebook page and 
      tell them Kassidy sent you.

You next stop is Jessica:

Here is the blog hop list incase you get lost along the way.

www.adventuresinheels.com – Melissa
http://crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/ - GISELLE
http://www.gettingcricky.com – Krystal
www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com – nadia
http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/ - KERRY
www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com – YOLANDA
www.kreations-by-kristi-crafting.blogspot.com - KRISTI
Www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com - SYLVIA
http://purplefuntastickcreations.com/ - KARI
www.thescrapbookingqueen.com – TERESA
www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com – DIANA
http://cutecricutcorner.blogspot.com/ - PHYLLIS
http://www.princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com/ - HEATHER
www.almabrooksblog.blogspot.com – ALMA
www.yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com  - Micia
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/  - Kathy
www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com – Sandra
http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ - Anita
http://www.lovetocrop.com/ - Amy
www.fancyframework.com – linda
www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com – Kassidy  (You are Here)
www.thatzuneek.blogspot.com/ - Jessica  (Your Next Stop)
http://www.KinderStampO.com – Jess

Friday, July 8, 2011

Card Tutorial 75: Lifes a Beach - and something fun

Recipe:
  • Cricut
  • Lifes a Beach cartridge (flowers cut out at 2 1/2 inches
  • Paper
    • DCWV
    • Echo Park
    • Stampin' Up

 SOMETHING FUN

I am excited to share with you something
I have been working on for a while now:)
I am going to have a new thing on my 
blog every Tuesday called, TEACH ME TUESDAY.
My friends and I are going to answer your crafting how-to questions.  We will have videos and step by step tutorials.  It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or not, 
we want to hear your questions :)
Email your questions to:  inkingitupcrazy@gmail.com

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Winners

3 ISSUES OF
CRICUT MAGAZINE.
debz 
  I went to CM on facebook and told them you sent me; I am inspired by my family, friends and all of you wonderful crafty people!

MY PINK STAMPER STAMPS
Holly 
OOH I love everyones project! Kassidy your mouse card is to die for! I dont have any Pink Stamper sets yet because I cant choose which one to start with but I love the Punny ones and the Boy set!
Hope you have a great day! Cant wait to see what projects are up tomorrow!

BRADS AND EYELETS
Lady Fair 
Cute card, I love ladybugs! Would love some of those ladybug brads, they're adorable. 
 
SCRAPONIZER
Kristi 
Oh, I would love to be organized. I save little cool containers to organize in, especially clear containers. I saved my little rhinestones in a razor head container.
 
 
DIVINE TWINE
Karen 
It's hard to choose my favorite twine. I don't have any twine and would love to win some. I do like the brown sugar and purple plum twine. Thanks for a chance to win
 
GLUE DOTS
Donna 
 Happy Birthday!!  My favorite adhesive is hands down my Creative Memories tape runner. I do not own an ATG gun, however, and hear many good things about them too.
 
COSMO CRICKET
Cammie
I would love to play with some Cosmo Cricket stuff.  Thanks for the chance to win.
 
SEI
Rbby12
Love the projects.  I have never used sei before.  I would love to start
 
VINYL
Stacey R.
I have never seen vinyl as cool as this.  I am going to check out the store right now.
Thanks for sharing your birthday with us.

FAIRY KIT
Diana
AWWW!  I love all the cards.  Very girly.  Thanks for giving me the chance to win some fun things on your blog.

CRI-KITS
SGilley
   I would love some cricut pens because the cards I've seen done with them are very pretty and I don't have any and would love to experiment with the techniques that use them. 
 
SCRAP'N EASEL
jjocarlson 
s I love your layouts! So cute. Thank you for the opportunity to win a wonderful prize!
 
EMBOSSING POWDER
ashley678
I would love to add some more embossing powder to my collection.  Love all the projects.
 
PEACHY KEEN STAMPS
Brittney
I have don't have any Peachy Keen Stamps yet. I would love to have some!
 
ECHO PARK PAPER 
Tania 
I like to use pink, brown, and greens in my projects.
 
EAD DESIGNS GIFT CERTIFICATE
Dawn, RI 
I have 2 favorites, Inspire, Dream, Create. and
Do something creative every day.
Cool site Happy Birthday 
 
CROPADILE III
 Rbecca12  
This would be so cool to win.  I have the original one and would love to upgrade. 
 
Martha Stewart Score Board 
Shawnee 
I love the really cute Karen Foster Wedding brads.

 Winners- Please email me at inkingitupcrazy@gmail.com and I will send out your prizes.  You have until July 10th to claim your prizes.
 
A HUGE thank you for all of you that were guest designers on my blog.  You all did awesome!  I am so glad to make so many new friends:) 
 











 

Scrapalicious Challenge #10

Are you looking for a fun new challenge blog ?

Come and join us for the challenges over at the Scrapalicious USA Blog!


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:)


Here is what this weeks challenge is:
Challenge #10 Use Turquoise in your project

Check out these products I used from ScrapaliciousUSA store:



Paper: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/TrimcraftUKPaper

Embellishments: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/BazzillBasicsPaperIncMisc

Punch: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/EKSuccessTools

Adhesive: http://www.scrapalicioususa.com/016103DPermanentFoamSquares126/Pkg  


Other Products:
Ribbon and Twine
Stamp- Hero Arts


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

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Last Day to Enter the Giveaways

Today is the last day to enter all the giveaways.  I will be drawing winner late tonight and announcing them tomorrow morning.  I even have extra prizes I am going to giveaway to random people that enter the giveaways too:)  Enter all the giveaways for more entries.

Here is the list of all the giveaways:

*3 issues of Cricut Magazine

http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-giveaway-1.html




*My Pink Stamper Stamps
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-2-my-pink-stamper.html


Fairy Cardmaking Kit:
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-10-princess-and-fairy.html




Cri-kit Pens:
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-cri-kit-pens-and.html




Scrap N Easel:
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-12-scrapbook-pages.html




Embossing Powders:
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-13-embossing-and.html




Paper Crafting Kit:
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-14-patriotic-projects.html




Peachy Keen Stamps:
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-peachy-keen-stamps.html


Echo Park Paper:
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-15-echo-park-and.html


EAD Designs Vinyl Gift Certificate:
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-16-craftroom-decor.html


Crop-A-Dile III:
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-we-r-memory-keepers.html


*A ton of fun eyelets and brads
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-3-bradseyelets.html

*Glue Dots
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-6-glue-dots-and.html


*Cosmo Cricket products
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-7-cosmo-cricket-and.html


*Divine Twine
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-5-divine-twine.html




*Vinyl
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-9-vinyl-and-giveaway.html


*Martha Stewart Score Board
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-19-birthday-projects.html
 
*SEI
http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-8sei-and-giveaway.html
 
*Scraponizer

http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/2011/06/birthday-bash-day-4-craftroom.html