Cameo & Rhinestones

Hello my friends,

I know it has been almost 6 months since my last post and I apologize.  I've had a lot happen in that short time, somethings I can share, some not.  I'll talk about it in a later post.

Right now I'm excited to share with you my Rhinestone Project.  I was a little hesitant to try it out and I certainly didn't want to pay 30 something for the 'kit'  Let me share what happened.

A few weeks ago I pounded out almost 50 t-shirts for a fundraiser for my dear friend who was battling colorectal cancer. I got tons of positive feedback on the shirts so I want to make more, dress up some t-shirts I have. The benefit was a massive success, unfortunately Darlene lost her fight on Saturday.  I also made tons of kisses and bar wraps for the volunteers and will post about that later as well.

I have a few t-shirts in a basket that I was going to fiddle with 'someday' with vinyl.  After the feedback I got from the t-shirts for the fundraiser I just had to try some more t-shirt fun.

I'm rooting around, looking at my vinyl and suddenly remembered I had a rhinestone kit for my Pazzles that I won at a gathering.  I took it out and looked it over.  Then I looked at a video or two on Youtube and finally figured I'd dive in.

First I selected a design from Silhouette Store a simple flower.
I then took the backing off the foamy rhinestone material that came with the kit and laid it sticky side down on my Cameo Matt.
I cut the design (careful to choose the rhinestone setting) and it came out beautifully.

Now - you are SUPPOSED to use some kind of backing board. I didn't have one. I had the foamy sheet and an iron on sheet.  So I improvised.  I used a cuttlebug plate for my 'backing sheet'  It worked BEAUTIFULLY

I then poured on the rhinestones and slid them into the stencil (foamy material)  I only had to flip a few to put them in correctly.  The correct way is SHINY side up, glue side down.

Then I took a sheet of the iron on material and cut it a smidge larger. Peeled the backing and laid it on top of the filled in stencil.  Then I used my scraper to go over it to make sure the rhinestones adhered to the sheet. (just like you would use for your vinyl projects to smooth out bubbles)  Pull the sheet up and waahla! Ready to iron on.

I used my regular iron on the steam setting (with no water inside cause it's the hottest) placed one of my husbands handkerchiefs and ironed it for maybe 30 seconds.  Let it cool and peeled.  PERFECT.

I absolutely love it.  I was thinking things over (I do that once in a while) and decided if a stone or 3 fall off at any time, I can fix it with my I rock.  Super simple yes?  These rhinestones are 10cc.  Research has told me that you want to use 6cc - 10cc for rhinestones that adhere nicely and can stand washing. Apparently larger sizes are more difficult.  These are just sample rhinestones I got with my Pazzles Kit (but used with my cameo) and I really like how it turned out.  Best part? You can reuse the stencil over and over. Just put the backing back on the sticky side and store. Cause you know, we don't have enough supplies to store (dramatic eye roll).

I recently purchased a big selection of iron on vinyl and now I think I'm going to track down some more of the rhinestones as I am super pleased.  Let me know what you think. Have you done any rhinestone projects?

 Hugs and Happiness!

Color your own Ribbon Tutorial, Fun new way to store your Washi Tape and finally, a card box for mom!

Hey Krazies,

Here is a fun video to show you how to color your own ribbon using different methods.  Pro Markers, Stamp Pads, Sharpies, and various stamper markers.  I show you how using both Sheer & Satin Ribbon.

Also, a great way to store your Washi Tape that you can also pop right into your Crop bag when on the go.  All your Washi Tape in one very cute location.

Finally found a box for mom's cards - you can see it in this video! Please leave a comment, I'd love to know what you thought!



Hugs and Happiness!

Never Forget!

Hello Krazies!

Yes it's actually me this time!  Krazy isn't it?  I don't need to tell you how insane hectic my life has been lately so I'll just say this - soon my friends.... soon I will be back and driving y'all nuts with my krazy projects and krazy reorganizing and such.  I have so much to share with you!  Just about ALL my cricut stuff has been sold.  I do have a fist full of cartridges and I will continue to do binder projects from time to time but my main focus will be Pazzles & Cameo.  We will be sticking to a schedule of sorts (Stamping days, kutter days, pinterest posts, etc) And there will be loads of contests!  Blog candy - you know you love it!

Also big news, I will be changing the website to www.kutterkrazy.com but no worries.  You won't have to change anything you do because I will still own kricutkrazy.com and it will automatically transfer you to the new site - you won't even notice.

Speaking of contest - lets have one RIGHT NOW!  I have 2 stamp sets from Peachy Keen that will be given to a random comment.  Special thanks to www.peachykeen.com for donating them!

All you have to do is leave a comment under this post telling me your 9/11 story.  It can be detailed or it can be short.  Your choice, all comments will be entered to win the 2 stamps above.

Here's my story:

We were stationed in Key West Florida.  The kids were at school, I was on my way to work and late as usual.  I went to flip off the tv and go out the door and saw the Tower on fire.  I stood there transfixed.  I called the office to tell them to turn on the tv and then drove to work. When I arrived a few minutes later everyone was around the tv watching.  By now the 2nd tower had been hit.  I was starting to get very very very scared.  I didn't want to believe it.  We just stood there. Then...... the Pentagon was hit.  I looked at my boss and said "I have to get my children" he told me to go ahead.  As I drove back toward the base I was suddenly terror stricken.  Who do I pick up first?  My 6th grader in town at the middle school or my 4th grader on the base at the elementary school?  At the last second I decided to go to town first (good thing too as they shut down the base right after I got back on it)  Most of our husbands were gone for days as they worked at neighboring bases (Key West has 3 plus the one with housing that we were on) the kids didn't really understand what was happening and all the neighbors just stood outside and talked with one another.  It was horribly tragic as you are aware and something we will never forget. Ever.

Ok so on that note - lets share our stories!  I'll pick a winner on Friday!
Good luck :)

Hugs & stuff!

Blog update - important changes and such

Hello everyone!

There have been quite a few changes in my crafting world lately that I want to share with you.  As you know, I've been purging my cricut stuff slowly. I'm down to about 50 cartridges and 1 machine left to sell.  Does this mean Kricut Krazy is no more?  Absolutely not.

I have decided to keep my Cricut Imagine.  Along with my Imagine cartridges and about a good dozen or so regular cartridges, and most likely a few new ones.  I will still be doing cricut projects about once a week or so - even if I have to have a guest designer for those.  That is undecided at this point.

However, I will still be crafting, finding deals to share with you, cool organization ideas to share with you and some other cool stuff so please stay with me as I go through these changes.

I sold my E2 to a sweet lady and used those funds for a Silhouette Cameo and am learning it a little more each day.  I also have a Pazzles that has been on the shelf for a coupla months but I'm going to a retreat in September (just a few weeks away) and am excited at what I will learn there.

There will still be blog candy now and then - as a matter of fact I have THREE fun Stamp sets from Peachy Keen they graciously donated and a few other things hiding to share with you.

My team of Krazies - Heather, Heather, Christie, Teri (our stamping up expert) & our resident Pazzles Expert from Down Under Joanna will still be very much a part of the team.  Christie is out sick and has to have emergency surgery this week but she'll be ok so no worries.  The Heathers will be back after school starts and Teri and Joanna will still be popping up.

Thank you guys! For 2 years of loyalty and friendship, comments and blog hops, fun and laughter.

The next day or three will be busy for my resident Web Mistress and Design Diva Sarah as she revamps the page. It will continue to be www.kricutkrazy.com but some things will look different

Thank you everyone! Look for some blog candy in the next few days!  Hugs and much love!


Hugs and Chirps!