Summer Fun

I know I am missing the pool in the yard and the giggle of kids as they run through my house leaving water everywher... "{SMACK}".. wakeup.. Okay, i don't miss the water everywhere.. but i do miss the pool & hot sun, this serves as a great reminder though..

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Pillow

well not something you can rest your head on, but you CAN rest this pillow box on a pillow!!! lol

just wanted to show a cute little project, hope this gives you a little mojo in your creativity.

all products are Kiki Art

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Take me out...

Wouldn't you just love something in these little take out containers... i would!! {hmmm, wonder if i can fill them up with a sparkly present from Me to ME}

I just covered these up with fabulous Kiki Art products (go check out the link) & voila!

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It starts Outside..

What's that saying?  "Package the Present with love", "It starts with the wrapping", "Creative Packaging", "Gift with Love"..  all of these apply.   How nice is it to get a goodie and then to receive a great presentation.   You are so worth it!!

I created this gift bags for Teacher, Bus Driver & Friends... all created using Kiki Art and made with lots of Love, enjoy!!


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feels like yesterday...

I can't believe in a few days my baby is going to walk to the bus for a drive to Kindergarten...  Want to see more, would love your support over at Kiki Art!!

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DT Submission Extended

Kiki Art has extended her DT deadline... If you are looking for an amazing CANADIAN team, you need to apply here! The talent is as amazing as the owner, Kiki!!

" so we decided to extend the Deadline for the KIKI ART DT Call… so, only a few more days until the 15th of September. If you haven’t applied yet, I hope you can catch up!!!.

The new team term will begin in OCTOBER 2010!!! " submit

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Key to my Heart

Here is a card I put together using Kiki Art products...  I love the glittered chipboard, watercoloring the key was so very soothing for me - i LOVE to color..    This card really makes me smile, can you feel all the love wrapped in it?!
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Do you know how Beautiful you are?

ever get that email,  phone call, message at the right time?   Well I did - this was something I needed today, and I thought for sure someone else in my life also needs this lift!!   hugs to you - Beautiful Person!!!

 

Do you know how beautiful you are?

Standing there.
Sitting there.
Waiting there.
Breathing there.

Do you know how beautiful you are?

Pumping gas.
Feeding your children.
Sitting in your cubicle.
Loading the dishwasher.
Running on the treadmill.
Standing in line at the grocery store.

Do you know how beautiful you are?

Wearing sweat pants.
No make-up.
Jeans two sizes too small (or too big).
Spanx hidden beneath your clingy dress.
Pajamas (because you are just running an errand and who will see you?)

Do you know how beautiful you are?

With laugh lines that are forming around your mouth.
Gray hairs sprinkled around your temples.
Ten (or 20 or 50) pounds you’ve been wanting to lose.
Hair growing too much in some places and not enough in others.
Sags and bags and lines and creases.
Pimples and dimples and ripples and rolls.

Do you know how beautiful you are?

As the weight of the unknown rests between your ears.
What should I cook for dinner?
Will I make it to my appointment on time?
How will I pay the phone bill this month?
Will I ever have time for me?
What would happen if I lost my job?
What would happen if I quit my job?
When will I be happy?
How will I be happy?
What will make me happy?

Do you know how beautiful you are?

With all of your hopes.
Joy.
Anxiety.
Laughter.
Tears.
Dreams.
Fears.

Do you know how beautiful you are?

When across the room.
Behind you in line.
Next to you on the elevator.
Is a woman who sees you.
Because she is you.
She sees you and catches her breath
Because she sees who you are
beneath
all
of
it.

She is wondering if you know how beautiful you are
And is wishing she had her camera with her so that she could show you.

**This was from Darrah Parker website - thank you Darragh for the beautiful words **

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Layouts of Dad

I am so thankful to Tammy for loaning me some product & paper cutter, to Christine & Lois for sending me scrapbooking goodies in the mail, after answering my plea for some goodies to keep me busy while dad was in the hospital.

As you now are aware, my dad is now with mom watching over us. For dad's Celebration of Life, i took a bunch of "dad, papa, grandpa, bob" pictures and I because of your generosity & kindness, I was able to create layouts that I placed on Poster Board for all to look at and enjoy!

You can see that we had a screen of dad's images playing, we also had two digital frames on the table as well as framed photo's. The empty vase was where the 3 grand-daughters placed hand-picked wildflowers, as those are what dad loved. There are two bigger vases flaking the table (the tall one is for Carol and the shorter one on the left is for me) - we chose these as there is trees and perennials in them so we can plant in his memory at our house. The other flowers were from friends & family - thank you.

Hope you enjoy the following pictures, i know dad is smiling while sitting with mom watching over us.

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Celebration of Life!!

THOMSON, ROBERT POUND

September 4, 1931 to July 31, 2010

 We are heartbroken to announce the loss of our dad, Bob Thomson, after a lengthy illness.   His strength, courage and determination inspired his family and friends, as well as the medical community.  Bob is lovingly remembered by his daughter Carol (Brian) Stuart, son Raymond Thomson (Margaret Shkimba), daughter Linda (Daren) Shewchuk as well as his cherished granddaughters, Whitney, Christina and Shanae.  He is also survived by his siblings Bill (Klare) Thomson, Beverly Marshall, and Betty (Chuck) Smith along with sister-in-law June Thomson and numerous other relatives.   Bob was predeceased by his loving wife of over 48 years, Bernice, youngest brother Alan, and his parents, Robert & Olive Thomson. 

Bob was born in Empress, Alberta.  He grew up working on the farm in Innisfail and then joined the R.C.A.F in 1951 where he trained as a radar and communications technician.  He was stationed in Ontario for 3 years before transferring to the Penhold Base in 1955 where he met Bernice at a dance.  They married in 1956.  After leaving the Air Force, he apprenticed as a welder.  Bob worked for Canadian Western Natural Gas for over 20 years.  He bought his own welding outfit, then eventually worked as a field superintendent, followed by contract inspecting for CWNG.  He retired in 2000.  Bob & Bernice enjoyed travelling and spent many enjoyable winters in the southern U.S. in their 5^th wheel along with numerous other memorable trips.   Bob took pleasure in having family and friends visit the farm, especially after Bernice passed away in 2005.  He always loved the outdoors.  In recent years, he liked sitting in his sunroom watching the wildlife.  His penchant for chocolate bars and drive thru’s was well known.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Bob’s numerous healthcare providers over the last few years - they not only took excellent care of Dad but also took the time to care for & share with us as well.  A celebration of Bob’s life will be held in Okotoks, Alberta on Saturday, August 7^th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Snodgrass Funeral Home followed by a light luncheon.

If so desired, memorial donations can be made to STARS, Peter Lougheed Centre of the General Hospital, and/or the Oilfields General Hospital.

No memory is ever alone; it's at the end of a trail of memories, a dozen trails that each have their own associations. - Louis L'Amour

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50% OFF - Amazing Deals

$2, $4, $6, for 8...It’s You We Appreciate!  Amazing deals at more than 50% off to show our thanks to you!

We are shouting from the rooftops how much we love and appreciate you! 

It only makes sense to pass along our appreciation with amazing deals.  So for 8 days, August 4 through August 11 (while supplies last), you can purchase select My Stickease® Assortments for only $2 US/CAN, My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6 online.

  Click on the “$2, $4, $6, for 8 Sale” link to the left to shop these amazing deals for yourself. You’ll want to shout for joy, too!

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Card Challenge - PRIZES!!

Kiki-Art is sponsoring this week’s challenge on the Kah-Wink-E-Dink blog!

Go over and check it out! Starting July 27th, upload your card there for a chance to win a prize pack of the Amor line! 

For a second chance to win, head over to Tammy's blog (Kiki Art DT member), letting her know that you uploaded your project using Kiki-Art product to our Facebook page gallery.

A Winner will be drawn from comments left on the KIah-Wink-E-Dink blog - August 3rd!

Enjoy! Have fun and show me your Kiki Art!!!



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Design Team Call - Kiki Art

The time has finally arrived! We are thrilled to announce the Kiki Art 2010 – 2011 Design Team call for this upcoming winter/spring! We are looking for talented and committed designers who love to create with bright and fun products. To apply, please email your application entitled Kiki Art DT Call to sarah@kiki-art.com with the following information:

1. A little bit about yourself.   When did you start scrapbooking?   How would you define your style?   Are you on any other design teams?    Have you been published before  Why would you make a great addition to our team?   Please note that previous design team experience is not required.  Be sure to include your first and last name, city/state/country, and your email address.

2. A link to your online gallery and/or blog so that we may get a general feel of your work. If you have a scrapbook resume, please feel free to send it in your application.

3. A scan or photograph of three (3) scrapbook layouts, one (1) card, and one (1) other project that displays your style. We would love to see projects that use Kiki Art products, but all applications will be considered.

All applications must be received by August 23rd.

Those invited to join the team will be notified via email, and the new team will be announced on the blog in early September.

New design team members will serve for six (6) months beginning in September 2010.  Designers will be required to create a minimum of three (3) projects each month, participate on the design team forum, promote Kiki Art, etc. Designers will receive all products needed to complete their assignments, and compensation of published work will be negotiated.

If you have any questions regarding the DT call, please direct them to Sarah at sarah@kiki-art.com. Good luck to all those that apply, and we look forward to seeing all of your applications!


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HO HO HO Hold on tight!!!

Oh My Gosh!!! I am in fa la laa laaa la land!! You all know how much I love Christmas, every room, every spot, outside inside in my home is decorated for Christmas, even my Truck!!

Well look how Kiki has "read my mind" so easy!! Check out the collection that will be coming soon, need help getting it - let me know, I have been known to wear my "enabling" badge proudly!!

Again - we have one Rocking Reindeer cruising with Santa!!

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'Tis the Season!!

Holy Snorkling Rudolph (you are saying this the same as Holy Smoke Batman!!! - that's the other sneak from yesterday...lol)

Tis the Season to be snorkling with Rudolph... ooooh ya, can't wait to see more from this collection - check out Kiki Art Facebook "Like" us & be at the top of all the new releases, CHA action and in fact help us Name the Newsletter... You can also hop along and check out Kiki Art's Design Team ladies and see what sneak peeks they have posted.

Interested in getting your inky fingers on this collection, let me know i will enable..ooops I mean help you!!! Happy Creating!   Now share your comments, interested in seeing something you love on a paper line - let me know!!

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I am on Fire For you baby!!!!

Kiki Art just keeps on getting HOTTER- here is a little sneak peek of another line being released!!!    OOOOOh I know, I am a sneaky little WITCH!!!!    lol

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Are you ready to Party??

I AM - well at least with some fabulous Paper products from Kiki Art!!   I am sad that i can't be with some talented people at CHA, but i am proud to be able to offer some sneek peeks into some new lines coming!!!  

Stay tuned all this week - some goodies are coming!!!    Don't forget to enter the Name The Newsletter competition at Kiki Art as well!!!

Without further delay - here is Party Animal!!! 

since each DT member is putting up a sneek peek, you may want to HOP along and see what else is out there...   

Kiki Art Blog        Fleur      Jillian      Stephanie     Tammy 

Virgina     Ann-Katrin      Annika      Carole     Einat      Ellen
Katrina     Keeley      Lynda       Meghan        Ria
Ria      Sarah       Sophia       Vivi



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Name that Newsletter!!

Do you want in on the latest and greatest news from Kiki Art?

Do you want inside information from Kiki Art Design Team members and Kiki herself?

Do you want inspirations, projects, and more?

Well, the wait is almost over. Kiki Art is working behind the scenes to bring you a Kiki Art NEWSLETTER!!

We wanted to include Kiki Art fans in this fresh new creation. So, we are letting YOU….the Kiki Art Fans…NAME THE NEWSLETTER!    That’s right! We are having a contest.

So leave a comment on Kiki Art Facebook page or Kiki Art blog with your name idea. Come up with more than one, no problem. We know that sometimes that creative mojo gets to flowing and you just can’t stop it!

We will narrow it down..then Kiki and the Design Team will pick the winning name.  The deadline for entering your name idea is July 31, 2010.

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**PLEASE, I need Scrapbooking Supplies!

As most of you are now aware, i quickly had to leave my house in SK in an incredible rush as I rec'd a call at 11 p.m. that my dad was being airlifted from one hospital to another....  I managed to grab a couple of outfits for me and my girls, have gotten a couple more here as well as some toys and coloring for them.

**I need Scrapbooking SUPPLIES ****

I have my laptop and am able to now work from the farm as i borrowed my sisters aircard... here, is my request.   I need scrapbooking supplies - cutter, scissors, healing mat, paper, product (especially Kiki Art, Urban Lily)!!    I am here for a long time, and need some scrapbooking to keep me busy & take my mind off running overtime.   I travel to Calgary (Lougheed Hospital) everyday with my girls and can try to meet up with you.   I can either return the product, or i will take it home with me (have no idea how long i will be here.. but we are hunkering down for the summer at least) and then donate it to Children's Hospital - I would love to pay you back with product (I have a ton at home...).

Update on my dad - he was removed from ICU tonight and now is on a different floor and is still in isolation unit as bad Pneumonia.   He is still weak, hard to get up and stand or sitting position.  His stats are looking good, but he is strugling lots with breathing and normal activities like getting in pulled up position.  We are taking it day by day and hope that his incredible strength prevails again.   Thank you to all those that have been there for me and my girls supporting us, offering positive thoughts & words of encouragement.  ...as for me - well I am moment by moment, it's incredibly hard watching someone I love (again) go through all this pain, I am glad I have my girls with me as i find I cry less when they are around.  (the last time dad was admitted was a long 6.5 weeks w/o seeing my girls..)



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