Kiti Q Fun

Last week, the lovely Ruey sent me a design team kit featuring lots of Pink Paislee Pop Fashion, some Elle's Studio, Scrapware, Rosa Moka Alphas and Dottie Ann Mesh, so yesterday I sat down and created these two layouts using nearly all Kiti Q products...

The pink flowers are actually cut out of KI Memories Lace Card "Posies" and I've recently started using staples a lot on my layouts - so quick and easy to attach things - yeah, I know, I'm about 3 years behind with that discovery...lol....

Action on the home front - yay!!

Yesterday while I was at a work training session, my hubby and his brother were busy destroying my side garden - all with my approval :-P - to make a path for the excavator to come in and do our screw pile stumps in a few weeks, for our extension. The path is half done - woo hoo...here is a piccie..


As you can see, we live on the top of a hill, which is why we've had so many problems getting our planning, and then building permit, but it looks like we will be getting the building permit this week - another yay! In my excitement, I even picked up some paint swatches..yeah, I know, I'm slightly premature in my thinking but hey, it's fun!

Here are a couple of random shots of the kids having scooter races in our front courtyard. They had a ball.

I finally got my sub copy of the new For Keeps Creative Paper, of which I have an article in, as well as the elite team project. Here's one of my layouts from the article :


And here's a photo of the mini album I made for the baby feature :


I was really happy with the way the mini album turned out - LOVE, love, LOVE the Cosmo Cricket Blackboard mini album - so easy & fun to use. This was the 'Jack' album.

Ok, well that was a long post for me :-P but full of pictures so hopefully not too long to read!

Have a great Sunday :-)

SYTYCS Round 2..and little robots

The Round 2 challenge was announced last night, by the arty & fabulous Dee Molina. I felt inspired so created this layout today :


I took this photo of Roh and Jude when we were in South Australia last time. Love it!

Last night I ordered these robot window decals from Baby's Got Style for Jude's room. I like planning ahead, and these are on sale, so I couldn't resist. Aren't they funky?


Nothing much else is happening. Still having dilemmas with our building permit, and the stairs - aarrgghhh!! so frustrating. I finally got my hands on the new For Keeps - I have an article in this one, including layout templates for scraplifting, as well as the elite team project which is baby themed this month.

Take care, Kell x

SYTYCS Round 1, and other things...

Well, the first scrap-ography challenge for So You Think You Can Scrap competition over at Scraptacular was launched on Wednesday night by the very talented Rach Scholz, and I've already got it done...shocked? lol...I am! Here it is - my super suave son in his suit & tie..


Lots of stuff to do with the house and house extension has been happening. Our building permit is within reach with only one minor thing required..well, it could've been major if it wasn't picked up now - apparently the draftsperson had designed the stairs too low, which didn't allow us to actually open our backdoor..so slight problem..lol....Anyway, it's being fixed and hopefully next week I'll be super excited to have our building permit.

Has anyone seen Issue 70 of For Keeps yet? I haven't seen it or received my sub copy yet, and I was just thinking, wasn't it due out last week? Hmm, not sure.

I haven't got much planned this weekend. The kids have a 'crafty critters' party to go to tomorrow arvo, but that's about it for plans - yay. I love having a 'free' feeling on weekends.

Enjoy yours :-)

New Blog with a Giveaway

My beautiful friend Cass, has started up a new classroom blog, and to get things rolling she is doing some give-aways over the next two weeks - VERY COOL give-aways. I know she plans to have classes up on the blog soon by scrappers such as Kate Mason and even me :-P.

So why not go and visit The Crafty Cat Classroom and put a comment in to be in the running for some free goodies?

A Little Miracle.....and Miss Magoo

On Monday, my dear friends Kate and Dan welcomed into the world, their little girl and first bubba, Abby Grace. Congrats guys - she's perfect :-)

And for little Abby, I made this monkey from the Melly & Me pattern of Magoo, but seeing as I changed him into a girl, I have named her Miss Magoo. She's about 55cm tall and is wearing a little skirt with a flower trim. I had a ball making her and Kate loved her, which is the main thing! Can't wait to play some more with my sewing machine...hmmm....what to make next?? :-P

A Beautiful Momento

My lovely, wonderful and fabulously talented sister DQ, made me this beautifully funky mini album to remind me of the Kiti Q journey, which ended in July. Here are some images - I just love it!
Isn't it the best? Thanks again, Dan - you know how much this means to me :-)

Been Creatin'

Had a fab Saturday arvo scrapping with Dan. Got two layouts finished, plus here is my 123 challenge blog layout (just photoshop it). The 'Wilson's Prom' layout is for the latest NZ Dare Blog - sports themed and at least 5 circle elements - yup, I think I've got the circles covered..lol...Have a great week!

Sass Lass Share :-)

Just posting a couple of my fav, recent Sass Lass layouts (predominantly, anyway :-P). I have another two favs that I can't share due to being published in For Keeps in the coming months.
I've nearly finished my 1,2,3 challenge layout, so will pop that up here really soon (just got the journaling to go :-P)

If you are in Scrap In Style, I just joined today, so let me know and I can add you to fav SISters. Here's the link to my layout gallery there : Kelly Girl

Ok, off to do housework - blah :-P

Helen Dardik - love your work!

I recently bought these two prints from the etsy shop called 'monkeypowered' where Helen Dardik sells her designs. Love these, and I can't wait to have walls to put them up on! The "Happiness and Fun" design is actually for Alannah's room, while the other is a funky one for my kitchen/living space. Love all the colour!

A Fresh Start

A HUGE thanks to my lovely and fabulous sis, DQ, who has made me this fantastic new header. Seeing my blog reflected a lot of Kiti Q, and not so much me, with the sale of the business, I thought it was time to refresh it all here - and thanks again to Dan, for obliging my whims - seeing I am particularly bad at programming/graphic designing/anything technological really...lol! I don't know what I would do without her :-)

So, this blog will no longer be focussed on new scrap products as such, BUT it will feature lots of layouts, as I plan on doing heaps in the near future, any news - family or scrapping, our renovation - pics & issues, ideas for future decorating, sewing projects, knitting projects and anything else that is creative that I feel like sharing :-)

I should have a layout to show by the end of the weekend. I've been playing with my doodlebug flocking powder and I just LOVE the effect it has. Will share soon.

Have a fab weekend!
Kell
x

A Fab Weekend

This weekend has been fantastic. I spent the day yesterday with Dan & my friend Jude, perusing the Life In Style trade show at Flemington Racecourse. It included a free 10 minute massage which was blissful and so much eye candy and inspiration. I bought two pieces of art from a Sydney artist - I just loved them, and with art, I always believe that you should go with your gut feeling. And with these, my gut said 'don't leave here without it' :-P. If you would like to check out some of his work, his website is www.studiooat.com.au.

When I got home, I was all inspired. So I jumped online and found a cybercrop at Scrap Therapy for a little bit of guidance, tuned into my ipod (while hubby watched the footy) and created this layout entitled "Port Arthur".


Then this morning, I completed another challenge with this layout entitled "Could this be love?" using new SEI Poppy products which are REALLY lovely and bright.


I might even play a bit more tonight. I would love to get the August 1,2,3 challenge done, as I've already printed the photos.

Now, a little while ago the sweet Kayla tagged me, so here are some of my quirks :

1. I LOVE dance movies - hip hop, ballet, jazz, ballroom - I just love watching people dance, and the movies about that and I wish that I could dance like them..lol..so a lot of wishful thinking. Just to mention a few that I really like : "Step Up", "Centre Stage" and "Save the Last Dance"

2. My mum and I share quite a few personality quirks (actually, it's more like I've picked up some quirks of mums), which amuses my sisters and Dad to no end because we haven't lived together, or even near each other now for about ten years, but even still I say & do things that are very "mum" things to do.

3. Indecision frustrates me.

4. I gesture when I'm on the phone.

5. I love playing word games - Scrabble, Scattergories, Pictionary, Taboo but really don't like Charades.

6. I don't like sleeping with the bedroom door open - I feel too exposed to possible intruders...paranoid, I know.

7. I have a really broad taste in music - jazz, alternative, folk, blues, rock, R&B, pop. I love lots of stuff and I tend to hold onto CD's that have a sentimental value even if I will never listen to them again (aka Jeremy Jordan..lol)

Ok, I hope everyone has had a great weekend too. Oh, and how exciting - I got my confirmation for the Heidi Swapp day in December in Melbourne - woo hoo! Can't wait! (Hey Vita - did you end up getting a ticket?)

Chat later :-)

A New Toy

I feel very fortunate this weekend - I finally bought a new sewing machine - yay! I've been wanting to start sewing again for a little while, and finally we could afford for me to get a machine. It's fantastic - it's a Brother branded one, which is a brand I've heard a lot of good things about, it has 70 different stitches including 7 types of automatic button holes (gotta love the idea of that!) and comes with a few extras that are all very good. I can't wait to have a play!

ETA - The Heidi Swapp Challenge layout "Queen of My Heart" has been removed for publication.

Another good thing that happened on the weekend - I scrapped! And the layout just flowed for a change - love it when that happens. This layout is for the Heidi Swapp challenge that finishes on the 30th July (have emailed you the details Dannii :-P) and it is actually based on a clear overlay. I'm really happy with it.

Ok, enough procrastinating from me. I've got Rohan's BAS to finish before work this afternoon.

Bye!

So long and thanks for all the fish....lol

"So long and thanks for all the fish
So sad that it has come to this...."

LOL.....Ok, so I'm a little twisted but as I was writing my very last Kiti Q newsletter yesterday afternoon, this was the first thing that popped into my head. Any fellow fans of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy? And I tried to play on the words a bit for the newsletter, but it just didn't work, so I just thought I'd share here. "So long and thanks for all the scraps" just doesn't have the same effect, does it? Oh well...he he.

Ok, I've got a couple of things to come back and do - thanks Vita for my blog award! and Kayla - I haven't forgotten my tag :-)

Kiti Q is being handed over in a matter of minutes so better go.

Thanks for visiting!

A Layout

Yep, just one layout. Sad, I know :-P Photos were taken by DQ when we went to Luna Park last year. Haven't really had much of a chance to scrap the last week. Had a fun afternoon session with Reeze, but didn't accomplish a lot. Things have been hectic this week, as I've been filling in shifts at my new job as well as doing all the other things that I have to do, and my normal shifts too.

Um, other things....let's see - the new Bam Pop stamps are in store now and are very cute. Kiti Q is handed over to the new owner on Friday...not long now. I've almost finished my scarf. Saw Clare Bowditch last Thursday night with some girlfriends, who are actually my neighbours, which is very cool, and Clare was fantastic and the night was awesome - thanks girls! We have to do that again, although I'm not sure how often I can go to bed at 1am anymore...getting old and all...lol...but loved it. I think Jacqui even got some photos of us, and Clare too...may share when I get hold of them.

Have seen details of the Heidi Swapp days happening in Melbourne & Brisbane...seriously thinking about going. I think she would be lovely to meet, and learn from. Anyone else considering it?

Ok, that's it for me today. I've got to go to work in just over an hour and the lounge is still a mess! Back to doing the domestic thing..he he..

Still Here ;-)

I'm a slack blogger..I know. Things have been kinda hectic around here.

Quick Summary :

* Kiti Q has sold and is in the process of handover & training. Still keeping me busy, which is great. Official handover is in approx 2 weeks.

* Kiti Q is having a 50c patterned paper clearance in the Garage Sale section - ALL patterned papers are 50c, embossed card is 80c and fabric paper is only $1 - so be quick, cos stock is limited!

* New Bam Pop stamps are on their way, and they are sooooo cute!


* Roh, me and the kids headed over to South Australia last Thursday for 5 days (including driving time). Had a great time with friends and family, even though it was such a short trip really. Have some photos to share - will mainly upload pics of the kids this post :-)

* I got a new job - working as an Office Manager/Chiropractic Assistant in a clinic about 15 minutes away from home. I had my first shift last night, learning the computer system and just some of the basic processes. I'm going to be helping out in recruiting new doctors to work at the clinic, as well as assist my boss with the book he is writing on children's nutrition. Fingers crossed it all goes well. I'm quite excited about it, and it looks like it's only going to be two shifts a week to start with, which fits in well with me and the kids - yay!

* My mum taught me how to knit on the weekend. Woo hoo - a new skill...well, I'm not sure if I can say that I'm skilled at it yet, but Jude's two coloured striped scarf is over half way finished. I knitted all the way home from S.A...lol....so got a lot done then. Will put up a photo when I've finished, I promise (Mum/Reeze - might need some help with the whole casting off thing please!) Reeze made me this gorgeous little knitted bag, and that along with what mum knits for the kids, inspired me to learn how to knit again...yes, again as I did learn when I was a kid, but didn't stick to it.


Ok, now for some pics from SA :

Caden, my nephew


Caden & Alannah
Roh and Jude

And here is an adorable photo of my little nephew Bodie - looks so cute in stripes. This was taken two weeks ago.


I have been tagged by the sweet Kayla, so I will be back when I think of 7 things to post.
Oh, and I might even scrap something that I can share too :-P

Enjoy your weekend!

Good news

I know in a previous post I said that Kiti Q would be closing down today BUT yay - good news - a very lovely, funky person is in the process of buying Kiti Q, so we will be doing the handover gradually over the next 4 weeks and I am very excited because Kiti Q won't actually go offline at all. So it's all good news here :-)

Thank You

Thank you to everyone for your support and understanding about Kiti Q. It means a lot to me, and it's touching that people are sad to see Kiti Q going (or possibly selling to someone else). It means that Kiti Q became all that I wanted it to, and that makes me happy.

I just thought I'd share this layout that I did a little while ago. I have scrapped this photo of Jude and I before, but it was ages ago and I much prefer this version :-P He is such a cutie! (yes, still a doting mum despite the 2 year old tantrums lol)

Off to do housework now - bleh!

Big Changes - Kiti Q is for Sale

Yep, you read right. I am pulling away from Kiti Q and if you are interested in buying the website, please email me your interest (kelly@kitiq.com.au). Either way, the shop will be offline from the 1st July 2008.

Let me explain the reasons behind this decision....

This is why : Kiti Q is going well - it has so much potential. It would make a fantastic 'real life' store, especially if incorporated with a few other lifestyle items such as stationery, and hand-crafted jewellery. It has a HUGE potential to grow and become even bigger and better than it is now. But the truth is, it's not the right time for me to take it to this next level. As much as I would absolutely LOVE to open a bricks and mortar store (and believe me, I have designed my shop front, how things would be displayed and even looked at shops available for lease) but it's not my time. My time is to be spent with my little ones before they head off into school in the next few years. My time is to be spent building & renovating our home, making it a pleasant environment for family and friends and a place that makes me feel content and calm. It's just not my time to be a funky scrapbook shop owner :-)

I love the scrapbooking industry - it moves so fast, growing and creating. I've made so many fantastic friends, people who inspire me with their lives and creations, through Kiti Q, and for that I will be forever grateful and thankful.

I will still be scrapbooking. Definitely. I love this hobby. I just won't be owning a scrap shop. I'm simplifying things, de-cluttering my mind and hopefully opening the way for a little more freedom in my everyday.

To celebrate Kiti Q, we will be making the last Scrap'n'Chat crop day, on the 28th June, a special and fun one - a farewell, if you will. Music, good food, prizes and just a lot of laughter. Would love to see you there :-)

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Take care. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Kelly
xx

Kiti Q Scrap'n'Chat - Melbourne

I have decided, after a few requests, to hold another Kiti Q Scrap'n'Chat afternoon at the end of June. Here are the details :

When: Saturday 28th June 2008
Time: 12 noon - 5pm
Cost: $10
Where: Belgrave South Community House, Gilmore Court, Belgrave South
Afternoon tea and drinks supplied.

A special challenge will be announced on the day, with a fantastic prize up for grabs!

To book your spot, please purchase your tickets online through Kiti Q (no postage will be charged). Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Most of the Kiti Q Design Team will be there, as well as the shop, yummy food and funky music....all good for a productive and fun scrapping afternoon!

Would love to see you there :-)

New Knits from Grandma

Here are a couple of photos of the kids in their new knitted clothes from Grandma (my mum) who lives in South Australia. They fit great mum! And they love them :-) See...


I took these photos just quickly this morning, before they headed off to their Nan & Pa's for the day. Jude wasn't really into it...lol...but Lana is always into it..:-P

Michael Buble....oh yeah :-P

Last night I was in a room with about 11,000 other fans listening to Michael Buble sing and chat...and it was fantastic! He has a fun sense of humour, and an awesome voice. I'll definitely be saving up my pennies for whenever he next tours for front section seats, cos our seats weren't great this time, but it was still a fantastic concert. As you can see from the piccie above, not great for photos. It was dark and we were quite far away, so my photos aren't the best, but that's ok. This photo of Reeze & I turned out fun though! (and yes! I'm wearing that hat again..LOL)


Enjoy your long weekend!

NEW Frosty, Shimmery Lace Cardstock

I got a surprise delivery this morning of the new KI Memories Bloom Frosty Lace Cardstock - why a surprise? Well, I was told it was shipping in the first week of June, and here we are on the 4th June and I have it in my hands, all the way from the US - very swift!

But I am very chuffed to have it, as it is sooooo cool and funky...here are the designs, which come in 3 different colours for each :

What do you think?

K xx

And the Birdies Go To.....

Felicity!! Alannah just pulled your name out of a bowl. No technical super-duper computerised way of doing it for me...lol...

Yay!