Kiki Art Blog Hopscotch

Welcome to our first KIKI ART Design Team Blog Hopscotch!

When? Our Hopscotch will run from Thursday, April 29th until Monday, May 3rd.

How to play? You can start wherever you want, however, make sure to visit the blogs of our talented design team members. Also, please make sure to visit the Kiki Art blogs (English, French, and Spanish) to be eligible to win.

What? Each design team member was asked to select an organization that commits to helping others. Then, they created a project based on their organization featuring Kiki Art products. Make sure to take note of each organization/good cause each DT member has selected. When you hop from blog to blog, hopefully you will get inspired by all of the beautiful Kiki Art work. We also hope that you are inspired to do good by getting involved in an effort to create a better world through these organizations.

The organization I chose to represent is: The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization—backed by 11 million Americans, or one in every 28. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals—a world that will also benefit people. They are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation and neglect, as well as the most trusted voice extolling the human-animal bond.

My family loves animals! We have 9 dogs and 2 cats that were adopted from the Humane Society. Among the many great works of the Humane Society, they are advocates for all animals (big and small), they maintain shelter standards, and encourage the spay and neutering of animals to prevent overpopulation. They are a wonderful resource for pet owner education and encourage involvement in animal protection issues.

For my Kiki Art project, I chose to create this Angel Kitty Wooden Plaque. I love the quote, "The way to know life is to love many things". It is created with Kiki Art patterned paper, Fun Tape, Buttons, and Fun Bling. You can see all of the Kiki Art products here.
I will choose one random winner to receive this sweet Angel Kitty Wooden Plaque and an assortment of Kiki Art products, so be sure to leave a comment :)

How to get a prize from the Kiki Art blog? For your chance to win, you need to leave a comment on the Kiki Art blog letting us know which one(s) was/were your favorite blog(s) during our blog hop and what organization was displayed on that blog. (Don't limit yourself! You can choose as many blogs as you want!)

How to get a prize from a Kiki Art design team member blog? Many members of our design team have decided to give away a project that is related to the good cause they believe in. Leave a comment on their blog hop posts, and they will pick a random winner. On Tuesday, May 4th, all winners will be announced!

Let the BLOG HOPSCOTCH begin!!! Get inspired and enjoy!

KIKI ART English Blog http://www.kiki-art.com/blog_en/
KIKI ART Spanish Blog http://www.kiki-art.com/blog_es/
KIKI ART French Blog http://www.kiki-art.com/blog_fr/
KIKI - Arantza Izurrategui - http://www.bykiki.ca/
Fleur Smith – BC, CANADA - http://fleursbydesign.blogspot.com/
Jillian Anger – ON, CANADA - http://www.sleepisnotrequired.blogspot.com/
Linda Shewchuk – SK, CANADA - http://awesomememories.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Hart – NS, CANADA - http://www.stephanie-hart.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lever – AB, CANADA - http://tampatha.wordpress.com/
Virginia Wong – AB, CANADA - http://virginiawongmichiels.blogspot.com/
Ann-Katrin – NORWAY - http://papirhobby.no/
Annika Bergquist – SWEDEN - http://annikasblandning.blogspot.com/
Carole Stirrat – WA, USA- http://www.carolestirrat.blogspot.com/
Einat Kessler – ISRAEL - http://scrapinit.blogspot.com/
Ellen Sosnoski – PA, USA - http://closeyourears.blogspot.com/
Katrina Hunt – MO, USA - http://www.paperscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
Keely Yowler – KY, USA - http://www.keelyy.blogspot.com/ (You are Here)
Lynda Lindley – WA, USA - http://positive-force.blogspot.com/
Meghan Epperly – FL, USA http://igiveacrop.wordpress.com/
Nicole Rixon – CA, USA - http://www.onesweetromance.com/
Ria Mojica – PHILIPPINES - http://www.cakesnscraps.blogspot.com/
Sarah de Guzman – CA, USA http://redoaklines.com/
Sophia Allison – SOUTH AFRICA http://sallison.blogspot.com/
Vivi Rahman – BRUNEI http://vivs.typepad.com/tyroscrapper
Carolyn – USA & Panamá - http://carolynscrap.blogspot.com/
Christine – USA - http://scrappygal-scrapthat.blogspot.com/
Dessy – MEXICO - http://scrapenlasmontanias.blogspot.com/
Lida – MEXICO - http://rainbowcrafter.blogspot.com/
Olgacle – COLOMBIA - http://olgascrap.blogspot.com/
Patty – MEXICO - http://mynameisscrappy.blogspot.com/
Rebeca – ESPAÑA - http://mirinconscrap.blogspot.com/
Rosa – ESPAÑA - http://scraprosarr2.blogspot.com/
Tere – USA & Mexico - http://www.terecontodomicorazon.blogspot.com/
Annie – Québec, Canada - http://annie10-unjourlafois.blogspot.com/
Kimmieprout – Québec, Canada - http://kimmieprout.blogspot.com/
Ladybird – Québec, Canada - http://www.blogladybird.blogspot.com/
Loustic – Québec, Canada - http://uneviedeloustic.blogspot.com/
Zamaline – Québec, Canada - http://janealiasjanik.blogspot.com/
Marie France - Québec, Canada - http://www.kikiartist.com/mariefrance
Karine - Québec, Canada - http://karl-scrap.blogspot.com/

Have a wonderful day!

Terrific Tuesday

Hi there! I have so much to share with you today. My latest Kiki Art layout, "Sweater Day", is featured on the Kiki blog and Scrap Tiffany. Join us for the Week #17 Challenge at Scrap Tiffany--Who is your Favorite Manufacturer? We would love to see who your fav manufacturer is!
My Altered Angels Mirror is featured on the Craft and Hobby website and I would LOVE your vote. I created the project to represent Kiki Art and recycled arts projects. The instructions and supplies for this project are listed here, too.

Be sure to pop over to Simply Renee/Clip It Up blog for some fantastic tutorials and projects. My Altered Angels Mirror is posted here, too.

I'm so excited to have a Featured Layout at Webster's Pages this week. I loved creating this sweet layout about my hubby and daughter.

Only 2 days until the KIKI ART Hopscotch Blog Hop!!! Come join the Kiki Art Design Team on a Blog Hopscotch. Each designer has chosen a cause near and dear to her heart and created a project inspired by that cause to share. There will be lots of giveaways, fabulous inspiration from designers around the world, and a wonderful opportunity to make new friends. We look forward to having you join us.
I have a super giveaway to share with you! The gals over at Snobby Walrus Paper Crafts are doing a His & Hers Giveaway, one boy-themed RAK and one girl-themed RAK. Hop on over here for all of the details. Be sure to check out the fabulous kits!

Whew! I know that is a lot for one post, but I just couldn't keep it in :) Have a great week!

Queen Kat Designs Monday Blog Hop

Happy Monday! We have a fantastic ad inspiration challenge for you today. If this is your first stop on our hop, please start here. I don't want you to miss any of today's creations. I love so much about this ad. I incorporated the red/blue/black colors, layout design, and circles (love those circles).

I used the beautiful Sadie's Victory Mermaid stamp from Queen Kat Designs. Visit the store for some fantastic deals going on. A BIG announcement was revealed at QKD....We are transitioning to rubber stamps! We are all so excited. These incredible stamps will have even more detail and definition. Stay tuned for more details.

The next stop on today's hop is Terri's blog. You won't want to miss what she has created. Have a wonderful day :)

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! We have so much going on over at Simply Renee. Please hop over and check out my article and project about recycling everyday products into fabulous scrapbook accessories. I had such a great time creating my Vintage Angels Altered Mirror.

Great news! Quilters love the Clip it Up products and so they have decided to branch out into the quilting market. They will be attending the International Quilt Show in Minneapolis May 21-23 (If you’re in the area come visit us in Booth #1128, 30). They went to the Quilt Show in Houston last fall and had so much fun, they have decided to go again this year.

Simply Renee loves all of their customers and they want to hear your story about how the Clip it Up has helped you. Send your stories and pictures to clipitup@gmail.com and they will post them on the blog in the next few months. Plus you’ll be entered for a chance to win FREE Clip it Up products (product to be announced later and will be based on the winners organizational needs). Please send us your story by May 6th, 2010!!!

Daddy's Girl

Hi, gals! I hope you are having a great week. I have a wonderful sketch challenge for you. When I need inspiration, I love a good sketch challenge. Hop over to Scrap Tiffany and check out the Week #16 challenge. I created this layout with photos of my husband and daughter. She is definitely a Daddy's Girl...and he LOVES it. I used lots of wonderful goodies from Webster's Pages and Elle's Studio.

Don't forget to post a link of your project at Scrap Tiffany. We would love to see what you are creating. There is also a Design Team call going on at Scrap Tiffany. It is such a wonderful site. Check out the submission info here.

Queen Kat Designs Monday Blog Hop

Hello Monday! Today's blog hop is a color challenge: Create a card using a stamped image and the colors blue, green, and yellow. If this is your first stop on the hop, please start here. I don't want you to miss any of today's fabulous creations.

I created my card using the beautiful "Artic Blue Mermaid" by Queen Kat Designs. She and many other great stamps are available in the Queen Kat store. I know she is a little out of season, but I couldn't resist creating with her today. Visit the store and check out all of the beautiful mermaids designed by Maigan Lynn.

The next stop on today's hop is Terri's blog. Have a fabulous day and enjoy the hop!

Kiki Art, Lollipops, and Kats

(Kiki Art Angels Altered Mirror)

Happy Saturday! There is SO much going on around here. I've been busy creating with my Kiki Art supplies. If you haven't had a chance to check out the blog, you must. There are so many exciting projects, tutorials, and designers to check out. Kiki is working to take over the world :) Her fabulous products should be arriving at a store near you soon. I love the versatility of the collections. They are perfect for vintage, whimsical, or classic projects.

(Kiki Art "Vegas Baby" Layout)

(Kiki Art "You are the Music in Me" Layout)

(Kiki Art "Miss You" Card)

Sadly, my design team term at Candy Shoppe Designs is ending this month. I love those gals! I'm still going to be playing along with the challenges and would love for you to join. The Lollipop Girls of Candy Shoppe Designs are searching for 3 talented designers to join the design team for May, June, July and August 2010 (summer months). Check out all of the details here along with this week's challenge...It's Raining, It's Pouring. You could win this awesome prize pack from our sponsor, Scarlet Lime. WOW!

Last, but not least, the Spring Flower Crop is going on through tomorrow evening at Queen Kat Designs. There are stamp challenges, prizes, and lots of inspiration. Hope to see you there.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Queen Kat Designs Blog Hop Monday

Hello Friends! I had a wonderful weekend with my family. We enjoyed the sun and managed to get some Spring cleaning accomplished.

I'm so glad you have hopped over to see what I have created for today. If this is your first stop, please start here. We have a wonderful sketch challenge to share.

I created my card using the beautiful QKD Pink Candy Hair Mermaid stamp. You can purchase QKD stamps here in our store. Be sure to check out the great selection of stamps in the clearance section, too.

I'd love to see what you can create with this sketch. Post a link to your card, layout, or altered project using this sketch. I'll choose one lucky winner at random on Friday, April 16 for an assortment of stamping goodies.

Your next stop on the hop is Terri's blog. I know she has created something fabulous.

Have a great Monday!

Hello Cupcake...

You have to check out this week's YUMMY Cupcake challenge at Scrap Tiffany. There are SO many incredible layouts, cards, and mini-albums. I can't wait to hop on over and check out everyone of their blogs for inspiration.

Don't forget to leave a comment at the Scrap Tiffany blog for a chance at this week's goodies. Have a great Spring weekend.

Elle's Studio Blog Challenge--Operation Write Home

Elle's Studio has a super-duper exciting blog challenge for you this month! They have teamed up with Operation Write Home to do a card contest. The way this challenge will work: Create a big or little bunch of cards (Very important: no glitter can be used on the cards) and then mail them in to Operation Write Home with the packing slips (mailing address are on the packing slips) CARDS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 19th. You will receive one entry into the drawing for every card you create. They will be drawing TWO winners that will each receive a $30 gift certificate to our store on April 25th!

Alright, are you excited?! Personally, I LOVE this organization! They send all the cards to our troops who are overseas. The troops can then use these cards to send back home to their family and loved ones. Sometimes, these special cards are the only thing our troops have to write on! Some are stationed in areas where there isn't even a store to purchase a card or paper. Plus, everyone knows how special it feels to get a card from a loved one, but imagine getting a card from a loved one who is so far away, maybe otherwise unreachable by phone or email?!

Hop on over to Elle's Studio for all of the details.

Queen Kat Designs Monday Blog Hop

Hi, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Easter. I had a great day with family and friends, lots of yummy treats, and beautiful weather.

If you arrived here for the blog hop, please be sure you have started at the Queen Kat Designs Blog. I don't want you to miss any of these wonderful creations.

For today's Queen Kat Designs Monday Blog Hop, we have a fabulous card sketch.

I used the beautiful new stamp: Pink Candy Hair. Isn't she the coolest! I think these patterned papers by Scenic Route complement her so well. You can find this stamp and lots of others in the QKD store. Stay tuned: New stamps are coming to the store April 7!

Now...on to your next stop: Terri's blog. Have a wonderful day!

Spring has Sprung at Kiki Art

What a beautiful time of year! The sun is shining, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and Easter is upon us. I have truly enjoyed all of the wonderful Easter projects shown this week. The Kiki Art collections, Antologia Jardin and Familia are my favorites, because they have the most wonderful shades of pink, blue, and green…just perfect for all of your Spring layouts and cards.
For my Easter card, I drew a simple bunny design and accented with machine stitching, hand stitching, twine, brads, and stamping.

Have you tried our Fun Tape yet? It is fabulous. I used this decorative tape along the sides of my card. The Antologia Familia Fun Tape looks like black cross stitches. I think it is the perfect finishing touch for cards and layouts.

We would love to see what you are creating. Leave us a link to your latest project. We promise to come by and leave some KIKI love!