Sugar Shack

Every spring, the French Immersion kids celebrate Cabane a sucre (Sugar Shack)! They receive a decadent treat - maple taffy and sometimes a pancake breakfast. I missed the pictures when Madison celebrated Cabane a Sucre in Grade 1 and I didn't want to miss it for Danielle.

Here is my story of Danielle's experience; she loved it!!!

Supplies:  Kiki Art (pattern paper, chipboard glitter heart)' American Crafts (alphas); stitching

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Yodel-LEI-eeehooo!!!

Trust Danielle to invent a *need* for a necklace! LOL And truthfully, I was happy to oblige with this Kiki Art necklace!

Here is a close-up of how the flowers were strung together - yes that is jigsaw pattern paper. It works beautifully as a flower necklace!

Here is a close-up of a very happy little girl!

Supplies:  Tim Holtz (flower die); Kiki Art (pattern paper); ribbon (source unknown); Kaisercraft (pearls)

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A Different Point of View

What I love about my girls is that they show me, no they force me, to see every day life from a different point of view. I am embarrassed to admit that there are times when I look at life and it all seems the same but when my girls tell me about what they have seen and experienced, it then becomes completely fresh and new. And seeing life every single day with a fresh set of eyes is such a gift.

Here is my layout celebrating that gift.

Below are close-ups of the layout. I made this bird myself :-)

The sun was made by myself too...and the sun always shines when we go to the park!

Supplies:  Kiki Art (pattern papers); American Crafts (alphas, journaling pen); gems (source unknown)

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Your Vantage Point

My kids through their inquisitive minds challenge me every single day to view life from a different vantage point. I love that! I apply this principle to my everyday life...be it resolving kid related issues, cooking without all the ingredients in my pantry or scrapbooking! Yes you heard it right, scrapbooking! How do I do that you might ask??? Well, instead of using the papers in a collection, I look to see how I can mix and match between collections. It really is that simple ... to look at life from a different vantage point.

Here is my layout...

Here are a couple of close-ups of the items on my layout. This little birdie was made with scraps of pattern paper - can't let even a smidge go to waste! The faux stitching was made with a pen.

Here is my sun - my youngest brightens everyone's day every single day!

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-Virginia

Afternoon Delights with Kiki Art

Every year we go to Saskatchewan to visit with my Mom. My girls love love love it! Why? They can ride their bikes anywhere. My Mom spoils them rotten. They swim every day. My Mom spoils them rotten. They play mini golf, go to the old fashioned ice cream parlour, hang from the top rung of the monkey bars and just all around soak up the sun. My Mom spoils them rotten. And they just explore for hours outside. Did I mention that my Mom, their grandma, spoils them??????

Here is a layout that captures our afternoon of exploring the market gardens of a former class mate.

Supplies:  Kiki Art (pattern papers, chipboard heart); American Crafts (Slick writer for stitching, alphas); house, sun and grass designs are my own.

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Happy Birthday Cards

I rarely make cards but the Kiki Art Hot Air Balloon pattern papers inspired me to make some fun birthday cards!

Check these out!

Supplies:  Kiki Art (pattern papers); Black River Designs (sentiment rub on); EK Success (pen for stitching)

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Kiki Art Design Team Call

Ladies and Gents - I wanted to share with you that Kiki Art is having a Design Team call. It is hard to believe that my term is almost up - where did the 6 months go??? I love the Kiki Art product; Kiki gives you an insanely generous amount of product to work with; Kiki and the rest of the team is easy to work with; and Kiki Art is an up and coming manufacturer (watch out Scrapbooking World!) - be an integral part of a growing, innovative Canadian company!!!

Here are the details:

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!

Go for it!

More Kiki Art Goodness Coming!

Can you really ever have too many Christmas themed papers? I did not think so! LOL The Kiki Art Christmas papers are like no other. Here they are...

The whimsical characters make me smile and Christmas is filled with smiles! Don't these images make you want to spend Christmas in Hawaii??? Hmmm...that is actually a good idea!

That's all the sneaks I have for the 2010 CHA Summer for now! Please help me spread the word on this fantastic Canadian company!

Kiki Art Sneak Peeks!! (More to come!)

So what did you think of Party Animal??? I know, I love it too!

But wait until you see the sneaks for Firefighter and Friends!

This line really speaks to me! Firstly, there are not alot of boy paper lines out there that are not baby-ish, cutesy or heritage/vintage. I don't have boys but I have nephews and I would like love to find complementary papers for their photos. I love these because they are whimsical, vibrant and fun!!!

As well, it is versatile. I know I harp on versatility but being able to use my supplies for a variety of photos/events is important to me. I can see dress-up, Halloween and school field trip photos as starters.

Let me know what you think! Thanks for dropping by!

Kiki Art Sneak Peeks!!

I am back! Well, I never left but the last 2 weeks of driving to and fro between summer camps has been tiring! Between drop off and pick up, I had envisioned clearing off my list of errands, working out, visiting with friends, purging the house and so on...but all that happened was finishing the errands, the occassional work out and cleaning! Why does time just slip away so quickly???

Well that doesn't matter now??? I have a whole swack of Kiki Art Sneak Peeks for you this week! So let me kick the week off with sneak of Party Animal.

Well, what do you think? Adorable or what?

What impresses me so much about Kiki Art is the versatility of the papers? These papers would be a match made in Heaven for pictures that are pet related, birthdays and parties (of course), zoo outings, field trips...I could go on and on...

Let your local scrapbook store know that you would love some Kiki Art papers!

Simply Radiant with Kiki Art

If you have not heard of Kiki Art, google it or go here. Their papers are vibrant, bold and colourful - just the way I like it! As well, what you can't see from the photos is the ability to "feel" the texture on the papers. These papers have foil and flocking and glitter; they are absolutely gorgeous!

One of the recent challenges from the Kiki Art blog was to create a card or layout based on the sketch provided. Here is my interpretation of the sketch.

Supplies:  Kiki Art (pattern paper, chipboard heart); American Crafts (alpha); Kaisercraft (gems); Heidi Swapp (flower); twine (source unknown)

Thanks for letting me share...also watch this blog for some Kiki Art CHA 2010 Summer Sneak Peeks!

Kiki Art - CHA Summer 2010 Sneak Peek

CHA 2010 Summer is just around the corner. Manufacturers are scrambling to get new product ready and sneak peeks abound. Here is a sneak peek for Kiki Art.

Pretty cute, eh?

Some Kiki Art Love!!!

Today was my first blog post for Kiki Art...and I would love to share my projects for you here!


Here is a sweet mini watering can made with paper from the China line. I cannot tell you how gorgeous this paper is. The picture does not do it justice. The gold embossing is raised and stunning against the burgundy/brown. As well, the paper is heavy, definitely not flimsy and perfect for papercrafts.

I'll be making several more for Danielle's upcoming birthday party.

Once I started creating with Kiki Art papers, I got into a groove. The papers are very versatile and stunning. The flocking and embossing are beautiful. And....there are several papers that are double sided too! Watch my blog in the coming months for more Kiki Art projects. I love this Canadian company!!!!!

Here is a layout I created using pictures of my daughters playing with their cousin last summer. These pictures have been sitting on my desk for months just waiting for the perfect papers and I am thrilled with the result using Kiki Art.

Supplies: Kiki Art (pattern paper); Close to my Heart (cardstock); Heidi Swapp (large alphas); Making Memories (mini alphas); EK Success (circle punch); buttons (source unknown)

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Kiki Art Blog Hopscotch ***Winner***

My personal random generator (aka my youngest daughter) drew Karen from the list of names!


Karen said...



Absolutely stunning project Virginia! What a great cause to support.

Congratulations Karen! Please email me your address so I can get this prize out to you!

Thank you again to EVERYONE that visited my blog - it is very much appreciated! (And I read each and every comment!)

Let's Play Hopscotch with Kiki Art!!!

Welcome to my first and KIKI ART's first Design Team Blog Hop... Kiki likes to call it a BLOG HOPSCOTCH; I love that name!!! :-)


When:  During National Scrapbook Day weekend, from Thursday, April 29th until Monday, May 3rd.

So do you wanna play??? Of course you do!!! :-)

You can start wherever you want, however, make sure to visit the blogs of all the talented design team members in English, French and Spanish to be eligible to win.

Each design team member was asked to select an organization that commits to helping others. Then, we created a project based on their organization featuring Kiki Art products. My organization is the Canadian Arthritis Society. As many of my closest friends and family know, I am challenged daily with Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is not a chronic disease of the elderly; it is a disease that affects the young and old.

As you hop from blog to blog, please take a moment to see each designer's cause. We also hope that you will be inspired by all of the gorgeous Kiki Art work. And importantly, we also hope you are inspired to do good by getting involved in an effort to create a better world through these organizations.

Now let's talk prizes...and there are 2 that are up for grabs...

For your chance to win a prize from the Kiki Art blog, 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! But...don't forget to pick me!!!!!!!! hee hee)

• How to get a prize from a Kiki Art design team member blog?

To win a prize from each Kiki Art design team member, leave a comment on each of our blog posts. We will each pick a random winner from all the comments. The winner will be posted on Tuesday May 4, 2010. So leave me lots of comments because I am in a super generous mood! *wink* *wink*

Here is my giveaway...it's a boxed mini album with a "dove/bird" theme because The Arthritis Soceity is represented by the dove. This adorable mini album is perfect for the upcoming Mothers Day and Fathers Day gift.

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

Here's the list of names and blog addresses for all three Kiki Art blogs (English, French, and Spanish):

English/Anglais/Ingles Team


Fleur Smith – BC, CANADA
Jillian Anger – ON, CANADA
Linda Shewchuk – SK, CANADA
Stephanie Hart – NS, CANADA
Tammy Lever – AB, CANADA
Virginia Wong – AB, CANADA ***This is ME!!!***
Ann-Katrin – NORWAY
Annika Bergquist – SWEDEN
Carole Stirrat – WA, USA
Einat Kessler – ISRAEL
Ellen Sosnoski – PA, USA
Katrina Hunt – MO, USA
Keely Yowler – KY, USA
Lynda Lindley – WA, USA
Meghan Epperly – FL, USA
Nicole Rixon – CA, USA
Ria Mojica – PHILIPPINES
Sarah de Guzman – CA, USA
Sophia Allison – SOUTH AFRICA
Vivi Rahman – BRUNEI
KIKI - Arantza Izurrategui - QC, CANADA

Spanish/Espagnol/Español

Carolyn – USA & Panamá
Christine – USA
Dessy – MEXICO
Lida – MEXICO
Olgacle – COLOMBIA
Patty – MEXICO
Rebeca – ESPAÑA
Rosa – ESPAÑA
Tere – USA & Mexico
Kiki Canada & Argentina

French/Francaise/Frances

Annie – Québec, Canada
Kimmieprout – Québec, Canada
Ladybird – Québec, Canada
Loustic – Québec, Canada
Zamaline – Québec, Canada
Marie France - Québec, Canada
Karine - Québec, Canada
Kiki - Arantza Izurrategui - Québec, Canada

Have a wonderful National Scrapbooking Day! Thank you everyone for dropping by and visiting my blog!

Kiki Art Blog Hopscotch

Starting tomorrow is the Kiki Art Blog Hopscotch!

Check back tomorrow to see what I've done with Kiki Art products!

Kiki Art

Look at me! I'm a Kiki Art girl! I am just so excited to share that I have been asked to join their Design Team...I am just so thrilled and so honoured for this fantastic opportunity! Thank you thank you thank you!

If you are not familiar with Kiki Art, here is their website. They are an amazing Canadian company who produces gorgeous gorgeous products.

Thanks Kiki!