Kiki Love's Loveys for Little Ones

There's something wonderful about children... well many things really! But I absolutely love how happy they can get by the smallest things! I think us adults forget to take a step back and appreciate the small things in life. Life is so fast paced and so much is expected of us, its very hard to even think of small joys.

Take a moment here.... whats the first thing you think about if I were to ask you about your day....
I'll wait.....

Ok, now tell me, was that memory good or bad? I tend to think about the bad... rough day at work, car wouldn't start, dinner burned... Then I ask my oldest child what his memory of the day is, and its always exciting! He built something amazing with his legos, he read a good book, he got to eat a huge chocolate chip cookie....

You get the idea!

As adults, it's hard to change our thinking, our habits. We've had years of being like this. Our children, and I say that meaning any child in your life whether your a parent, relative or friend of the family, our children deserve so much happiness!! And that's where Kiki Love Creations comes in!

Does your child ever get a letter in the mail? It makes their day!! And we'd like to send out some care packages! Below you will find a picture of 2 loveys! We want both to go to deserving children!

Dino and Teddy Bear Lovey
Patterns by One and Two Company

And we'd like YOU to nominate those children!

RULES:

To nominate a child, please email us at kikilovecreate@gmail.com 
Please put the name of the lovey as the subject of the email 
Nominations will no longer be accepted after February 3, 2013

Please include first name and age of child, along with a brief explanation of why the child should get the Lovey.

(DO NOT include any mailing information. That information will be asked for when the child is picked!)

1. ANY child under 13 years of age can be nominated within the continental US. Nominations may be made outside of the continental US but original emailer must pay entire shipping.
2. If multiple loveys are being given away on a single post, you can only submit the same child for one lovey. You may submit up to two different children.
3. We will hand choose the recipient(s) will be chosen within one week after ending. We will then contact the original emailer asking for further information on where the Loveys should be sent. Loveys will be addressed to the child.
4. The original emailer will have 72 hours to reply to us with the appropriate information or another child will be selected. Same rules will apply.
5. An unborn child may be nominated if the mother is 20 weeks for further along.
6. All loveys are not for resale.

Loveys are made in a smoke-free, cat-free home. By submitting to us, you are also giving us permission to use what you write about as to why the child should be chosen for later posts. No identifying information will be given out.

And if you don't get an email from us, don't worry! There will be plenty more 'Loveys for Little Ones' in Kiki Love's future!

Happily giving...

New Years Resolutions

*Let's Bring on 2013*

We have learned a lot not only about yourselves but we have learned so much through doing our crafts and sharing them with you. This has been an amazing year. We look forward to an even better 2013!!!

We would like to share some our our blogging resolutions that we have made for ourselves, to bring you a better and more friendly experience when you drop by to see what we have done.

Stephanie: 1.) My first resolution that I would like to start with is....That I will post at least 3-4 times a month. I am hoping to get at least one a week. It would be awesome if I could double that but a realistic goal would be once a week.  2.) My second resolution is to introduce more crafts using the Silhouette. Keeping in line with this. I will be releasing for limited time, downloadable vectors for you to cut out for your own personal use. These downloads will be in .PNG or .SVG format so that you can use them not only for cutting machines but that you can print and cut the out to use in our own scrappy way.  3.) Last but not least I would like to see some interactivity between us and our readers. I plan on having link up parties and more giveaways. I know I would love to see what you all do during your crafting adventures.

Crystal: 1) My first and foremost goal is to kick off Kiki Love Creations' first Scrap-a-long! This will get me back into something that I use to love but lost the time for. This scrap-a-long (SAL) will include monthly challenges. A few months will have techniques that I will demonstrate prior to the challenge. Anyone can join in the fun and I will be posting my project at the end of the month and encourage anyone participating to submit their works as well! Watch for the first SAL within the first week of January! 2) My main craft is crochet and this past year has taught me that not only do I love to make things from other's patterns, but I love to design my own as well. Over this next year, I would like to release at least 6 patterns for Kiki Love Creations! 3) My last goal is somewhat vague and I apologize for that but I would like to step outside my comfort zone and learn a new craft that I normally wouldn't consider. What is it you ask? I'm just not sure yet! But when I do figure it out, you'll be sure to get all the details right here on the blog! And if anyone wants to help with ideas, feel free to comment with suggestions!

We would like to take a moment to thank all our family members, friends, and fans!! You all have been the most amazing supporters of our adventure. Without you none of this could have been possible. 

We will see you in 2013!!!!!

Happy Crafting,

Crystal and Stephanie