Saying Good-Bye to Kitty

For the first time in my adult life, I put one of my beloved companions of 16 years to his final rest this past Wednesday. I thought I would be able to handle putting up a Pink Saturday post this week in spite of it all but I am just not up to it. I apologize to Beverly who works so hard in putting this together for us but I know she understands and I hope you will too. I will have some thoughts to share about what I have learned about this experience but I will save it for a later time. For now, I'll share a photo of my surviving kitty. Obviously she is not pink but she is keeping me in the pink during this difficult time.

Please enjoy your day and do be sure to visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for some chipper Pink Saturday posts.

xoxo
~Kitty Kellie

The "I Love You" Challenge

Today I implement a project for facilitating change in myself. I call it the "I Love You" Challenge. I am challenging myself to break out of my old beliefs that play like a broken record almost daily in the form of my own limiting thoughts. We all have them. The question is what is what are you willing to do now to let go of them? What would it be worth to you if you knew that the end result would be the life you always wanted but never allowed yourself to feel worthy of? Starting today I take one small step to replacing the recording with messages of hope, belief, positive expectation and gratitude. All it takes is the willingness to change. Today I begin to think in ways I never have before. View the video for details.



I am asking you to share the experience with me and write about your results. I have posted a link in the sidebar of my blog called The "I Love You" Challenge. I invite you to post your comments about your experiences with this. What happened? How did your life change? Not only will this benefit you but it will give hope to and help inspire others to think about taking the challenge for themselves. The changes may not be an earth shattering ones, although that can happen. Just be aware of even the slightest shift in events happening around you. It could be having green lights all the way down the busy highway you take during your daily commute. It could be getting a parking spot by the front door for the first time. Keep your eyes open. This is your indicator that change is happening. Lastly, be patient.

All my love and positive expectations,
~Kitty Kellie

A special thanks to Esther and Jerry Hicks, Louise Hay, and Joe Vitale for showing me the way. Your messages have been instrumental to my journey of self discovery and change. There are no words to express my deepest gratitude.

A Regal G'Day from The Land Down Under

"It is a basic truth that for our Queen we have within us, sometimes unrealized until the moment of expression, the most profound and passionate feelings of loyalty and devotion. ~Julia"


The Traveling "paper" Art Doll Symposium's (TADS) Doll No. 4 was met with a regal welcome in Melbourne, Australia. Julia Rose of Verdigris Rose contributes this visual guide representing the best and beautiful of the Queen's tour of the Land Down Under. Julia, your contribution to the project is divinely incredible and I am deeply appreciative for your participation in the project.


"The Queen arrived in Melbourne. It was spectacular. She was met by a huge florilla of boats. Her reception was warm and enthusiastic wherever she went.


Color is the language of light. So true is this that can not help but comment on the colors of this exquisite collage. The rich, warm tones of the yellow-oranges, pinks and blues is the very representation of Australia as I imagine it to be with it's bright, golden landscapes, magnificent sunsets, warm turquoise waters and unrivaled coral reefs. The combination can be described as nothing short of perfection!


xoxo
~Kitty Kellie

To find out more about the Traveling "paper" Art Doll Symposium (TADS) project, click the link to go there. To sign up, leave a comment stating so on the TADS Official Sign Up

Is she bald or is that Wisteria on her head?

Is this not the most exquisitely decadent paper hair ever to grace the head of a paper art doll anywhere in the world? Actually her faux hair is hand made wisteria that I put together leaf by leaf, vine by vine several years ago and never used . . . until now. This of course is not the final "do" but you get the idea where I am headed with it. I see so much possibility in this paper art doll bust that I find it difficult to contain my excitement about it. You've seen sculpted busts made of papier mache, polymer clay and what not but have you ever seen one made out of paper?


This Pink Saturday, the Artful Paper Doll gives you a peek at this work in progress. Creating an art doll bust like this complete with rooted paper hair is just one of the many techniques you will learn for creating your own artful paper doll in my latest tutorial, {Paper Doll • ology}. I've got 8 spots left at the discounted price of $50. What can you do with a paper art doll bust if given the opportunity? Why not find out!

xoxo
~Kitty Kellie

Pink Saturday brought to you weekly by the talented Beverly of How Sweet the Sound. There is plenty more pink goodness to see and appreciate. If you like what you see, be sure to let our hostess know how much her work is appreciated.

Heartfelt Thanks for the Bella Sinclair Award

This award represents art Inspiration, given in the spirit of Friendship, Sisterhood & Brotherhood, Sharing and Caring.

This describes most of the bloggers I have come across in the art world and most definitely describes the presenter of this thoughtful award. It is my absolute pleasure to receive this from Stephanie of Queen of Dreamz. Stephanie. Your kind comments and frequent visits are such a delightful ray of sunshine in my day. Thank you so very much for thinking of me. What a treat.

Fairy hugs and butterfly kisses,
~Kitty

I have not passed the award on at this time but I very much like the idea of passing it along from time to time as a way to express my thanks to my visitors. You could be next! :)

Dreams Really Do Come True

The Traveling "paper" Art Doll Symposium's (TADS) Doll No. 5 slumbered with the angles and found the magnificence of a dream come true when she visited Renee Troy in Los Angeles. Renee, she is the picture of dreamy with the soft, feathery looks and pastel colors. She is just beautiful and I thank you for being part of the magic of this project.

"Continuing on my journey, I became tired and rested my head on a pillow of flower petals. While daydreaming, I imagined atop my head a crown of jewels. I saw myself in my heart's mirror and when I awoke . . . there was the crown, as beautiful as I had envisioned on top of my head."

“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” W. Clement Stone


We have the power to make anything we wish happen. All we have to do is believe it can by believing in ourselves. If you are going to dream, don't be afraid to dream BIG!


Cheers!
xoxo
~Kitty Kellie

To find out more about the Traveling "paper" Art Doll Symposium (TADS) project, click the link to go there. To sign up, leave a comment stating so on the TADS Official Sign Up

Potion No. 9: Beauty Divine

Wouldn't it be nice if we could drink a potion that would release us from any resistant thoughts about the world and our place within it? Like Dorothy and the ruby slippers, the secret of Potion No. 9 has always been within us from the beginning. We just had to learn it for ourselves. Today I am reminded of the beauty that surrounds me all the time if I can just set still long enough to appreciate it.


As you gaze upon the images of beauty that I offer for Pink Saturday, tell me about your favorite things. Tell me about the beautiful things you take for granted but when thought upon for just a moment, give you an escape from the hectic worries of the day. I promise you that you will find beauty divine.


rain drops on roses
whiskers on kittens
bright copper kettles
warm woolen mittens
brown paper packages tied up with string
Tell me a few of your favorite things

xoxo
~Kitty Kellie

Pink Saturday brought to you weekly by the talented Beverly of How Sweet the Sound. There is plenty more pink goodness to see.