Creative Team Call

Well, the poll results are in! The general verdict is that a design/creative team IS a good idea for Q Tea, 2 or 3 designers, possibly monthly guest designers, showing lots of ideas for the kits with an emphasis on layouts. Phew! LOL. So this is the bit where you guys get to show me your stuff!

Invitation
I am currently inviting expressions of interest for the Q Tea creative team members. I'm not sure about the specifics at this point, numbers, duration, etc, but the invitation is open to both Australian and international scrappers.

Here's the deal:
In exchange for one monthly kit, team members or guest designers will create two items for the Q Tea gallery. Ideally a mix of both off-the-page and layouts, but with the balance leaning toward more layouts. Each project would need to use at least 2 items from the kit, with the rest of the projects using your own stash. You are also welcome to use the projects you create for Q Tea to enter other challenges or to combine with other design team commitments.

What to do:
To express interest in being part of Q Tea's creative team, please email qteakits@gmail.com with a bit of info about yourself, links to any online galleries or blogs, and an example of both a layout and an off-the-page (canvas, mini-album, altered item, etc) project. Ideally the examples would show how you like to use non-traditional products, such as those in the Q Tea kits. Please keep the file sizes small for ease of viewing.

Deadline:
6am, Australian EST, 14th January 2007

Kawaii (Super Cute!!) - SOLD OUT

I just love the Japanese pop culture, anime, cute characters and some stuff so bizarre you just have to laugh. Kawaii means 'cute' in Japanese, and suits this kit to a T. Bright colours and cute accents accompany a 4"x6" photo flip album, perfect for customising to your own super cute theme. There is a lot of randomness in this kit, meaning each customer will get some things that are slightly different - have fun with it!

Kawaii (Super Cute!!) will ship from the 3rd January, simply email me to place an order or organise a subscription!

Contents:

1 piece monkey pattern cotton voile, approx 11"x8"
1 4"x6" photo flip album - colour will vary
1 sheet bright orange ledger paper, approx A5
2 imported plastic gift bags - style and colour may vary
1 metre teal tiny ric-rac
Approx 12" white mini pom-pom trim
1 roll imported patterned sticky tape - design will vary
Approx 5 sheets random sheets of imported mini note paper - designs will vary
Approx 5-7 random imported stickers - designs will vary
Approx 5 imported lucky paper strips
1 Crafty Matters 'Cute' ceramic tile
1 Kitty Robot sculpey rainbow accent
1 plastic deer charm - colour will vary
2 plastic rice charms - colours will vary
2 plastic cherry charms - colours will vary
1 blue plastic 'Hello Kitty' accent

December Update

A quick note to my December customers - all the kits that have been paid for have been posted this week, including internationals (posted on Tuesday). You should have them shortly, if you don't already!

I have added two new polls to the sidebar, about Q Tea's gallery and the possibility of an official creative team, you will find the polls under the 'gallery' flickr banner thingy. If you have anything else you'd like to suggest, request or just express, please add your comments to this post :)

If It Ain't Baroque

There's nothing quite like quoting a Disney film when choosing kit names - yes, I spend too much time around small children, but what can you do ;) (in case you are wondering, Cogsworth says it in 'Beauty and the Beast'!) For European flair and vintage style decoration, you can't go past Q Tea's gorgeous December kit.

'If It Ain't Baroque' will ship from the 3rd December. Simply email me if you would like to place an order or organise a subscription!

Contents:

1 piece 11"x11" floral cotton
1 piece 7"x10" flocked paper
1 sheet vintage sheet music
1 piece German book paper
1 piece vintage lace curtain
1 piece of Cristina Re cameo paper, approx 3"x8"
1/2 metre white vintage lace
1 length (approx 29") black tulle
1 sachet silver glitter
1 pair of guipure lace wings
1 set 2007 calendar tags from Elle's Studio
2 red rosettes
1 tiny maple leaf button
2 crown sequins from Germany
1 vintage cameo (these are 'found items', so the size and colour will vary randomly)

Please note: Some items may vary slightly from those pictured.

Poll Results

As a result of last week's poll on Q Tea's shipping dates, etc, the policy has now changed.

Where previously invoices were sent in the first week of the month, they will now be sent a week before the end of the previous month. Payment is due by the start of the month for that month's kit. The kits will ship from the 1st of the month onwards, depending on individual payment dates. If you have any questions, please email me to let me know.

Next weekend I will be in Sydney for the Papercrafts festival in Penrith, so any kits not posted on the 1st will be shipped the following week, from the 7th onwards (the 6th is a public holiday - Melbourne Cup Day - in the Melbourne suburbs).

This means your November kit will still come pretty quickly after October! If you're willing to share any of your projects that use elements of a Q Tea kit, please email them to me so that I can add them to the flickr gallery :)

Cherry On Top - SOLD OUT

My favourite Q Tea kit so far! November's kit is bright and funky, wth fruity themes and crochet accents. Fun stuff :)

'Cherry On Top' will ship from the 20th November. Simply email me if you would like to place an order or organise a subscription!

Contents:

1 12"x14" (approx) piece cherry print cotton
1 6" x 7" (approx) piece hot pink mesh fabric
1 sheet 'Do Not Forget' notepaper
1 sheet Elle's Studio 'Petunia the Bird' Notepaper
1 paper candy bag
2 May Third 'Cloud Journaling Tags'
1 cherry print XL patty pan
2 miniature paper doilies
1 metre red lace
1 12" (approx) length crochet trim
1 crochet cherry
2 apple buttons
1 cherry button
Approx 7 mixed red buttons
2 satin bows
1 cocktail umbrella

Please note: Crochet cherry, Cloud journaling cards, Cocktail Umbrella may vary in colour from those pictured.

October Kit Update

With the exception of a few late payments, the October kits were shipped between the 17th and 19th October. If you are an Australian customer and don't receive your kit by the end of next week, please let me know.

I've had a few queries about the shipping date of the kits, which is currently the 20th of the month (with payment due at least a week earlier). I have created a poll in the sidebar (at the right, below 'ordering details') with various options - I'd love to know what you all think!

November's kit - my favourite so far - will be posted shortly. Yes, early - I am so excited about this one that I can't wait!

Subscriptions

A quick note to my October kit customers, the kits will be posted on the 18th this month, so Melbourne customers should have it by the weekend! The postage refund RAK from September's kit will be included for those to whom it applies. A few October payments are still outstanding, please contact me on qteakits@gmail.com if you haven't received an invoice.

Subscriptions (new postage rates)

If you are completely in love with the idea of unconventional scrapping goodies, and want an ongoing subscription to Q Tea, here's what you need to know:

• 3 month subscription paid monthly: 2.5% discount = $19.50 + total postage:
• = $20.50.00 within Australia
• = $22.10 to New Zealand
• = $23.35 all other international
  

• 3 month subscription paid in advance: 5% discount = $57 + total postage:
• = $60.00 within Australia
• = $64.80 to New Zealand
• = $68.55 all other international

• 6 month subscription paid monthly: 5% discount = $19 per month + postage:
• = $20.00 within Australia
• = $21.60 to New Zealand
• = $22.85 all other international
  

• 6 month subscription paid in advance: 10% discount = $108 + total postage:
• = $114.00 within Australia
• = $123.60 to New Zealand
• = $131.10 all other international
  

If you would like to get the kits regularly, but not commit to a subscription, simply email me to let me know and I will reserve a kit for you and invoice you each month unless I hear differently!

Email...

if clicking the link doesn't work for your email software, the Q tea email address is qteakits@gmail.com

Just FYI :)

Real Men Drink Tea - SOLD OUT

This month's kit is full of vintage vibes and masculine tones - men also drink tea, after all. A combination of genuine vintage items, funky fabric and a variety of paper elements to help you think outside the scrapping square...

'Real Men Drink Tea' will ship from the 20th October, and at this stage there are 13 kits still available after subscriptions and pre-orders. Simply email me if you would like to place an order!
Contents:

1 12"x12" (approx) piece lime green striped cotton
1 piece vintage book paper - boy theme
3 large playing cards - navy blue
1 large playing card - orange
1 transparent playing card - either blue (pictured) or red
2 Admit One tickets - either blue (pictured) or red
1 Compendium Press 'Hero' quote card
1 Elle's Studio 'You Rock' note card
1 blue shipping tag
1 vintage bingo card
1 piece Cavallini vintage-style alphabet paper (approx 3"x4")
4 vintage red photo corners
1 'Hello' label sticker - navy blue
1 'Route 66' patch
2 Angela Adams label stickers
1 metre orange ric-rac

Please note: Transparent cards, vintage book paper, Cavallini paper, Bingo card and label stickers may vary in colour or theme from those pictured.

Postage Update

With the majority of September kits now shipped, I have discovered the kits to be lighter than I expected. While it is possible that this may vary, for the time being I have reduced the shipping cost of the kits. Kits from October onwards will reflect this updated rate, and I will be sending a gift out to each person who purchased a September kit and paid full postage, and to all subscribers who have pre-paid. The gift will reflect the amount of overpayment, but if you'd rather a refund (for example, those of you who have pre-paid 3 or 6 months), please just email me to let me know :)

International customers will receive a credit on their next invoice, and next month's kit will be weighed to determine exact shipping before invoicing.

The add-on kits were shipped at $2.50 postage so no change was needed there.

Gallery

Check out the Q Tea flickr gallery here, filling up with all of your fabulous creations! If you've created a layout or project featuring even just one or two Q Tea items, please feel free to send me your images for including in the gallery - I really appreciate all these awesome contributions.

The invoices have gone out for all of September's kits and the add-on kits - if you've been missed somehow, please email me to let me know :)

Watch this space - images of the October kit will be uploaded in the last week of September.

The March Hare's Garden

Though commonly referred to as 'The Mad Hatter's Tea Party', the name of the party in question was, in fact, simply 'The Mad Tea Party'. The Mad Tea Party actually took place in the garden of the March Hare, giving us the title of Q Tea's first add-on kit. You'll find elements of madness along with the sunshine and colour of a garden in Spring. Enjoy!

Please note that this kit is not included in any subscriptions, and is offered in addition to the monthly kits. Unlike the monthly kits, no add-on kits have been pre-ordered or set aside.

'The March Hare's Garden' costs $17.50 plus postage, making it a flat $20 for Australian customers. The add-on kits will ship on Tuesday the 4th September, and thereafter as ordered. Please email me if you would like to place an order!

Contents:

1 4.5"x12" piece flocked paper
1 6"x12" piece gelati floral drill cotton
1 piece vintage wallpaper
1 piece vintage book paper
2 lined cards
1 vintage 'Sorry' game card
1 piece postcode book paper
1 yard vintage lace
2 large paperclips
1 red frame label sticker
1 piece Elle's Studio bird notepaper
4 Adrienne Looman painted buttons
1 ladybug button
1 piece Cavallini vintage-style bird paper (approx 4"x5")
2 ceramic flowers

Please note: Postcode paper, bookpaper, bird paper, Adrienne Looman buttons and paperclips will vary slightly in colour or theme from those shown.

September Sold Out (again!)

The remaining September kits have now SOLD OUT!

Keep an eye out for the bonus kit, I expect to have it up by Monday.

Springtime Garden Party

With the August kits winging their way to postboxes all over the country, it's time to introduce the September kit.

Full of birdsong and sunshine, this kit takes its inspiration from a garden party in the Spring, which will be upon us in just a short two weeks! Yay for Springtime!

Having been planned before Q Tea's launch, this is once again a limited kit. Subscribers have taken up more than half so far, but there are still 11 kits available for ordering from today - first in first served! Simply email me to place your order!

Contents:

7"x9" piece of Cavallini bird paper
1 piece of vintage yellow floral fabric
2 Purple Onion flower doodles unmounted rubber stamps
1 metre green lace
1 metre white tiny ric rac
1 packet white alphabet stickers
1 silver dragonfly charm
1 guipure lace dragonfly
3 pink spotted feathers
2 flower-themed postage stamps
2 sequin flowers
1 tiny crochet flower
5 'tattered tags' printed felt flowers
1 Qtea songbird journaling card
3 assorted Cavallini decorative labels

Note: The felt flowers, rubber stamps, postage stamps, decorative labels and feathers may vary slightly from those pictured

There will also be an add-on kit available during the month, more on that later.

If you have any layouts or projects using any of the Q Tea kits, please email them to me for inclusion in the Q Tea flickr gallery, which will be available to view shortly!

'The Mad Hatter's Tea Party' August Kit

August's kit, 'The Mad Hatter's Tea Party' has sold out, but for those who have purchased one or are subscribed, here are the full kit details:

Contents:

5"x12" piece of flocked paper
12"x12" piece of polka dot cotton
1 patterned paper napkin
2 (randomly selected) reverse hot pink playing cards
24" white trim
1 yard black pom pom trim
3 patterned discs
1 pewter owl button
5 'tattered tags' printed felt circles
2 pieces heart notepaper
1 Qtea wonky journaling card
2 Qtea lined journaling spots
1 'Hello my name is' label
3 striped paperclips
Vintage bookpaper (not pictured)

Note: due to splitting up packets etc, the felt circles, playing cards and paperclips may vary slightly from those pictured

SOLD OUT!

Wow, the August kit is officially sold out!

Thank you everyone for your orders, you'll receive more information this week, and I'll post an image of the whole kit when I can.

I'm taking subscription orders at any time, and will have a sneak peek of the September kit up by the end of August - stay tuned!

Subscriptions

Well the first month's kit is almost sold out (just 2 left!) and the second kit is also looking fab as it comes together. I've been asked about subscriptions, so have put together a couple of subscription options.

If you are completely in love with the idea of unconventional scrapping goodies, and want an ongoing subscription to Q Tea, here's what you need to know:

• 3 month subscription paid monthly: 2.5% discount = $19.50 + total postage:
• = $22.00 within Australia
• = $27.20 to New Zealand
• = $31.10 all other international
  

• 3 month subscription paid in advance: 5% discount = $57 + total postage:
• = $64.50 within Australia
• = $79.80 to New Zealand
• = $91.80 all other international

• 6 month subscription paid monthly: 5% discount = $19 per month + postage:
• = $21.50 within Australia
• = $26.70 to New Zealand
• = $30.60 all other international
  

• 6 month subscription paid in advance: 10% discount = $108 + total postage:
• = $123.00 within Australia
• = $154.20 to New Zealand
• = $177.60 all other international
  

If you would like to get the kits regularly, but not commit to a subscription, simply email me to let me know and I will reserve a kit for you and invoice you each month unless I hear differently!

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Wow, what an inspiring response to Q Tea! Thank you, everyone, for your excitement and support.

As much as I'm having fun with the intrigue and mystery of it all, I have put together a quick sneak peek for Q Tea's first kit - "The Mad Hatter's Tea Party" - expected to ship on the 23rd August.

With Q Tea just in it's infancy, the kits will be limited in quantity, with only 25 kits available in each of the first two collections. Pre-orders are now being taken, and I am hoping to have the full kit image up by the 16th August. I will also post further sneak peeks as the various ingredients arrive on my doorstep!

To order, simply email Q Tea with your details and you will receive an invoice and payment details by the 9th August (or immediately, if your order is placed after this date).

And again, any questions, simply email me!

Announcing...

Q Tea Kits - scrapbooking mini-kits with a difference!

Previews and ordering details coming soon...