Hello Friends and Family!

It has been such a long time since I have been on my blog.  That is about to change right now!  I am excited, and pumped and I am going to get my party started.  :o)

Thursday I saw a post on Facebook that has got me fired up and ready to work hard.

 For those of you who know me well, you know this post would make me do a happy dance.  I love paper dolls, and have loved them since I was a small girl.  I discovered Julie Nutting paper doll stamps about 2 years ago, and have been making them ever since.
During my hiatus from my blog, the paper dolls have been my go to fun craft.  I have made MANY of them.  I have mentioned on more than one occasion, that if Julie Nutting ever had a design team call, I was going to try, and do my best.
So with that being said, for the next few weeks I am going to bombard my blog with everything paper doll.  I have never wanted to be on a design team more in my life than on this one.  It will be like wining the lottery to get on this team.  There are so many super talented paper doll makers out there.  But you never know.  I have the heart for paper dolls, and don't want it to be a forgotten art from days gone by.  I want girls to still have the fun of cutting them out, and designing their clothes, just like I did when I was young.
Please, if you are not a member of my blog, I ask you to please become one.  It would mean a lot to me to have your support, and also look better to have more people following.  I need a little fan club right now.
Thank you all for reading this and listening to me over the years.

Wish me luck...I will let you know how I do.

Hugs,
Rhonda

Happy Labor Day!!

Hi Friends and Family!

It appears as if the last time I blogged was on Memorial Day!!!  Wowee!!!  WAY too long!

I have still been creating, just not been blogging.  To be truthful, I have been discouraged about my blog, discouraged, trying for design teams.  I questioned if it was worth all the extra effort.  I love creating, and it just seemed like I was not having any success with my blog, or getting any further in my beloved scrapbook world.  I was asking, (even paying) for advice on how to get to the next level in my craft, and not getting a bit further.  My daughter has even offered to help me build a new and improved blog.  I have been on the fence about what to do.

Here are a couple of recent projects:

Here is my latest paper doll.  I have joined a paper doll swap since I last blogged.  This month the swap was to make a vintage doll.  

Here is a card I created trying a new line from Blue Fern Studios.  They have really nice paper...extra thick.  

Well the good news, is I have decided to keep trying and not give up!!  I saw another design team call for Dear Lizzy.  It was very inviting and encouraging, so I thought I would try.  Please wish me luck and cross your fingers.  Here is a link to their blog if you would like to check them out.  P. S.  SUPER cutest alert!!!!     http://elizabethkartchner.com/

Well I am off to get creating.  Have a happy week...hugs to everyone!!  xo

Happy Three Day Creative Weekend!

Howdy Friends and Family!

I know I have been missing in action the last few weeks.  I have been busy, (for me) and have not been creating too much. But my social life has calmed down a bit, so I am back at being creative.

My last post, I told you we were going to go see my daughter Melodie, in Mary Poppins.  She was awesome, and stole the show on many occasions.  She played Mrs. Brill, and I could not have more proud and in awe of  her.

My son Justin came home for Mother's Day weekend.  It was SO nice to have the whole family together.  We had a great visit, and it went way too fast.  He got me a Fit Bit, so I have been walking up a storm.  He always makes sure I have so much fun, and spoils me way more than I deserve.  My daughter got me my happy girly stuff...scrapbook supplies and good smelling creams, sprays and lotions.  I LOVE Mother's Day!!  :o)

So this week I have been working on a tag that my friend Rita sent me.  She is always coming up with interesting things for me to check out.  This tag was a challenge with Swirlydoos.  They had a tutorial making a tag using aluminum foil.  I honestly did not think I would be able to make this, but decided, for my friend Rita's sake, (who thinks I can do anything) I would give it a try.

                         This tutorial was GREAT fun.  I was pretty happy with the results also.

                            Embossing on aluminum foil, inking, spraying, gesso, molding paste....
                                                            oh my gosh, SO much fun!!!

                                        I have more pictures of this if you would like to see.
          I am going to see how much I can create this weekend.  I wish you all fun and happiness.

Hugs,
Rhonda

Happy Friday!!

Howdy Friends and Family!

I know that today is going to be a GREAT day!!!!

My daughter is in a production of  Mary Poppins, and tonight is opening night.  I just know she will be wonderful (as always) and we are all going to be in for a real treat.

Also, I am submitting some creations to Maya Road, to try for their design team.  I know you must think I am silly...always trying to get on a design team.  But scrapping really is my passion, and I have been told by some pretty wonderful people to NEVER GIVE UP!!  :o)

Here are a couple of my submissions.

Here is my honey.  He can surprise us and be silly too!!  I love him so much

Here is a card using Maya Road Chipboard.

Have a happy Friday and a creative Weekend!!!

HUGS.  

Let's Get Sketchy

Howdy Friends and Family!

I had fun creating this weekend.  :o)

I worked on a layout to apply for a design team position on the blog, "Let's Get Sketchy".  They are a great blog that provides sketches for inspiration, especially when you are getting scrapper's block. :o) A scrappy friend of mine sent me their link, thinking I would enjoy being part of their team.
(  I would LOVE to be!)

Here is a link to their blog:

http://www.letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com/


Here is their Design Team call:

Design Team Call

Hello everyone!

Lets Get Sketchy is looking to add 2-4 more members to our already fabulous Design Team.  The DT term will run from April 15 through July 15 and  could very well be extended after that time. You will be responsible for at least 2 layouts a month as well as commenting on entries each week.  I am only looking for dedicated members.  If you are interested and would like to be considered for a position then here is what you need to do:

Why apply for our team? 

• To be inspired and to inspire others 
• To be on the ground floor of an up and coming blog 
• You will be a part of an amazing group of women and develop lifelong friendships with women from all over the world. 
• Your work will be featured on Facebook and Pinterest. 

What is expected of our Design Team? 

• You MUST be a follower of our blog
• Complete 2 projects a month (you will be given challenges at least a month in advance). 
• Comment on participants entries (THIS IS A MUST!).  Any team member not adhering to this rule will be promptly removed from the team so please make sure you can do this before applying. 
• Commit to a 3 month term (Beginning  April 15th thru July 15th.) 
• Keep an active blog that is updated frequently 
• Post our challenge and your project on your blog on reveal day and link back to the LGS blog.

How to apply:

• Leave a comment below indicating you would like to apply 
• Add our link and DT call to your blog
• Provide links to your blog and any online galleries. 
• Create a layout from either of the the sketches below
• Place our DT call on your blog to help get the word out.
• You MUST have a Facebook account as we will have a private DT group on Facebook

Design Team Call Sketch

Anyone interested in applying please send your application to letsgetsketchy@gmail.com. Make sure you put DT call in the subject line.

We are accepting applications through April 8th.  New design team members will be notified by April 9th.    This is an open call, what that means is, I have the right to close this call at any time if I feel all the positions have been filled.    The first reveal will be April 15th. . I know this is a short turn around however; the first challenge will be easy. I promise you!

No previous DT experience needed.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!  International members ARE welcome to apply!

I used the first sketch for my entry.  I enjoyed using the sketch very much.  

I used the new Marion Smith "Gypsy" line on this layout of my husband and myself on one of our dates.  Love the Vintage feel of this line.  I did some distressing and inking.  Love this sketch!

Wish me luck...and go take a look at the "Let's get Sketchy" Blog.

Hugs.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter Friends and Family!!!

I hope everyone is having a super wonderful day.  :o)

I had a good week.  I was very surprised to find out I won a challenge with the layout I shared with you in the challenge with Paper Issues.  I was very excited about that, which only spurred me on to creating more!  Hooray!!  

Paper Issues has a "Sketchy Saturday" challenge, which was such a lot of fun to make.  Here is the copy of the sketch.  I would encourage everyone that can, take a look at their blog...they have some AMAZING layouts over there!   http://www.paperissues.blogspot.com/

Here is my take on the sketch, which I am entering in the challenge.  This is a picture of when I went to see my son Justin, when he picked me up at the airport.  I was so happy to see him.  As soon as we get together it is like we have never been apart.  :o)
I used the  Kaisercraft "Bonjour" Collection.  I covered some chipboard, and did a little distressing.  VERY FUN!

They also had a bonus card sketch, which I did too!  I used scraps from the same collection.

Again, I encourage everyone to take a look at Paper Issues.  They have some great products, the crew is super encouraging, and everyone in general is just friendly and nice.

Happy Easter to one and all.
Hugs!

Create, Create!!!

Howdy Friends and Family!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend...I know I did!  I had a lot of fun this past week and TWO weekends creating for a special Paper Issues Online Crop.  Oh my gosh, did I get inspired!  They have the greatest group of ladies who are all very encouraging.  The challenges were great fun, and I got a lot created.

One of the challenges was to make a creation with sparkle.  Well I thought it was the perfect chance to combine two challenges.  I ordered some chipboard embellishments from a company called "Creative Embellishments".  I have to say, they have some of the most intricate chipboard pieces I have seen.  They have their March challenge going so I thought I would play along and "Sparkle" up some of the chipboard pieces I had purchased for their challenge.  http://creativeembellishments.com/blog/?p=4432  this is the link to their challenge.

  Here is the layout I made for both of the challenges.

I love my honey!!!  Anyway, I was inspired by the butterflies on the Creative Embellishment's  challenge, and bought some Butterfly Flourishes from them.  I also purchased some intricate Butterflies, but decided not to use them on this particular layout.  I used some circle chipboard, (up in the upper left hand corner) that they sent me for placing an order.  What a great treat!

I painted the Butterfly Flourishes with gold crackle paint and then sprinkled them with gold glitter.  Isn't glitter fun?  I think they look just right with the Prima "Princess" line.

If you are looking for some fun chipboard pieces, I would recommend Creative Embellishments.

Have a happy week!!
Hugs.