Chalkboard Valentines---->Rhonna Style

I always love sharing my ideas & designs with others. And today, the fab folks at our CBS TV affiliate station,  invited me to share my Chalkboard Valentines ideas on the Fresh Living Show! Thanks, Debbie & Casey- it's always fun! There are so many fun ideas you can do with my Chalkboard Cheer Printables!  One of my fave ways is just printing them out & framing them; either IN a frame OR on a simple clipboard like this:

 I shared a bunch of ideas on printing out at full size: 100% so it's 8x10 & can be framed.

And then printing out at 75% or 50% or even 35% for smaller versions! See the cute little valentines tucked away in the kraft envelopes?

Of course, I've added The KISS Collection to this & used the Printable Template to create the paper bows (mega, large & full sized) that are downloaded HERE for free! 

One thing about these cute Chalkboard Cheer Printables, is....when you purchase a single design, you also get a BONUS digital stamp/brush set with all 10 of the designs in it! So, for you digital savvy crafters....you can use the brushes on a Kraft background, cut out a heart like this 'Love' heart for a different look!

- add glitter, doilies, feathers & voila....Valentines for everyone you love with Rhonna Designs!

Hope this segment gets your cReative juices flowing....& have FUN! Remember, for those of you that are local...I'm teaching a LIVE Chalkboard Cheer Class at Dear Lizzie Boutique on Feb. 7...call to make reservations: 801-492-0022!

Now...go! cReate...

Rhonna Designs Insta Fonts + Bubble Frame App = video tutorial

You KNOW I adore Instagram & all of the FUN cReations you can make with the Rhonna Designs Insta Fonts...I LOVE me some good apps! But...Have you heard? The Bubble Frame App has just come out w/ their newest update and it includes LARGER font size on flat text to support FULL SIZED Rhonna insta fonts! YES! This means you can  size Rhonna Designs Insta Fonts as LARGE as you'd like on your photos! um...dying here! LOVE this update! I LOVE the people over at Bubble Frame! Go check them out! 

So...I wanted to build on all of that info & since we've had so many questions about HOW to load the Insta Font Kits onto your phone, I wanted to show a little 6 minute video tutorial on HOW to load these kits  right from Rhonna Designs store to your phone! 

In this video tutorial, I show you 4 ways to enjoy your Insta Fonts right on your phone:

Install the font right into Phonto.

Install the font right into Bubble Frame.

Emailing the file to your phone (from your Rhonna Designs account).

and, lastly, unzipping the entire Insta Fonts Kit right onto your phone so you can use the different files on your phone.

**Note: choose one method of installing. Once the font & file is ON your phone, it's ON your phone, no need to continue with each of the methods of installing.

Now, remember, the Insta Fonts Kits include:

1 TTF font file- which can be used in apps like Bubble Frame & Phonto

26 black PNG files- which can be used in an app called Photo Forge 2 

1 Key- which is a cheat sheet where you can see ALL of the designs to know what letter will bring which design! *newer kits* older kits are found HERE.

1 ABR brush file - which can ONLY be used in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements

So, in this video, I show you how to use all of these (excluding the ABR brush files) right on your phone!

Note: You will need these apps installed-

Drop Box

iZip

Bubble Frame

Phonto

& I talk a bit about my NEW Insta Class coming up (yes, it's on-line) where I'll teach you more of the tricks & how to use LOTS more apps to beautify your photos right on your phone! If you are local...the next LIVE class will be at Thanksgiving Point on February 27! Detes HERE:

If you are still wondering WHAT the Insta Fonts craze is all about...here's a little explanation: Insta Fonts are just regular fonts that you load on your phone in the app bubble frame or phonto... and for each CAPITAL letter there is one design, word art or phrase! Example: CAPITAL A in Insta Pop is a cool arrow! 

CAPITAL A in Insta Fun is the word art LOOK w/ this cute arrow... & the scalloped tag underneath is the CAPITAL A in Insta Tags!

It's so addicting-it's #instacrack- as my friend Margie has coined it!!  Rememeber< there are links to tutorials on my blog right there in the shop when you purchase the Insta Fonts: AND, My fab cReative team member Nancy Wyatt @nct621 has a whole section on her blog: Instagram Fun & fellow Rhonna Designs fan, Lindzie Head, shares HOW -TO load Insta Fonts on Phonto via your computer.  & such a talented Instagrammer @itsmesunday has fab tuts on her blog, too! Thanks so much girls...you are all amazing! I LOVE sharing! *sharing is caring*

So, run on over to watch the video & enjoy! For those of you that are Pros & already know HOW to use the Insta Fonts...be on the watch for my online Insta Class that I will be launching soon! 

Until then...cReate everyday, follow your heart, enjoy the pRocess & you will uplift and inspiRe those around you!

cRreative Team Tuesday: Printable Calendar & Valentine Décor

Today's cReative Team Tuesday is brought to you by Rosemary Watson & Amy Miles! Love how she is uplifting & inspiring us to use Rhonna Designs to create this fabulous Twenty Thirteen calendar!

Loving the use of the Insta Goals Insta Font here....She's got a tutorial up on her blog so go check it out!

And, next, check out what my cReative team member, Amy, has been doing with her Valentine's décor around her house...here are some snippets of what she's captured via Instagram! I'm LOVING her use of The KISS Collection & the recycle & repurposing she's got going...& of course her eye...nothing like it! 

Thanks, Amy & Rosemary! LOVE these projects! Seriously feeling soooo uplifted & inspiRed..i need to go cReate. NOW! 

A heart full of gRatitude...Compendium's A Year Of Gratitude Kit GIVEAWAY

We are 4 weeks into 2013. How are you doing on your 'resolutions'? Remember when I blogged about A Year of Gratitude kit? 

Well....I'm giving away 3 of these kits on Instagram....go HERE to LIKE the photo & let me know why YOU need it! I'll be picking 3 winners and Compendium Books will be sending the kit to YOU!

I'm loving it! I've already given out 4 of my Thank You's to people that mean so much to me...that I am so grateful for! And guess what? I've received one, too! From a dear blogger friend who has become a REAL LIFE friend! She saw my post, bought a kit & is doing it this year, too! That just made my day...you have no idea! 

So....go ahead & enter...on Monday I'll be announcing 3 lucky winners! And YOU can be a part of Compendium's Year of Gratitude Thankful Project!

Happy Weekend!

cReative Team Tuesday: Valentine Mantle & Interchangeable Wreath

Tuesdays are quickly becoming my favoRite day of the week because I KNOW I will be utterly uplifted & inspiRed by my cReative Team! And...today you will, too! Check out what Nancy & Melissa cReated for Valentine's day: LOVEly Mantle w/ Rhonna Designs Printable décor and Interchangeable Wreaths! LOVE these~ LOOK: 

Simple as 1, 2, 3! Nancy shows how to print, trip & decorate! Go on over to her blog for step by step & HOW to get this look. Don't you LOVE the brick wall behind, too? I am seriously dying! And, I"m LOVING the cute pencil arrows...they'd be sooo cute as Valentines, or teacher gifts, neighbor gifts...Oh, Nancy...thank you sooo much for getting my cReative juices flowing! LOVE this project...every single bit! And LOVE how she combined The KISS Collection with the Kiss Me Bundle...gorgeous!

Ok...sit down for this one.  Melissa is going to WOW you! She's one of our wreath makers-extraordinaire & I love all of her projects! Well, she says:

I was getting ready to make a Valentine wreath then got tired of buying new wreath forms all the time. So I had the idea to wrap the form with lace, then use it for ALL the season.... The decorations are just pinned on with straight pins so I can pull them off and then reuse the wreath. I figure I can show it a few ways this year when you've got new stuff coming out.  So far I've made Valentines day and a Happy Birthday one, with stuff cut out for Spring.

 This Valentine wreath just makes me giddy! Go on over to her blog: Polka Dot Chair to see her step by step! I mean.....I"m LOVING this: feathers, arrows, glitter, & Rhonna Designs...all together in one Interchangeable Wreath! Sheer Perfection!

See the cute Rhonna Designs Printable pieces she's got going here? Then, changing them out w/ pins & such to create a unique Wreath every season...LOVE this, Melissa!

Thanks so much, both Nancy & Melissa, for your amazing talent! Sharing your cReativity to uplift & inspiRe is what it's all about ! LOVE it!

Happy Tuesday & go! cReate something! NOW!

Chalkboard aRt class at Dear Lizzie Boutique

It's time for my Chalk aRt woRkshop at Dear Lizzie!

Chalkboard art is all the rage right now! Join me as I share my tips & techniques to create your very own chalk art- just in time for Valentine's Day!

I'll share 10 of my unique Valentine Chalk Art designs with you & you will create right along with me using your very own Chalkboard Art Kit!

Be prepared to enjoy the process with me as you learn to create pieces that will uplift & inspire all around you!

Only 25 spots are open, so call NOW to sign up!  Call: 801.492.0022 

Thursday, January 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Dear Lizzie  Boutique! 

cost: $45

Includes: Chalkboard Art kit- everything you'll need to create LOVEly pieces +plus+ a chalk art booklet w/ 10 unique designs by me to take home & practice!

Dear Lizzie treats & shopping! Everything you need to be uplifted & inspired.

And...of course, I'm always thinking of my out of state peeps- Sadly, we can't sit along side each other in a class setting, BUT- I've got the next best thing!

Printables!  How about all 10 of the hand lettered chalk art designs offered in my store! A 300 DPI downloadable JPG file that you can print out & frame or use for your own practicing! You can buy them separately OR as a huge bundle! Each is unique & done by hand...this is a digital file but look just like it's on a chalkboard. I have them framed & hanging up in my hall way....& my kids ran their fingers across it to see if it was real! *wink*

The Chalkboard Cheer single designs are perfect as is- in the 8x10 format to print out or smaller sizes for the cutest cards, Valentines, stickers...you name it!  AND as a huge bonus...I've included an ABR brush/stamp set with ALL 10 designs so you can enjoy those, too!  I adore each of these...so so cute!

So...whether you can join me in person for this fantastic class OR you enjoy my hand lettered chalk art...I hope you feel uplifted & inspiRed!

Local Instagram Class: Thanksgiving Point

It's time to register for my local Instagram Class at Thanksgiving Point! I'll be teaching on Wednesday Feb. 27 at 7-8:30 PM.

Class description:

Ever wonder how to beautify the photos you take on your phone? Join me as I share my secrets for creating fun and gorgeous photos to upload to Instagram. In this class I will share five EXCLUSIVE-never-before-released Rhonna Design’s Insta Fonts and show you how to use them with my fave apps. Get tons of ideas to uplift and inspire the creation of beautiful photos right at your fingertips an instant.

I've had lots of questions about this class,

so...here's a little more info about exactly what we'll be doing!

Q: I've never used Instagram, but I want to learn how to!

A: We'll cover everything you need to know about Instagram -how to edit right in the app, share w/ the Instagram community, connect with others, & learn about hashtags. Be sure the app is uploaded on your phone & you have an account all set up.

Q: I'm on Instagram, but want to learn how to add cool graphics & text to my photos on my phone.

A: We'll learn how to sparkle up your Instagram photos **with 5 EXCLUSIVE Insta fonts** from Rhonna Designs. You will receive an email w/ the TTF fonts. You don't need to do anything else, because we'll go over the steps to load them into your phone.  Be sure to have the free app: PHONTO installed on your phone.

Q: I want to learn how to add those cool light effects, filters, frames, etc. to my photos.

A: I'll share my top 10 photo editing apps with you during class & do a quick run-down of the pros & cons for them.  

If you are ready to kick it up a notch & really get into photo editing & Instagram...this is your class!

So go REGISTER HERE (or call: 801.768.2300)& make sure you bring your smart phone!*wink*

cReative Team Tuesday: Valentines

I've LOVED seeing what my cReative team has been doing w/ The Kiss Collection! And wow...so many of you on Instagram have been killing it, too! Keep sharing your cReations w/ me!

Today, Nancy Wyatt will knock your socks off! I LOVE her cReativity & love how she created these printable gift bags & Valentines!

She says: 

I decorated a gift bag with the KISS printable papers and decorated the pipe cleaner with an edge piece.  Then I printed out some of the KISS edges onto 3m matte label sticker paper and created my own washi tapes to decorate the card. 

I mean...really? Isn't this THE cutest gift ever? I'm just SMITTEN! *wink* Love her paper bow, love the 'a' on the paper...oh my...I just LOVE it all, Nancy! Sooo cute! You've got one lucky friend who will be receiving this from you! 

Now...another bit about Nancy...so many Instagram peeps have been asking about HOW to use the Rhonna Designs Insta fonts in their photos...Nancy is my queen of tutorials...she's got the most amazing attitude about 'sharing is caring'! *wink* She's got a section on her blog for Instagram FUN & also a Vimeo channel where she shares free tutorials on HOW to use Rhonna Designs in your cReations. Isn't she fab???? Love it! 

I've been under the weather, but feeling a bit better & can't WAIT to cReate!

so...feeling uplifted & inspired? GREAT...let's GO & cReate!

Happy Tuesday....

The KISS Collection

Introducing The KISS Collection!
A delightfully modern smooch of blush, pinks & crisp black and white make this collection one you're sure
to fall in love with this year!

With 5 NEW kits: KISS Frameables, KISS Edges, KISS Instax Frames, KISS Printable Papers & KISS Stickers!
Each sold separately (total value: $30)OR we've got them bundled with a little Chalkboard Art printable for $25! But, like we said-

Let's take a closer look at this New Collection!

KISS Frameables is the perfect kit for Valentine art! Print out the PDF sheets, cut & voila! You've got 12 darling cards, valentines,
or prints to Frame! And..BONUS elements on the sheets as well. If you are a digital diva...there are 12 JPG files to use, too!

These KISS Edges are so adorable! Add POP to the edge of your photos, scrapbook pages, blog, cards or any crafting! Kit includes: 10 gorgeous edges/borders.  file type: PNG & BONUS 10 digital stamps/ brushes  file type: ABR  The kit includes 10 edges that are 300 dpi & can be printed or used in your high resolution projects! AND, also included are 10 stamps in an ABR brush file that you can stamp in any color.

The KISS Instax Frames

are tiny but pack a punch! These fun Instax/Polaroid-styled frames  measure: 2 1/4" x 3.5" with a 1.85" x 2.5" opening. Each frame has a different *KISS* design to accent any of your photos! 

Simply drag, drop & resize your photos to fit these fab frames that have windows...OR just drop your photo onto the frame mat...you will LOVE them! They can be opened in any program & can be used as Clip art. Kit includes: 10 Instax polaroid frames. file type: PNG

Loving the perfectly delicious KISS Printable Papers! Gorgeous & crisp designs with Rhonna's favorite: blush, champagne, black, white & kraft! You'll fall in LOVE with these KISS papers! 

Includes 10 gorgeous printable papers in JPG file format offered in 8x10 and 12x12 papers for photos, blogs, scrapbooks, mixed media or any hybrid crafting.  Coordinates with all KISS and Kiss Me collections.

And what a perfect way to add just the right touch to your Valentines- KISS Sticker Kit!  THe kit comes with 20 perfectly coordinated digital images that can be used in  photos, blogs, scrapbooks, mixed media or any hybrid crafting that you will fall in love with.
Each design varies in size & is outlined in Kraft to add a cool element to your projects! Offered in PNG files, so you can open in any program & use as Clip Art or combine them on a page to print out!

And, like we said...we're showing our love for you- When you purchase The KISS Collection Bundle, you will receive this fabulous 8x10 Chalkboard Art Printable!

Remember, this gift is for PERSONAL USE ONLY, so this means use it to uplift & inspire those at home...
please no fRee download printables just like the End User Agreement states for any of Rhonna's Designs!

One of the great things about all of these NEW KISS kits is: they coordinate perfectly with Rhonna's KISS ME Collectionfrom last year.
Get cReative & uplift and inspiRe those around you to show your love!

cReative Team Tuesday AND a super exciting announcement from Maggie Holmes for CHA

Happy Tuesday! I'm so excited to share a few things from my cReative Team...as you know we just released 5 NEW Insta Lovin' fonts separate and in a bundle!  & the team has been blowing up Instagram w/ their amazing examples of HOW to use these fun new fonts!

 Run on over to Instagram & FOLLOW these girls...because they are sure to uplift & inspire you w/ each of their posts!

@sorellamy @nct621 @jamiepate @missiemort @whipperberry @kirsty_wiseman @rosemarywatson @susankweckesser @emihill 

and....drum roll please...I'm sooo excited to share some news from my sweet, talented, gorgeous, amazing friend, MAGGIE HOLMES!

Guess what? She has teamed up with a fab scrapbook co. called Crate Paper for her own signature line!

 If you know Maggie...you KNOW her fabulous style! 

This is SO Maggie! Tons of gorgeous florals, glitter, gold, vintage cameras and bows! You for sure want to see this product line!

so...how about a sneak peek?

Isn't it scrumptious? Want to see more!? Well, Maggie's got a huge blog hop going today...

The next person on the hop is:

Suzy Plantamura

Be sure to check out all the blogs on the hop and then make your way to Maggie’s blog because she is giving away the ENTIRE COLLECTION to one lucky winner!! Good luck!

In case you want to start at the first...here's the  Blog Hop Order:

Ali Edwards        

Becky Novacek       

Dawn McVey            

Jen Jockish       

Jennifer McGuire      

Julie Campbell                

Kelly Purkey        

Lisa Truesdell               

Marcy Penner                

Margie Romney-Aslett       

ME

Suzy Plantamura       

Creating Keepsakes      

HUUUGe congrats, Maggie...LOVE YOU & so so happy for you! 

New Insta Lovin' Fonts are UP! PLUS: Rhonna's Instagram Tips

Happy New Year! I love a clean slate! And I've been creating some fun NEW Insta Lovin' Fonts for you to ring in the New Year!

Check out the 5 NEW Insta fonts: Insta Goals, Insta Kiss, Insta Pop, Insta Chalk & Insta Chalk art!

Each are $10 each w/ the bonus of the .ABR brush files & black PNG files! 

But, we've got them bundled up for you w/ a savings: all 5 *new* Insta Lovin' fonts & stamps for only $40! Let's take a closer look!

The New Year = a New You, right? Well, I've got 26 uplifting & inspiring designs to get you on your road to keeping your goals during 20.thirteen!

I adore this new Insta Goals kit...keeps me on my toes already! fun, motivating designs for your photos, personal blog, or print out for personal use to keep you uplifted & inspired!

And how about some POP! With Insta Pop, you can add 26 different design elements for just the right look!  

Ready for Valentine's Day? Well, Insta KISS will get you in the mood!  26 super charming designs you will fall in love with!  **and...be watching for my NEW Kiss collection next week! Perfectly coordinated with last year's Kiss Me collection, but with a little modern & hip kick!

And, last but not least...you've seen my hand written chalkboard art,  I thought the next best thing would be to have Insta Chalk Art for you! This font & stamp kit has 26 pre-designed chalkboard art quotes that are sure to uplift & inspire!

The Insta Chalk Art is just for those who want to add their own words! This font & stamp kit comes w/ banners, words & flourishes that let YOU be the designer!

Enjoy your New Year, New You & New Insta Lovin' fonts! Be watching for more information on the NEW Kiss Collection release as well as Rhonna's NEW online Instagram classes!

And, as promised...here's a little Instagram tip using my Insta Lovin' fonts!
When you are using the Insta Fonts in the free app: PHONTO, you will find that it will only allow you to size the fonts to a certain point. This can be frustrating if you want your font to be bigger. So...here's a little tip:
1. Open up your high rez photo in PHONTO.

2. Type your letter. Here, I've typed the capital letter "I" w/ the Insta Chalk Art Font.

You will note it's small, yet this is the biggest I can make it in Phonto. SO:

3. Save at the highest resolution.
Then, open up the app PicFX.
THIS is where you will crop it. 
NOTE: Not all apps are created equal. If you don't have Picfx, find an app that will crop it w/o making it blurry!

4. Add light effects in Pic fx like I did here...I actually added 2 light effects by tapping on the stacked papers w/ the + so I could add this next effect:

save in the highest resolution & voila! You've got your fonts larger than Phonto will allow them! cool, huh?

So, now open up Instagram & upload to your feed!
Be sure to keep up on Instagram for more of my #RhonnasInstagramTips
& Nancy Wyatt, one of my fab cReative Team Members, has a great vimeo tutorial on Phonto!