UPlifting....

Obviously, from my new logo you can see I'm uplifted by hot air balloons...

ch*checkity *check out some of these fun things I have pinned on my style files over on my Pinterest.

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really? how stinkin' clever is that? a lightbulb?

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ooh la la!  vintage Paris! divine, dahling.

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& adore these balloons as 'hot air' balloons. The pink ones are by my Spark Sister, April...she's brill.

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and this tablescape made my jaw DROP the first time I saw it...still love it.

I'm surrounding myself with 'uplifting' things...crafting, etc. maybe I'll take a pic & show you?

What are YOU surrounding yourself with that is *uplifting*?

cReativity exeRcises>>>DIY No Sew Ruffles

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Whenever I get cReative, I always feels uplifted & inspired.  But, sometimes it's hard to get in the groove of the 'inspired' part...ya know? That's why I NEED my daily cReativity exeRsises!

So, a couple of days ago, when I reached into my 100 Creativity Exercises Jar..I pulled out the prompt: 

 

I have this project going on with re-purposing all of the plethora of throw pillows I have. & decided the 'new creative technique' I was going to use was...

NO SEW.

+with fabric hot glue+ 

*smile*

that was cReative, right?

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I picked up these Fabric Glue Gun sticks, cut strips of raw cotton fabric, & glued them (pinching as I went along) to create ruffles....

I don't have the whole makeover complete yet...but, I'm LOVING the results of the cReative ExeRsises with my DIY NO-SEW ruffle pillows!

photos to come!

*ahhhhh*  love getting cReative...

so? what are YOU doing to get cReative today?

remember: 

one thing we learn in the Creativity Workshop is, getting creative isn't always something crafty....it involves something as small as 1 min. + to exercise your creative muscle!

p.s. go on over to Shimelle's site to sign up for one of her classes. TODAY ONLY she's donating 100% to a great cause: 

because i am a girl campaign

If you've never taken one of her classes...they are FAB!!! Today is the day to sign up!

monday makeoveR>>>blog design

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new look. new mantra. new chapter.

I love Mondays.

I love makeoveRs.

& I've got lots of makeovers-in-progress goings on....so, I thought I'd share my pRojects with you...

lots of you have been asking questions about my tweets & facebook posts about my 

pillow makeover, 

closet makeover, 

marathon training >> HUGE *me* makeover, 

gluten free recipes, 

etc. 

So...this is a perfect place to start...

& since school is out this week & I'll be doing lots of projects around the house... 

Mondays will be my time to share! 

sound good? ya in?

Ok...

so...today...

obviously...it's a blog makeover.

I've got some fun things in the works..but, they are slow going...like me, these days! *grin*

But, I do have my new logo: these cute hot air balloons...

 & my tag line:

*ideas to uplift & inspire*

was totally inspired by the concept of 'uplifting' things...notice birds, butterflies, bees, hot air balloons, kites...you get it...*smile*

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This is my mantra these days...there's far too much negativity going on right now...It's time to focus on the positive things...surrounding ourselves with people, things, ideas, feelings & thoughts that

UPLIFT & INSPIRE.

So, whenever you stop by my blog, I hope the feeling you get here is just that...uplifting & inspiring.

We are all in this together & when we build uplifting & inspiRing communities & friendships....the negativity will go out the window!

This blog is certainly a work in pRogress, but I'm enjoying the pRocess & little by little it will all come together...& it will take me into my new chapter!

hope you enjoy & stop by to be uplifted & inspiRed!

new fRame woRKs kit blog special!

After many many requests for these frames I've been using on my blog...I got them all together & created a fab kit for you!

...the fRame woRks kit...

Kit includes:

14 photo overlay frames  (7 designs in both high resolution & low resolution)

file type: PNG

All are different sizes, but range from 8" to 4" depending on the design.

The kit includes 7 frames that are 300 dpi & can be printed or used in your high resolution projects!

AND, I also included the same frames in 72 dpi that are perfect for your blogs, online, etc.

Ok, so....3 things:

1. These elements are offered in colored PNG format, which means the files are 'transparent' underneath. Simply drag, drop & resize your photos to fit these fab frames....you will LOVE them!

2. Click the BUY NOW button below, it will take you to PayPal & you can use your own PayPal OR a credit card to pay for it.  As soon as I receive payment, I'll send you the link to download the zipped file.

3. These are for Personal Use ONLY. If you are interested in purchasing a Commercial License, just email me!

This kit is no longer available on the blog. Please go to Rhonna Designs store to purchase.

HERE.

 

WINNER of the $100 Cricut gift ceRtificate is....

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Congrats Laura....on winning the $100 GC from Cricut.com! Send me your info so Provo Craft can get your prize to you! 

bcharmed BIG BASH BOUTIQUE No. 1

Calling all Santa Maria, CA locals!!!! The first of the 10 bcharmed 

big bash boutiques is being 

hosted by

 Alica Penrod,

bcharmed stylist.

Here's the info:

 so....get ready....these boutiques are going to be sooo cool! you will LOVE this stuff. trust me!

and, remember to enter in the $100 GC Cricut.com giveaway HERE.  closes on Sunday, May 22 at midnight. You can enter your name in the comments as many times as you like! ;)

fabric flower goodness....

 +photo by Collin Kartchner   frame by me+

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Lotsa questions. lotsa questions.

I've had so many people asking about the flower I had in my hair at Liz's birthday party!

*blush blush* thanks, girls!

& the tweet/facebook post about my juxtaposition of raw linen & soft pompom flower I was wearing. 

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Ok..I can tell you this:

I made it with the same technique that I used HERE in my felt flower tutorial. Scroll down to see the HUGE flower technique.

And HERE for the order form for the tutorial.

I made it with heavy linen, instead of the felt as shown in the tutorial & kit.  I hafta say...it is my fave Spring flower right now...I am wearing it with everything!

I've also made some with burlap & muslin...MMMM...LOVE the raw-ness of them!

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I'm wearin' them

in my hair.

on a belt.

with a sweater.

clustered corsages... you know...my favorite flower adornments! *grin*

So...after much asking & requesting, I'm adding an ADD-ON Fabric Flower kit that will include enough materials to create 3 HUGE flowers:

heavy linen

muslin

burlap

pearls

bling

huge clip backs

&

felt circle backers

all to create very fab HUGE flowers to cluster with other sweet treats you have.

I'm so into the raw linen, muslin or burlap juxtaposed with the softness of the singed satin or crepe flowers shown HERE.

ooh la la!

and, remember to enter to WIN the $100 GC Cricut.com giveaway HERE.  closes on Sunday, May 22 at midnight. You can enter your name in the comments as many times as you like! ;)