Help [ME] Ronda

Lots of Maya

This Maya Road Mini was created a while ago.  I love the unexpected blue for a bee hive album.  Lots of gesso, mists, & paint on the pages.  I wanted to capture our roles within this hive.  I used the Lily bee Happily Lost & This & That lines as the background.  Tucked int lots of Maya Road pieces here & there.

This cute album is a mini art journal with watercolor paper as pages.  The cover pages are actually interior chipboard pages.  I love the tab edges.  I layered book pages all over the top, aged them with a bit of walnut ink, and then added the clear noah alphabet.  That mug comes from the Coffee Coaster set.  I admit i have a thing for tea mugs. 

Lastly is the Sweetest Days Kit.  This beautiful kit was designed by Lia Abdullah.  You get everything in the kit complete with color step by step instructions; it comes packed in is own resealable baggie so you can work on your project anywhere. Look for The Sweetest Days Kit at your favorite LSS or online store; you can also purchase it from the Maya Road website.

Trinkets of Love

8 Days

DUDE.  yes i have to start with that saying.  it totally expresses my love for my new Amy Tangerine tee.  I saw her baby onesies on her etsy shop and really wanted a tee for me.  So i purchased a custom tee from the super sweet & talented Amy Tan with a saying i found on the web.  It makes me laugh.  It arrived lightening fast and let me tell you it is the softest tee i have ever owned.  I totally love it.  I want one for every day of the week....rainbow order of course.  I can just see the different sayings too...

• Careful Mom's about to Snap
• I shoot people
• what the f/stop?
• Oh Snap

Got any more to add to the list?

Snapshots of Love

Anyone, Anyone?

These last few weeks have been extremely busy.  I have been working every day for the past two months.  It felt good to take the morning off to do some things for me, for the kids, for the house.  

My Photo Diary

pedicure with Lexi this morning.  The ladies asked us if we were sisters much to lexi's dismay. 

The paint tray the other night was so beautiful, i couldn't resist taking a picture.

a treat for the kiddos & myself, lobster bisque bubbling on the stove.  i am thinking brownies will be a good dessert.

Did a little grocery shopping this morning.  i don't want to admit how long it's been since my fridge was stocked.  These little beauties looked so lovely i couldn't resist...now to come up with a recipe.

bought myself some flowers this morning.  This spring bouquet was calling out to me.  The colors are so goreous and a perfect way to say welcome spring.

The scrap crap room.  I had to pack up my art & tools to send to the publisher.  It is so exciting and so nerve wracking at the same time.  I kept upping the insurance on my box thinking about how many tools were in there. 

and now back to work

Domesticated Love

Still Mayor

 

Of Dorkapolis.  just in case you were wondering.  I take this job seriously. 

Or i am seriously cracked. If you cannot laugh at yourself, someone else will.

I like to call the above move.."Paper Crane."  it's the scrapbookers version of Karate Kid.  Yes i was really doing this in the middle of the CHA.  Check out that leg, not bad for a 40 yr old. 

and just in case you are thinking of running for Mayor, i think my spot is pretty darn secure. 

Photos by MLE

Dorky Love...it comes with an akward hug 

sneaking in

 

a bit of artsy play just for me.  A simple art journal page that really sums up my life right now.  it's been a crazy couple of weeks but a great journey.  There are moments of self-doubt and moments of rejoicing.  it's funny how that happens.  I think its meant to balance us & keep us going forward. 

The page is covered in french book pages.  I added some Hambly rub-ons on the background.  I mixed some classic teal paint with white & water to get the aqua color.  Drips of water down white complete the background.  The hearts are a layer of Ranger Classic teal paint, the Helmar's crackle mediums, and then a spritz of Ranger's Stream Color wash.  I coated a whole background like this and punched the hearts.  Stitched them to the page & then added Karen Russell's Narratives.

Crazy Love

there's something

about getting your hair done.  i cannot tell you how long it's been but let's just say i sat down in Michelle's chair and she said "um wow, that's some roots."  its amazing how much energy & how good i feel leaving that chair.  it's like i breathed a sigh of relief.  Now i am ready to tackle some tasks armed with that awesome feeling. 

Hair Love

Thoughts on Tuesday

breaking: kids are off on spring break

eating: lunch with Lisa & Emily, good to get out of the craftroom

prepping: graduation is coming up & lexi is working hard on announcements

nearing: a deadline is approaching & i am a bit frantic, but good frantic

withdrawing: only temporary (please forgive me friends) because of work

chatting: daily with the hubby, precious moments to keep us going

arting: (a new verb) daily, a couple times a day but nothing i can share

planning: some time off after deadline with the kids & friends

loving: lots & lots

strolling through

Central Park, Cocoa Daisy's April Kit.  So love the fresh greens & spring time feel of this kit.  Take a walk around the park with blooms, birds and butterflies. With bright spring hues, enjoy the latest and from Basic Grey, Sassafras, Pebbles, Glitz Designs and Bella Blvd. The kit combines modern, sassy and fresh and promises to bring that touch of spring to drive away the winter blues.

Here is a peek at Cocoa Daisy's April main kit "Central Park":

and here are a few peeks of the add-ons

"Willowdell"

"Trefoil"

"Greengap"

Spring Love

The Color Room # 50 Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!!!!

Welcome to the Color Room’s First annual Blog HOP.

We are celebrating our 50^th Palette, and we have some amazing things to share with you this week.

See the palette HERE 

You have just come from Phillipa's blog.  She has such a lovely creation!

Here is what I created from the ‘whitewashed’ His Room Palette.  A sweet little 5x7 canvas using gesso, mists, book paper, a touch of pattern paper, and a letter press card.

Maya Road Elderberry blue, Tattered Angels Twilight

Some things you may not know about me......

1.  I am original from Florida but live (& LOVE) in Denver, Colorado, USA.  I am currently Designing for Cocoa Daisy, the Color Room, Lily Bee Design, Maya Road, and Purple Onion. 

2.  I live with my two teens, Lexi & Anthony, 3 chihuahuas, and my hubby Andy (who also resides in Qatar). 

3.  On my desk right now you will find a big messy pile including gesso, mists, & a chai tea. 

4.  My favourite colors to work with at the moment are yellow, grey, & aqua. 

TCR # 12 - Almost

5.  What kind of themes do you often scrap? I like to tell stories with my scrapping so you will often find personal views on everyday life. 

6.  Where do you scrap?  i have a rather large studio that includes a 14 ft desk (a little over 4 meters). 

7.   What is your scrapping process?  i usually start with a story &/or photographs and let the page evolve there.  You can usually find paints & mists on my page.  I build up my base and then add bits & pieces here and there.  Last is usually my title & journaling.

8.  My favorite food is DESSERTS.  it's my weakness.  Along with Chai Tea Lattes.

9.  My top 3 favourite tools are paint brushes, sewing maching, & scissors.

10.  I get my inspiration from everywhere!  There is so much beauty in this world so my inspiration does come everywhere...a story to tell, color combinations, fashion, other scrappers/artist.  I love this world.

11.  Describe a Technique you used on your project this week... My little canvas was created using just gesso & mists.  First prep the background with gesso, then start layering your mists.  i sprayed two mists on the ones side while both were still wet to create a watercolor effect. 

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Please feel free to try this technique on your challenge this week join the Color room and participate HERE

Remember to leave a comment answering the question below to be in the running for this weeks special prize!

What are my favorite colors right now?

Thanks so much for stopping by!!! 

Next you are heading to Stacey’s Blog HERE.  Go check out what she has done with Palette 50!

Thanks so Much for participating

Make sure you leave a comment on every blog to be eligible to win the 50^th palette Prize!

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a good bonding day

Lexi joined me in the craft room one day last week, stating she wanted to paint

Totally love it. 

 bits of paint on her hands

her saying, "wow this is so much fun"

letting go that she won't create like me

that she WILL create like lexi

and that is the best thing