Help [ME] Ronda

Art of Layers: Imagine Typecase & Giveaway

My book Art of Layers is currently for sale at online sites and in stores.  You can check out the left side bar for places to purchase it.  Today i thought i would share with you a piece titled Imagine Typecase Drawer.  It is one of my favorite creations from my book.  I just love the colors and all the elements.  it speaks to me of living life to the fullest.  The piece is both masculine and feminine to me. 

Although it is found in the Art of Stamps chapter, it could have been placed in the Art of Paper chapter as well. I am extremely happy that while i give you 50+ individual techniques, i made sure you understand how these individual techniques could be LAYERED cohesively.  You can use multiple techniques on any one creation.

So how about an Art of Layers giveaway?  I have one autographed copy up for grabs.  To be entered just leave a comment answering this question: What's your favorite trend right now?  What can't you get enough of?  Is it a color, a shape, a tool, a technique, a product, etc.  You have until 10 pm Mountain Time, Sunday April 28th to be entered.  I will pick a random winner and post it early next week. 

Little Things Trio + Paper Crafter's Library

Today over at the Paper Crafter's Library is my sweet Little Things Trio Canvas.  On their blog you will find all the details on how i created this piece, detail photos, and a chance to win my Art of Layers book.  While your there make sure you check out this incredible site pack incredible projects, ideas, and videos.  It is overflowing with creativity and will provide you hours of inspiration!

Introducing Ronda Palazzari Dot Com

After many many months of work with my web designer Stewart Goodwin (at Goodwin Media) my new website is done.  my talented husband, Handy Andy, and i have been working diligently to get the site ready.  While i am still ever tweaking (and i don't see that ever going away), i am happy to announce that my website RONDAPALAZZARI.COM is live.  What better day to Launch my site than on my 42nd Birthday!

On my website, there are online classes (with more to come very shortly), inspiration galleries including a tutorial gallery from this blog, and much more.  I invite you to explore the new site and keep coming back as i add more content. You may have noticed my tabs on my blog are now matching my website too, linking all the areas together.

I have an autographed copy of my book Art of Layers, a "seat" in my I Am Mini Album project online class, and an I Am kit as a giveway for the launch of my website.  PLUS a seat in my next technique online class titled Layers of Stencils.  There are multiple ways for you to be entered into this giveaway: 

• Sign up on my website up at the top left (plus you get a free Introduction to Stencils Online Class)
• Sign up for my newsletter at the bottom right of my website.  The newsletter will be emailed out periodically containing updates & news, inspiration, and occasionally a free download.
• Like my Ronda Palazzari Designs Facebook Page
• Leave a comment here telling me what kind of online class you hope to see on my new website.

Complete all the above and you can be entered 4 times!  Just tell me when you leave a comment that you have completed all the above.  This giveaway closes on Sunday, February 17 at midnight mountain time.  I will announce the winner on Tuesday. 

 

 

Stencils & Winter CHA

Jaime shared with me my new packagaing with the Crafter's Workshop.  I love how things are coming together and feel very much like me.  I cannot wait to see them in person.  I have one more stencil release next Wednesday that i am very excited to share with you.  That same day, i will be heading to Anaheim for the Winter CHA Tradeshow.  I will again doing many different jobs at the show, building a booth with Maya Road, walking the showroom floor with Christine & Cocoa Daisy, and demoing at the Crafter's Workshop.  We are going to have lots of fun playing around with all the new stencils. 

Saturday, January 12th: 3 - 5
Sunday, January 13th: 10 - 12
Tuesday, January 15th: 12 - 2

I am also bringing with me three Art of Layers book for 3 winners.  Just be the first person to ask about my book giveaway at the Crafter's Workshop Booth 1270 on my respective days and get a free autograph copy.  I hope to see you there.

And for those not attending, not only will i have tons of pictures for you (make sure you are following me on instagram for the latest), but a prize pack as well.  Stay tuned...

Fall Fearless & Fly Challenge: Fear & Fate

Excited to be part of the Fall Fearless & Fly Challenge from Artist in Blogland.  Today is their second Challenge with my book Art of Layers as the prize up for grabs with this challenge. So go make sure you check out the details of the challenge, including the prompts. 

As I have gotten older, it seems to me that it seems less of taking a leap and more like not letting fear decide my fate.  There are many times when I worry or am fearful of the outcome, but if I let those emotions consume me I would never get anything done.  Instead I take the “no’s” and “mistakes” as opportunities to learn and grow.  To build my wings and fly.

On these pages you will find layers of color as well as layers of gelatin prints.  I love my Gel Printing Plate from Gelli Arts.  I used a variety of stencils on the background along with some splatters & stamps.  I highlighted a few of the stenciled hearts by outlining them with a black pen.  The wings of my potty girl stamp by Cocoa Daisy Kits had to be bold.  Insert more purple since I had lots of yellow in the background.  I love the staggered title, especially with the words “Fear” & “Fate” larger and in the grey color.  I borrowed the title from the song “Kill your heroes” by Awolnation since it resonated my exact sentiments.

Now hop on over to Artists in Blogland for details on this challenge!

Boo to You: Halloween Tag Display

This October i plan to sprinkle in some posts, "Boo to you," with Halloween and fall items.  Some of my creations, some shares from around the internet, and a whole lot of inspiration.  Mixed media pieces, recipes, home decor, crafts, and more. Today's piece actually comes from my book, Art of Layers.  I have been waiting a long time to share this with you as i absolutely adore this piece.  It is a great way to your tag creations.  This backdrop is easy to create. 

All you need is:

• open frame
• foam core board
• utility knife
• fabric
• liquid adhesive
• push pins

Choose your frame.  I went with a timeless white one that has just a touch of shabbiness to it.  Cut your foam core board to fit just inside the frame.  Cover the foam core board with the fabric of your choice.  I picked a nice neutral linen fabric.  Glue (or even staple) the fabric to the foam core piece and then glue it into the frame.  Now you can use push pins to attach your tags to your frame.  It looks great displayed on a mantle or piece of furniture.  You can add picture wire to the back and display it on a wall.  Change out the tags whenever you want or with the seasons. 

 

Here's a closer look at the tags.  Lots of paint & mists on the backgrounds.  I had fun playing around with different stencils and techniques. 

It was a great way to use up my collection of Halloween paper, embellishments, and die cuts.

I also like taking "non holiday" items and turning them into spooktacular embellishments. 

 

What is Failure?

Two of my favorite people, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer & Eileen Hsu Balzer, are hosting Adventures in Arting Podcasts.  I am so excited to listen to these weekly sessions.  You won't find two funnier, genuine, and thought-provoking people.  Make sure you check it because i know first hand how uplifting talking with Julie & Eileen can be. 

photo by Eileen

In fact i am UBER pleased to announce i am the first podcast, What is Failure.  Julie, Eileen, and I talk about Failure as an artist.  It was so much fun i hope i get to do it again. Talking with them is like sitting around a table with a cup of tea, soaking up an engaging atmosphere.  Listen to the podcast and i hope you will think about failure in a whole new way.  If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to post them!  I think i would like to leave you with this thought...

"Come to the edge.'

'We can't. We're afraid.'

'Come to the edge.'

'We can't. We will fall!'

'Come to the edge.'

And they came.

And he pushed them.

And they flew."

Guillaume Apollinaire

 

 

Art of Layers Winner

I want to say thank you for answering my question on my giveaway blog post.  I REALLY appreciate it and am ever so grateful.  I feel blessed by your generosity and willingness to share with me.  so THANK YOU. 

and the winner is....

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Barbara Albrecht said...
I get an idea and then just worry my project to death. I have a hard time "just do(ing)it". I would love to learn to be more spontaneous and just go with the moment.
I'm pretty good with color and texture, though.
Thanks for the generous opportunity to possibly win your book. I hear it's great!!

Barbara please email me with your address and i will get your autographed book out to you when i return from Scrapfest. 

Weekend Giveaway

It's Friday and i am feeling generous!  I have an autograph copy of my book Art of Layers for a lucky winner.  It's going to be a quick turn around, you have until Sunday, Midnight Mountain time to get your entry in for this book.  To be entered, just leave a comment answering this question:  When creating, what is your strongest area and what area do you feel needs improvement?  For example are you the title queen but have trouble with color theory? Do you excel at design but story telling isn't your thing? Share your thoughts & you just might get your hands on my book!

the heart tag

The heart does have it's own reasons. I love the hard & soft lines of this tag.  The sweet soft pink becomes hard when scraped against the kraft tag.  The cool vine climbing up the back is Dyan Reaveley's around the edge.  I stamped and then painted it.  I love the combination of stamps & paints.  As well as the combination of stamps and glitter.  I really am digging the Dylusions painted on the stamps.  it pops next to the gold and tropical tangerine glitter.  I rolled the edges of the butterfly to give them some lift. I added bits of soft & hard papers and stamped around the edge.  The leaves were leftovers from my Doha mini and really pop on this tag.  Lastly i added the twine and tied knots at the bottom of the pieces.