Ronda Palazzari Designs

Pinterest Perfect! plus Giveaway!

So very excited to tell you about a new book called Pinterest Perfect! from Walter Foster Publishing.  In this book you will find many inspiring step-by-step projects from various artists including yours truly!  Pinterest Perfect! will be released tomorrow, May 1st, but you can always pre-order the book now!

I love this description from Walter Foster: "Pinterest is one of the fastest-growing social media sites on the Internet – especially among creative professionals and arts & crafts enthusiasts. Beautifully designed to emulate the clean, elegant aesthetic Pinterest users recognize and love, Pinterest Perfect! features the artwork, projects, and inspirational designs of talented artists and crafters, each of whom enjoys a sizeable fan base in the digital space and elsewhere."

"Filled with step-by-step projects, tutorials, art tips, and crafting techniques on everything from drawing, painting, and illustration to mixed media, typography, and papercrafts, each featured artist shares her unique art style with readers in an interactive and engaging format."

"Each section features a brief introduction to the artist, followed by four to six easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects and/or art techniques. Open practice pages at the end of each section invite readers to brainstorm, sketch, and collect inspiration for their own artistic projects. In addition, useful sidebars throughout the book share tips for using Pinterest efficiently and effectively as a hobbyist and professional artist. Sidebar topics include creating a virtual artist morgue, collaborating with others on community boards, using boards to promote a business or share a portfolio, and much more. One part inspiration, one part how-to, and filled to the brim with color, inspiration, and beautiful artwork, Pinterest Perfect! is the picture-perfect visual resource for any artist, crafter, or creative Pinterest enthusiast."

I have a Pinterest Perfect! book & an uber cool blank journal to giveaway today! I am also throwing in a stencil to complete this collection.  Would you like to own it before it goes on sale?  Well Pin-it to Win-it!  Simply Pin the book image from above to one of your pinterest boards and let me know by leaving a comment on this blog post.  You have until Midnight Mountain time, Tuesday, May 6th to be entered and i will announce the winner on Friday May 9th.  

Pin-it to Win-it!

 

 

 

Create Daily: You Decide + Giveaway

Today's create daily is a little different.  i am grateful you like these posts along with my daily blog posts.  i enjoy posting them however they often generate more questions.  Sometimes those questions are left here on the blog, sometimes they come through my email, and sometimes they are left unsaid. 

So here's your chance.  Leave a question (or two or three) in the comments on today's blog post and i will answer them over the next month or so in a blog post (or two or three).  Questions about schedules? Questions about how i create? Questions about products i use?  Questions on things you want to learn?  Questions on fears or challanges?  Ask away.

Leave a question for me below and i will also enter you into a giveaway for my 12x12 Fancy Feathers Stencil.  Internationals are always welcomed.  Comments will be closed at 10 pm Mountain Time (GMT -7) Sunday, November 10th. 

If i Could Art Journal & GIVEAWAY

So pleased to be this month's guest designer over at Frog Dog Studio.  Frog Dog Studio is a monthly Mixed Media kit club.  They have a talented team of designers who share video & photo tutorials on how to make kit projects using the kit supplies.

I am using their Limited Edition Kit which has sold out.  I have a way for you to get your hands on a few parts and pieces but that's later.  You can still purchase the September Main kit!  I used the Limited Edition kit which is full of yummy texture to create an art journal page.  I love the Gelli Arts Gel Printing plate.  There are so many different ways to create with it. 

And that's exactly how i started my art journal page, layering gelatin prints on the background.  I used lots of the textures in the kit included the cutting the foam into pieces to mask off areas.

and here's what the first of many prints looked like.  I kept layering and layering more prints in different colors, digging into the kit to create more texture. 

Until i ended up with this "If i could" art journal page.  You can see all the textures around the page. I even printed on some deli paper and then cut that up to use on this page.  i wish you could run your fingers across the page. 

The Limited Edition kit is sold out but i do have an 8 x 10 Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plate & Brayer to give away generously sponsored by Frog Dog Studio.  So how you do enter to win this AWESOME giveaway?  Go show Frog Dog Studio some love by liking their Facebook Page and then come back and tell me you did by leaving a comment.  Already liked their page?  Then leave them a comment on their page telling them Ronda sent you!  Again come back & leave a comment here so i can enter you to win. Deadline to enter is 10 pm Mountain time, Sunday, September 29th.  One random winner will receive an 8x10 Gelli Arts Gel Printing plate & Speedball brayer.  International entries are welcomed!

 

Zipper Cuff Bracelet

i am a color junkie.  i know you are shocked to read that announcement but it's true.  The colors aren't just limited to my art pieces but tend to flow in all aspects of my life including my wardrobe & accessories.  i love that little pop of color in my scarves, handbags, shoes, and/or jewelry.  So when i looked at my zipper trim collection, i thought i could turn it into something wonderfully colorful i could wear. 

This cuff was super easy to create and i totally love the colors.  it's looks great with any outfit so it has become a go-to accessory.  i have small wrists, child-like wrists, so making it custom to fit me is awesome.  After tackling this project, i admit my mind is swirling with other cuff ideas. 

I have some stencils to give away, a two sets of 6x6 stencils.  I appreciate all your wonderful comments.  Here are the two randomly selected winnerrs:

Kate said...

Wow! Love all your samples and pops of color. I think my two favorites are the spinning tops and baubles. I think they would make awesome backgrounds for a mixed media album of my little boys.

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rachel whetzel said...

LOVE your designs!! My two faves are the punchinella/coffee mug ring set, and the christmas set. That star and the 25 one are super SUPER cute. I love what you did with them!!

Kate & Rachel, email me at [email protected] with your snail mail address and i will send your stencils out to you!