Once upon a Christmas… glitter lights, decorations, gifts it is just time to step into the deck the halls with boughs of holly fa,la,la,la,la,la,la gotta capture that magic 'tis the season to be jolly fa,la,la,la,la,la,la hosted several dinners at home prior to Christmas… so for the special evening on Christmas eve, I wanted to make sure to have a quiet and intimate dinner with close friends. sparkly decorated the table … champagne bottle ready to burst upon the arrival of the guests … well prepared nibbles and festive yums … menu and small token to take home … and finally... Continue reading

Menu {Name} Card {first option – place the guest name infront of the card} the.Menu the.Card{personal greetings} [TTC38003 Christmas Receipts, TTC38007 Poinsettias, TTC38012 Borders, TTChristmas Element Stickers] [TTChristmas Alpha Stickers, TTC38022 Christmas 6x12 Chipboard, and Cheery Lynn Diecut] Add a little more pizzaz with the Menu Name Card … How about a … Cupcake Name Card and Mini Christmas Tree Name Card {second option – attach the guest name in the cupcake and mini tree} the.Tree Yes … I used all the scraps from the collection to create the Mini Christmas Tree … it was fun and lots of layering... Continue reading

I was about to do my usual Advent Calendar … Kinda like - peeky peeky peek … surprise! then, it made me think of doing something different this time. Whatcha? [TTC38009 Christmas Countdown and TTC38013 Journaling Cards] Advent Calendar mini book {as a personal "reflection" mini book} not the usual but unusual … yes, you got it - a mini book … something special and personal. I have made 3 mini books … {1-8}, {9-16}, and {17-25} each day is something inspiring … either a photo, sayings or quotes, wish … just anything. Of course, no peeking in advance …... Continue reading

cReating & insPiring is just a beautiful thing to do and it will always be good for the soul. Season of Love & Giving is forever … simply 365 days And here we are … somethin' special … Rhonna Designs and the cReative Team (super lucky to be part of this amazing team) is totally - kicking off an early holiday Rhonna Design Contest: just cLick! and find out … What' Going On? … Ready … Set … & Join the fun … Rhonna Designs Merry Christmas Gift Tag Contest plus {opsss … a double treat for all of you... Continue reading

invites … done.check menu … done.check decors … done.check wines & champagne … done.check menu,namecards,token … in the process so I got all the materials ready … designs done … & ready to print, few cuttings … then assemble it! something that is just easy and fast {always} [well, I love easy DIY projects especially if I have last minute guests] [opss, I know I am not in favor of last minute confirmation – it happens] Materials: Blank CD.Herma CD Sticker.Canvas Textured Paper {collection of songs for the CD} Rhonna Designs NEW Spooky Bundle Kit {PLUS the Spooky Junque Bundle... Continue reading

{Good Morning Sunshine} {Echo Park} Hello Summer Collection another mega yes … just my random thoughts … [background] I created the layout thinking that I will use it as an album cover … well, maybe or have it simply as wall décor … use any fave shabbyish-look or simples frames … totally flexi [how-to, what-to] [voila!] I cut all the flower details because I want to create a dimensional effect with my flowers then just add sticker elements, journal card. Supplies: Patterned Paper Echo Park – Hello Summer; Cardstock Bazzill – Cream; Chipboard Embellishments Echo Park – Element Stickers Stamps... Continue reading

{Echo Park} Hello Summer Collection Oh yes … my last hUrray for the sUmMer feel … summer "eLements" are already fading away … the summerish bright and colorful things are nowhere to be found … but wait … I still have one more collection to play and tinker around fuNtabulous & playful Summer collection! [CHALLENGE to seLf] to use the Journaling Cards, Chipboards, Element Stickers & 6x6 Paper pad as main components of my 2 projects … of course, I also used the patterned papers {wanna know?} Lets get Back To Basics … AGAIN … Traditional … Easy and Simple... Continue reading

Catchin' up? whooppssss - on my last post? … the Halloween Ideas with Rhonna Designs? and ... got it all? [check it out] [click and it will give you more details] Idea No. 15 & 16 Idea No. 17 & 18 Idea No. 19 & 20 Idea No. 21 & 22 Idea No. 23 & 24 Idea No. 25 & 26 Idea No. 27 & 28 Idea No. 29 & 30 I am totally with you … It is just oozing with mega galore Inspirations … ready to kick your creative mojos on Halloween ideas … and finally today, is... Continue reading

sUmmer is over. [Party hats] [Pinwheels] [Piñatas] [Cotton candies] [Lemonades] [Etc.] Barbecue parties are gone {for now}. But I am still inspired to have my Party Hats for my ladies luncheon. Party Hats are here to stay! I enjoyed creating my own decors for my gatherings. Yes, DYI {Do-It-Yourself] party... Continue reading

yes … I am back – from a wonderful and well-deserved month-long hibernation. I gave myself 10 days, at least, to be back to my time zone … and that was quite a struggle … creative mojo was totally shutdown so … I just let everything go with the flow – {Follow My Heart} and I did … now ... I am ready to rock ... while I was breezing the fresh air … Monday kick-off, September 24 Rhonna Designs released the Spooky kits plus check out all the amazing ideas from the Team of Rhonna Designs and slowly start... Continue reading

wonderful weekend … easy mOnday … and today, simply a magical wEdnesday any special wishes for the week? I had fun creating the card despite all the details. I was inspired on the image … I am always fascinated with fairies, dwarves, gnomes and its stories. Well, as a child... Continue reading

Paradise Beach Collection {Echo Park} sPlash those summer beach adventures using this collection … simply adorable … playful … colorful … amazingly a fun collection! Got a challenge this time … while designing the page and inspiration for everybody … {wanna know?} easy peasy … I decided to do Back To Basics … Traditional … Easy and Simple Only the paper collections and sticker elements. I did not use any mixed media(ish) effects awesome! awesome! I truly enjoyed it {jump! jump!}and also the original design was not to put any photos … gotcha! yes, but I did … Hello Summer... Continue reading

I have been doing quite a bit of mix n' match with the Rhonna Designs… AMAZING! They all blend together … no matter what. Just a checklist - Materials and sketch done. Color combos done. And I am ready to rock n' roll … I used my favorite Accucut diecuts – Pyramid Box and Flowers #24 {another difficult decision as well, which boxes to use} to create the project which I actually used for my ladies luncheon. The Menu Box The box serves as the menu card where I used a scallop oval punch to cut each menu course: Appetizer,... Continue reading

NEWS + my true Creative Journey with Rhonna Designs started in 2011. it was simply all about … Uplift and Inspire and it was personal makeover … Mind. Heart. Body. & Spirit. … and now, that Journey will continue - Join us at www.rhonnadesigns.blogspot.com to welcome the new team members, goodies, inspirational projects ... YES! I will continue to inspire you all and at the same time my creative journey will explore further ... {RF Font Decor}.{Insta Celebrations}.{Insta Quotes}.{Insta Love}.{Spring Mix} and a huge congratulations to my fellow Creative Team members of Rhonna Designs Jamie Pate Emily Hill Kirsty Wiseman... Continue reading

Are you still smelling the sweet summer breeze…? I know and yes … summer break just ended … and back to the usual business – school, office, meetings, etc just another busy … busy … day despite all the hustle and bustle … I have a created a simple and... Continue reading

splendiferous designs! digital . paper . hybrid it does not matter … Rhonna Designs are just versatile and timeless … and that is why, it is so easy to tweak on creating something unique and fun … get ready for - . Inspiration Hybrid . I created a 12x12 layout using the RD inspirational quotes. I used the Nautical frame and created my mini decorated collage. Anyway, it is just so easy to do and just perfect if you are week is quite hectic this week … and still would not want to miss the "creative break time". Spring Circus... Continue reading

Summer Fresh Collection {Simple Stories} is just perfect for my project for summer memories … I was so excited while flipping each patterned papers … awesome! awesome! [creative brain cracking up already] more mega awesome! then finally … oh la la la where will I start – oh yes, how? Where? What? … basically all the W's were just coming out. Think! Think! Think! And think more! Then … Finally … POSTCARD Journal … ALBUM I have everything in this collection … I altered few cards … dimension effects, serviette technique and many more … but this time, it is... Continue reading

I am always excited and inspired to create projects using Rhonna Designs … Each time I browse on each kits … oh my gosh, I just don't know where to start! I simply want to use all of them … all at once … and create a huge Collage. uhmmm, I gotta hold on to that huge project in my head then … one day, maybe. So here's … My Tuesday Inspiration {it was all about …} Well, I received beautiful invitations … for weddings, shower parties, afternoon teas etc. {what to do with it?} I collect them and make... Continue reading

An exciting Monday morning … oozing with beautiful things, people, and of course amazing news … I GOT MAIL! from fabulous Brandin O'Neill, owner of Webster's Pages … yes … I will be joining their new Educator Program ... Thank you Brandin and I am totally excited to be part of the team Steph Ackerman (USA) her blog Sue Aldred (USA) her blog Maggie Armstrong (New Zealand) her blog Anna Belyanina (Kazakhstan) her blog Michelle Hartjes (Australia) her blog Jaz Lee Soo Hui (Singapore) her blog Trina McClune (New Zealand) her blog Jing van Opstal (United Arab Emirates) Christine Ousley... Continue reading

Fairies, Goblins, Elves, Trolls, Dwarves, Giants, Mermaids or Gnomes … Magic or enchantments … just few fantasy characters of a fairy tale. When was the last time you read about Fairy Tales? I love to read Fairy Tale stories … up to now. I always associate the stories with love,... Continue reading

are you already missing the … any how … any way twist at Twisted Sketches? well, I do … The sketches at Twisted Sketches will always inspire me in doing my projects … of course, I always love the "Twist" game of it – fun and interesting. So here is my weekend inspiration … and let's do the twist – (one more time) Animal any how … any way Supplies: Patterned Paper Webster's Pages – All About Me Embellishments Cheerylynn Designs – Flourish Mini, Flourish Mega, Stacker Flower; Dusty Attic – Twigs; Ranger – Tim Holtz Strip Film, Washi Tape;... Continue reading

let's get your weekend something easy peasy project … join us for a ... I have inspired you this past few weeks something Très Chic either with Layouts or a card ... Are you ready to flex your creative muscles one more time? What's Up? š›[Create a C.A.R.D.] [Show Dry Embossing, Colored Embossing] Colour Inspiration Inspiration Theme How To? - Take a photo of your Project - Become a Paper Lane LIKE-r - OPTION #1: Upload your project at your Facebook and Label it as "Paper Lane Design Challenge" then tag Paper Lane - OPTION #2: Upload your project directly... Continue reading

Whoops … there's more awesome papers to flip on this collection … - jiggle that creativity and waggle … jumble those amazing papers - and let's have something from one of Coco Chanel's inspiring quotes and my favorite ever – it was fun creating projects with a Parisian flair … Yes … I love Paris … shopping, food, museums, theaters, cafes, wines, champagne café au lait brioche baguette escargot creperie oh la la and many more let's see Up Close and Personal the DCWV {Tres Chic} Paris, je t'aime Supplies: Patterned Paper DCWV – Le Trés Chic Stack; Cardstock Bazzill... Continue reading

yes … thank you Twisted Sketches for helping me to explore and challenge my creative style through your amazing sketches … all the [twist] challenges totally gave me something to work on beyond scrapbooking … made me work a lot in improving detailed projects … craving for something to interpret the [twist] of the day … and that was fun and interesting for me … My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart «Be Happy» Paper My Mind's Eye «Be Happy» Chipboard Elements Dusty Attic Chipboards Cheerylynn Die Cuts Ranger Washi Tapes, Stickles, Embossing White Puffs Antique Gold Wax Paste Thank you,... Continue reading

Once again … another project for DCWV … flipping through pages on the Tres Chic collection … and this time, I will use the different tag styles and sizes as additional background for the layout … so let's explore on the details on what I made using this collection ... [Dusty Attic Vintage Flower and swirls are just perfect to embellish around the photos] [I used Embossing White Puff to add texture on the Swirl chipboard] [Then added a touch of the White Gold Wax Paste] [I painted the Dress Form with Charcoal Black Acrylic paint] [Then I added a... Continue reading