We've got more Rhonda cleverness to share! It's fun to see how much you are enjoying the different ideas she's created! Rhonda responded to our word association questionnaire so you could get to know a little more about her personally!
- Name - Rhonda Maynard aka: manyblessings, stamping blessings or crafty blessings
- Stamping - Is my favorite thing to do when I have the time. Been doing it for 10 years or so but seriously for about 4.
- Style - Hmm, not really sure. I love to play with many different styles but tend to fall somewhere between simple and frilly (way to narrow it down, huh?), but definitely not vintage. I usually end up using a few layers and simple embellishments like ribbon, twinkle stickers and/or glitter.
- Inspiration – Many things inspire me-- songs, sayings, colors, or a stamp image that reminds me of something I’ve seen before or a memory from childhood.
- Color – I love playing with many different color combinations and usually try to find one color to add that pops a bit. I tend to always stamp my images in black or dark brown and then color them in to match the colors I’ve chosen for the card/project.
- Work space – You don’t want to know!!! LOL! It’s messy and cluttered and I usually end up stamping on a teeny tiny cleared off section of my desk after shoving everything aside!
- Perfect day – Sleeping in, snuggles from my kids, waking up to a clean house, Iced Mocha already made, relaxing with my hubby and time to stamp with girlfriends.
- First job - A checker girl (I know, not politically correct) at Sprouse Reitz, a little five and dime store close to where I lived when I was 16.
- Wildest dream – I think I play things pretty safe in life so I don’t have too many wild dreams, but since I can remember I’ve always wanted to travel all over the world and experience different places and cultures.
- Ink – bring it on!!!
- Family – CRAZY!! :D LOL!
- Beverage – Iced Mocha for breakfast every morning. Iced tea during the day. Lately I’ve been brewing a pot of Moroccan Mint tea, fill a glass with ice, drink and refill throughout the day. When I indulge in soda, it’s a Pepsi for me please! Add some Vanilla Vodka to it for an a party drink.
I think Rhonda and I share the same "wildest dream"! Rhonda, we need to make a pact to get off the North American continent and see the world, girlfriend!
So, I hope you are ready to ogle more of Rhonda's beauties, 'cuz they are comin' at ya':
This just cracked me--"it's the little things" . . . And, when it comes to lingerie, I guess "little" is pretty much par for the course, no?! LOL! I like the way Rhonda juxtaposed and layered the mat layers underneath the Lingerie Shop focal panel--it allowed her spapce to put that trio of Twinkle Stickers.
And, instead of extending the Pearl Sheer Ribbon all the way across the front, she punched a hole just to the left of that panel, and that enabled her to wrap the ribbon and position the bow where she wanted it, but without obstructing the shop!
As I've mentioned before, Rhonda's got a cheeky sense of wit that I truly enjoy! Seeing the Love Shack stand out from the row of Tall Houses, made me smile, but, then seeing "Oh baby" above the Twinkle Hearts coming out of the chimney had me rolling!
Did you know this is the Year of the Ox? I didn't! I thought it clever the way Rhonda combined the Party Lanterns with it! This little Ox dude, illustrated by Missy Ballance, is so cute and has such a sweet disposition, don't you think?!
Yum! Is this mouth-watering, or what???!!! All the yummies we love dangling right in front of our eyes!
I loved the neopolitan look of the 3 scoop sundae, and the Swirl Cone reminds me of these *ginormous* ice creams we get at Ivar's outdoor fish bar, when we're waiting to catch the ferry home from Mukilteo!
In two words: SUPER FUN! I would never have thought to hand cut a peace sign to go with the groovy Love Bug. Yeah, I blurted out "SHUT UP!!!" when I held this one in my hands! It's a good thing nobody's around when I'm squealing over these things . . . An extra sweet touch on this card was the little snippet of Popsicle Pink tucked into the Lime Sheer Ribbon.
These all make me wanna abandon everything else, and just go play with my Valentine stamps!!! So many stamps, such great ideas, and so little time!
Be sure to leave a comment (one only, please!) here for Rhonda, to enter your name in the Guest Designer give-away, and I'll be back next week with another series of gems to share with you!
Have a splendiferous day! 
Loved the colors and coordinating ribbon on the dangling desserts! I love amuse for its simplicity !
Posted by: Cathy Forgue | Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at 12:39 PM
I just love those little "shop" stamps. So versatile.
Rene' Mewes
RM3116@charter.net
Posted by: Rene Mewes | Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 02:44 PM
The love shack had me rolling too, but they are all great!
Posted by: Ann | Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 09:17 AM
I love them all! Cute, cute, cute! Rhonda is so creative!
Posted by: Debby W. | Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 06:15 AM
You're great with your Copics! Again, I love the sweets...maybe I ought to go eat breakfast.
Posted by: Jenna | Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 05:20 AM
I love the storefront stamps and I just love the way Rhonda uses the new Victoria store. And can't forget the love shack. So cute.
Posted by: Nancy W | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:33 PM
What a fun card for Chinese New Year! That little Ox is adorable!
Posted by: Jenn E. | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 04:34 PM
I love the one with the 3 desserts dangling right there. Oh goodness.. makes me hungry!
Posted by: Lindsay Spencer | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM
love, love, LOVE the love bug card! oh well, another stamp on my wish list ;)
Posted by: Cat Lail | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 09:56 AM
beautiful creations my favorite was the dessert and the house cards just fabulous.
Thanks for posting such beautiful cards
love them all!
Posted by: fran heupel | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 05:59 AM
I really like all these cards, but I especially like the Peace sign card with the Love Bug. Anything that promotes Peace is A-OK great in my book.
Thanks for your creative inspiration!
Posted by: Kathy | Friday, January 30, 2009 at 02:56 AM
Sprouse Reitz! I forgot about that place. We used to have one by my house, but it eventually turned into something else. I absolutely loved the love shack on this one too. Soo cute and it totally cracked me up. Great job!
Posted by: Sara F | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 04:06 PM
I adore the love shack card! Especially the sentiment. Thanks for the inspiration, you cards are wonderful!
Posted by: Janet M. | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:37 AM
I like the way you combined the tall houses and the love shack - looking good!
Posted by: Joy | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Cute, cute cute! I love the year of the OX creation! Way to go!!
Posted by: Mary C | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Oooh, I love all of these cards! I think the last one (the Love Bug) is my favorite ~ Super cute!
Posted by: Angie | Monday, January 26, 2009 at 11:06 AM
LOVE the "oh baby" card!! What a clever way to use that sentiment!
Posted by: Sarah C. (WAstamper on SCS) | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 07:08 AM
Again, lovely cards Rhonda... An idea for the Amuse store- when we were looking for the store (we were out of towners visiting from VA) it was very difficult to find- we did about 6 u-turns... my suggestion- that Amuse put up a hanging wooden sign (like the kind they have near us in Williamsburg,VA :))from the building that can been seen above the cars parked in front of the store windows.... I think one would look great on the brick building... Just my Two Cents.:) -K-
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 04:55 PM
Rhonda, your cards are so cute! Especially love how you incorporate older sentiments in with the new stamps. So clever!!
Posted by: Ann I. | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 08:09 AM
I love how you've used the new stamps. It makes me want to buy them all.
Posted by: little one | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Aww! Too cute! :)
Posted by: bunny | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Love the dangling desserts! Should I stamp or go find a cookie?! :)
Posted by: Shannon | Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 04:38 PM
Great cards. I like the lingerie and love shack cards best. Very cute.
Posted by: Jennifer Moore | Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 10:46 AM
They are all so cute, but my favorite this week is "its the little things". The whole card is just so adorable, I love everything about it! Way to go again girl!
Posted by: Rachael | Friday, January 16, 2009 at 08:28 PM
the Victoria shop is sooo cute! Great use of different cardstock!! Love em all!!!
Posted by: Donna Hitz | Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Simply wonderful cards, especially the VW and Peace Sign.........
Posted by: Jill | Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Absolutely adore the love shack creation! What a clever way to use embelishments and the dessert card looks delicious to eat.
Posted by: Ruby | Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 08:23 AM
I love the dessert card, with the treats suspended from ribbon. Can't wait for summer to hit the ice cream stand!
Posted by: Jo Ann F. | Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Love, love, love the acid green and pink combined with the great peace and bug!
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 04:44 PM
i adore these samples!!!! i'm now kicking myself for not buying the love shack! ack!
Posted by: jenn | Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 03:08 PM
My favorite this time around is the Love Shack card. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Dina | Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 12:05 PM
I love the contrast between brown and that shade of green in the love bug card. It's really eye catching. Fun cards, thanks for sharing:) Antonella
Posted by: Antonella Bartel | Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 09:39 AM
All the cards are adorable, but the "Love Shack" card is my favorite!
Posted by: Cathy K. | Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 04:31 AM
What a wonderful set of cards, love then all.
Posted by: EJ | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 08:22 PM
I like your style! Especially love the VW bug and peace sign...it takes me back :))
Posted by: Beverly LoPinto | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 07:38 PM
LOVE the retro card with the peace sign!!
Posted by: Doreen Schostek | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 04:34 PM
What cute cards - really gets me in the funny-valentine state of mind! Rhonda Rocks!
Posted by: Ingrid | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Oh my word - these cards are SO cute! I love all the details and your sense of humor is fabulous. Thanks for sharing these great ideas!
Posted by: Dana Klinkner | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 03:27 PM
Love the cards and the info about Rhonda! Rhonda sounds like a fun girl to hang with!
Posted by: Erika M | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Wow! I just love her ideas and that playfulness. And I will be getting that Victoria store stamp.
Posted by: Nancy W | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Rhonda did it again! These cards are GREAT! I always appreciate the great sense of humor that can come with pairing up the wonderful A Muse sentiments with just the right image. I still have tears in my eyes from the Oh Baby one! Keep 'em coming Rhonda. Can't get enough of your work girl!
Posted by: Tracy | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 01:40 PM
Such super cute cards! Love your style.
Posted by: NancyL2648 | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Love, love, love them all!! The colors are great and your mix of using other stamps besides the Valentine's one is awesome.
Posted by: Amy Y. | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 12:01 PM
So cute! Love the love shack!
Posted by: Kelly Braund | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 11:18 AM
rhonda, ur cards are so adorable. i love the year of the ox card the best... and i love how the sweets are arranged like you are looking in to a window of a sweet shop. too cute!
thanks for sharing with us,
lilian :)
Posted by: lilian | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Her sense of humor is a 'crack up'! Love all the cards!
Posted by: itsterry | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Love the "lace" on the bottom of the Victoria's card. It's all in the details!
Posted by: Michelle M | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 08:32 AM
That is super cute!
Posted by: Patty W | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 07:52 AM
Love them all!!!!
Posted by: snw | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Rhonda is so clever...just love the cards! keep them coming:):). I adore the Year of the Ox card, but that Love Shack card is just too cute!! Thanks, Rhonda!
Posted by: Tinla | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 07:24 AM
I adore all these cards, but my favorite has to be the houses with the "love shack" snuck right in there!! That was just way too cute and clever!! Great job!! I can't wait for my stamps to arrive!!
Posted by: Lisa Chapman | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 07:11 AM
Hello, my name is Cathy and I have just resently be introduced to your stamps and have fallen in love. I have also just been introduced to stamping as well. Look forward to getting more of your stamps and becoming as talented as these ladies that design for you!
Posted by: Cathy In Chicago | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 06:21 AM
Beautiful stuff! Hope I didn't startle any of my family laughing out loud at the Love Shack card (it's only 5:20am..).
Posted by: Kathy D | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 02:22 AM
What gorgeous samples! Thanks for the chance!
Angie
Pricousins at aol dot com
Posted by: angie | Monday, January 12, 2009 at 01:56 AM
All of these ideas are great! Thanks for incorporating the new stamps with the old! It's amazing how good everything goes together!!
Posted by: Susie P | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 11:45 PM
my gosh, she's amazing!!! Oh Baby and it's the little things........I love her choice of colors for the lingerie shop and those houses! wish I could think of stuff like that!
Posted by: Stephanie Jones | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 09:07 PM
excellent!
Posted by: Cynthia | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Rhonda, thank you so much for helping me with design ideas. I love to stamp, however, I am not trained in design. I know I like certain stamps, but it is hard for me to make cards that reflect the beauty of the stamp. I appreciate the ideas you give me. Thanks.
Posted by: Denise | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Yep, the love shack is pretty clever!!
Posted by: care-in | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Very fun cards! The 'Victoria's' shop is my fave of the new releases. I love that card!! And the Love Shack is really cute too. Made me laugh. : )
Posted by: nancy l. | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 06:50 PM
Love these cards! Still cracking up at the "oh baby"! :)
Posted by: Denise T. | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 06:24 PM
Great cards Rhonda...I love the design and the humour...of course the love shack card is just sooooo clever it's my fave!
Posted by: Alanna (al_silver2) | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Peace, love, flower power. Just the things to brighten up our gloomy northwest days!
Posted by: Lisa | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 05:06 PM
more awesome rhonda cards--love 'em all!!!
Posted by: lexi | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 05:04 PM
These cards are awesome! The dessert one is my favorite.
Posted by: Jennifer G. | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 03:10 PM
Rhonda, your designs are ever to cute and inspiring. Can't wait to see what you stamp up next!!!
Jillian
Posted by: Jillian | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 03:02 PM
Your cards are very nice. Rhonda thanks for sharing your creations with us.
Posted by: mary d | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 02:11 PM
I know I'm dating myself here, but I just LOVE the peace sign with the Love Bug! It reminds me of my high school/college activist days . . . Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Carol O | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Rhonda,
I LOVE the card with the three desserts- and I can relate to your Iced Mocha fix too! I have an iced coffee every day- it doesn't matter what the temperature is here in NH- hot or cold- I love them!
_Gerianne
Posted by: Gerianne K. Patti | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Fabulous cards - I love Rhonda's style! She's really selling those stamps!
Posted by: pegg | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Wow - just LOVE all the cards she has made - I love the quirky sense of humour - it matches my own! PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME PUH-LEASE! Becks
Posted by: Beck C | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Rhonda has such a fabulous sense of humor...her cards are most magnificent!
Posted by: ~amy~ | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 12:21 PM
The love shack card is my favorite! It's so cute Rhonda! I love it!
Posted by: Amanda B. | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 11:56 AM
The love shack card is perfect and hilarious! I love it!
Posted by: Kelly A. | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Love, love , love all the cards. Rhonda is such a creative woman. I can't wait till next week.
Posted by: Lara | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Ooooh, these are just fabulous!!
Posted by: JenMarie | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM
Congrats Rhonda on being the Guest of the week! I love all of your cards but especially the one with the goodies on it..TFS! Have a great week!
Posted by: Gwen P. | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:43 AM
oh my gosh Rhonda- these are just adorable!!! Your love shack one is my favorite though - I literally laughed out loud!! love 'em!
Posted by: Jen | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Love them all! Great idea for the ribbon/bow on the first card...I'll be trying that little trick out soon! Thanks for sharing!
Betty-Ann
Posted by: Betty-Ann | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM
so many great ideas!
Posted by: Sandy | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Rhonda's sense of humor is so apparent in her cards. So cute!!! Thanks for sharing them with us.
Posted by: Louise Glynn | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:13 AM
oh my lord these are hilarious! great job!
Posted by: Ann | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:09 AM
So sweet and witty! I really enjoyed the colors that Rhonda used on her cards, none of them were completely red and pink and they all had that "pop" of color that is so distinctly Rhonda!
Posted by: Bryn | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:07 AM
these cards are so adorable!!! Love them!!!
Posted by: Beth | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 09:56 AM
i'm with ya Julie - the love bug is my FAV!
Posted by: Cat | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Oh, what fun, cute stuff, Rhonda! Your peace sign is pretty stinkin' cool, though - great work!
Posted by: Jenn E. | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Rhonda -- Love your cards! Great ideas and awesome sense of humor .... The Love Shack is so clever.
Posted by: ~~Tami :-) | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Too much fun!!! Thanks for sharing all the great inspiration!
Posted by: Amy | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Too much fun!!! Thanks for sharing all the great inspiration!
Posted by: Amy | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 08:50 AM
LOL....Rhonda cracks me up!!! Great cards!!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 08:42 AM
You did IT again, Rhonda! These are fabulously cute and clever! Truly inspirational!
Posted by: Beth | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 08:18 AM
OH my gosh! That Love Shack was truly inspired by a comedic genious! Really great samples! I can't wait to get my stamps so I can case this!
Posted by: Karen Vandewalle | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 07:56 AM
i love your style rhonda!! the cards are so clever!! i love the "oh, baby" and the "peace sign". especially! you rock. i grew up with a sprouse reitz in my hometown of oak harbor. i used to get some of my school clothes there. wow, thank goodness i found nordy's!!:)
Posted by: june gibbons | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Great stuff!!
Posted by: Dawn Nikol | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 07:35 AM
LOVE your cards, Rhonda, can't wait for my Valentine stamps!
Posted by: LoriE | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 07:26 AM
These cards are just fabulous and just love your creative style. This is some really inspiring MOJO! I think we have the same stamping spot. I have just a little space to create on after moving something out of the way and I always have to use my lap. I have a whole room and having to do this...what's wrong with this picture....organization!!! I try to organized, but then I found something and I have to play. I'm worst than a kid. But I have fun doing it. That's what it's all about.
Posted by: StampinCathy | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Wasn't sure how I felt about the love shack at first... but seeing it with the tall houses, I know I have to have it. Love the sentiment, too... it made me chuckle!
Posted by: Amye | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 06:55 AM
OMG! These are all awesome! Gotta love the "Love shack" one! Hee Hee! They're all really great!!! :)
Posted by: PennyH | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 06:38 AM
Rhonda! your sense of humor is wonderful! I am enjoying all your cards that are being shared with us. stamping sue
Posted by: sue wisniewski | Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 05:09 AM