The week has flown, hasn't it? And, here I am once again with another round of Rhonda's stampy goodness! Here's a little more from Rhonda:
- Biggest challenge – Raising kids. Knowing that I’m responsible for their actions and that the things I do affect their whole life, especially since I don’t always know the right way to handle each situation that arises. I’m learning right along with them.
- First stamp – Gosh, my very first stamp was probably a set from Stampin’ Up, I’m thinking Definitely Decorative Fabulous Fruits (the old foam mounted ones from the ’97-’98 catalog!!) My first A Muse stamps were bought together about 4 years ago: Pea Pod, Fishes and Best Fishes.
- Can’t live without – My Family and friends. Stamp related? A good black ink that doesn’t bleed when colored with. My 3 faves are Memento Tuxedo Black, A Muse Black Dye Ink, and Palette Hybrid Noir.
- Favorite product – Too hard to choose one fave. I LOVE my A Muse Twinkle Stickers and Judikins retractable craft knife to place them with. Use them often!!
- Climate – Being a Seattle girl, I like mild weather, not too hot, not too cold. Mid 70’s are ideal for me!
- Last purchase – A Muse stamps of course!!
When Rhonda mentioned her greatest challenge being parenthood, I had to smile as I'm sure many of us can absolutely related to that!
Now, I hope you have a nice cuppa, to enjoy with these designs:
You may not be able to tell, but Rhonda punched a circle from our Clear Circle Stickers to custom fit over the top of the Gumball Machine! It was such a clever touch to accent the metal parts of the machine with a Silver Spica Glitter Pen. And, I just love the little paper flowers on the left, with tiny pearl stickers embellishing the centers.
In this design, Rhonda did a little bit of snipping, to paper piece the Love Birds, and the Bird Cage--I love the dotted line she drew to represent a chain or chord for the cage to hang from. Couldn't tell from the card that the Twinkle Stickers are one of her favorite things, eh?! *wink*
It's raining brassieres at Victoria's, and Rhonda poses the question: Naughty or Nice (retired)? This had me rolling again over her mischief making! *chuckle*
No, your eyes do not deceive you! Rhonda fashioned a ginormous chocolate kiss using household aluminum foil. French Roast is such a luscious and rich color, that you might not see it, but, she used the new Chocolate Assortment stamp to do the background. I love how realistic this whole design turned out!
"The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together . . . Love Shack, baby" (B52's)
Admit it--you can't look at this and not bust out singin' tha song, can you?! *grin*
Rhonda popped up the Shack over the Flower & Vines background, and used a border punch to create a great lattice effect, and added a snippet of Swiss Red Sheer Ribbon to the Black.
Aren't these each so fun? And, you're gonna have that song stuck in your head all day long, aren't ya''?
*chuckle* Well, while you're rockin' out, be sure to leave a comment here for Rhonda (one only please, per guest designer article,) to enter your name into the drawing at the end of Rhonda's series with us!
Have a fab day!
love love love your designs. i love what you did with the gumball machine.
Posted by: Danette | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 05:20 AM
Rhonda is so full of talent, one week is better than the next -- so happy to see her ideas, love it all.
Posted by: Lori E | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 05:46 AM
GREAT cards. I honestly don't know which one is my favorite. They each have such a unique touch. Rhonda, you amaze and inspire me!!! Thanks for sharing these wonderful cards!!
Posted by: Lisa Chapman | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:01 AM
What awesome cards Rhonda! Your designs are fabulous! My favorite is the Love Shack card. I love that song and every time I see that image that is all I can think of.
Posted by: Pamela | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:15 AM
Rhonda, your cards are amazing!!!
Posted by: Anita Young | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:35 AM
More cute cards! I love them, Rhonda!
Posted by: Leslie | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:37 AM
all your cards are amazing Rhonda...my faves this time are the love birds card and the love shack! Well done!
Posted by: Alanna (al_silver2) | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:37 AM
The Love Birds card is BEAUTIFUL! I'm in love! and the bra's in the "victorias" card just crack me up! Rhonda, you're great!
Posted by: Beth | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:46 AM
I absolutely love the creative kiss combined with the message and stamped background. What a unique card. I am trying to give my bain "food" to try to develop this special type of thinking! Very cleaver designs, thank you so much for sharing. Denise
Posted by: Denise | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:54 AM
Wow Rhonda has some major MOJO! I just love her creative style. Thanks for all the eye candy inspiration. Thanks for a chance at some goodies too.
Posted by: StampinCathy | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Such cute cards! Love the bird one :)
Posted by: bunny | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 07:28 AM
I love getting new perspectives for stamps I already own, and for ones I need to purchase!! Rhonda's cards are beautiful and fun. I especially liked Love Shack in this batch-so creative using the flower and vines stamp behing it.
Posted by: Lisa | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Get out! You clever & creative girl!!! I love ALL of your designs! AWESOME!!! :)
Posted by: PennyH | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 07:51 AM
You know what I hate about these guest designer series? So often there
s a stamp I think I can live quite comfortably without, until I see it used here and I just HAVE to have it . . .
Posted by: Carol O | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 08:15 AM
CUTE CUTE CUTE, I love everyone of them...the VS one make me LOL though....too funny!
Posted by: Rachel Hope | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Rhonda's cards are so creative and original. Her cards are all special.
Posted by: Louise Glynn | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Rhonda, your cards are so creative and fun. You put so much little effort into making your cards special with all the accents and attention to detail. I love the "naughty or nice" one the best.
Posted by: Laura Zamora | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 09:55 AM
I can't decide which card I love more, the love birds or the giant chocolate kiss! They are both so clever and bright! I really like the amount of color that Rhonda uses, her cards just jump off the screen! Thank you for the beautiful designs!
Posted by: Bryn | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 09:57 AM
I love all your cards. Keep them coming!
Posted by: Alison | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Love her cute, whimsical cards. Yum, yum, chocolates! I can't wait to get hold of these new stamps.
Posted by: Nancy W | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 11:11 AM
beautiful cards once again! the gum ball machine is so sweet!
Posted by: Ann | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Wow! I love all of these cards again! My favorite has got to be the love birds! Wonderful!
Posted by: Kelly A. | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 12:16 PM
These are awesome cards Ronda. I like how you used the leaves as a background.
Posted by: care-in | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 12:53 PM
cute cute cute!
Posted by: Michelle M | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Just love all of the designs! The background leaves really add a nice touch to the love shack.
Posted by: Nancy Landauer | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 01:47 PM
FABulous card designs....yahooo for the mild weather...I'm with you there!
Posted by: ~amy~ | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Great ideas--cute cards.
Posted by: Sandy | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 04:01 PM
great designs. so creative.
Posted by: snw | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Beautiful work Rhonda :) LOVE 'EM ALL!! The naughty/nice...I believe is in one of the Christmas Clear Sets? TOTALLY CUTE.
Posted by: Lori Barnett | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Oh, how I love your style, whatever you want to call it! The Hershey kiss is genius!
BA
Posted by: Betty-Ann | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Rhonda's creations have truely been gems! Love her work. Thanks for giving us such lovely ideas.
Posted by: Karen M. | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:46 PM
I love your creativity. The naughty and nice card is so cute!
Posted by: Tara | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:51 PM
These are all fantastic!!
Posted by: Betty T. | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:52 PM
Love Rhonda's cards and creativity - esp the Gumball Machine one! It's so perfect!
Posted by: pegg | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 06:57 PM
Awesome cards!
Posted by: Danica | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Rhonda,
I love your cards. You are so creative...I really like the Love birds and the giant Hersey Kiss...Original but not simple I'm guessing...WTG!!!
Posted by: Gwen P. | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 09:03 PM
Super cute cards! I really like the bg behind the "love shack", great idea!
Posted by: Dotty | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 09:04 PM
What great cards, Rhonda! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: little one | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Great designs!
Posted by: Lezlye | Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 10:12 PM
Wow! What fun inspiration from Rhonda. And I already had Love Shack playing in my head (from a commercial, or from YouTube? something my 15 yr old son shared with me), so now I'll have it for another day. I'll be singing when I sit down at my craft table with this Valentine mojo!
Posted by: Kathy D | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 04:32 AM
I am in ALL!!! I think that the love shack is my favorite.
Posted by: olga | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Love birds is my favorite this time. Wonderful cards.
Posted by: Dina | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 08:00 AM
So creative and what a talent! Love all the cards!!
Posted by: Ann I in CA | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Love the lovebirds but gotta say the love shack sure made me smile
Posted by: sandy | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 09:07 AM
OMG...they are all great cards! But, I have to say, the Love Shack one really called to me...love it!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent!
Posted by: Tracey A. | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:21 AM
wow, genius! it nevers fails to amaze me, how a muse stamps lend themselves SO well to tongue in cheek humour. when i started stamping, i (naively) thought that meant i had to give up on greeting card humour, but a muse makes it easy to be cheeky, in a good way! :)
LOVE the bird cage card! and i never thought i'd use the "naughty/nice" stamp in my holiday greetings set, but am thrilled to see yet another use - thanks rhonda!
Posted by: Meghan | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Another Fabulous set of cards. I love all of Rhonda's designs.
Posted by: Lara | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Wow another set of great cards. Luv them all.
Posted by: EJ | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Rhonda, you are truly talented! I love each card you have posted! Its hard to pick a favorite, but those love birds are fantastic!
Posted by: Ann | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Rhonda outdid herself-those cards are absolutely fabulous! I totally relate to being a parent - it most definitely is challenging especially as they hit those teen years.
Posted by: Erika M | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Wow, I love the love shack card, and the idea of using the pearls on the little flowers.
Posted by: Beth Rang | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 02:23 PM
These are great cards, Rhonda! You are super creative - thanks so much for sharing your ideas with us. :)
Posted by: Dana Klinkner | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 03:36 PM
love the birds on the cage!!
Posted by: Doreen Schostek | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 05:16 PM
That kiss is gigantic and so cute! Thanks for sharing your ideas, Rhonda.
Posted by: Jo Ann F. | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 06:40 PM
I can't wait to get my hands on these new stamps. So super cute! I love your ideas!
Posted by: Shannon C | Monday, January 19, 2009 at 08:37 PM
these cards are amazing.. .you never cease to amaze me a muse!
Rhonda... love love the birdie cage from the cord/chain... cuuute!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 06:06 AM
I love the kiss card...what a great idea! Thanks for sharing the inspiration and offering the prize.
Posted by: Elizabeth V. | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Baby Love Shack! Tin Roof...Rusted!!
Yep, you got me singing it...love the cards!!
Posted by: kim lenhart | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:57 AM
forgot to ask...that punch on the pink paper...where is that from...it's yummy too!
Posted by: kim lenhart | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I absolutely love the love shack card...it's my favorite!!!!! I still have to order my valentine stamps but since they are on hold so to speak, I have to wait a little longer.
Chris
Posted by: Christine Hauck | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 01:02 PM
That Hershey's kiss looks so great! Love how Rhonda's cheeky sense of hmour shines through in these designs.
Posted by: Becs Attwood | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Love all the designs- what a talent! Thanks for sharing your gift of card design with us!
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Brilliantly talented lady, love the blue one 'love birds' cleverly paper pieced birds, Fab!
Posted by: Ruby | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 04:08 PM
I really like the color combination in the Love Birds card - it is my favorite in this round! Cheers, Antonella
Posted by: Antonella Bartel | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 04:44 PM
I love the gumball and the loveshack cards. They are sooo cute! She always does such a great job. She is so creative! I'll be sad when her series is over. Thanks for some great ideas, again. :0)
Posted by: Rachael | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Wow...can I please have 1/8th of your talent.
Posted by: NancyL2648 | Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 08:54 PM
OMG!!! These are ALL fabulous!! I knew I should have picked up that Naughty/Nice stamp before it retired...Rhonda - you are a genius!
Posted by: Sarah C. (WAstamper on SCS) | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 07:05 AM
OMG! I so love the gumball machine card! So clever to use a clear sticker for the glass! :o)
Posted by: Tina W | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 12:05 PM
All beautiful and brilliant yet again!
Posted by: Amy Y. | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 01:02 PM
All of these cards are sooo beautiful. My favorites are the gumball machine and the ox cards. Thanks for the inspiration! Kim :o)
Posted by: Kim Raymundo | Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 05:59 PM
I totally agree with you that raising children is an important responsibility! Everything you do or say is really taken in (even when we'd rather they forgot about it)!
Posted by: Suzanne | Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I absolutely love the design of the 'love shack' card. Rhonda, all of your design ideas are so fresh - definitely inspiring!
Posted by: Deborah S | Friday, January 23, 2009 at 07:45 PM
I love this card :-) and yes I'm singing Love shack !
Posted by: Kathy T | Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Awesome cards!
Posted by: Shannon | Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 02:19 PM
Lovin the Victoria's card!
Posted by: Kelly Braund | Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Great cards ~ Especially love the Love Shack card!!
Posted by: Angie | Monday, January 26, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Great cards! I especially love the Love Shack card!
Posted by: Angie | Monday, January 26, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Rhonda, everything you do is wonderful and so different! Thank you for sharing your talent and sense of humor.
Posted by: Katg57 | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Beautiful cards! I think my favorite is the Love Shack, but the chocolate kiss is up there too as I am a serious chocoholic.
Posted by: Mary Jane D. | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Love that hershey kiss - living near Hershey PA - it is appropriate and would be so cute to send to love ones that live in the area! Thanks for being so creative and sharing! :)
Posted by: Elisabeth Geers | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 09:46 AM
I love the gumball machine! How cute is that?
Posted by: Christine | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 09:48 AM
These are FABULOUS love each and every one!
Posted by: Marnie | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 09:55 AM
I could not imagine anything new to do with the bird cage stamp (which is one of my favorites) - thank you!
Posted by: Joy | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Your cards are so fun and bright! I especially love the gumball one! I'll have to pick that up next time I go to the shop. :)
Posted by: Rachel Shirk | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:06 AM
I love your creations girl!
Thanks for showing!! :D
Posted by: Adrienne | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Rhonda, you are one talented gal. Love all your examples, but especially the "Love Shack" and Gumball machine. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Posted by: Norma Woodward | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:15 AM
What fun designs! Victoria's hits home, since I have four teen nieces, but the chocolate kiss is my favorite!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Regina | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:16 AM
I love how the "Love Shack" looked raised, I always forget to do that and its so easy.
I also love the line like Victorias and the Ski Shop, you can do so much with them!
Posted by: Kerri | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:38 AM
okay, these cards are awesome. seriously, the gumballs? i love it.
Posted by: Aimee | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Cute Stamps!!!!
Posted by: Stephanie Wheeler | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful cards!! Love the Hershey Kiss!!
Posted by: Denean | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 11:22 AM
These are all great! Thanks for sharing! I love to learn more about stamping, etc.
Posted by: Angela W | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Cute, cute cards. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Allison T. | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 01:05 PM
I love your adorable cards! In fact, the Hershey kiss card is making me want some chocolate. LOL Thanks for sharing your creativity with us. I am off to find some chocolate now------
Posted by: Janet S | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 01:33 PM
These are so adorable! Hard to pick a favorite, but I do like the love shack a lot!
Posted by: Sara F | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 01:52 PM
I love these cards! The gumball card is so cute!
Posted by: Kathy | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 02:00 PM
These are great cards! My favorite is Love Birds!
Posted by: Tricia Dee | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 02:16 PM
Love the LOVE SHACK! It reminds me happy times singing B52's songs! Also, the big chocolate kiss gave me inspiration for a tag for Valentine gift bags, filled with kisses! Thanks so much!
Posted by: Barbara Humphries | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Rhonda, I love your cards!!! it was fun reading your answers! Thanks for all your inspriation!
Posted by: Tobey Shepherd | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Rhonda, wow your designa are unbelievable....enjoyed and inspired by them all! thank you!
Posted by: Darci | Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 06:10 PM