What a happy day it is!!
My sweet and amazingly talented friend Ronda Palazzari is having her book "Art of Layers" officially released today!
An awesome book filled with techniques using paper, paints, fibers, stamps and much much more... and ohhh the yummy colors this girl uses!! Love it!
To celebrate the release of the book Ronda asked me to participate in this fabulous blog hop. All participants are giving away one copy of "Art of Layers" authographed by Ronda.
This is F&W media’s description of the book:
“Basic scrapbooking has you place photos and embellishments on cardstock or patterned paper - easy and...well, basic. The next step for most scrapbookers is layering. But trying to get that rich, interesting layered look can be very intimidating. Where do you even start? "Art of Layers" teaches scrapbookers and beginning mixed media artists just how easy it is to get to that layered look in any papercrafting project. Author Ronda Palazzari teaches readers 50+ techniques that will serve as tools to pull out whenever a layered look is desired. The chapters allow the reader to build their skills, from paper techniques they won't be afraid to try adding fabric, embellishments, and stamping to finally giving spray inks, paints and gesso a try.”
Now who doesn't want to be the lucky winner of that???
All you have to do is leave a message on this post and I will pick one winner! The deadline to comment is Sunday Night 8 pm EDT (Midnight Amsterdam time).
Ronda has send me this wonderful layout featured in the stamping section of the book to share with you:
Don't you just love the colors and all the layers? You will find more projects from the book on all participating blogs, make sure you don't miss them!
If you came here blog hopping you where at Lisa Dickinson blog before arriving here. Your next visit will be Ali Edwards!
If you came here directly and found out right here, right now about this blog hop, make sure to check out all the other blogs too. Here's the list of all participants:
Birgit Koopsen <<< (You are here :))
Have fun and good luck!!!
I love this layout. Looks like a fantastic book. Would love to win.
Posted by: Susan Tidwell | March 22, 2012 at 05:47 AM
This looks like a great book... Thanks for the chance....
Posted by: Stacy Caddy | March 22, 2012 at 06:01 AM
I love Ronda's style and I just know this idea book is going to be inspirational.
Posted by: cindy b | March 22, 2012 at 06:29 AM
The detail in the layering is so fun. Every time I look I see something more. It's magic.
Posted by: roxane | March 22, 2012 at 06:34 AM
I have a few favourite art books to which I constantly return. At the moment it is Doodles Unleashed by Traci Bautista and Surface Treatment Workshop by Darlene Olivia Mc Elroy and Sandra Duran Wilson. I never seem to have enough of them. I also regularly buy Somerset publications.
Posted by: muriel | March 22, 2012 at 07:27 AM
a little of Ronda in a book, great!
Posted by: marianne | March 22, 2012 at 07:47 AM
I think I NEED this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: EK White | March 22, 2012 at 08:16 AM
Kan ik ook nog heel wat van leren "layers" dus ik doe graag mee!
Wat een mooie lo en die kleuren.....
Posted by: Anette | March 22, 2012 at 08:29 AM
Her scrapping is amazing! Love to have her book!
Posted by: Maya | March 22, 2012 at 08:32 AM
The book looks amazing I would love a chance to win it :)
Posted by: Minxy | March 22, 2012 at 08:38 AM
I am so impressed by the wonderful background on this lay-out. Would love to learn more techniques from the book.
Posted by: Margriet | March 22, 2012 at 08:39 AM
Hi Birgit, your blog is totally coolio, I love it. This is a keeper. I'm only just discovering the awesomeness of layers and Rhonda's book would give me lots of fabby hints, tips and inspiration. I have all my appendages crossed for this one. Michelle x
Posted by: Michelle Webb | March 22, 2012 at 09:01 AM
Leuk zo'n bloghop vol inspiratie!!!
Posted by: alice | March 22, 2012 at 09:12 AM
Pick me please *blush*
Posted by: Sabrina | March 22, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Yes it's gorgeous, I would love to win too
Posted by: JeanD | March 22, 2012 at 10:45 AM
this is just so gorgeous! I would love to win that book! I want to learn to layer like a pro!
Posted by: Johna | March 22, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Looks like this book would be a great add to my library. Been following Rhonda's blog for a while now and love the inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Posted by: Theresa | March 22, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Wow! This looks like such a lovely book!! Thank you so much for a chance to win it!!
Posted by: Rebecca Lovell | March 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Look at all that layery goodness! Would LOVE to have this, thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Melita Blake | March 22, 2012 at 12:38 PM
amazing layers yet again! love this page!!
Posted by: kristin | March 22, 2012 at 01:14 PM
Looks like a wonderfully inspiring book! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Kelly | March 22, 2012 at 01:19 PM
This book looks so totally usable. Something you would need to keep on your scrap table at all times!
Posted by: Alison C. | March 22, 2012 at 01:42 PM
The inspiration along this hop is so cool and THANKS for the chance to win!
Posted by: jane w. | March 22, 2012 at 01:44 PM
Thanks for a chance to win at your blog; I'm going to have to get this book. I need the help with layering........
Posted by: margaret in AZ | March 22, 2012 at 01:46 PM
So fun looking! Mixed media is a love of mine!
Posted by: Kate | March 22, 2012 at 01:46 PM
Oh yes, I do love all the colors and layers!
Posted by: linda | March 22, 2012 at 01:53 PM
Love Ronda's gorgeous style! I'd love to win her book! Fingers crossed:))
Posted by: Helena | March 22, 2012 at 02:05 PM
Thanks for the chance to win the book. Looks great.
Posted by: Cathy P | March 22, 2012 at 02:20 PM
Thanks for the chance to win this amazing book!
Posted by: Von | March 22, 2012 at 02:29 PM
I had the good fortune of meeting her two years ago and have been following her ever since. Such a talented lady. Her book has been eagerly anticipated by all. Would love to have the chance to get an autographed version!
Posted by: Sandra | March 22, 2012 at 02:32 PM
Would love to win a copy.
Posted by: Hanna | March 22, 2012 at 02:41 PM
I am loving what I see along this blog hop! Who knew the art of layering could apply to so many projects?! I would love to win a copy of Ronda's amazing book. Thanks for the chance:)
Posted by: Maggie M | March 22, 2012 at 03:10 PM
i can't wait to learn how to layer like that!
Posted by: Marjolaine | March 22, 2012 at 03:12 PM
This book looks like such a wealth of information, and I really do want to be able to do more stamping on my layouts. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | March 22, 2012 at 03:14 PM
It's all about the layers. Love to win!
Posted by: Rosanne | March 22, 2012 at 03:30 PM
Can't wait to see the entire book~!
Posted by: Cathy L. | March 22, 2012 at 03:31 PM
So inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: CJb | March 22, 2012 at 03:45 PM
That Lo is totally awesome. I think that book will have to go on my must-have list.
Posted by: Judith Aitken | March 22, 2012 at 03:45 PM
LOVE the lo and I hope I win because I could use all the help I can get lol
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Posted by: Hypersky5 | March 22, 2012 at 03:47 PM
Looks like a wonderful new book! Congrats to the lucky person that gets it!!!!
Posted by: Leslie | March 22, 2012 at 03:51 PM
I love Ronda's work and today I found your blog and became a new follower. :)
Posted by: Dottie | March 22, 2012 at 03:51 PM
This looks like an amazing book. I would love to learn those layering techniques from Ronda.
Posted by: Sylvie | March 22, 2012 at 04:01 PM
Thanks for this chance!!
I love Ronda's style and I think her book will be amazing! I hope to win!!!
Posted by: Paola | March 22, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful book! I can't wait to see it in person, it all looks so very yummy!
Posted by: Nickalli Braaten | March 22, 2012 at 04:09 PM
What an amazing LO, would love to win a copy of this book, thanks for the chance.
** Kate **
Posted by: KateT | March 22, 2012 at 04:24 PM
I've been waiting for this book and to own it with Ronda's autograph would be a privilege. Thank you....
Posted by: NancyLee | March 22, 2012 at 04:26 PM
Lovely out and this book is on my wish list!
Posted by: Grace | March 22, 2012 at 04:58 PM
Looks like a great book. Thanks for a chance to win it.
Posted by: Kathy R | March 22, 2012 at 05:24 PM
I would love this book!
Posted by: KRISTINES | March 22, 2012 at 05:48 PM
YES!! I need this book. Thanks for the chance:) Just what I need right now to freshen up my creativity!
Posted by: Leslie | March 22, 2012 at 06:06 PM