Hey Divas and Dukes~~~
A very BELATED HELLO to all! The creative juices have been flowing in several thousand directions all at once and I have been nothing but GREAT-FULL for it all! Needless to say, Diva Danielle and I are so thrilled and excited about our upcoming book, "Designing With the Divas". All projects are at the publishing house, photos and editing are now taking place like mad as we speak, and then to the printers, and then into your hot little hands! We can't wait! It is turning into a craft book extraordinaire like I have never seen before! We know you'll feel the same way about it!
I write to you the night before the big CRUISE!!! Wanted to let you know how excited we are, and sad at the same time that this may be the last cruise for a long while because of the re-location of the cruise ship. But, it's all okay. There is no doubt in our minds that the next BETTER trip, retreat, etc. will be showing it self to us within the near future!
I can't wait for this cruise (along with Mama Royale) because it will give me the time to catch up on some much needed card designing! Many of you e-mail me and have asked for some cards with specific images. I can't WAIT to get started on them to see what I come up with! I've decided that I'm not even going to bring a book to read on this cruise. It will be a wonderful time of creating, creating, CREATING!
When the cruise is over at the end of the week, Diva Danielle and I will have a lot more to share with you on our radio show, and then of course, extra tid-bits here on the blog.
Until then, Create and FLY!
Write back to us! We LOVE hearing from you!!!
RAYME ROYALE
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
One Week to go Cruising!!!
HI Divas And Dukes!
Now we're getting excited. In one week we'll be boarding the Monarch of the Seas. Jan and I have been working on this cruise for 9 months. It seemed like it couldn't get here fast enough. Now we're less than 7 days to go.
Rayme, Jan and I gathered up all the goodies we're taking on board for our Diva Cruiser's . I hope they bring an extra suitcase!!!!
We're so blessed to have such great friends in the industry that I can ask to donate products for our Diva's to try out.
Here's a list of our very generous Sponsors:
Bam Pop! www.bampop.com
Blue Grass Publishing www.bluegrasspublishing.com
Close to my Heart www.closetomyheart.com
Cosmo Cricket www.cosmocricket.com
Creative Options www.creativeoptionscrafts.com
Cut-It-Up www.cut-it-up.com
Hambly Studios www.hamblystudios.com
Helmar www.helmarusa.com
Lasting Impressions www.lastingimpressions.com
Magic Mesh www.magicmesh.com
Pentel Arts www.pentelarts.com
Purple Cows www.purplecows.net
Scrapbook Diva www.scrapbookdiva.com
The Paper Element www.thepaperelement.com
Tinkering Ink www.tinkeringink.com
Unity Stamps www.unitystampco.com
And there will be more surprises!!!
We're going to Nordstrom on Tues when we dock in San Diego. They have been so awesome to put an event together for us. We're going to have facials and mini make over. We'll be all glam for our formal night.
The best thing about this cruise is the friends we're going to see form the previous Diva Cruises and the new friends we're going to make.We have Diva's flying in from all over the country. We're gathering on Sun for a little Soiree. We'll be doing a few Groovy projects before boarding the ship on Mon. Elizabeth Hernandez will be teaching a class. She owns a store called Memories by Liz.
We'll be doing our show LIVE form the Monarch on Wed. We'll be anchored off of Catalina Island. It should be lots of fun!!!!! There's no telling what we'll be up too!! I hope you'll join us.
Well, I must go and do some more packing. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to wear! I do know I'll be packing my tiara and boa. Of course all my projects are packed and ready to go.
I hope you're Having a Diva Day!!!!
Diva Danielle
Now we're getting excited. In one week we'll be boarding the Monarch of the Seas. Jan and I have been working on this cruise for 9 months. It seemed like it couldn't get here fast enough. Now we're less than 7 days to go.
Rayme, Jan and I gathered up all the goodies we're taking on board for our Diva Cruiser's . I hope they bring an extra suitcase!!!!
We're so blessed to have such great friends in the industry that I can ask to donate products for our Diva's to try out.
Here's a list of our very generous Sponsors:
Bam Pop! www.bampop.com
Blue Grass Publishing www.bluegrasspublishing.com
Close to my Heart www.closetomyheart.com
Cosmo Cricket www.cosmocricket.com
Creative Options www.creativeoptionscrafts.com
Cut-It-Up www.cut-it-up.com
Hambly Studios www.hamblystudios.com
Helmar www.helmarusa.com
Lasting Impressions www.lastingimpressions.com
Magic Mesh www.magicmesh.com
Pentel Arts www.pentelarts.com
Purple Cows www.purplecows.net
Scrapbook Diva www.scrapbookdiva.com
The Paper Element www.thepaperelement.com
Tinkering Ink www.tinkeringink.com
Unity Stamps www.unitystampco.com
And there will be more surprises!!!
We're going to Nordstrom on Tues when we dock in San Diego. They have been so awesome to put an event together for us. We're going to have facials and mini make over. We'll be all glam for our formal night.
The best thing about this cruise is the friends we're going to see form the previous Diva Cruises and the new friends we're going to make.We have Diva's flying in from all over the country. We're gathering on Sun for a little Soiree. We'll be doing a few Groovy projects before boarding the ship on Mon. Elizabeth Hernandez will be teaching a class. She owns a store called Memories by Liz.
We'll be doing our show LIVE form the Monarch on Wed. We'll be anchored off of Catalina Island. It should be lots of fun!!!!! There's no telling what we'll be up too!! I hope you'll join us.
Well, I must go and do some more packing. I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to wear! I do know I'll be packing my tiara and boa. Of course all my projects are packed and ready to go.
I hope you're Having a Diva Day!!!!
Diva Danielle
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
HI Out There!!!!!
HI Divas and Dukes,
We're back!!!!! Sorry we've been quiet on the Blog front. Rayme and I have been working furiously to finish the projects for our new book "Designing With the Divas."
It has been an awesome journey. This is something I've wanted to do for a long time and I just needed to sit and focus and START!!!
Rayme has been such a delight to work with on this book. I can't wait to do the next one!!!! Oh yes, we have an idea already. Once you start you can't stop... it's better than potato chips!!!!
One of the MOST exciting things about this book is all our wonderful friends have also created something "Diva-lish" to be added to this extravaganza in crafts. I can't go into details but Rayme and I are sooo excited and thankful to have some incredible artists involved. We have so many different ideas and techniques to share. Some new and some that you might not have thought about for a while. This is what it's about. We wanted to inspire people to take some time, sit down with some of your favorite things and just get creative. No pressure and no grades.
Linda laTourelle and her team at Bluegrass Publishing have been so incredible to work with. Kevin has come up with the most amazing cover .....That alone inspired us. Their attention to detail is absolutely wonderful. We are truly blessed.
We're also getting ready for our Cruise. 19 days to go!!! It's our last one ..... We'll do something else so if you didn't get to join us don't worry , we're working on something new. Jan Mollet-Evsns has been the best partner to work with and I'm soooo appreciative of her talents and friendship. We work for 9 months to prepare for this not so little soiree. I'm looking forward to seeing our "Alumni" Divas and meeting some new ones.
Ok, It's getting close to show time so I must go and prepare for our terrific Guests today. We're very excited to have Angie Lucas from Simple Scrapbooks, Margot Potter "The Impatient Beader" and our dear friend Karan Olson-Smith from Magic Mesh on the show today.
Hope you have a Diva Day today!
Diva Danielle
We're back!!!!! Sorry we've been quiet on the Blog front. Rayme and I have been working furiously to finish the projects for our new book "Designing With the Divas."
It has been an awesome journey. This is something I've wanted to do for a long time and I just needed to sit and focus and START!!!
Rayme has been such a delight to work with on this book. I can't wait to do the next one!!!! Oh yes, we have an idea already. Once you start you can't stop... it's better than potato chips!!!!
One of the MOST exciting things about this book is all our wonderful friends have also created something "Diva-lish" to be added to this extravaganza in crafts. I can't go into details but Rayme and I are sooo excited and thankful to have some incredible artists involved. We have so many different ideas and techniques to share. Some new and some that you might not have thought about for a while. This is what it's about. We wanted to inspire people to take some time, sit down with some of your favorite things and just get creative. No pressure and no grades.
Linda laTourelle and her team at Bluegrass Publishing have been so incredible to work with. Kevin has come up with the most amazing cover .....That alone inspired us. Their attention to detail is absolutely wonderful. We are truly blessed.
We're also getting ready for our Cruise. 19 days to go!!! It's our last one ..... We'll do something else so if you didn't get to join us don't worry , we're working on something new. Jan Mollet-Evsns has been the best partner to work with and I'm soooo appreciative of her talents and friendship. We work for 9 months to prepare for this not so little soiree. I'm looking forward to seeing our "Alumni" Divas and meeting some new ones.
Ok, It's getting close to show time so I must go and prepare for our terrific Guests today. We're very excited to have Angie Lucas from Simple Scrapbooks, Margot Potter "The Impatient Beader" and our dear friend Karan Olson-Smith from Magic Mesh on the show today.
Hope you have a Diva Day today!
Diva Danielle
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Calling All Divas and Dukes!
Hi Divas and Dukes,
Happy New Year!!
Rayme and I have been asked to compile a craft book which will be published by Bluegrass Publishing!!! The working title is "Creating with the Divas... Artsy Projects to Inspire the Groovy and Creative Diva in You!"
Because we've seen some of those wonderful things you can create, we thought it would be fun to invite our listeners to submit their own project for publication.
We're looking for Different, Groovy and Fun projects in all creative mediums, with one exception … sorry, no Scrapbook Layouts in this book (maybe we’ll tackle that one later!)
Here’s the procedure:
1. The Deadline is Feb. 1st...I know it’s short notice, but you can do it!
2. Submit photos of the finished project, a brief explanation of the technique and materials used, and your contact information (name, email, and phone number) by email to DR@DivaCraftLounge.com .
3. Submit only your original ideas, not ideas from store display samples, magazines, kits, or other designer's works. We’re looking forward to seeing your entries -- the more “out-of-the-box” the better.
4. When you receive the “Diva Stamp of Approval”, then you will get the official guidelines and release form for your project (All entrants must release the rights to Bluegrass Publishing for publication of your project.)
5. The guideline form will include: (a) a list of the products used and their manufacturers; (b) a description of the theme or technique featured, and; (c) step-by-step instructions for your individual project (you should take pictures during the creative process for any step that is easier to explain with a photo - 300 dpi, please, at least 4x6 inches).
6. After approval, you also will attach an address label to your project somewhere that can be identified, but not seen in the final picture, and send it to the address given in the entry form so we can professionally photograph it.
What's in it for you? Recognition for having a published design in a book with some of the biggest names in the Crafting World! You will receive a copy of the book when it is published, and your name will be mentioned on the Diva Craft Lounge radio show and blog. Unfortunately, we're not able to offer any other compensation, but, who knows where this may lead!?!?!
Can’t wait to see the photos of your project!
Scrapbook Diva Danielle and Rayme Royale – the Duke of Crafts
Happy New Year!!
Rayme and I have been asked to compile a craft book which will be published by Bluegrass Publishing!!! The working title is "Creating with the Divas... Artsy Projects to Inspire the Groovy and Creative Diva in You!"
Because we've seen some of those wonderful things you can create, we thought it would be fun to invite our listeners to submit their own project for publication.
We're looking for Different, Groovy and Fun projects in all creative mediums, with one exception … sorry, no Scrapbook Layouts in this book (maybe we’ll tackle that one later!)
Here’s the procedure:
1. The Deadline is Feb. 1st...I know it’s short notice, but you can do it!
2. Submit photos of the finished project, a brief explanation of the technique and materials used, and your contact information (name, email, and phone number) by email to DR@DivaCraftLounge.com .
3. Submit only your original ideas, not ideas from store display samples, magazines, kits, or other designer's works. We’re looking forward to seeing your entries -- the more “out-of-the-box” the better.
4. When you receive the “Diva Stamp of Approval”, then you will get the official guidelines and release form for your project (All entrants must release the rights to Bluegrass Publishing for publication of your project.)
5. The guideline form will include: (a) a list of the products used and their manufacturers; (b) a description of the theme or technique featured, and; (c) step-by-step instructions for your individual project (you should take pictures during the creative process for any step that is easier to explain with a photo - 300 dpi, please, at least 4x6 inches).
6. After approval, you also will attach an address label to your project somewhere that can be identified, but not seen in the final picture, and send it to the address given in the entry form so we can professionally photograph it.
What's in it for you? Recognition for having a published design in a book with some of the biggest names in the Crafting World! You will receive a copy of the book when it is published, and your name will be mentioned on the Diva Craft Lounge radio show and blog. Unfortunately, we're not able to offer any other compensation, but, who knows where this may lead!?!?!
Can’t wait to see the photos of your project!
Scrapbook Diva Danielle and Rayme Royale – the Duke of Crafts
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Danielle's Cookie Fest Recipe
Hi Divas And Dukes,
Just a few days to go til Christmas Day. I hope you're all enjoying some of the Holliday. Here's my Cookie recipe for this years Cookie Fest. It was a big hit. It's great to do with the kids. It's much easier if you have 4 hands instead of 2. You'll use lots of cooking spray or butter to keep your hands from sticking to EVERYTHING. LOL. I hope you have time to try it or at least put it in your recipe file to try later.
Danielle's Kris Kringle Krispy Karamel Kookies
1 Stick of Butter or Margarine
1 Can Condensed Milk
1 Bag of Caramels
Mix and Microwave 3 Minutesin Pyrex(Spray 1st with Pam)
1 large Bag of Marshmellows
10oz. Box of Rice Krispies
(Spray hands and utensils)
Dip 1 Marshmellow into Caramel mix
Roll in Rice Krispies
Place on Wax Paper Covered Pan
Refridgerate to set.
Try not to eat them all at once!!!!!
Enjoy.
Just a few days to go til Christmas Day. I hope you're all enjoying some of the Holliday. Here's my Cookie recipe for this years Cookie Fest. It was a big hit. It's great to do with the kids. It's much easier if you have 4 hands instead of 2. You'll use lots of cooking spray or butter to keep your hands from sticking to EVERYTHING. LOL. I hope you have time to try it or at least put it in your recipe file to try later.
Danielle's Kris Kringle Krispy Karamel Kookies
1 Stick of Butter or Margarine
1 Can Condensed Milk
1 Bag of Caramels
Mix and Microwave 3 Minutesin Pyrex(Spray 1st with Pam)
1 large Bag of Marshmellows
10oz. Box of Rice Krispies
(Spray hands and utensils)
Dip 1 Marshmellow into Caramel mix
Roll in Rice Krispies
Place on Wax Paper Covered Pan
Refridgerate to set.
Try not to eat them all at once!!!!!
Enjoy.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
What will you Remember?
HI Divas and Dukes,
Well, We're almost on the home stretch for another Christmas Season. I've finished my shopping and almost everything is wrapped. As I sit and look at my tree with all the twinkling lights and ornaments lovingly collected and received thru the years, this is what I want to remember about the Christmas Season.
I sit and reflect on the dear friends and family across the globe and hope they're having a wonderful Holiday.
I thank God that my friends and family are Safe and Healthy.( That's the biggest present of all!)
I'm so thankful to my dear friend Rayme who is such a blessing in my life. You are truly an inspiration.
I just want to wish all of you across the globe a Wonderful, Safe, Happy and of course Diva-lish Christmas.
Just remember to sit by your tree with your loved ones, some hot cocoa and homemade cookies and BREATHE and ENJOY!!!!
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2008!!
Well, We're almost on the home stretch for another Christmas Season. I've finished my shopping and almost everything is wrapped. As I sit and look at my tree with all the twinkling lights and ornaments lovingly collected and received thru the years, this is what I want to remember about the Christmas Season.
I sit and reflect on the dear friends and family across the globe and hope they're having a wonderful Holiday.
I thank God that my friends and family are Safe and Healthy.( That's the biggest present of all!)
I'm so thankful to my dear friend Rayme who is such a blessing in my life. You are truly an inspiration.
I just want to wish all of you across the globe a Wonderful, Safe, Happy and of course Diva-lish Christmas.
Just remember to sit by your tree with your loved ones, some hot cocoa and homemade cookies and BREATHE and ENJOY!!!!
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2008!!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Rayme Royale says....
Hey Divas and Dukes ~
Thanksgiving behind us, now full speed ahead to Christmas! Thank you Jan for getting us ORGANIZED! I haven't written since my New York trip which is now 3 weeks past. What a wonderful time I had! Those who listened to the Diva Craft Lounge radio show on the day I was in New York City knew that I was in a lovely little craft shop right in the heart of Manhattan talking from there.
I lived in New York for 18 years of my life before moving to San Diego almost 9 years ago. I hadn't been back until this last trip. How wonderful it was to catch up with old friends, still find my favorite restaurant and coffee house haunts in tact, and discovered many new buildings and stores that I'd never seen before. It was a blessed time. An easy trip to make without a hitch! Those are the best kind.
I was a bit hesitant about going back after all this time, fearing what longings I may have about truly missing the Big Apple and having a desire to return. After all, I remember walking those streets convinced that I was going to live there for the rest of my life because I loved it so much.
I remember when I left, knowing that it was truly time for me to leave, I still wondered if I had a hankering to go back.....no, I don't! It was wonderful to remember all of the wonderful times I had and the life that I had there at that time, but I was very sure that I had left at the right time for me, and even standing in one of my favorite areas....I KNEW I had made the right decision then, and now. I LOVED visiting, and have promised myself that I will go much more often, but I have no more desire to live there.
I can't thank the city enough for the life I had there, but now I am grateful and thanking San Diego for the life that I have here. Truly in this life time, the best of ALL worlds! What GIFT there is in THAT!
Needless to say, I was camera ready...not so much for the usual sights that a typical New York tourist would take, but of patterns on buildings, or interesting architecture or details on older buildings....the entire city truly is one big piece of ART! And much to be inspired about at every corner! So I've got a SLEW of new ideas for greeting cards that I just can't wait to start executing and then sharing with you on my web-site! (www.raymecards.com)
Look for my new 'Card of the Month' in early December (a New Years Eve Party Horn!) along with a new recipe! And as soon as I can find a certain favorite cookie recipe that I just love, I'll be posting that on this blog.
Let's start NOW! Happy Holidays to all of you wonderful listeners that...for the most part, I don't really know all that well, but feel that I know you all VERY well because of our connection with our creative spirits! Thank you all for your in-put and your devoted listening to the Diva Craft Lounge. We really are one big FAMILY!
Let's continue the journey together!
BIG HUGS,
RAYME
Thanksgiving behind us, now full speed ahead to Christmas! Thank you Jan for getting us ORGANIZED! I haven't written since my New York trip which is now 3 weeks past. What a wonderful time I had! Those who listened to the Diva Craft Lounge radio show on the day I was in New York City knew that I was in a lovely little craft shop right in the heart of Manhattan talking from there.
I lived in New York for 18 years of my life before moving to San Diego almost 9 years ago. I hadn't been back until this last trip. How wonderful it was to catch up with old friends, still find my favorite restaurant and coffee house haunts in tact, and discovered many new buildings and stores that I'd never seen before. It was a blessed time. An easy trip to make without a hitch! Those are the best kind.
I was a bit hesitant about going back after all this time, fearing what longings I may have about truly missing the Big Apple and having a desire to return. After all, I remember walking those streets convinced that I was going to live there for the rest of my life because I loved it so much.
I remember when I left, knowing that it was truly time for me to leave, I still wondered if I had a hankering to go back.....no, I don't! It was wonderful to remember all of the wonderful times I had and the life that I had there at that time, but I was very sure that I had left at the right time for me, and even standing in one of my favorite areas....I KNEW I had made the right decision then, and now. I LOVED visiting, and have promised myself that I will go much more often, but I have no more desire to live there.
I can't thank the city enough for the life I had there, but now I am grateful and thanking San Diego for the life that I have here. Truly in this life time, the best of ALL worlds! What GIFT there is in THAT!
Needless to say, I was camera ready...not so much for the usual sights that a typical New York tourist would take, but of patterns on buildings, or interesting architecture or details on older buildings....the entire city truly is one big piece of ART! And much to be inspired about at every corner! So I've got a SLEW of new ideas for greeting cards that I just can't wait to start executing and then sharing with you on my web-site! (www.raymecards.com)
Look for my new 'Card of the Month' in early December (a New Years Eve Party Horn!) along with a new recipe! And as soon as I can find a certain favorite cookie recipe that I just love, I'll be posting that on this blog.
Let's start NOW! Happy Holidays to all of you wonderful listeners that...for the most part, I don't really know all that well, but feel that I know you all VERY well because of our connection with our creative spirits! Thank you all for your in-put and your devoted listening to the Diva Craft Lounge. We really are one big FAMILY!
Let's continue the journey together!
BIG HUGS,
RAYME
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