Royal Design Studio Giveaway

I first heard of The Royal Design Studio when I lived in San Diego. I was taking Fine Art Classes at UCSD; however was told  that a studio in Chula Vista was offering classes in Faux Painting techniques.Sign me up! The owner, Melanie made the classes so much fun and was extremely helpful.

We learned gilding, marbling, glazing, texturing, faux bois, and many uses  of stencils with gorgeous results.

I remember painting a lovely cherub on a narrow wall in my home as opposed to doing the traditional three or four on a painted ceiling design

. Another project was a Trompe l'oeil Ionic Column with an Urn atop.

In a Master Bath without a window I completed an iron window with a curved top. The sky with clouds could be seen through the iron "panes" I always surprised myself with the realism achieved!

 

 Choose fresh and fun looks and current colors....or....

The Olde World look of Intricate Tile-work!

Royal Design Studio has an amazing Blog of inspirational ideas; Design Amour is a source you will love!

For all of us Annie Sloan Chalk Paint fans here is a project completed  on a lovely chest  with a Royal Design Stencil on the table leaves only in Duck Egg Blue!

Chinoiserrie Lovers not to be left out! Melanie has mentioned that she loves the look of a hand painted wallpaper at much less cost. There are Chinoiserie florals as well.

Lovers of all things Paris take heed!

Royal Design Studio is offering a $50 gift certificate toward a stencil of the winners choice.

To Enter:

1) Visit Royal Design Studio, and select a stencil you would like to use for a project. 

Return and tell us about which stencil you would like and how you would use it!  

2) Extra Entry Like  Royal Design Studio on Facebook

3) Another entry for Following Designamour on Twitter

4)  A Fourth entry by Following their company’s Pinterest page and sharing Your favorites on your own social networks. 

This event is for USA residents ( not to worry more international events to come)

Again the winner can spend up to $50 towards whatever stencil (s) you love!

The winner will be chosen on July 30th ! 

I will be in Hip Surgery and Rehab with limited if any access to computer so I am counting on my good friends  to help to promote this wonderful Giveaway! When I am up and Dancing again...there will be more fun........

xoxo 

Karena

Art by Karena

Thank you so much To all of my friends and followers; your comments mean the world to me!

A special note of appreciation to Anna of Lona de Anna for the five most gorgeous land and seascape prints!

Bella B Decor for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Winners Announced!

Introducing Lynn the owner of Bella B Decor

Our  area Supplier of Annie Sloan Paint

Lynn Of Bella B Decor with Annie Sloan and Rose Wilde at The Annie Sloan 2012 Tour in New Orleans!

Annie is such an inventive and creative woman. I understand just being around her  is an exhilarating experience!

Bella B Decor Shop in Paola KS

When i was ready to create some projects after seeing all of the gorgeous pieces completed by my fellow bloggers, I did a search and found Bella B Decor! I drove out to Lynn's shop and Purchased some ASCP's. Here are some questions and answers with Lynn!

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint has become so popular in the design world. How did you come to hear of it and carry it in your shop Bella B Decor?

Louis Blue Chair with French Script

  Bella B Décor has evolved from my custom frame shop that I opened 8 years ago.  I was searching for paint that could be used on my custom frames to achieve truly custom finishes (especially after the economy went to pooh) and that is when I discovered Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  

Country Grey Chair with Olive and Stencil

Have you always been creative in your decorative painting and what some of your favorite techniques?

I had been using other products that were extremely labor intensive and costly.  After a few projects using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint I was hooked!  

I love how easy and versatile it is to use AND the fact that you don’t have to sand, strip or prime! I also enjoy taking old worn out pieces and making them “new” again.  

The butterfly kisses window is one I painted then sandblasted the words, etc onto the glass.

Butterfly Kisses Window

 What truly inspires you as a creative entrepreneur and ?what advice can you give to the aspiring artist or emerging entrepreneur?

 During my workshops my favorite thing is watching people who thought they had no creativity realize they really can do VERY creative things.  There really is an artist inside all of us!  

I know that you have inspired me tremendously! See my pieces below painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

My Drop Leaf Desk with a combination of Emile, Old Violet, Louis Blue with A Smoked Oyster Metallic Stripe I absolutely adore this desk and it was so fun to paint!

Round Swan Table in Old White with Renaissance Gold Liquid Leaf and Garden Stool in Scandinavian Pink

Lynne you are a true entrepreneur! I can tell you I am so thrilled that you and Bella B Decor are right outside of the  Kansas City area. Thank you so much for sharing with us! Visit Lynn's website or call her at 913-294-4499  to sign up for workshops or to order Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Supplies

              Bella B Décor has many exciting things on the horizon for 2012! 

We would love to hear your comments!!

Announcing the Winners of The Cross Bottle Giveaway Courtesy of Artie from Color Outside the Lines.  and Cross Bottle Guy! They are Pam of Over 50 Feeling 40 and Alison of The Polohouse!
 Contact me with your mailing info and I will forward to Artie!  Congratulations!

You will both receive $50 Certificates to use towards a Fabulous Cross Bottle in Artie's Shop!

xoxo

Karena

Art by Karena