hello, lovelies! today i’m sharing this month’s recap of the roost tribe, which gives you a sneak peek of what may brought to the roost tribe. i also wanted to let you know that it’s not too late to get all of may’s content! i’ll be sending out a may recap on monday, june 3rd with all of the content in it from may so no one will have missed anything, regardless of when you might have joined.

that means, that if you join before monday, june 3rd you’ll still get all of this yummy content from may plus june’s content as well- that’s two months for the price of one!

a set of 58 spice labels, complete with several blanks for you to fill in yourself and 4 color options.

a bed of daisies pattern collection, inspired by the golden hour, it represents the warmth of the afternoon sunshine and brilliant colors of an evening sunset.

a set of inspirational desktop & iphone backgrounds.

an adobe illustrator tutorial on how to show a photo through text.

a simple sewing tutorial on how to make your own DIY placemats.

an amazingly yummy recipe for rosemary salted pretzels with a vegan cheddar cheese dipping sauce.

 petals & peonies clip art set.

plus more! tribe members also participated in this month’s book club reading, roost tribe challenge, received a list of favorite links and resources and more. being a member is tons of fun and we would love to have you join the family!

want to learn more? head on over to read this post or check out the FAQs.

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hello, lovelies! today i’m sharing this month’s recap of the roost tribe, which gives you a sneak peek of what april brought to the roost tribe. i also wanted to let you know that it’s not too late to get all of april’s content! i’ll be sending out an april recap on thursday, may 2nd with all of the content from april in it so no one will have missed anything, regardless of when you might have joined.

that means, that if you join before thursday, may 2nd you’ll still get all of this yummy content from april plus may’s content as well- that’s two months for the price of one!

a pattern collection of plaids & pretties, inspired by the golden hues of spring, the petals of growing flowers and the geometrics of freshly cut grass.

a set of party printables to help in all your party planning!

a set of 50 straight pins, t-pins and safety pins! easily layer them on photos with notes or on backgrounds to make them looked pinned.

a guest article by nancy chalmers on the sexy sugar free vegan project and a delicious recipe for sugar free chocolate chip peanut butter truffles yum!

a set of summery inspirational desktop & iphone backgrounds.

an adobe illustrator tutorial on how to create your own stationary and bookmark templates.    

a set of vintage vases clip art.

a simple living article on how to grow strawberries in a hanging basket.

community support and discussion for this month’s roost tribe book club pick, the handmade marketplace by kari chapin.

a yummy (vegan & gluten free) recipe for thai peanut vegetable saute.

plus more! tribe members also participated in this month’s roost tribe challenge, received a list of favorite links and resources and more. being a member is tons of fun and we would love to have you join the family!

want to learn more? head on over to read this post or check out the FAQs.

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happy monday, friends! i am really (really really) excited to debut the new website and shop for the roost tribe! i’ve been putting in some serious hours on getting it all set up, and can’t believe it’s finally ready to share. woohoo! here’s an outline of what you can expect with the new site:

overall: it’s a one stop shop for all things roost tribe. all the information is now conveniently located in one place (rather than scattered across going home to roost) and it’s easy to find all the information you need. it’s a place where members can log in for helpful links and info, and a place where non members can go for information and to shop.

shop: the new site is also a shop! non-members can now browse most all of the content that gets sent out to the roost tribe and purchase the elements either individually or in monthly bundles. if you’re a member, you’ll already be getting everything that gets listed in the shop but if you’ve joined sometime after the launch of the roost tribe you’ll be able to purchase previous materials here (members get 20% off any previous content they’re purchasing). being a member is a much better deal, but i know some people may not be interested in joining the community, so you can now browse and purchases onesies and twosies all you like, without joining the roost tribe!

what’s included: the roost tribe has recently gotten a bit of a face-lift, with a few added and updated monthly materials and more community involvement with a book club, facebook group and pinterest community board. you can see all the updated info on this page.

info: now conveniently located in once place, you can read roost tribe testimonials, check out the FAQ and get caught up on the terms and conditions.

member login: members also now have a shiny new login page where they’ll find their welcome packet, member bonuses (downloads, links, badges, coupon codes etc), links and helpful info.

and that’s about it! hop on over to the new roost tribe website & shop to check it out. hope you have fun clicking around, just let me know if you have any questions! xo, bonnie

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hello, lovelies! i just wanted to pop in with this month’s recap of the roost tribe, which gives you a sneak peek of what march brought to the roost tribe. i also wanted to let you know that it’s not too late to get all of march’s content! i’ll be sending out a march recap on tuesday, april 2nd with all of the content from march in it so no one will have missed anything, regardless of when you might have joined.

that means, that if you join before tuesday, april 2nd you’ll still get all of this yummy content from march plus april’s content as well- that’s two months for the price of one!

for the first time ever, i’m sharing my journey to becoming a surface pattern designer with you through this ebook- complete with a workbook and list of favorite industry resources.

a pretty easter notecard, 4 bookmarks and 4 gift tags.

a bundle of stationary clipart complete with optional ties and bows! (see example below)

an adobe illustrator tutorial on how to personalize and save a custom workspace to streamline your work flow and increase your productivity.

4 blossoming repeating patterns (printable sheets & repeating squares to use on the web).

an inspirational desktop & iphone background.        

one of my all time favorite recipes: vegan creamy eggplant, ‘sausage’ and lemon lasagna!

plus more! tribe members also received a list of favorite links and resources and got exclusive discounts and deals in the march gift guide. being a member is tons of fun and we would love to have you join the family!

want to learn more? head on over to read this post or check out the FAQs.

*psst. in honor of good friday, i’ll be taking a break from GHTR tomorrow. i hope each of you have a wonderful easter break and are able to enjoy time with friends and family! see you monday. xo, bonnie

He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. Matthew 28:6

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**UPDATE: pssst.. if you’d like to see more testimonials, check out the new roost tribe testimonials page!

hi friends! today i want to share with you a few things that people have been saying about the roost tribe. if you’re like me, i always like to hear what others have to say about something i’m interested in before i join or sign up. i also want to say thank you to each person who has contributed below, i am humbled and so thankful for each and every one of you. ♥

“Bonnie! I just have to share with you how much I am LOVING being a part of the Roost Tribe. I truly look forward to getting the emails every month and get so excited to see what you have in store for us with each and every one! The content is just AWESOME… not to mention the patterns and recipes… love love love ♥♥♥. Thank you so much for all your TIME and EFFORT. It is just the best and I am feeling more inspired then I have in a while because of it!“  – Becky @ Ardently 1800

“Being a part of the Roost Tribe has been a great experience. I love getting goodies in my inbox on Fridays! Bonnie has inspired me to stay in touch with far away friends with her monthly note cards, and made me smile with cheery patterns and videos. If you like being a part of art communities I highly recommend that you join!” – Erin Beutel

“I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for creating the Roost Tribe.  I have only been a member for 1 month and already it’s worth its weight in gold.  It has given me inspiration and resources which, as an artist & blogger, can sometimes be in short supply. Roost is precisely the pick me I needed. Thank you from the bottom of my little ol’ heart.” – Alli Frederick

“Every Friday I look forward to receiving my Roost Tribe emails.  They’re packed with fun, useful information for my home, blog, and life!  Bonnie is such a sweetheart, and makes the content very simple to understand!  Whether you’re a blogger or not, you’ll be able to benefit from the goodies that come with each email.  Recipes, discount codes, gift guides, patterns, printables, and more!  You don’t want to miss it! :)” – Anna Radchenko

“I am sitting here in bed listening to Chad Mackey music that I found thru the Roost Tribe and thinking that I love being a part of the tribe.  I like how it feels like Bonnie is sharing an email of juicy tidbits with me as a friend.  Like she has just found some great things online and can’t wait to share with me.  I know this is a business and there are hundreds of other women involved but I think Bonnie did a wonderful job blending her sweet spirit with the business aspect.  Her blog and story are a great inspiration and I can’t wait for Fridays to open up my emails!” – Melissa West

“I was first drawn to Bonnie’s blog after seeing images of her home and admiring her gorgeous, unique, cosy decorating style. I have been a regular reader since that day. When she launched the Roost Tribe, I was so excited at the prospect of seeing more from her, especially her high quality printable gift cards and digital media. Recently Bonnie shared her creative journey with the Tribe, and hearing her inspirational story has motivated me to pursue my own creative interests more seriously. Her Illustrator tutorials are focused and easy to follow, and they have been invaluable in helping to motivate me to improve my skills and develop my own style. I feel so privileged to be a part of the Tribe and I can’t wait to see what Bonnie has prepared for us each week. The Roost Tribe is wonderful value for money and I can’t recommend it highly enough!” – Kate Drinkwater

“I am always so excited and happy to check my e-mail on Fridays because that’s when the Roost Tribe e-mails are sent out and I’m always taken aback by Bonnie’s amazing designs. I feel so special to be apart of this and I have to say… it’s definitely worth way more than $5.00 and absolutely worth giving up one trip for coffee a month.” – natalie

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hey guys! i just wanted to pop in with this month’s recap of the roost tribe, which gives you a sneak peek of what february has brought to the roost tribe. i also wanted to let you know that it’s not too late to get in on the goods! i’ll be sending out a newsletter recap on monday, march 4th with all of the content in it so no one will have missed anything, regardless of when you might have joined.

that means, that if you join before monday, march 4th you’ll still get all of this yummy content from february plus march’s content as well- that’s two months for the price of one!

this month, i shared a really fun tutorial on one of my favorite techniques in illustrator using the rotate and duplicate tools.

fun photo corners in several styles and colors plus 2 frames, perfect for both regular photos and instagram pictures!

several lovely printables including a coffee cup sleeve, coaster, notecard and chocolate wrapper. pssst.. this is perfect for mother’s day, too!

4 spring inspired patterns to use as wrapping paper or gift tags, backgrounds for photos or for all sorts of uses on your blog or website.

a sweet little desktop + iphone background to remind us to do all that we do in love. :)

one of my all time favorite southern recipes- veganized. sauteed apples and cabbage with apple sage ‘sausage’ and cornbread!

a truly inspirational article on how to stay connected with our friends by the lovely natalie borton.

and that’s not even all! tribe members also received a list of favorite links and resources and got exclusive discounts and deals in the awesome spring greens gift guide. being a member is tons of fun and we would love to have you join the family!

want to learn more? head on over to read this post or check out the FAQs.

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hey guys! before signing off for the weekend, i just wanted to pop in with this month’s recap of the roost tribe, which gives you a sneak peek of what january has brought to the tribe. i also wanted to let you know that it’s not too late to get in on the goods! on february 4th, i’ll be sending out a newsletter recap with all of the content in it so no one will have missed anything, regardless of when you might have joined.

that means, that if you join before monday, february 4th you’ll still get all of this yummy content!

my all time favorite adobe illustrator tutorial- teaching you how to make a repeating pattern!

a 5×7 notecard and set of printable tags- colored to help bring a little color into this bleak january!

a delicious, hearty and healthy carrot soup recipe that calls for coconut, lentils & ginger – yum!

a set of 10 banners with transparent backgrounds to use on your blog or in any print materials. you get both the png with transparent background file and the editable illustrator file so you can change the colors or fonts as you please.

an inspirational desktop & iphone background.

5 seamless repeating patterns to use on your blog, social media sites, as gift wrap, greeting cards or for any other personal use!

and that’s not even all! tribe members also received a list of favorite links and resources and got exclusive discounts and deals in the valentine’s day gift guide. being a member is tons of fun and we would love to have you join the family!

want to learn more? head on over to read this post or check out the FAQs.

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hey guys! today i’m sharing last month’s recap of the roost tribe, which gives you a sneak peek of what december brought to the tribe. i also wanted to let you know that it’s not too late to get in on the goods! i’ll be sending out a newsletter recap on january 6th with all of the content in it so no one will have missed anything, regardless of when you might have joined.

that means, that if you join before january 6th you’ll still get all of this yummy content plus january’s too!

working with color in illustrator is one of my most favorite things to do. with this video tutorial, i’ll be sharing with you how to pull colors from an image, make a color palette, how to open custom color palettes and how to make them persistent.

image credit: sasha kurmaz

i love to doll up my photos with pretty frames. putting a frame around a photo can really make it look special and take it to the next level! tribe members receive these photo frames in both png (with transparent background) and an editable pdf format so they can change the shape, size and colors using illustrator or photoshop if they wish. using frames is a great way to spice up your blog posts or family photos!

this quick print calendar won’t look like it only took you minutes to make (i promise!). you can either print my version or download the template and make your own (opening in photoshop or illustrator to edit). they are designed to fit instagram photos, but any photo cropped to a square will work.

*want a great gift idea? find your recipient on instagram (just go to instagram.com/’recipient’s instagram name’, like this: http://instagram.com/goinghometoroost) download a few photos and make a calendar for them using their very own instagram photos. they’ll be so surprised!

grab this recipe for my most favorite vegan homemade cinnamon rolls!

after several requests for a tutorial on how i made the light twinkles in this post, here is a quick (and easy) video on how i make animated gifs- this technique is great for making ads as well! (illustrator or photoshop NOT required!)  

though these last two elements are geared more for the holidays, they could still come in handy. why not just save them for next year?

and that’s not even all! tribe members also received a list of favorite links and resources and gift guide with exclusive coupons and deals. being a member is tons of fun and we would love to have you join the family!

want to learn more? head on over to read this post or check out the FAQs.

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