Monday, June 06, 2011

Time for a Give Away...

I said I would give away a handmade journal when I reached 50 followers. No one sent me any suggestions, so I decided I'm giving away the Ocean Book. I made this book a few years ago, but it's never been used. The front and back covers have a water themed collage. I covered the covers with clear contact paper, which helps to keep the book in good shape while it is being used/painted in/ carried around town/ etc. The book is coptic stitched, so it lies flat.

I don't really get a huge amount of comments on my blog, so you probably have a pretty good shot at winning this journal. Here is what you do:

Comment on this post. Let's answer the question: what is your favorite book on art (can be any type, how to, artists, technique etc.)? Mine (at the moment) is probably Creative Wildfire by L.K. Ludwig.

I will give this until next Monday at 8 PM. That's one week. Then I will put all the names into a hat, draw one out and announce the winner.



P.S. If you post a link to my blog on your site and include the link to it in your comment, that counts as two entries! Otherwise, if you comment twice, it only counts once.

Good Luck! Bonne Chance!

25 comments:

Jane Jeffress Thomas said...

Right now my favorite art book is by Sondheim. I don't know if I spelled that right, but the book is in another room and I am too lazy to go and get it to find out the title. She teaches you to make such cute little animals.

Ylan said...

It is hard to say my favorite art book, but I just got a couple new ones I'm looking at:
Journal Spilling and the Art Journal Workshop...I am really trying to learn! By the way, I love your blog, found it through Blissfully Art Journal Group, and watch your videos often!

Sally Papin said...

Its a great accomplishment, a finished journal, and now 51 followers! Enjoying all the fun on your blog!

Melanie said...

I posted on my blog ..
http://digisci-mk.blogspot.com/2011/06/handmade-book-give-away.html

My favorite? Oh ... I will say The Decorated Page by Gwen Diehn (really ALL her books) ... I just get lost in her journals.
Though I love journal Spilling (Diana Trout); ... many many others!

creative arts from my heart said...

what a wonderful book thank you for the chance of the give away. My favorite book has been art at the speed of Life by Pam Carriker...Love it...have many others but at this time this is the one.
Have a creative week.

nkjohnston said...

The book that became my bible for many months was Collage Unleashed by Traci Bautista. It was my go-to book for learning to play with color, textures, stamps, stencils, etc.

Elena said...

What a gorgeous journal!! I live in Key Largo so it is perfect for me!!! LOL!!! Thanks for the chance!

laurie said...

congrats on all your followers! i am loving the book good mail day right now.

Jessie said...

My all time favorite right now is "The Journal Junkies Workshop" It has lots of ideas for backgrounds and collage. I love it! Have a great week!

buglady said...

Boy, a favorite book is hard. Right now I am reading "Art Journaling Workshop" by Traci Bunkers and "The Autobiography of Mark Twain." Very different books. Thanks for your sharing of your art journal pages.
Aloha, Kate

Lotus said...

Although I love my art journaling books, I have to admit that my all time favorite art book (series) is "Anatomy of a Doll" by Susanna Oroyan.
As you can tell, I'm a doll maker too. ; )
Lotus
lootsvele@yahoo.com

Desi said...

I have not read too many art books honestly, I have many on my to read list. But of the few I have read lately is Altered Books Workshop by Bev Brazelton. I also did a post on my blog about your giveaway! thanks for the chance, look forward to following your blog and art!

Jill said...

Hi!

I found you through Whymsicallotus blog. The handmade book is beautiful and I love your blog.

My favourite art book is the first one I read about art journaling. Its Journal Spilling by Diana Trout. I've re-read it recently and it still fills me with enthusiasm!!

I've posted a link to your site on my blog http://ladycatfern.blogspot.com

Love

Jill
x

Amy said...

Well now missus, i love the name of this blog.
I am stalking this sparkly blog on networks blogs now, so that's good. hell, i'll follow if the name is so good - see how fickle i am.

I think it's sweet that you are giving away a book. I know it's hard to part with good stuff. I love having giveaways, but sometimes i'm sad too :) - which sounds lame of me, but it's true because you know
we put so much work into Our Good Stuff.

right so, i followed a link that lotus posted, that's what brought me here - but you've got my vote, milady - i'll keep coming back.

My favorite art book? Yikes, that's freakin hard, because there are Lots of Good Ones. Lemme think. Maybe 'an illustrated life' ,but really maybe 'artist trading card workshop' <---- WAIT, no - not because i am some ATC girl, because the entire book is full of really great techniques. Like, really good ones - too good to waste on just an atc or two. Keepers, those techniques.

Yesh.... that's my final answer.

Xx,
Amy

Chris Flynn said...

Hey sweet girl... I really appreciate your ideas, especially for getting those blog comments. No one much comments on mine either.

But, I have followed your lead, and have posted every day this month. Even my do-nothing day!

I've stopped buying books this year. SHOCK! I've found that blog hopping, seeing wonderful entries like yours, is more inspiration than I can handle.

I've learned soooo much!

Your journal is LOVELY! I'll link you in my blog too.

Sweet blessings for a creative Saturday!
Chris

morningDove said...

i think my favorite book is Hundertwasser introduced to me by a friend from Netherlands. He was expressive.

Leslie said...

Mmmm, I guess Journal Spilling is my current favorite. I leaf thru it often for just a glimpse of something to get me going.

morningDove said...

i posted a link on my blog to your giveaway, love second chances. must go back to check out your blog. enjoying 21 secrets.

Amber L. said...

I've been loving The Creative Edge: Exercises to Celebrate Your Creative Self by Mary Todd Beam. I also loved Creative Wildfire...awesome book!

ginigin said...

What a beautiful journal and you are wonderful to share it. One of my favorite art books is "Decorated Journal" by G. Diehn. Thanks for lovely giveaway.

Kel said...

not many comments huh!?!

ah well, gotta be in it to win it

my favourite art book is The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Lisa said...

Love the name of your blog! And this journal is gorgeous!

My favorite book is "Life, Paint, Passion" by Michele Cassou

♥♥♥

Lotus said...

I forgot that I posted on my blog!!!
http://whymsicallotus.blogspot.com/2011/06/handmade-book-giveaway.html
Lotus
lootsvele@yahoo.com

Sparkleblue Faery said...

Thank you to all who entered! I will be posting the winner of the handmade book shortly. I am going to do this again when I reach 100 followers, so if you want to help, feel free to link to my blog in your side bar or tell your friends if you really do like it! Have a wonderful day!
Peace,
Karis

Plush Possum Studio said...

Sorry I missed your giveaway. Love your coptic book.
Also love The Creative License. it's a winner of a book on the creative urge!
Rose

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