Monday, September 21, 2009

giveaway on inspiration monday!


i'm celebrating! 305 bloggy posts, 102 bloggy follower friends, 42 "inspiration monday" entries, 372 etsy hearts, and 55 etsy sales! woo hoo!! that's a lot to kick up my heels about, so i made this little butterfly book as a special "door prize" for this bloggy party!

it's filled with creamy mohawk superfine writing paper, some distressed decorative papers, and for inspiration, a little rub-on message here and there.


i bound it using a 4-needle coptic method, making the covers completely independent of the pages, and held together by a flexible "chain" stitch going down the spine enabling the book to lie completely flat.
and.....i'd love to send it to you! just leave a comment, i'll let the computerized random generator choose the recipient, and i'll announce this little book's new owner on thursday!

thanks so much for your visits to my blog....i appreciate you more than you'll ever know!!

edited: comments are disabled for this post....random.org has chosen the recipient!

54 comments:

K said...

This is such a lovely book but you in fact have (at least) 102 bloggy friends - I count myself as one even if I'm not a follower because I don't use google reader. It would be a honour winning a book made by you!
Love, Kitty

tami said...

Lori, - what a beautiful book!
I'm a follower also but don't use the google thingy!!

I mentioned you on my blog today.
Your warmth and encouragement just made my week last week : )
Thank you.

Lauren Maurer said...

oooooo****arms waving****** pick me, pick me!! I LOVE it!!

Ken said...

Lori-

I visit your blog everyday and am blown away at your work.

It just keeps getting better and better.

ken

Sue K said...

Oh Lori, this is just beautiful. Whomever may win will be one lucky person!!! I love the colors and the pages inserted between the blanks. I agree with the rest, your work is so inspirational and gets better all the time!! I enjoy my daily visit with you each morning.

Melissa said...

I love the inside of this book. I am in such awe of all you do! Oh, are family members allowed to enter your giveaway? Just kidding :) (although, I do love the book!)

Flor Larios Art said...

Congrats on your 305 bloggy posts, 102 bloggy follower friends, 42 "inspiration monday" entries, 372 etsy hearts, and 55 etsy sales!!!

The little book is just what I need right now... hope to win :)

kinipela92 said...

truly beautiful, you have a lot of talent.

Jenn said...

That book is beautiful, anyone of your blog friends will be lucky to receive it

Diva Kreszl said...

Oh Lori...this is just beautiful! What a special item for your giveaway...congratulations on all your accomplishments. Please count me in!!!

Jane Farr said...

Congratulations Lori, and thanks for sprinkling encouragement everywhere you go!

Anonymous said...

Lori,
Wow! You are blessed many people through this blog. I am one of them! What a cute journal - you've got to make more of those ones. I just adore it and would be perfect to share with my special friend. Just so you know my bird journal made the trip and flew on a journey and can't wait to receive it back....

bLeSsInGs,
Patricia

LR said...

congratulations on your creative blog journey; i believe the journal would be perfectly in my bag; good luck to everyone :-)

Doda said...

Beautiful work - as always!

Sara said...

This book will sure be a wonderful burst of happiness in the hands of the winner! There's just something about a beautiful blank page that gets my creative mind turning :)congrats on all of your blogging and creative success! it's been great reading all about your journey...

Kim Hambric said...

This is beautiful. Would I be able to do it justice. I just want to scream PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME.

How nice of you to share.

Cristi Baxter Clothier said...

It's a beauty, Lori!

I'd love to be in the running for it. Thanks for your generosity!

Carmen said...

Congrats! Gorgeous book.... would LOVE to get my hands on it. :)

xo,
Carmen
www.carmentorbus.com

Linda said...

Beautifully stitched, gorgeous paper . . . would be an inspiration to write just looking at the book! Great job!

Marie aka Grams said...

Lori, not only are your posts inspirational, your work exquisite, but you are a supportive, warm human being who has boosted my spirits with your encouragement. I feel like I'm already a winner just following your adventure.

Bridget said...

I love this journal, and I currently have a butterfly obsession. Thanks for your continued inspiration!

Veronica said...

This is so lovely. You always show such attention to detail. The message on one of the first pages - trust yourself - is my motto at the moment. I figure if I keep repeating it, I eventually will. :)

Teresa aka Tess said...

Oh my, such a pretty little journal. I'd love to own it. :)

Christie Minchew said...

What a generous gal, you are. I'm definitely tossing my name into that hat! And congrats on all that you are celebrating. What an accomplishment :).

suzanengler said...

Love your blog and your books! I found you through Carmen's website. Any friend of Carmen's is a friend of mine!

presious said...

This little book is just adorable! Congrats on your successes! You have inspired many of us to go forth in our own creations. You have done an awesome joy in the blog world :).

Thank you for you!

Pat said...

Count me in! I'm a loyal follower with or without a giveaway--but as long as you're giving something away.... :)

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Cogratulations on all you have to celebrate, Lori! You are wonderful- and I celebrate that!
{I was just in an office, reading my Artful Blogger Magazine...and was thinking about you when I read about meeting friends through blogging. I am glad I met you}. ~Kathy
(P.S. I hope you'll make more of these journals...L-O-V-E this!)

Beedeebabee said...

"woo-hoo" is right! You certainly should kick up your heels in celebration of all those wonderful accomplishments!!! Please toss my name into your celebration hat too. What a terrific giveaway prize. Your handmade books are sooo super special! All of your art is!!! Hugs, Paulette ;)

Silke Powers said...

Oh, Lori, count me in! This book is just gorgeous!! Hugs, Silke

Gina Lee Kim said...

Lori, I heart you so. THANK YOU for your kind e-mail. Gosh you make me smile....all the time. Good luck everybody!!!

V. said...

ooohhh...I would love a chance at that!

Pocket Full of Prettys said...

WOW, so many posts! And what a great giveaway. I would love to be the proud owner of your beautiful book. Renea

Dolores said...

Oh Lori, how I would love to be the winner. I have been a follower for a while and I find your work truly inspiring. Thank you!

Staci Danford said...

How wonderful.. I'll hope for the best of luck, but think it's just fabulous for whom ever wins it..
Staci

trish said...

I LOVE it!!! please enter me:)

Soggy Dog Studios said...

ohhh Lori - this is one of my favorites... really it is, I am not just trying to suck up to WIN! -but I am crossing my fingers and toes! Congratulations all those bloggy things you mentioned! - Kim

BALLET NEWS said...

It's a very beautiful book - well done !

Caryn Lynn said...

Great giveaway, what a nice way to celebrate your inpirational blog.

Lisa Lectura Creations said...

Wow! Congrats on all the fabulous reasons to have a special giveaway! You are truly loved! What a beautiful butterfly book! I love the cover and all the sparkles you added inside. Such a treasure to create and giveaway!
Thanks for your sweet visit Lori! I'll be at the icecream bar with you too!

Hugs,
Lisa :)

Ruthie said...

Lori, love the book, but love, love the video. I feel like I've visited you in your studio. Keep them coming. Love you

aimee said...

bookbinding just eludes me - i don't think i could manage the precision and skill it requires. beautiful work!!

Becky Shander said...

How fantastic for you! It all sounds wonderful - best wishes for many more good things ahead.

Sarah Anderson said...

I was just introduced to you today by one of my blog friends and I came straight over. I only got as far as this absolutely amazing blog candy so now I'm heading off to drool over the rest of your blog :)

Paulette Insall ~ Reflecting Colors of the Soul said...

hey lori! i'm one of those 102 bloggy followers and one of your etsy sales too! :) i'd love to have another one of your gorgeous and lovingly made journals!!

blessings & hugs,
paulette

Julie Bagamary said...

Your art is SO beautiful. Please enter me in the drawing for this unique piece.

sara said...

OH MY GOODNESS! What a beautiful book! I hope I win!!!!!

Prairie Emporium said...

Lori, all your books are beautiful!!! Would love to win.
Debbie

PrairiePeasant said...

The words of encouragement in this book will warm the heart of whoever is the lucky winner for a long time to come!

shibori girl said...

*waving furiously* Pick me,pick me! Puh-leeze?!?

Congrats on so many accomplishments :)

hugs,

Kate

Phyllis Franklin said...

Lori,
I love your work. And thanks for the tips on shopping for supplies in Jax. I was able to find some thread at JoAnn and a bookbinders kit at HobbyLobby. (It was pink, I couldn't resist.)
-Lainie *follower number 105* {Way to Go}

Carol Sloan said...

pick me! pick me!

Eveline said...

What a gorgeous journal! I'm due a new journal.. so..... *fingers crossed*

paula l. mandel said...

Lori: Thanks so much for your wonderful comments about my work featured on Kate's blog: shiborigirl.blogspot.com. I am having way too good a time and do wish that you could come to Philly to see what I've been up to. I love reading your ideas about bookmaking and am tempted to jump in after seeing your blog. I, a fellow messy, have to keep these hands dirty. Have a great day!

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