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!
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!
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Lori, - what a beautiful book!
ReplyDeleteI'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.
oooooo****arms waving****** pick me, pick me!! I LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteLori-
ReplyDeleteI visit your blog everyday and am blown away at your work.
It just keeps getting better and better.
ken
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.
ReplyDeleteI 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!)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 305 bloggy posts, 102 bloggy follower friends, 42 "inspiration monday" entries, 372 etsy hearts, and 55 etsy sales!!!
ReplyDeleteThe little book is just what I need right now... hope to win :)
truly beautiful, you have a lot of talent.
ReplyDeleteThat book is beautiful, anyone of your blog friends will be lucky to receive it
ReplyDeleteOh Lori...this is just beautiful! What a special item for your giveaway...congratulations on all your accomplishments. Please count me in!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Lori, and thanks for sprinkling encouragement everywhere you go!
ReplyDeleteLori,
ReplyDeleteWow! 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
congratulations on your creative blog journey; i believe the journal would be perfectly in my bag; good luck to everyone :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work - as always!
ReplyDeleteThis 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...
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Would I be able to do it justice. I just want to scream PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to share.
It's a beauty, Lori!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be in the running for it. Thanks for your generosity!
Congrats! Gorgeous book.... would LOVE to get my hands on it. :)
ReplyDeletexo,
Carmen
www.carmentorbus.com
Beautifully stitched, gorgeous paper . . . would be an inspiration to write just looking at the book! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLori, 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.
ReplyDeleteI love this journal, and I currently have a butterfly obsession. Thanks for your continued inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis 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. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, such a pretty little journal. I'd love to own it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat 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 :).
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and your books! I found you through Carmen's website. Any friend of Carmen's is a friend of mine!
ReplyDeleteThis 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 :).
ReplyDeleteThank you for you!
Count me in! I'm a loyal follower with or without a giveaway--but as long as you're giving something away.... :)
ReplyDeleteCogratulations on all you have to celebrate, Lori! You are wonderful- and I celebrate that!
ReplyDelete{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!)
"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 ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, Lori, count me in! This book is just gorgeous!! Hugs, Silke
ReplyDeleteLori, I heart you so. THANK YOU for your kind e-mail. Gosh you make me smile....all the time. Good luck everybody!!!
ReplyDeleteooohhh...I would love a chance at that!
ReplyDeleteWOW, so many posts! And what a great giveaway. I would love to be the proud owner of your beautiful book. Renea
ReplyDeleteOh 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!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful.. I'll hope for the best of luck, but think it's just fabulous for whom ever wins it..
ReplyDeleteStaci
I LOVE it!!! please enter me:)
ReplyDeleteohhh 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
ReplyDeleteIt's a very beautiful book - well done !
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway, what a nice way to celebrate your inpirational blog.
ReplyDeleteWow! 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!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet visit Lori! I'll be at the icecream bar with you too!
Hugs,
Lisa :)
Lori, love the book, but love, love the video. I feel like I've visited you in your studio. Keep them coming. Love you
ReplyDeletebookbinding just eludes me - i don't think i could manage the precision and skill it requires. beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic for you! It all sounds wonderful - best wishes for many more good things ahead.
ReplyDeleteI 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 :)
ReplyDeletehey 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!!
ReplyDeleteblessings & hugs,
paulette
Your art is SO beautiful. Please enter me in the drawing for this unique piece.
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS! What a beautiful book! I hope I win!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLori, all your books are beautiful!!! Would love to win.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
The words of encouragement in this book will warm the heart of whoever is the lucky winner for a long time to come!
ReplyDelete*waving furiously* Pick me,pick me! Puh-leeze?!?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on so many accomplishments :)
hugs,
Kate
Lori,
ReplyDeleteI 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}
pick me! pick me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous journal! I'm due a new journal.. so..... *fingers crossed*
ReplyDeleteLori: 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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