Monday, October 31, 2011

inspiration monday - halloween giveaway!


today is halloween......it's a day to be inspired by some goofy fun!
it's a day of candy corn!  those little yellow and orange sugar triangles with white tips have been a favorite of mine since i was a kid (and i have all the fillings in my teeth to prove it!)




it's a day of mini pumpkins, extra large pumpkins, and every pumpkin in between.
and once the perfect pumpkin is picked, then the master-carving begins.




 it's a day of chocolate, nougat, peanuts, caramel and everything else that tastes great and has lots of calories........all wrapped up in a perfect little package of oooey-goooey mini candy bars.  this is another traditional favorite of mine.....not only on halloween,  but every day of the year! (my hips tell the story so much better than i ever could.)





and it's especially a day of trick-or-treating!  but i must admit, 
i've never been a big fan of the tricks....i'm all about the treats!  
and today i'd like to treat one of you with a giveaway for a seat in 
my online letterLAB class that begins on november 7th! 

all you have to do is leave a comment (just one, please!) on this post by 
wednesday, november 2nd at 8:00 p.m. (EST)!  
once the comments are closed on wednesday, i'll randomly choose a name 
and announce it on thursday, november 3rd!
please make sure that your comment either links back to 
your blog, or you leave your e-mail so i can contact you if your name is chosen!
(this giveaway is open to all those who are 18 years of age or older.)

and.....if you've already registered for the class, please join in the giveaway!
if your name is chosen, your registration fee will be refunded to you!

happy halloween!!  xox

{letterLAB is my new online class that is being offered over at creative workshops and focuses on cursive handwriting and different variations!  you can read more about it here!}

edited:  thanks SO much for your support of my giveaway!!!  comments are now closed!

171 comments:

Linda Jordan said...

I'd love a spot in your class!!

Happy Halloween :)
Linda
http://lasteve1.blogspot.com

Abigail said...

oh i was just looking at that and wishing i had the spare cash to sign up!

Anonymous said...

Thanks, Lori! I already signed up - been waiting and waiting for you to offer your lettering class. Can't wait!
Clare

gina said...

I would love to take this class. Keeping my fingers crossed.

mands said...

You inspire me so much to write down my feelings even if it's only a few words, i would love to learn to present my words so that they look beautiful

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Lori.
I've already registered for your class and am so excited to start. I love the lettering that you do and can hardly wait for the class.
Thank you for this opportunity.
Take care,
Erin

Toni said...

I would love to take this class. Thanks for the chance!

Katie Cannon said...

I would love a spot in your class. I almost laughed when I started reading your post, about candy corn, because it is the subject of my post today. I completed a whole sketchbook page full of candy corn. I hope you have a great day and I am excited for you about your class. I looks great.

Stephanie said...

I would love, LOVE a spot in your class. I have terrible handwriting and it always keeps me from journaling because I don't want to ruin the page.

Art Teacher Koble said...

I love your style and would love to learn how you do your beautiful lettering! Thanks for this opportunity!

Cynthia Schelzig said...

ooooooooh, forget the batbreath...I am gasping for air seeing this generous offering on this Halloweeeeen......this is one of those times you have to ask yourself...do I feeeel lucky.....come on Lori,,,,make my day....poooolease!!!!
Happy Halloween to you too!

linda (dots n doodles) said...

I am going to sign up for your class anyway, but it would be nice to win a place.

Molly Margaret said...

I recently started expanding my lettering skills. I would love to be a part of your class! Please enter me in the giveaway for a seat. Thank you! markerette @ gmail .com (that's my email, but without the spaces)

Thanks,
Molly Margaret

pearshapedcrafting said...

What a lovely thing to do, thanks for the chance to win a place. Love the look of those halloween treats, pity I'm too far away to come knocking!lol
Chrisx

Jeanette said...

Lori, Happy Halloween to you!!! I'm with you, all about the treats, no tricks. Wishing you a spooktacular week filled with ghoulish delights. BOO ;). xooooo. Jeanette

Atticelf said...

What an amazing treat! Waving my hand wildly in the air - pick me! Pick me! Happy Halloween, Lori!

Beth said...

Oh my goodness, a happy Halloween, indeed! Thanks for offering this!

bhaynes008 [at] yahoo [dot] com

Ruth Ann said...

Oh my gosh, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to take this class! Happy Halloween!

Meghan Thimjon said...

Oooh love all the treats too! Would love to win a spot in your class!!

Mthimjon@aol.com

MyLittleBlueDog said...

Very kind of you to offer this prize to a lucky reader. Love your blog always look forward to a new post... am obsessed with letter forms, sad eh?

dinny said...

boo!
I would LOVE a spot in your lettering class. You are very talented and would learn tons.
happy halloween ;)

Marji said...

I am so looking forward to the class. If I win a free pass, I could use the refund to buy more pens. Win. Win.

Moi said...

I love presents for Halloween!!! Would love to win a spot in this class =)

lenainwonderland [at] gmail [dot] com

marie said...

I'd love to experiment with letters in your lab! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sharon said...

I am beyond excited to start your class - I have a big red heart on November 7th! This contest makes it even more fun! (sworley61@att.net)

Shelly said...

Ooo, I love your letters - I hope I win!
shelly
http://shellycentral.typepad.com/notes-from-shellycentral/

larsmom said...
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Glo said...

Count me in, please. I will be signing up for your exciting letter lab soon.

larsmom said...

I would LOVE a spot in your class. I'm just dying to learn how to improve my terrible handwriting! I'd be thrilled to win! Thank you! (born2luvtigers [at] yahoo [dot] com)

fran pascazio said...

Here is hoping I win this giveaway!!! If I don't I'll still sign-up for the class. Love your art and super watercolor journal books you offer in your Etsy shop...

franpascazio@yahoo.com

Doda said...

oh my, that is the giveaway of all giveaways!!!!! I soooo want to win this!!! xxxxx

Sue K said...

I have signed up for your class, but would love to win a FREE spot. Can't wait until the class starts!
Since we live 8 miles out from town, we won't be getting any witches, goblins or ghosties out here tonight! Darn...I guess we'll just have to eat that big bowl of candy ourselves!! Tough job, but someone has to do it!
hugs, Sue K

Crystal said...

What an awesome treat! I keep looking at your class and thinking I need to sign up. The only thing holding me back is justifying spending the $$ right now, at this time.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway and chance to win it.

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

How exciting! Thanks for the chance :)
and Happy Halloween!!!

Michele said...

Happy Halloween! Candy Corn was always my favorite, too! I have been a follower of your blog for quite some time... You are wonderfully talented and I would love to take your lettering class!

Anonymous said...

Ooooh this would be great to win! Happy Halloween everyone!!!

Marie aka Grams said...

I can't wait for your class to start. I was the first to sign up!! But if I do win, I'd love the share it with my favorite sister, Ginny.
She would love it as much as I will.
Marie

Karen said...

I love your style and would love to win a spot in this class. I'll take the class even if I don't win.

Lana Manis said...

What fun! I'd love a chance for this treat! :)

Robin Johnson said...

I have already signed up for your "Lettering Lab," and have been waiting with anticipation for it to start. I enjoy your style very much! Only 7 more days!

Blessings,
Robin
robinj@runbox.com

Anonymous said...

I know everyone is going to enjoy your class!

And I love candy corn as well! Twice I've stopped at the candy store in the mall and bought a tiny scoop of the stuff. It's better...it's really fresh! So, how do you eat your candy corn? We bite the tips first. As if they taste any different! LOL!

Ann-Margret said...

What a generous giveaway! Thanks for inviting us to participate. :) I love your lettering!

Renelde Napoli said...

Hi Elvie, thanks for the giveaway. I only started reading your blog a few weeks ago, but I love it. There is a lot of great inspiration. Thanks !

Vee said...

Happy Halloween!

Thanks for the opportunity to win a class spot! Good luck everyone!

Kelly Warren said...

Oh, the day of Chocolate Feast. That's really what Halloween is, isn't it?! I've love to win your class! Been thinking about signing up anyway! One question: will it be open ended, or will there be an end date? I tend to, um, overload my plate on a regular basis. :-)

Miriam Prantner said...

Oh, I would love to get to participate!

Anonymous said...

I have a lettering class down on my list of classes I want to take, and this one looks like the perfect fit. Thnx for the the change to win it. Jane S

Jhone said...

I'm looking forward to the class - I registered the first day you announced it!

Sandrine said...
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Sandrine said...

I've already ordered the class but as it's also my birthday, i hope i'll win. Happy halloween !!!

Jenn said...

Really, really excited about your class--would love to win a spot!! Happy Halloween!

Createology said...

Ahh candy corn, chocolate, nougats and everything sweet is my favorite treat...until you the Sweetest of all have offered the best Treat of all...your class. I would be honored to be included in your giveaway. Happy Halloween...

Bridget said...

OH! Your LetterLab class looks so wonderful. I would love to be in it :)
Bridget

sUz said...

hApPy haLLowEen loRi!
please enter me. and i join you in the mouth full of fillings as well!
xOx, sUz :)

Teresa said...

I cannot wait for your class to start! Happy Halloween!

Teresa said...

I cannot wait of your class, going to be great. Happy Halloween!

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a nice give-away! I'd love to take the class. I'm rather curious if this course can change my awfull handwriting.
gerdyanne (at) holland (dot) tweakdsl (dot) nl

Ken said...

Lori-

Candy corn is an all-time favorite of mine too. I knew you were a kindred sweet tooth. Happy Halloween.

Ken

rebecca trump said...

I would love a sweet treat like Letter Lab :)
Happy Halloween!

Dolores said...

OMG, I would truly love to win. What a generous giveaway. Thank you for the chance to win.
I do like orange - especially today.

Martina said...

Your class sounds great Lori! And - Happy Halloween!

Lena said...

Happy Hallowen! Thanks for giveaway :)

GG said...

It looks like many of us share in the enthusiasm for your Letter Lab class! I'd love to be included.

GG

Pavla said...

I already signed up for your class - really looking forward to it!

cindy c said...

thanks for a chance to win your class--
cindy c

Sarah O said...

I, too, love Halloween and candy corn. I love seeing little ones in their costumes, the cold, crisp smell of fall, and jack o' lanterns!

I'd also love to win a seat in letterLAB! :)

Happy Halloween!
Sarah -- sarah4980 (at) gmail (dot) com

Nancy said...

I would love to win a seat in your class! That would be so great! Love your blog!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Nancy :)

maryh said...

I've already signed up but would love to WIN a spot.

Margaret said...

Lori, how generous of you to host this fabulous give-away. I sure do hope that I win :o)
Margaret http://christianchickcrafts.blogspot.com/

Barbara England said...

Happy Halloween, Lori. I love this blog every day, holiday or not!

mauihumv@gmail.com said...

I have already signed up for your class and I cannot wait to get started. Happy Halloween

Trace said...

Eek! Really? A seat in your class? Yippeee, and happy Halloween! (I'm on the fun team as well, no scary stuff for this sister!!). I'm at www.makinsctuff.com :)

Sandy Guderyon said...

Hi Lori, I am registered for your wonderful class. I've been meaning to write to you to tell you that your blog is the first one I turn to each day and am practicing daily what you show there. Thank you for offering this class-it's most welcome, I can tell you!
Sandy Guderyon
sandycoaches@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

O Lori!! PLEASE pick me, pick me. I want to learn to do the lettering...Awwwww come on.
You're the BEST at sketching & lettering!!
Grandma Nancy Sapp

Emilia said...

Thanks for the giveaway. Even if I don't win, I am going to sign up for this course. I cannot wait.

Sara S. said...

I would so love to be able to learn from your class!

mama bleu said...

oh my gosh....i love the pumpkins on a stick!!

Sandra said...

Wow, that sounds like a great giveaway. I'm still thinking of signing up for your class but first I'm gonna try my luck this way! I love your lettering!

Sarah Jacqueline said...

I would absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE to win a spot in your class! I just adore your handwriting! Thanks so much! :)
sarahj107@hotmail.com

Janie Husband said...

i am already signed on but would love to win this.....looking forward to the class lori....

Molly said...

i am counting down the days!!! can't wait!! BA--CON!!!! :-)

Karon said...

I can't wait for your class! Thank you for your generosity! Karon

lisa b. said...

I would love to learn to letter as beautifully as you do! Happy Halloween!

Jessie May said...

Happy Hallowe'en Lori! We've had lots of little spooky people calling this evening but thankfully no tricks as I made cookies! Please count me in for a chance of a seat in your lettering class, now that is a generous treat :) ellemorescott@tiscali.co.uk

Karen said...

happy halloween. it's my least favorite holiday :( but maybe it will bring me luck today!! :)

Donna said...

I was thinking about maybe signing up for the class. Winning a spot in it would be fabulous!
D~~~~

Krista said...

I'd like a treat like that (trying to keep away from the chocolat and wanting to keep those hands busy...)

Gill said...

Count me in please!

Claudia said...

I'm signed up and ready to go and can't wait to begin! Thank you for the kind offer of a freebie class!

Shelley Malone said...

Bahahahaaaaa! I'm glad you confessed your fillings. I'm in the same boat, but no matter how bad my teeth get I'll NEVER give up chocolate. : )

Happy Halloween!
xoxo

Diane J. Evans said...

Oooh, what a wonderful treat! I'm already signed up for class, and winning would be the icing on the cake, so to speak. Thanks!

Diane

Beth Skipper said...

WOW! What a great treat! I would love to win a spot in the Letter Lab.

Beth

BethS2006[at]gmail[dot]com

ellie said...

And here I was thinking yet again "is it Nov. 7th YET???" and we have a giveaway. Can I just say YAY!!! Enter me please!

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Happy Halloween, Lori! I LOVE candy corn and have already eaten seven pieces of candy, six mini donuts, cider, and ...well, thats enough really, isnt it? Your lettering course sounds amazing!

Unknown said...

Happy Halloween, all!

April

Susan said...

Happy Hallowe'en! Thanks for all the great pics and inspiration.

Angela Bounds said...

Ok, so I'm totally jumping on this wagon!

Kat said...

Happy Halloween! Your class looks great!

Patty said...

Would love to win a spot in your class.....I love your lettering style!

Jane Monk said...

I would love a spot in your class ... it looks full of information and fun. Thanks for the opportunity Lori. Wonderful!

ale balanzario said...

I would love a spot in your class!!

thanks for this fantastic halloween

Happy Halloween

Mrs. ABC said...

I have been eyeing your class for sometime now (along with you blog) and I'd love to win a spot. Thanks so much for the giveaway.

Angee Lee
www.angeeleebutler.com

KrissyB said...

Hi, Lori -- I can't wait to take your class. Did you know that 9 billion kernels of candy corn are produced each year? Happy Halloween! krisnbob2@frontier.com (e-mail)

Sissy Sparrows said...

What a TREAT!! This is definately one giveaway that I would LOVE to win!

Donna
www.sissysparrows.com

haileynicolle said...

yay for letter lab! i would love take this class!
hailey
boukandhailey.blogspot.com

Pelusa said...

Thanks for the chance of win one of your classes! Love your work!

Happy Halloween!

elenabrito2002(at)yahoo(dot)es

Eden said...

Happy Halloween!! The chances are getting slimmer and slimmer for me to win that seat!! But a girl's got to try, right?

Nicky Stevenson said...

Another crafter that would LOVE a place in your class. We DON'T have candy corn here in the UK and it looks like we're missing out! x

sallgood said...

I love learning, so this would be a fun treat to win!! Thanks for the opportunity!

Pat said...

Good luck everyone! May the spirits be with you.

Sarah A. said...

Your class sounds super fun. Hope I get picked! :)

BrittanyKay said...

This would be such a great giveaway to win!! britt.miller@live.com!

IsabelleM said...

Oh Yeah!!
I should,would be sittin on this class!
..I mean, have to follow this class ...;0)

Thank you.
Hope be sooo lucky!
Isabellem

Tammy said...

It is a day for joyful cheers from children. It would be a pleasure to take your class.

PennySue said...

Your class would raise my art journaling to a new level. Thanks for a chance to win.

Anonymous said...

COOOL! I signed up for this class the minute I saw it (my journal writing needs serious help) and the opportunity to win the class and take it for free is fabulous. Either way thanks so much for offering this, I'm totally looking forward to it! www.sparkletart.com

Betty Jo said...

Lori I would love to win a spot in your class. What a wonderful gift!! Thank you for your generous offer.

Rebecca said...

I would love to take this class! Thanks for the chance!

Claire M said...

Happy Halloween to you too! I'm excited about your class!

Janet said...

I'd be thrilled to win the spot in your class. Thanks, Lori!!

Karen said...

Exciting give away!
Karen(at)nwlivin(dot)com

Joy said...

I would love to take your class! Enjoy looking at your blog! Thanks for offering a free spot!

Joy said...
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Cheryl said...

Oh please pick me. In our school system, cursive writing is no longer being taught. I really need to practice mine.

LuckyDog said...

Thank you for this opportunity!!!
May you receive lots and lots of treats. XOXO, Donna :)

Charmingdesigns said...

I signed up, I cant wait for it to start, I hope I win!

Unknown said...

Candy makes me happier than it should. I once worked in a candy store where we were welcome to eat as much as we liked. I gained about twenty pounds in three weeks, and unfortunately, I'm not joking...

I'd LOVE to win a spot in your class. I was planning on giving it to myself as a Thanksgiving treat, but this would be a great early treat for the holidays! Either way, I will "see you in class"!

chrissy said...

OH sweet sweet friend. I have missed you all these months. I finally have my computer again. And look at you..a class! What lucky timing to visit when you are having a give-away. This looks wonderful.
Can't wait to peek around at all i've missed this summer.
xo

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

What a fantastic thing for you to do! Happy Halloween and Happy November 7th!!

Raine said...

That would be amazing. I'd love a seat!
AquaLuna13@msn.com

K said...

I'd love love love a spot in your class :)

Anonymous said...

Oh, I would love to do the Lab. But I live on the other side of the world where time differences are so tough and the availablility of art equipment is just not the same. Ballpoint pens and pencils are almost all that can be found in our town.

Anonymous said...

This giveaway is so amazing! Your blog always inspires me and I'd love to take your class!

annebanan said...

I'd love a spot in your class!

JanT said...

Oh that my cursive handwriting (and even my printing) could look like what you show. I have horrible writing but would love to be able to use it creatively. Thanks for the opportunity to win a class spot. I'm attending whether I win or not cause I'm going right now to purchase the class.

Vickie said...

It would be a wonderful treat to win your class!

just a scrap of paper said...

Wonderful! Hope you choose me.

Irena said...

I'd love a chance to take your class.

Beulah Bee said...

Wow, 138 comments already! Looks like lots of others appreciate your blog as much as I do. I especially like how you have mastered the art of handwriting in your art work and would love to participate in your lab to see if I can improve my own. Years ago, my great aunt gave me a copy of Palmer's Handwriting but I developed my own style instead. Also, in case you haven't heard, some public schools are dropping handwriting lessons due to high-tech gadgets making writing obsolete and I find this shocking and sad. I hope your lab is a great success and thank you for an opportunity to win.

Anonymous said...

Happy Halloween!I would love to be a part of your class. Your so inspirational!
Rhianon
Rhianon3865@yahoo.com

Lindsay said...

I would love to have a spot in your class! Happy Halloween :))

Anonymous said...

I'd LOVE to win a spot!!!

r said...

Oooh I really want to take the class! I think it would be so great! Yay lettering!

my email address is ryearsley [at] smu [dot] edu

:)

Candace said...

I already signed up but free is always better.

Adriana said...

You are so generous !
I have signed up but if i win the giveaway I would like to gift it to my daughter so we can both have fun learning. She is coming to visit from Australia this month and today is her birthday!

Thank you for the opportunity!
I love what you do so much! x0x0

Anonymous said...

wauw i love your handwriting and would love to learn
nicolevb@dse.nl from the netherland

Christine said...

Would love a spot in your class! I'm such a fan of your artwork.

Alice Howe said...

I'm in, either way, I'm in!
Alice

Colleayn said...

11/1/11 sounds like a lucky time to sign up to win. I LOVE your creative style. You are so talented.

Jessica said...

I would love to win a spot! I've been practicing my handwriting ever since I first discovered your blog a couple of weeks ago. :)

Pravljičarka said...

I love your creations. They brighten my days.

Darja


darja.brank@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Because I am at my work now, tonight (Dutch time) I will sign up for your Letter Lab Class.

I look forward to it & can't wait :-)

Bernardine

KindleLover said...
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KindleLover said...

Wow, that's a very generous treat! I would love to take your class because my handwriting could use the help. A lot of my journaling is inspired by quotes and headlines. Thank you for offering this giveaway!
Sorry about the deleted post. I forgot to mention my email: adam.koch@rocketmail.com

sarah & derek said...

A lettering class with my FAVORITE artist? My "Goddess of Lettering?"
Ooooooooh, wonderful!
..... I have continued trying and trying again to form a small " r " that's as nice as yours... (needs more work!)
~ Sarah Sander

Joanne said...

what a fab giveaway....I can only imagine everything I would learn in your class! Thanks for the chance to win.

Donna said...

I've signed up for your class and can't wait until Monday! It would be frosting on the cake to win it!
Donna

Yvonne Russell said...

How generous. What a wonderful prize. Thanks for the chance.

Yvonne

nancybabb said...

congrats on your new class! hope 2 c u there!

Ronda Adams said...

Lori - I love your creative inspirations and especially, the lettering and text that you have on your pages! That is one of the things that hold me back right now with my art journal pages so I'd love to win a spot in your Letter Lab online class so that I would become more confident in my lettering. Thank you for the opportunity of allowing us all to have a chance to win!

Linda said...

Hi Lori,
I love the idea of using my own handwriting to artfully decorate ATC's or journals or cards, etc, and what I've seen on your blog is wonderful and creative. I'm looking forward to taking your class whether I win it or not. Good luck to everyone who signed up.
Linda E.

Lisa said...

Oh... I have been eyeing this class all week, digging into my pockets to see if I can manage it!

huntla1 said...

I am already signed up for letter lab, but I would love to win my entry instead!

campsusie said...

Oh what a delightful treat it would be to win a spot in your lettering workshop!
My fingers (and toes) are crossed!!!
SusieV

Leone said...

Pleae put my name in the draw for your class. I would love to join in.

Anonymous said...

please put my name in the drawing for your class :-)

Marty S

Kristin said...

Hand in the air waving, pick me pick me. : )

Belle2create said...

OH that would be great, to win a spot in your online class. Keeping my fingers crossed... Hedwig from The Netherlands

Kathy said...

I would absolutely love a spot in your class! Thanks for the chance to win.

kshab@sbcglobal.net

Anonymous said...

I'm signed up already but would love a chance with your giveaway. Thanks
Louisa

Anonymous said...

This would be a great class!! Exciting!

Kellyn
kellynvincent@hotmail.com

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