Sunday, March 13, 2011

Give Away and other Sundry Stuff


For all the followers of this blog - here is a give away just for you. You all have been wonderful over the past six months and I want you to have a chance at a wonderful book, Fabric Photo Memories, by my close friend, Lovey, who wroteit , laid it out, did the photography, and got it published!
This is a beautiful book which inspries and  includes tips and tutorials, and features Lovey's Fabric Photo Collages. She is an artist in the truest sense of the word. I have admired her work for a while now. You can see some of K.C. Willis' influence in her work and yes, Lovey, takes it to a new height! SO, what do you have to do to have a chance at this Give Away? Just:  1) be a follower of this blog; and 2) leave a comment that you would like to be considered for the giveaway. We will do the drawing at 12:00 noon on Friday, Eastern Daylight Time.  Best of luck.

And now to my weekend besides just whining about the time change..... I have worked on my final creation for our 6 x 6 swap and can only show you bits and pieces until the intended artist receives the pages. These creations were a little emotional - white on white - intended originally for Gina Wise, one of the six artists.  God called Gina home right before Thanksgiving after she suffered a heart attack. Gina's friend Kathy jumped in to fill the void we all were feeling and so my pages are made, white on white, in memory of Gina's beautiful soul and spirit. 


 I made four layouts on two sheets precut and pretreated by Gina. 


 Page one:

Page two:

Page three:


And page four:

And let's not forget the tag:



So now, I need to wander and visit your blogs. It seems that although I had the last rad treatment on Thursday, I am busy every day after work at my trainers either doing cardio or a workout and then fixing dinner and still am not posting that much during the week. But we will work at getting better at this now that the "drama" in my life is quieting down. LOL And yes, you will get a few more Lizzie Borden peeks this coming week. Hugs to all and I do hope you changed your clocks!

29 comments:

Anonymous said...

WOW, I'd LOVE to win Lovey's book! She IS awesome (I follow her blog regularly) and SOOO talented. Please put my name into the hat (or whatever you are using to pick a winner).

Congrats again on finishing your rad and on your lovely pages.

And Happy Daylight Savings Time.....we forgot to re-set the clocks last night! duh....

Hugs,
Jan

Anonymous said...

1. YES I want that book. Yes YEs I do.
2. your pages and post reminded me why I stalk this blog.
3. I want the book.
4. I want to know authors of books.
5. I want to write a book that you can give away on your blog.
6. Also, I need to know some good stuff so that I can write a book about it so that you can give it away on your blog.
Xx,
Amy

Janet Ghio said...

I would love to win Lovey's book. I have recently started following her blog. Your white on white pages are so pretty and how poignant to work on them.

Terri Gordon said...

Hello, Yes congratulations, on your last treatment. Oh what a beautiful giveaway, I love to visit your beautiful blog. Have a wonderful week. Terri

Barb said...

I don't know how you do it all. I would love to have a chance at Lovey's book. blessings~barb

Terri said...

Beautiful book, I think she is very talented too.
But your pages my dear....are TOTALLY FAAAAAB!
I love the white on white and all your perfect embellishments. Really, it is so amazing, it makes me want to go up to my art room and make something!
Hugs,
Terri

Lovey said...

Hiya My M! I love your pages!! You are a SuperStar in my Eyes! No but's about it! You Rock and your art is inspirational and beautiful just like YOU! Thank you for supporting me, caring about me and loving me as only you can do...You mean the world to me...

Unknown said...

Congrats on the last treatment! A good milestone to start spring with.
Wishing you warm hugs and healing!

It would be fantastic to win Lovey's new book! I follow her blog (and yours) and there are so many inspiring things to see! Thank you for the chance to win!
Be Well,
Stacie

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

Well, I came here from Lovey's blog..to enter..but even if I am not the winner, I'm so glad I did! Your work is wonderful! I really like the way your framed the faces on the vintage photos. I must read more about you- radiation? I am a breast cancer survivor, and I've been through that as well. I know you must be feeling the effects (tiredness from the inside out) and I'm amazed that you are still creating and managing a blog- good for YOU! I'm now a follower :-)

Pink Princess said...

I came over from Lovey's blog as well and would LOVE this second change to win the book :)
I have started my own memory book, of my own family pictures. My whole family (just me and my older brother are still here) are deceased so the memorybook I am making is a tribute to MY family. Love to learn more ways about enhancing mine :)

Hugs from a new follower,

Marian

http://pinkprincessdecorating.blogspot.com/

Pink Princess said...

PS love your blog as well :)

Doni said...

Hello Marlynn, I'm Doni and I just found you through Lovey's blog! I'm so excited to have a chance to win her book, but I'm excited too to find your blog. Your project has a mix of some of my favorite things....lace, buttons, MUSIC, etc...
I'd love to be in the drawing, and hopefully win. I'm looking forward to catching up with your blog and seeing what all you've shared!
Blessings, Doni

Dorthe said...

Dear Marlyn
I`m happy for you, finished the rad, and hope you are not too tired,dear.
Your beautifull finished page, is fantastic-I love the framing of her face, and all the beautifull added buttons, and pieces.
And ofcouese I will love to winn Lovey`s wonderfull new book.
Hugs,Dorthe

Kathy said...

I just found your blog and signed right up to be a follower. The book is fantastic. I hope I am the lucky winner.

bubbygigi said...

Your pages are stunning. I love what you've done with the pictures, buttons and found objects.
Gita/Bubbygigi

Michelle said...

Good Morning from AZ where we don't bother with our clocks! I just wanted to tell you that I am a blog hopper from Lovey's blog and you my dear are a true inspiration to me. It is no wonder you girls are close! God Bless you and hopefully I will win this wonderful book of Lovey's. Money is so tight right now and I even considered buying it rather then using the money to eat but well my belly won out. Much love, Michelle in AZ

Anonymous said...

I add my congrats for your last treatment, and again, my admiration for your lovely white-on-white textures and images in your latest project. Lovely as always, Marlynn! Stay well, be well.

Curtains in My Tree said...

I have been reading Lovey and her posting so will follow you also.

I would love to have her book.

Janice

ps yes this daylight savings time is making me sleepy

Curtains in My Tree said...

I have been reading Lovey and her posting so will follow you also.

I would love to have her book.

Janice

ps yes this daylight savings time is making me sleepy

lindacreates said...

I am so glad it is your last rad treatment! My husband just went through 28 rad treatments with concurrent chemo, so I understand.

I would love to have a chance at your giveaway. I like your style, love your lastest peeks.

lindacreates said...

p.s. forgot to tell you I am a 12yr+ adv ovarian cancer survivor!

Unknown said...

I would love to have Lovey's book. I visited her blog for the first time last month and adore her. She's a wonderful inspiration and blessed with creativity.

Your blog is beautiful as well!
Have a great day!

Jann said...

If I hadn't been a follower of Lovey's blog, I might never have found yours! I am enjoying my visit very much, and am now a follower! Thank you for a chance at this generous giveaway for Lovey's wonderful book! Have a great week! ~Jann

Denise said...

Oh yes,I'm your new follower,and I would adore winning your giveaway.I've been studying her work for awhile but am not able to purchase over the internet.Fingers crossed!

Barb said...

I have something for you at my blog and it is NOT a GREEN Lizard for St. Pat's Day!

~*~Patty S said...

Thank you dear M for the chance to be the VERY lucky winner of Lovey's precious book!

lovely peeks at Gina's White pages...sniff sniff

I have your front sunflower page (which I Love) and the last page completed...it's the centerfold that has me stalled = oh my!
Can't rush creativity...it either comes or....

I am struggling to keep up these days and wondering HOW I ever managed to get around and visit everyone and do bbb posts and make art and...just doing the best I can

oxo

Lori Saul said...

Love your creative pieces here each so unique and beautiful. Glad to hear your treatment is over and I hope only the best for you. Your art is inspirational!

Diane said...

How kind and considerate to give away Lovey's new book =) What an inspiration both of you are!

Jackie said...

Congratulations on your last treatment! i hope you and Harley have many healthy happy years FREE!
All the best
xoo
Jackie