She has written a fantastic book about the crazy popular "Sketchbook Challenge" blog that she created in the late days of 2009.
I'm so excited to be a part of this project as well as the original blog.
Sue invited a handful of artists (21) to create projects from prompts that she came up with.
These prompts/themes were different from the "Sketchbook Challenge" blog themes at the time of publication.
She also invited seven artists to submit artwork for the book.
Here's a peek at the projects that I submitted -
(all photography by Sue Bleiweiss)
I created two different books and one mixed media fiber wall hanging for the two different themes that I participated in.
And I love the actual physical format of the book!
It's a smaller size (7.4 inches x 9 inches) with rounded corners.
It really fits into my backpack so much better.
Well, here's a photo of the book -
(see those nice rounded corners? Great for decreasing the wear on book edges while being carried in your book bag)
I'll be taking comments through Sunday July 8 and announcing a winner (via random number generator) that evening.
I'll be giving away a 10yd combination package of Mistyfuse that includes 6 yards of White and 2 yards each of Black and Ultraviolet and a Goddess Sheet. Total retail value: $48!
Order your copy of the book here -
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
ArtPlantae
Hop on over to Carla Sonheim's blog today for a different giveaway.
Check out tomorrow's post from these artists -
Susan Brubaker Knapp
Diana Trout
The giveaways will be going on until July 10.
As always, thanks go out to all of the sponsors for your generosity!
Mistyfuse
My Creative Classroom http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/
ArtPlantae Today
Gelli Arts
Joggles
Sue Pelland Designs
ProChemical and Dye
The Thread Studio
Blue Twig Studio
ArtistCellar
Mistyfuse
My Creative Classroom http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/
ArtPlantae Today
Gelli Arts
Joggles
Sue Pelland Designs
ProChemical and Dye
The Thread Studio
Blue Twig Studio
ArtistCellar
114 comments:
Love your pages; can't wait to own a copy of this book
Carol ... knowing you, I'm not at all surprised that your sketchbooks are things of beauty! Bring them next time we get together!!! I want to touch!!!
Love the way fabric and stitching looks with journal pages.I'd love a chance to win the MistyFuse- I've been curious about it but never tried it before.
Fun to come by with my tea and visit your blog. You have done a great job promoting you new book. Cheers.
Hi Carol! I have my iPad copy of the book, and it also carries in a purse very well. :D I am amazed at the amount of talent in that book, and thoroughly enjoying it. Congratulations to Sue and all of you talented artists!
Thanks for all the sharing, I really love your work. and would really love to win....thanks again
Beautiful work! Thanks for the giveaway.
I love your sketchbook - it's cute in itself :)
Beautiful handmade books - you are inspiring me. thanks for the chance to win
Yep...can't wait for it to arrive....rounded corners....bonus!:)
It's a really cool book. Thanks for a chance to win!
Never have kept a sketchbook, but this shows me why it might be a good idea to start!
This blog hop is fantastic......INSPIRATION everywhere......Sue's book looks great.....think I am gonna have to start a sketchbook.
Congrats on your participation in this work
I'm so pleased to find you in the Sketch Book Challenge. Great to discover your wonderful works.
I really like the looks of this one-your sketches are very nice-hope to win some misty-fuse-lots of ideas for that.
I love the pieces shown on your blog! The book sounds wonderful. Thanks!
Your books are lovely. The sketchbook challenge book looks like it will be very inspiring. I would love a chance to try out Mistyfuse. Thanks to you and all the sponsors.
Joan your flowers are so beautiful this book i would so enjoy.
Very creative pages - well done!
Love the sketchbook. The sketchbook challenge book looks awesome too, looking forward to my copy. Thanks for joining in with the blog hop , it has been fun and has introduced me to many new artists.
Wonderful pages! I've never used Mistyfuse so it would be fun to win some to play with.
Have really enjoyed following along with the different sketchbook themes and seeing all the interpretations.
Thanks for being part of it!
What I really need is to be snowed in with this book! Maybe by Christmas. Love love love your art.
I'm looking forward to trying some mistyfuse. Plus, it's been so much fun to check out the different blogs each day.
Love you pages, thanks for sharing your talents Inspiring
just beautiful work - thank you for taking the time to share the process.
What a great book and blog! Thank you for sharing:-)
I love the work you submitted and can't wait to see more work in your archives.
So fun to see inside everyone's sketchbooks! I love it.
Erin
I just love your sketchbook drawings! You make me want to draw. I can't wait to see the Sketchbook Challenge book.
I'm enjoying the challenge of the Sketchbook Challenge! Thanks for the inspiration! The book looks great!
I am looking forward to the book. Your pages are very inspiring.
I especially love the covers of your books!
Carol, love your sample books, I will order Sue's book asap, its available in Canada at Indigo.com
I've really enjoyed looking at your pages. I'd love to try something like this.
Deanna
Great book. Would love to win the mistyfuse package.
I love your books, Carol!
I love your books, Carol!
Great papers. Will have to check the book out.
Love your books!
Love your projects. This book looks great
I just bought the book for my Nook and am looking forward to hours of fun.
thank you for sharing your ideas, and for participating in this blog give away. vivianhelena@sti.net
Love your sketchbook - I would love to have a go!
so when you look at my sketchbook the question is did the sketchbook come with rounded corners or did they "become" rounded.
Your books are beautiful! Thanks for this giveaway
I've been following the challenge for over a year! Your work is fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!
Great book, great project.
Love the book you made.
This has been a great blog hop. Getting to know so many new artists!
I'm overwhelmed by all the wonderful artists I'm being introduced to by way of the Sketchbook Challenge blog hop - Thanks!
I'm really happy to see you included in this book. Have followed you for awhile now and love your style!
The book looks great and what generous sponsors!
Here i am, a devoted fan of Sue's... and love what you all have posted so far about this book. Amazon wish list, here we come! Thanks for the giveaway of Misty Fuse products - i love them, too.
First I read about me and thought you were talking about me. I also carried my treasures from nature in my little paper bag. Still do! I love what you submitted for the book. What a treasure this book will be to get. I am now a follower too.
I am looking forward to reading and playing. Especially with some Mistyfuse!
Edie
I'm new, too, and am enjoying seeing everyone's work. Congrats on the book! Can't wait to see it.
Love your work you created for the book!! I have the book on my wishlist (soon!!) Thnx for a chance to win!! this blog hop has been fabulous!
I love both the blog & the book - thank you Sue & everyone who is involved in either or both
Love your work. Can't wait to see it in the book.
Love your book especailly! I won't have Sue's new book in my hands fast enough.Thanks so much for the chance to win the Misty Fuse-I'm dying to try it out!
Love the book you created to hold your drawings! Thanks for offering a giveaway. I have Sue's book and am starting to read it. Great stuff!
Would love to win. Hand in a cast right now, but itching to do something artsy. Thanks for the opportunity.
I'm so much enjoying this blog hop - it's such fun to discover new (to me) artists and the little peeks into what's in the book give me added incentive to get a copy! Thanks!
Wow! The more I look at the blogs about this book, the more I want to get it. I will also love to be included in your giveaway.
Love your work.
looking forward to seeing your pages in the book!
Your sketchbooks are absolutely gorgeous. I enjoyed your explanation of the process. Small books are great for totes. Thanks for a chance to win some mistyfuse products too.
What a great blog-hop - can't wait to see the book. Love your 'rough-hewn' books; beautiful. Thanks!
i particularly loved your large orange flowers! thanks for the opportunity.
I wish I could touch these books!
Congratulations on your contribution to the book Carol. I love your work. I turn to the Sketchbook blog often for inspiration. Also, enjoying the blog hop!
Just received my copy last week - and LOVE the book with all of it's wonderfully creative ideas.
I'd never heard of Mistyfuse until I came across this contest. I've added it to my "art supply wish list"...another new product for me to try.
I think I can I think I can. Looking at your pages, I know I can!
What gorgeous art books! Thank for sharing, Carol. And Thanks Sue! - Serena
Sounds like a great book! And a great give away, got my fingers crossed and hoping!
Your artwork is amazing - so inspiring!
You have a terrific blog - love looking at the array of work you have posted. Great stuff!
I do so love flowers and nature! I would love to learn mixed media work. Your art is amazing.
Love the book! Very inspiring!
Beautiful work on your circle book! I absolutely love it!
Love all that you created with your prompt! And great give-away; looking forward to seeing Sue's book in person!
this looks so fun, where do you learn to make books?
So nice to meet you Carol. Your work is fabulous!
Love the book and all the ideas. I would love the misty fuse too.
Your work is beautiful! I can't wait to see the book!
Thanks for sharing your ideas
Love your books!
Your sketchbook is a treasure. Thanks for sharing....Judith, Texas
Your artwork and thoughts you share are uplifting and inspiring. Thanks for your role in the Sketchbook Challenge and SkCh book.
I love your sketchbook... I now go and order the book!!!!
Love your work! Wow! Gotta get that book.
I love your work. It's absolutely beautiful.
I love books as an art form. Your books are wonderful.
An amazing book and an amazing give away!
Thanks for the chance to win. Your work is beautiful.
I'm enjoying the book,love your work
Your books are always fabulous. I love looking at them.
These look great. I can't wait to see the book.
Thank you for the giveaway! Your art is inspiring.
Love the pieces you did for the circles theme. Your work is so inspirational. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win.
inspiring work and love rounded corners too. have never used mistyfuse but would love to check it out.
This book looks like just the thing to get my creative juices flowing!
Thanks for being a part of the blog hop.
arlene_bauman@sil.org
Carol, have always loved your work and it was such a pleasure meeting you in person at Textile Evolution. Thanks so much for sharing your techniques and your processes. Truly inspiring.
What a terrific shetchbook you created. Love the format and the cover. Thanks for participating in this challenge and for the giveaway...great opportunity to visit all of your groups many blogs and choose a list to follow.
Bethany Garner
Your books look great. It's wonder to see projects created with a range of materials and techniques.
thanks for the chance to win the giveaway!
Grace
Now I'm going to have to buy the book - want too know more about your first floral spreads you shared here... very nice!
Hi, Mistyfuse sounds like the mysterious needs to be experienced. Would llove to try it. Love the book need to download it soon.
Keep up the creativity,
Heather B Cape Town South Africa
Thanks for sharing our work. It's lovely and inspiring.
What a great blog hop - I'm loving all the art, the ideas, and the suggestions and comments. And I can't wait to see the book.
Your art journals are gorgeous! I am eager to see the entire Sketchbook Challenge book. Thanks for a chance to win! Mistyfuse is an awesome product.
The book is great, and I loved your sketchbook pages and reading about your thought process throughout!
What beautiful pages!
How wonderful to discover your blog through this blog tour. Thanks so much for participating, and for your work in the project. Gorgeous.
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