A Give-Away!

Thank you so much to everyone who wrote to say
"I'm sorry you're sick" and "I hope you feel better soon".
Just knowing you're out there and that you care goes a long way
in making me feel not so completely lousy.

Well, I told you I've been wanting to host another give-away
and two things immediately sprang to mind...

First, I want to find my beloved collection of ATC cards a new home.  (97 cards in all!)  Each and every one is unique and special and I've enjoyed trading for them so very much.  The thing that bothers me though is that these ATC's just sit in a box on the top shelf of my closet.  I want to find them a good home, where they will be enjoyed and celebrated anew.  Plus, I feel like the very spirit of ATC's can be found in the sharing, and I can't think of a better way to honor that spirit.

Secondly, I'd like to give away this original painting of mine.  It's a study in both color and loosening up.  The title is "Horizon at Dusk" and it's acrylic on watercolor paper.  It will arrive beautifully packaged in an 11" x 14" matte, just as you see here.  It's ready to pop into a frame of your choosing.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment to this post by Thursday, September 4 at midnight.  (Make sure to include your contact information!)  I'll put the names in a hat and draw two winners randomly on Friday, September 5.  The first name will receive the ATC collection and the second name will receive my original painting.  I'll announce the winners here next Friday, so don't forget to check back!

And here's an extra incentive:  Post a link to this contest on your blog, and I'll enter your name twice!  (Just be sure to tell me you made the link.)

Good luck!!

And do stay tuned...  Since I'm beginning to feel a bit better, I'm planning to wade through my photographs and thoughts on my trip to San Francisco and the Frida Kahlo exhibit.  Barring any unforeseen illness setbacks, I'll have a coherent post about that for you tomorrow.

Comments

[Tami McGruder]

You are a very talented woman! I would be honored to have your ATC collection!! They are so beautiful! I would frame them all and hang them on a wall in my house where everyone who visits me can enjoy them too. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that my name is drawn!! :) Glad you're feeling better!

[Alison Dearborn]

I checked out your blog from the Creative Underground Yahoo Group. Beautiful work. Sorry you are ill. Art has a way of healing.
Love your give-away idea...count me in.

[Jo Anne]

Hi Shari! I saw your link on the ArtFest Yahoo group and would love to have a chance to own one of your ATCs...or your painting!

Nice blog too by the way!

You can reach me on my blog too!

Smiles! Jo Anne

[marilyn sandau]

I just discovered your blog today, and have spent the last two hours enjoying it- much better than cleaning! I would be thrilled to give your ATCs a home. I have just begun to do these and would love the inspiration. Thanks!

[kathleen m]

shari,
i would be honored to win your atc's.

I am in the process of collecting little art for a book or two to be place in my local cancer center to brighten the hours spent there during treatments for the patients.

They would be a joy for years to come in the hard bound books i am creating of little art pages.
Thank you
katheen matelsky

[stephanie]

So sorry to hear you are ill...sending an abundance of healing thoughts into the universe for you! I was fortunate to experience the Kahlo Exhibit with my ArtFest buddy, Julie B. Seeing Frida's work up close is overwhelming, unsettling...haunting and beautiful. It took me several days afterwards to absorb its impact and re-coup.
...take it slow!

[Mayra Nieves-Bekele]

I would love to ygive your ATCs a new home
M

[fromthepines]

Shari,

That's a lot of ATC's! Everything looks awesome.i got the headsup for this giveaway on the artfest board. See ya there!

Cheryl

[Diana]

Shari,

Sorry I missed you when you came to the Creative Underground last year. The ATCs and painting rocks and may I say I want to come back as your dog in my next life?

Feel better soon!

[Kathleen Sigg]

Shari, I'm so sorry that you are having health issues and wish you the best. I'm sending good thoughts into the universe for you! Parting with your treasures is such a generous, loving thing to do. My art studio would welcome them with open arms.
Keep positive thoughts,
Kathleen Sigg

[anna nowicki]

as always your work is lovely - the painting is beautiful colours. I too am a collector of ATC's so please enter me into either draw. Anna Nowicki

[Cyndi - Dreams Unltd]

Shari, I saw your post on the CU group, too! I'd love to win either of your offerings! They are all beautiful. Hope to meet you one of these days, too. Maybe the next class! Love all new bird series, as well as the carnival (?) series (not sure I have the right name, but the one with the elephants! *LOL*). Great work, and I'm going back to the blog now to look at the earlier posts about them!

Cyndi - Dreams Unltd

[jenn]

Hi there! I thanks for reminding me to do this! I missed it somehow! Love your painting..and the beautiful colors you used.

[Laura Jones]

Glad to hear that you are starting to feel better, Shari! Just don't rush things.
Please enter me in your drawing and I'm going to post a link on my blog (musingsoncollage.blogspot.com).

[ev]

Hi
A link from Musings on Collage by Laura led me to you - a nice gift from Laura to her readers, to introduce us to your blog. Your giving away ATCs and your painting is so inspiring. I really admire your spirit of generosity.
Ev

[Meghan]

Shari, hi! saw your posting on the Creative Underground Group and thought I would check out your blog... and try for a chance at the ATC's. :) Great stuff. It is always so nice to "meet" other creative women.

[deb]

Count me in...now off to my blog to post a link.

Hugs.

[Rose Momsen]

Thanks Shari for posting your offer on the Yahoo site. Sure, I'll bite! Sharing ATC's is always fun, and what a great idea to tie it to comments on your blog. I am sorry to hear you've been ill - our health is our greatest asset and I hope that you will enrich yourself with the best of health for the future.

Rose, in Point Roberts

[Kathy]

Send that bug away!! I'm so sorry I could not make your class in Colorado. I would treasure a piece of your creative soul. What a fantastic idea. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Kathy

[Connie]

Wow!! Now that is a very generous ATC stash that would love it here in Wyoming!! I will also add this giveaway to my blog later today!
Get to feeling better!
Connie

[Darlene]

I have to tell you, your blog is wonderful, and I checked out the etsy site also. Great inovative art. I would be proud to own one of your art pieces and it would be displayed in my house.
Please keep the wonderful art coming!!!

[Cindy In Carolina]

Count me in on the drawings. Glad you are getting better.

[Bev Martini]

Your pictures prodded me to schedule a trip to the MOMA. It's only 90 minutes away. Glad you're feeling better.

[Kristie]

Howdy

thanks for doing the giveaway! I hope I win- either sounds wonderful!!! :)
Kristie LaRose
krislarose13@yahoo.com

[Rx Judy]

WOW! I can just see all 97 ATCs in one huge collage, wouldn't that be neat? As a dabbler (no pun intended) of watercolor, your painting is just what my walls need...hope I win!