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Monday, November 30, 2009

AEDM-Day 30, Steampunk Stuff and Giveaways

at 11/30/2009 08:09:00 AM Blog Owner Vicki Holdwick
In one of my Yahoo! groups we are doing a great deal of talking about and providing links to a style of art called "steampunk". I have never made anything like it before, but I looked around and I think I have found some treasures to use to make this kind of thing. I think the first item that I will try will be a domino and when I have made it I will share it with you. Here are the treasures I rediscovered when I went through an old cigar box I bought last summer at an estate sale:



In another one of my groups we are working on a creative lettering class. I have begun the third assignment, but am planning to add more to each page to make it more interesting. Here is what I have so far:



And, I am fast approaching my 20,000 visitor (that is a lot of tea and cookies to serve) and think it is time for a giveaway. This time I will be giving away three things:

The first giveaway is a butterfly book kit I purchased from the wonderful and talented Ingrid Dijkers. You can see examples of finished books on her blog.  This kit is the mauve/brown one.




The second giveaway is a lovely origami book:




And the third, and final, prize is the book by the very talented and knowledgeable Tomoko Fuse called Origami Boxes:




All you have to do to have a chance at one of these beauties is leave a comment on this post. If you would like to increase your chances of winning, you can post about this giveaway and leave another comment with a link to your post.

I will draw the lucky winners using the random number generator on Thursday evening, December 3, and will make the announcement on Friday, December 4.

I am taking the hubster for a procedure this morning and have to wait there for about 3 hours before I can take him home. I am planning to take some little Zentangle papers my friend, Nancy, gave to me a long time ago and try to do one while I am waiting. I will also take my new Schaeffer fountain pen and my journal to play with the creative lettering pages. And, of course, I will take the iPod so that I can have music.

Gotta go!




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32 comments:

  1. jenniferNovember 30, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    wow, what generous and neat giveaways - thanks for the chance! jennifer

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  2. JohannaNovember 30, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Your creative lettering is very inspiring, I look forward to seeing more of these pages as you add to them.

    Well done on your 20.000 visitors! Congratulations!

    Hope your husbands procedure goes well.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    hello, I hope your hubby is doing OK. I hate anything to do with medical stuff, ans I'm a RN!! I can give it out but I can't take it!!
    I too have just become interested in Steampunk and thank you so much for the chance to win the prizes. Your selection of "stuff" you found is great. I love grunge and vintage. Your lettering is catching my eye as well. Your blog is one I frequent so I will be checking back as you add more lettering, steampunk.
    Have a great day.
    Love, Liz
    Liz Walters
    Prescott, AZ

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  4. Briards2November 30, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Neat giveaway and I can't wait to see your Steampunk domino.Did you know that there was an episode of NCIS LA which talked about Steampunk? I guess it really is the new thing.

    Barbara

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  5. Briards2November 30, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Neat giveaway and I can't wait to see your Steampunk domino.Did you know that there was an episode of NCIS LA which talked about Steampunk? I guess it really is the new thing.

    Barbara

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  6. BobbieNovember 30, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Vickie - What a generous person you are, as well as being talented. I don't have a blog - yet. Actually I do but haven't done anything w/it yet because I don't know how to start - and I'm very knowledgable w/computer.
    Regards,
    Bobbie
    bobartsy@yahoo.com

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  7. TimareeNovember 30, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    The giveaway is a fun thing and nice of you to do but I come to see what you are up to. I love your quote you are using for class. Is this your own thought? It is so true. We let people have this power because we want to be "nice". I haven't done my lettering yet. I keep trying to find the ideal quote. I need to skip that and just do it, lol.

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  8. Rhonda L. CooperNovember 30, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    What is Steampunk art? Anyway, I hope all goes well with your hubby and that you are kept busy so you do not go crazy waiting;-)

    Love the lettering project.

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  9. galeNovember 30, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Vicki,
    What a bunch of goodies in your box. I can hardly wait to see what you do with them. I have been doing a lot of family stuff so have not been able to do much art.However, I can always see what others do and get the same buzz.
    Thanks for all you do ...Love your blog.
    Gale

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  10. puptonNovember 30, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Vicki, Congrats on the AEDM and your soon to be 20Kth visitor! No birds this time though? Maybe you could Zentangle a bird? I too had to go with DH for a procedure this AM but it only took 2 1/2 hours instead of 3! Wheeeee. Anyway, I love your blog and hope I can win!

    Pat (pupton58 at gmail dot com)

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  11. diNovember 30, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Those butterfly books are wonderful - I saw those on Ingrid's blog. Di

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  12. CindyBNovember 30, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    I love your creative lettering, very cool. Great giveaways, I'm in!
    cindy
    eiggam 44 at yahoo dot com

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  13. A tired retired recluse @ Swallowcliffs.blogspot.com/November 30, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Cangratulations on your many visitors. The give a way is a a great idea!

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  14. trisha tooNovember 30, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    very nice, thank you Vicki!

    thank you for leaving a heads up at Latest Trends--

    :)

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  15. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Nice collection of steampunk parts - great for any critter. Can't wait to see what evolves.

    Please include me in your thoughtful giveaway. Thanks!

    Barb@barbcrowell.com

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  16. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Vicki! It is me, Francine again. Well, your giveaways look really neat and fun. I am way behind of posting comments in groups and I think on here. Yes, you are having lots of visitors. That is great! Well, I am going to look around your site more and see what I have missed. Hugs, Francine

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  17. Stephen HallNovember 30, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Vicki, not sure how you happened on my site but very recently I found out that I am a steampunk!!! Been through life happily enjoying my interests and someone broke the news to me! Love your work... ps. I paint outside the edges because I can. Still have to paint over the numbers so no one sees them, not that bold yet!!!

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  18. ArtificeNovember 30, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    You have an awesome collection of items to create steampunk art! Nice lettering. Thank you for the give away!

    Linda from Latest Trends

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  19. Revelle TaillonNovember 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Love steampuck and started to do some myself. I go through all the old boxes at the flea markets! You can see a couple pieces on my site: http://revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-brothers-mikes-graduation.html and http://revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com/2008/11/big-brothers-birthday.html and I have one for sale on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34933311 which is my favorite so far. I mount the pieces on 8 x 10 masonite.
    Revelle

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  20. ElizabethNovember 30, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Love your blog. Is it possible to find out about the creative lettering class? thanks
    Elizabeth
    txormt at yahoo.com

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  21. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    I love steampunk. Can't wait to see your domino. An what nice give-aways. Pick me, Pick me !!!
    (I've been around 5 yr olds too long)
    Vickie
    valtst at yahoo dot com

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  22. JaneTNovember 30, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    What goodies you have there for us to drool over. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  23. ReneeNovember 30, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    I love the writing page Vicki and I think whatever you make out of that medal will look totally cool.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  24. MaronNovember 30, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Hey, count me in. I have been curious about steampunk myself!

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  25. LeahNovember 30, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    hello darlin, vicki! those steampunk goodies look like fun!!

    so glad you were able to do aedm this year. it's always a treat to create with you! xo

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  26. funkycrafterNovember 30, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    congratulations! your blog is very popular... and with good reason.

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  27. Veja ceciliaDecember 1, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    happy to find your blog, and what a great give away!

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  28. Tina JohnstonDecember 1, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    such treasures you have found!

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  29. LindartDecember 1, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    great givaways! I would love to have any of them! Thank you!

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  30. lindaDecember 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    I am so impressed that you can do ART every day. I have to plan my days in my craft room. I have been enjoying all of your posts, you seem to be so talented in alot of different areas. I would love to win any of the things you have up. I have one of Ingrids butterfly book in purple. I really enjoyed her showing us how to do them.

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  31. One Creative QueenDecember 1, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    I'm sure you'll rock at steampunk - I just love that realm.

    My fingers are crossed for your husband.

    I wanna be in your fantabulous giveaway, please! It's an awesome giveaway and I can't believe your generosity. You're such a love. xx Katherine

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  32. AnonymousDecember 2, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Thanks for sharing "yourself" as you do. You are so gifted and a wise teacher!

    Cynthia (loafer_penny@yahoo.com)

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