Thursday, July 9, 2009

More goodies...and a give-away!

I've been having so much fun putting together my Provisions packets for the upcoming workshops and retreats next year! These are filled with ephemera, vintage items, trims, papers and fabrics that I've collected over the years...and am still collecting! I'm on the perpetual treasure hunt--keeping my eyes open for items that make my heart skip a beat...


Since these are currently only available to attendees of An Artful Journey workshops, I thought it would be fun to have a give-away on my blog! Leave a comment here (be sure it includes your email addy so I can reach you if you win) and I'll randomly choose a winner (or two!) on Sat. the 18th.

Hope to 'see' you soon!! Have a great day--cindy

60 comments:

LR said...

i will begin working on a altered book project soon; this would definitely be "goodies" for this project

Teresa aka Tess said...

Oh my such wonderful things. I would so love to spend a day/days with you on an artful journey but alas it is not in my stars at this time. What joy it would be to win a gift of such fun things.
I love that swimcap. I am sure I used to have one just like it. :)

Peta's page said...

WOW!!! I have just come across your blog via the Somerset Studio magazine........ you are incredible! I will definately be a regular here! Thanks for sharing!

Steph said...

Dear Cindy
attending any workshops at "an artful journey" will be a dream....and I hope some day I will be able to.Thank you for organising these lovely workshops where one can be so inspired not only by the most talented artists but by everyone who attends. I've just begun on the mix media journey and it'll be such a delight to receive any of your giveaways. thank you for your graciousness..cheers steph

Robin Olsen said...

Well you've been waving these under my nose for long enough--of course I would love to win one. Have a fabulous retreat with Katie and Judy this weekend--wish I could be there!

Cristi Baxter Clothier said...

Just found your blog today! Such wonderful treasures you've collected over the years. Please include me in your drawing...Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Would love to attend next year's retreat and will work toward that goal! It looks like a few days in paradise. Please add me to your drawing; it would be such a nice little taste of what to look forward to!

Sherry in Little Rock
sherryef(at)swbell(dot)net

Carol Sloan said...

(waving hand wildly) pick me! Pick me!
carolbsloan@yahoo.com

Jennifer said...

ooooh, Cindy, what fun looking fibers! I'm hoping I win a packet!
Jennifer

CarolCot said...

Awesome blog! Just heard about it from a friend. Will have to check out your retreats as well. And I'd love one to be included in the Goodie give away drawing. (carolcot@msn.com) Thanks, Carol Cotton

Diane Lou said...

Hi Cindy,
Oh-so-glad to reconnect with you, my dear! I don't know if you recall that I got married in 2007, moved and am living the happily-ever-after with just a couple glitches like major surgery in January for gallbladder and liver cancer, which we hope is all gone forever now. You look skinny and gorgeous.
I'm doing some interesting new work now and still teaching. Take a look!...and I'll add your blog to my favs. Here's mine
http://dianelou-mixedmedia.blogspot.com

Much love and good wishes. I didn't know about these new endeavors of yours.
My new email is dianelou@earthlink.net

Hugs....
Diane Downs Lou

Suzanne Reynolds said...

Hi Cindy, It would be wonderful to be entered in your giveaway. Thank you! It would also be awesome to attend one of your retreats. They sound terrific.

Anonymous said...

Nice blog, Cindy! Lenall Siebenaler lenall@lenall.com

Leigh said...

Please enter me in your giveaway...thanks
leighbunkin@yahoo.com

Suzie Wolfer LCSW said...

What a great idea Cindy! Robin told me about your blog, so it was wonderful to see what you're up to! Hope our paths will cross,
fondly, Suzie www.suziewolfer.com

Mrs. Spotts said...

I have been to browse the retreat and workshop descriptions so many times now! I love just picturing myself attending, now I am going to have to make that happen!

Tory Brokenshire said...

Hi Cindy, Robin sent us to your blog and how nice it is, I will take some time latter with a cup of coffee and enjoy it like a book.

Unknown said...

These are TOO COOL for my collecting self :) I am a little obsessed with finding random items and loving them into something entirely new :) Thanks for the chance!

Gena said...

I found your workshops through Nina. Hope I'm lucky enough to get in on a class on the 15th! Looks like a wonderful place for a retreat.

Nicole Austin said...

wow, great artsy goodies! the workshops sound divine! hope to be able to attend some day!

nicole
kinueko@gmail.com

Sue K said...

Your retreats sound wonderful!! I found your blog through Martha Lever, and it is awesome!! I would be thrilled to win your giveaway....I'm just starting out and need more STUFF!!! Thanks for the wonderful read!

Debi K said...

Hi cindy, Your blog is fun to read, (the grandbabies are adorable!) and your workshops sound wonderful. Perhaps someday we can get a PAC road trip going and come play! Robin told us about your goodie give-away ... very generous! Thanks, Debi K

Unknown said...

Your goodies look worderful! Great giveaway.

Laura said...

Just found you thru DJ Pettit's blog and you're having a giveaway -- these gorgeous goodies are incredible, I'd love to win!

I also checked out your retreat website, sounds amazing (!!) if the stars align for me I'll be at the one next summer :>

Marrianna said...

I loved the provisions I got in May. Maybe I'll get some more.

Marrianna
satena@yahoo.com

lilylovekin said...

I attended Katies class on Sat. it was a wonderful experience for me. I learned to relax and paint. I saw the packets and they are so full of wonderful items. It would be wonderful to win one. Lorrie

Anonymous said...

Fun, Cindy! I'd love to win one of these give-aways; so many uses for such a collection of goodies. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Lorie in Phoenix

Carrie said...

hi Cindy:
We met a few years ago at A&S in Portland. Robin told me about your blog and I look forward to spending some more leisure time perusing. I like your 'Artful Journey' bird image too. Appreciate being entered in your give-away too.
thanks,
Carrie

Dreamcicle Journeys said...

Cindy, your kits look wonderful. Thanks for sharing some of your goodies.

JudiW said...

I'd love a chance to win this since I'm not going to get to attend the retreat anytime soon.
Thanks
Judi

Marlynn said...

I found you while strolling through blogland via Leslie Riley. Love your retreat and am seriously considering the February one. I will be sure to add you to my "favorites" list. Marlynn

Stacy said...

I would love a chance to win a goodie packet! Thank you ;-)

Marrianna said...

The goodie packs look great. Maybe I'll win one. Thanks for the opportunity.

satena@yahoo.com

Kolleen said...

i would L O V E to win some of these sweet treasures! Please enter me in the drawing...
kolleen@terranovo.com

Unknown said...

Every time I read your blog about the wonderful teachers giving workshops I just want to jump on a plane and come! Anyway, fingers cross next year will be my year!

jenny said...

These packets look wonderful! And I'm really really hoping to attend the Artful Journey retreat.

peggy gatto said...

I would love a chance!!!
My email is on my blog profile!
Thanks!

Heather Chevreau said...

What a wonderful Blog... i will check it often and Love the retreat!.. i hope you continue to have them. thank God for you!

Odd Chick said...

My daughter turns 30 this year and I turned 50 and I wanted to do something special for her. So I hope to get signed up for the retreat in February 2010 because it would be a delightful time to celebrate our important milestone together. thanks for all you offer

Laura said...

WOW! What gorgeous goodie packets! I so hope I can make it into the event - am watching eagerly for the registration form to appear!

Laura said...

Oops! Forgot to leave my email address:
pdxlurker(at)yahoo.com

And what a nice word verification: light

Anonymous said...

what a sweet and wonderful thought! i'm always up for treasures!
elkemay@yahoo.com

moi said...

i would love to win a freebie!

Ginny Gaskill said...

Hi Cindy,
I just signed up for the February retreat. I hope I made it in time for DJ's class. And of course I could definitely use the goodie bag so please put my name in the pot. Thanks

Anonymous said...

Hi Cindy,
Count me in on the give-away.
I am hoping to make it out there
in February but coming from Michigan
am hoping that mother nature will
work with us.
Thanks, Lori Hutchinson

ellen said...

I wish your Journey a successful one...

Anonymous said...

I hope to set out on an Artful Journey soon. I may have to wait for a different weekend though. The swimcap reminds me of my older sister, remember the ones with rubber petals?
from Ellen at ejzedge@hotmail.com

A tired retired recluse @ Swallowcliffs.blogspot.com/ said...

Love new stuff to add to my old stuff to boost my creativity. Hope I win!

KV Creative Designs said...

Me me pick me!!! Hhehehehe

I just got Kelly's book today and am excited to try some of her projects!

Artful Blessings,
Kathryn

Unknown said...

Hi Cindy, the packets look wonderfun. I don't live far from Los Gatos (Paso Robles). I will be coming to the retreat, but not this time. Here's my entry. Have fun.

Paula beth

De Crow said...

You are AWESOME Cindy...way to go girl on the beautiful workshops!

de

christina said...

cindy so many wonderful things!! pick me!! pick me!!

susi said...

Wish I could be there. Certainly the goodies would be fun to play with! Please send some fun my way! susi

Kelly Berkey said...

Hi,
I am just beginning my own artful journey into the mixed media world and would love to add these goodies to my humble collection. I am enjoying my empty nest time more than I thought I would by spending my time learning about my self and how I can spill my emotions into my art. Hopefully I will be able to attend one of your artful journey retreats given by one of my favorite artist Kelly Rae!(maybe 2011..) In the meantime I am so inspired by your art, thank you!
My email is kellyberkeydesigns@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Oh my ~ How DELISH! I can see art projects dancing in my head. Also, I am so glad to have found you through Nina. I can't wait to be able to come down for retreats. You are close to me, yay! No flying and driving for days. Thanks, Lis

Anonymous said...

Oops, email would be good. Haha. This is for comment above. michelle0665@yahoo.com. Txs, Lis

Rusted Wings said...

what bountiful wonderful offerings!!!
I hope & pray I can make it to one of your workshops next year!! Thank you for organizing them, as well as these goodie packets!!
blessings,
abigail

Davielle aka Princess Magpie said...

I hope I'm not too late - it's already Saturday 7/18 but I was on holiday & got home late last night. WOULD LOVE to have one of these Provisions packets - they're fabulous! :-) -- Davielle, aka, Princess Magpie ... I can be reached at princessmagpie@cox.net !!

Mrs. Spotts said...

I just got my confirmation for An Artful Journey and am beyond excited!

xcristales said...

Thanks to An Artful Journey for sending information of your up comming events. I hope to join in this next event that been wanting to attend. I love the book journal for years but is hard to were begin. I know the Packets will be a treat to beging my journal books. Thanks,
xcristales21@yahoo.com