My lovely friend Melody recently published a wonderfully creative book, An Altered Existence. This book consists of 14 portrait photographs from long ago, and each portrait inspired Melody to write fictitious stories about life, love, birth, death, salvation, self-acceptance, and taking chances. These stories have both a timeless and a modern feel, and I could relate to much of it…I have a feeling you might also.
Melody has very generously offered a copy of her book as a giveaway, which you can enter a chance to win here at my blog by leaving a comment to this post (I’d love to hear about your favorite Spring time memories or simply say hi).
In addition to the book (shown above), I’m including a mini-book necklace that I recently made as part of the giveaway.
Years ago I created this mini “dream” book necklace…
…with tea-dyed recycled dryer sheets for the pages and a hand sewn binding.
I was recently inspired to make some more and created the 2 necklaces below. For the giveaway you have a choice of which mini-book you’d like to have, either the plain cover…
…or the “love” cover.
Both book charms have pages made of recycled dryer sheets as well as some sparkly bead accents.
And there are also some hand stitched details on the opposite side along with rustic looking hardware.
To recap, this giveaway will consist of 2 items (Melody’s wonderful book and one of my book charm necklaces). One winner will receive both items. To enter, please leave a comment to this post by next Friday evening (April 12th) and I’ll include your name in the hat. Then I’ll be back the next day to announce the random winner.
Thanks for stopping by, and wishing you all a bright and beautiful week ahead.
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ohmygoodness, becky!
thank you for this opportunity!
(you are always so generous,
and I’m not just saying that!)
April 5th, 2013
I love Spring…two of my children were born in the Spring. I think it’s the perfect time (weatherwise) to have a newborn babe around. I remember sitting with my tiny son in a garden filled with Forsythia…what a sweet memory you provoked!
It’s such a sweet giveaway too!
I really love your tiny little books….if I won I think I’d pick the plain one.
April 5th, 2013
Hi, Becky, and happy spring! What an interesting idea for a book. I’d love to read it and hope I win.
Your little books are so sweet! Thanks for another wonderful giveaway.
April 6th, 2013
i love the idea of melody’s book, and yours are always so what i would love to own. waving a happy hello from southeastern north carolina where spring is trying
April 6th, 2013
As usual, Becky, you’ve created something so beautiful and thoughtful. Thanks for always sharing, both in kind words as well as generous give aways.
April 6th, 2013
Hi Becky!
The birds are singing as I write… they know today is going to be beautiful and full of spring weather! We had another cold snap for a few days. Seems spring is having a hard time getting started.
Love your book necklace so much! And Melody’s book is some creative too.
Would love to own both!!! Thanks for all you do Becky!
April 6th, 2013
An Altered Existence is a very thought provoking title… and the cover is beautiful in that Steampunk beautifulness… Your books capture my love of tininess and important words…
Thanks, Becky,
Patti
April 6th, 2013
Oh so sweet, I want my name is the hat! So wonderful to have such great creativity in my library. Di@Cottage-wishes
April 6th, 2013
Thank you again Becky for another creative, generous giveaway. Happy Spring.
April 6th, 2013
Please put my name in the hat for the books. I never throw away any little scrap of stuff except for dryer sheets. I never save those until now. And I have lots of leather (think old purses from the thrift store) that I can use. I see a project coming up in my future. Spring has sprung.
April 6th, 2013
You know I am all about tiny things. Spring to me is a fresh chance — throw open the windows, let the fresh air in, clean the closets, clean the drawers ….. just a fresh new chance! xoxo Thanks for the chance Becky — have a blessed week as well.
April 6th, 2013
Awesome giveaway ,,,spring is the time for strawberry picking and lovely flowers,,,,,THANKS for great giveaway,,,,
April 6th, 2013
As usual you have outdone yourself on a giveaway. Love it when the flowers start poking their heads out and right now it’s still daffodils, tulips and hyacinth.
Look forward to you pulling my name out of that hat. We keep trying with smile and a hug from Victoria, BC
April 6th, 2013
Happy Becky! We’re welcoming new bunnies that wander into our yard. A sure sign of Spring. Insert a big smiley face here……The windows are open, kids outside playing, lots of laughter (and arguing), lunch under the trees, treehouses being built! Think I’ll settle into a chair and work on a craft.
April 6th, 2013
Sounds fantastic Mindy! We still have the heat on in my parts…and hearing about your open windows makes me feel excited that soon we’ll be feeling the warmth also. The anticipation is definitely rising, and I can’t wait to break out my new sandals!
April 6th, 2013
oops….meant Happy Spring Becky!!
April 6th, 2013
I am familiar with Melody’s lovely work and I am in love with the amazing jewelry you create. Hmm.. I don’t have a specific Springtime memory to share but I definitely like when the weather is just warm enough for sandals, jeans and a t-shirt!
April 6th, 2013
Here in the desert, we’ve been having Spring for a while now! Today is in the mid-80’s!
Ah, my favorite Spring memories…..in school days, a group of friends and I would get together on Sunday afternoons (especially Easter Sunday!), go over to the grounds of an estate nearby which had a brook running through it, over rocks, even with a bridge! We’d take photos of us on the bridge, and dabble our feet in the freezing water. It was an idyllic place, and has given me many soft, gentle Spring memories, days spent with dear friends.
April 6th, 2013
What a generous giveaway. Your tiny Love book is so very precious. Would love to get my hands on Melody’s book. I also could relate to some of it. Thank You
April 6th, 2013
I love it when you give us the chance to win one of your art pieces! Thank you!!
April 6th, 2013
Your tiny books are the bomb! I visited first Saturday market in the Heights in Houston today. It was what I needed to be inspired to create something – then I saw your little treasure. All I can say is WOW!
April 6th, 2013
Thank you for your kind words about my book, An Altered Existence. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you, too, for hosting a giveaway here on your blog. I look forward to mailing a signed copy of An Altered Existence to the winner of your drawing.
Thanks again, dear Becky! Happy Spring!
April 7th, 2013
Lovely! And spring is wonderful, too. Although this year it’s been a long time coming — stood outside a supermarket yesterday to collect funds and invite people to join in our Relay for Life event in May and it was freezing! — hope it’s warm by May. Would love to win the items — I’d enjoy for a while and then (perhaps) put them up for auction at Relay — to keep the good going. ——-donna
April 7th, 2013
Thank you for doing this wonderful give-away. My favorite memory of each Spring is the first time I smell fresh cut grass! Yesterday I was driving and I saw two men mowing a lawn so I turned my car vent and fan on to make sure I could catch a whiff as I went by. It was delightful!!!
April 7th, 2013
Your little books are wonderful – inspired me to make one to put a colorful blob of paint on each page and use for a car key chain. Colors because they make me happy and to remind me of a promise made long ago with a rainbow. Thanks so much for your inspiration!
April 7th, 2013
Your necklace is fabulous – as always – and the book seems very interesting. I will need to check it out even if I don’t win! Thanks for the opportunity! Happy Spring…. Dawn
April 7th, 2013
Becky, How very generous and kind of you to offer this spectacular giveaway!! Thanks for the opportunity. Your jewelry is fabulous, every time you post a piece I just oogle over it!
Hope your Spring brings you peace and healing as the earth awakens and spreads it’s glorious wings and wraps us in her most wondrous miracles!
Best!
Jeanette
April 7th, 2013
Hello Becky. I love the idea for the Altered Existence book! And, your little piece of jewelry is adorable. Thanks for the chance to win them.
April 7th, 2013
I just so admire your creativity. As usual, just charming! Marie
April 7th, 2013
Oh those teeny tiny necklace books are amazing Becky. Your talents are endless!
xo
jeanne
April 7th, 2013
Melody’s book sounds intriguing. I would so love the chance to be able to read it. And I well remember your sweet, petite book necklaces. This newer one is just lovely. “Merci” for the chance to win Becky! (And my favorite springtime memory would have to be donning a new easter bonnet and shiny white shoes on easter sunday!)
April 8th, 2013
oooh, what a lovely giveaway. the book sounds very interesting, and I love your tiny book necklaces. spring- had the windows open this past weekend, oh so lovely to have the fresh air blowing though the house. taking the dog for a good romp to the bush. waiting for the blossoms to pop up and decorate the ground. the SUN. enjoy this week.
April 8th, 2013
How generous both you and Melody are! I bet the book is amazing, and your necklaces are beyond beautiful, as always. 🙂 I love the details in your work, they make such a difference.
April 8th, 2013
Thank you both for the generous giveaway-and I love how they tie in together with a theme 🙂 Melody’s book sounds wonderful! I collect vintage photos and cab cards and often wonder what their lives would have been like. And of course I adore your sweet book necklaces Becky. Thank you for the chance to win. I hope you’re enjoying some gorgeous sunny ,WARM weather like we are here in PA.
April 8th, 2013
I just love using old photos in my artwork. I would love to be the winner of this wonderful giveaway.
Your handmade leather book is amazing!! Hugs, Debbie
April 9th, 2013
You are so nice and generous Becky! Thanks for this fun & exciting opportunity. Pick me, pick me!!! LOL
April 9th, 2013
Words do give us an altered experience! I love Melody’s work-how fab!
I love your tiny book! The wisps of wonder encompass both of you and your styles! I’m still trying to figure mine out. I am thrilled to have a chance to win! Thank you so much~
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April 9th, 2013
Hello Becky,
What a cool book Melody has wrote, I would love to read it curled up in a chair, wearing your beautiful book necklace! You create such beautiful works of art!
Hugs to you,
Ivy
April 10th, 2013
Hi Becky, I have wonderful spring time memories of swinging on my porch as a young child, smelling the honeysuckle and enjoying a wonderful thunderstorm. Have a wonderful week!
April 10th, 2013
I love the idea of making stories to match photos, or even to match what is seen in the world. We often make up stories about people we see doing things that attract our attention. Sometimes it can be a great distraction for the children when they are bored, and lots of fun to see what they come up with.
Miniatures are nice to have. They take up little space, but have big stories behind them. Do I need to say: It would be wonderful to win both?
April 10th, 2013
In the Rocky Mountain states, spring is always late in coming and so very welcome when it does arrive. A new child was born into our eclectic family in late March, conjuring up wonderful memories. I wonder if his face will be featured in a book about the past…in 2113? Christy
April 10th, 2013
An Altered Existence sounds quite intriguing. Your little books are such a delight. April 12th is my husband’s birthday. I would love to be entered in your generous give. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts…
April 10th, 2013
oh my oh my!! love this giveaway!!! so excited to be apart of it, those little books are too precious, my fingers are crossed!!!
have a fabulous weeekend!
xo
connie
April 12th, 2013
My sister, Patti Cruickshank-Schott, who recently passed away, was inspired by this, if any books are still available, please let me know.
April 24th, 2015
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