Hi there. [give-away]

I’ve had loads of lovely new visitors to the blog this week…

*waves hi*

So I was thinking, how can I welcome you all to my little spot here on the web? How about a give-away!

I’ve got a class kit from my Altered Book class that I just finished teaching up for grabs!!

You’ll get the full class kit + link to the videos I made for class AND extras. Like a bottle of spun sugar distress stain, some distress stickles, and other FABULOUS stuff that I can tuck into the box.

Would you like to win? Just leave a comment here. Winner to be drawn Monday the 8th…

NOTE: of course anyone reading is welcome to enter this!! 🙂

130 thoughts on “Hi there. [give-away]”

  2. I love what you’ve done with this. I’m a huge fan of Nancy and her titian hair. Would love to win this! Thanks for the chance!

  3. I LOVE altered books. I’m starting to collect some old library books at home. I’m going to start altering but I don’t know where to start. Gesso is always fun-right? Thanks for the chance and I really love reading your posts (I’m not trying to butter you up).

  5. Hi May, just discovered your blog today via Tim & love your altered book kit. My neice is a huge Nancy Drew fan & my favorite family crafting buddy. I’d love to work on this with her! Also I’m really enjoying what I’ve seen on your blog so far. Going back to read more about your love for brushed cordoroy…I can’t wait to get some of Tim’s new stains myself! Denise

  6. Your creations are beautiful! I just want to scream ‘Pick me, pick me!’ for your giveaway. Lol. I found your blog thru Tim Holtz’s and have had lots of fun looking at what you do.

  8. Holy Moly! That’s a great way to welcome the new and the old (like me). I love your site and can’t wait to see what you come up with next each and every time I read your blog!

  9. Oooh, what a great giveaway. I was an avid Nancy Drew reader in my youth and would love to alter a book again. Thanks for the chance to win!

  13. I just stumbled upon your blog this morning from a link at Tim Holtz’s blog. I love your style and the projects you posted. Cannot wait to see more.

    What a great giveaway…thanx for the chance to win!

  17. I’m not a new visitor, but I sure would love to win this class kit! Thank you so much for the chance – it looks like a lot of fun!!

  19. Im à new fan of yours! Found you throu TH and enjoy your blog! Hope I could be a lucky one even thou I live far away :))

  21. I love these altered books and would be thrilled to win this fantastic kit complete with your instructions! Thank you for this great chance to win!

  22. Is that Nancy Drew? OMG, I think I have that very book stashed somewhere….from the ’70s. Too fun!

  27. I found you through Tim Holtz blog! I am going to explore your blog today when I finish up with what I “have to do!” Thanks!

  29. Waving Hi! back at ‘ya, May! This kit is ABSOLUTELY fabulous, and I’d be ever so honored to have an opportunity to win!!! An alteted book — Yippee!!!

  30. Thanks May I love your blog and the inspiration you provide, I have stepped out of my comfort zone and tried new techniques! Love my daily vistis here.

  34. crazy may – too cool – love your altered books what a great updated look for nancy drew too! your creative spark just calls to one to play & discover.
    off to play & creative!

  35. How fun! I’ve never done a project like this; it would be nice to have a class kit to work with. Thanks!

  36. May, I wanted to take your class in Elk Grove Saturday but I was signed up for Tim’s and couldn’t figure out how to do both. I guess I should have just hitched a ride with you, lol. Would love to have a kit though…

  38. Hi May!
    Lovin all the great photos you posted. That give away looks divine! Thanks for the opportunity! jen

  40. Please, please pick me. I can be new if I have to be. I could dye my hair or something.
    I just about cried when my cousin recently had to throw out a collection of Nancy Drew books that had been damaged when her basement flooded from the storms we have had. These had belonged to my aunt and were originals published in the 1930’s and 40’s.

  42. I would love to win this kit. The thought of a kit and class videos is such a huge delight. Here’s hoping….

  45. I would love to win this kit, and I love looking at your blog. The layouts and things you make are very inspirational. Thank you for the chance.

  46. Just discovered your blog recently. I would love, love, love to win this class –I so enjoy learning new things! Thank you for your generosity.

  47. Hi May ~~ I know I’m not new to your blog, but I do love it!!! I know I also bought one of these and absolutely LOVE it, but my Aunt is wanting me to make one for her, so thought I’d put my name in the running (if I qualify =)

    Have a Super Evening ~~ Dawn

  49. found out about your blog from Tim Holz’s blog. Wow! It is great. Thanks for the chance to win a prize.

  51. Thanku very much, it’s great to be here, lol. Thanks for the lovely welcome 😀 😀 I came here thru Nic Howards blog reading about your joint Big Picture class. Looks like a fab one to be in on! Enjoying your blog..need to go top off my coffee!

  52. of course I’d love to win, who wouldn’t, with this heat we are experiencing in Chicago, it’s always a good “craft day”, and how much better it would be with new supplies and GREAT new ideas ! Thanks for the opportunity, Suzy in Chicago

  53. Hi May, I just now found you and then immediately made you a favorite. I’m LOVING your version of altered books! Please offer the class again…someday soon!!

  55. Wow May this is a awesome class!!!!Hmmmm wonder if you can come to New Zealand anytime soon????

  57. I just found your blog and I am happy I did. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Wendy

  58. Wow, I am glad I read Tim’s bog today and learned about you. I live in Alaska, and we do not have a large selection of product or ideas. Thanks so much for sharing. I would love the altered book kit.

  62. Found your blog through Tim Holtz & so happy he linked your blog…loving your blog! Thanks for a chance to win!

  63. hurray huray for may!! yay! I love your giveaways. your classes always look so awesome!

  65. Holy moly that’s a lot of comments! Can’t blame them… I’d love to be the lucky winner of one of your kits, too! Wish I could use the fact that my birthday is Sunday as some kind of “boost” but I know this will be random, but my fingers are crossed!!! Thanks for the chance!

  67. I’m not new, but I think it’s a wonderful way to spread the bloggy love. Thanks for the chance to win!

  68. would love the chance to win your goodies. love what you’re doing w Christy’s kits!

  69. Although I am not a new member to your site, I would love the chance to win one of your lovely little kit/book! thanks!

  70. I LOVE all of your creations. Creativity must flow through your body instead of blood. 🙂 You are such an amazing artist! The projects you post always inspire me to keep on keeping on. Thanks for always sharing!

  71. What a great giveaway! I am so happy to have found your blog! It’s lovely!! 🙂

  73. What a fun kit! Surely this would get me out of my scrapping slump! I seem to have lost my mojo. Thanks fo a chance to win!

  74. What a treat…I’m intrigued with your designs and loved the fact that you’re a local teacher. Hopefully in the near future I’ll be able to sign up for one of your classes. I was happy to find you on Tim’s blog. I shared it with a few friends.

  76. I just found your site and really love your projects. So pretty! I especially like the one that was at the top of this post, with the butterflies on the book. I will definitely have to check back again, and I would love to win!
    Thanks,
    Bonnie

  77. May, these books are so fab! Would love to win a kit, but in the meantime would you tell me something? Are they Tim holtz ring binders inside and do you have a photo of the inside of the binder? I’m just wondering if you used the brads supplied and how you made them look neat inside.

    thanks
    **Kate **

  79. I’ve never done an altered book, but I’ve always thought they were extra lovely and I would love to win your kit! I’m sure your instructions would make it easy to accomplish a good result.
    And, as always, if I win I’m happy to pay the postage to NZ.

  82. What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance. Always love visiting your blog in the morning! Gets the creativity flowing early!

  83. This looks so cool! Especially love the old Nancy Drew book that looks like it is the basis for this project? Would love to win it!

  84. Really!!!! a great new blog and an awesome giveaway, too!!!!!! Unbelievable. Thanks for sharing.

  85. You are so awesome May. Glad that you’ve got a lot more blog readers. You deserve it! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
    Allie

  87. I just found your blog and I’m really enjoying it. Thanks for the opportunity to win a great prize.

  89. Would love to have this kit. Not new to your blog….been following you since you were a lead fiskateer 🙂

  90. The Altered Book Class looks awesome and the project looks like so much fun. I’d love to get my hands on the kit! Thanks for sharing!

  91. Hello there!
    Just found your site via Tim’s blog! Thought I would hop thru his friends sites! Glad I did! What a cool giveaway! I am just getting into the whole art journal thing and I love altered books! TFS

  94. May – I’m impressed with the energy you must have! The minibooks look awesome!! Is there a way we can get a listing of the places you’ll be teaching — just in case we like long drives??

  97. what a cool give-away! I had the pleasure to sit next to you at tims class Sunday morning, and marveled at your creativity! Happy to have found your blog.

  98. I’ve never done an altered book, but would love to try one. Thanks for the chance to win! I love your blog.

  101. Great giveaway May! I love to check your blog everyday to see what new scrappy goodness you are playing with! Keep up the great work and thanks for the chance!

  102. I have never tried an altered book before so this would be the perfect time! I also love that you used a Nancy Drew book! My six year old is really into that right now…she could even help me make the book. What fun! Thanks for the chance to win one.

  103. I would love to win, May. I need something to get me going again. The kit looks fabulous!

  104. I have been following your blog for quite awhile. This altered book project looks like a lot of fun. I would love to win. Thanks.

  106. I have never done an altered book project before, but I’d love to try. I would love to win. Thanks for the chance, May!

  111. May’s blog is fun as are her online classes. I hope to take on in person one of these days. OK, I live a little far but a girl can hope.

    Love your project!

  113. Your blog is fabulous! Inspiration everywhere! Love the book. Oh! what to do first.!?!? Thanks so much for sharing.

  116. Fabulous give away May. Thanks.- I had a play with my inks and made some tags after watching your last video. I love love love using the glossy accents to accent the image and then inking over the top, it looks amazing,my new favourite technique. Thank you

  117. I’ve never tried to make an altered book before. Thanks for a great give away. I’d love the chance to try something new.

  120. I loved Nancy Drew when I was a kid and my daughter does too. The altered book idea is a great twist on preserving a childhood memory. Thank you for the opportunity to win the kit.

  122. Oh how cool !! I love Nancy Drew too – I couldn’t alter one of my one olds, but I could squint my eyes and alter a new one. The altered book looks awesome :).

  123. I’m certainly glad to be a new visitor. This looks yummy. Thank you for the ooportunity.

  124. I’m loving the altered books showing in the photographs! May, you are so talented. I wish I had your talent instead of having to scraplift! Thanks for the chance to win the kit!!

  125. Altered Books I have only done one…so I game to try another. Thanks for the chance.

  127. Just discovered your blog via Tim Holtz. I’ve never done an altered book ….. yours looks so interesting! Think it would be fun to try ………. thanks for the chance to win.

  128. I’m just learning to do altered books. It would be great to learn even more. Here’s hoping.
    Thanks
    Carol

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