Monday, December 5, 2011

IT S A BOOK GIVEAWAY FROM MY FRIEND JILL BERRY!


Hey! Here's a new book I think you'll like! My friend and Author calligrapher artist Jill Berry has created a unique book for artsy cartophiles! Heres a bit of a description AND check out Jill's SITE HERE to see more images from the book!


You don't have to be a world traveler or a professional cartographer to embark on a grand journey of self-discovery through mapmaking. Personal Geographies gives you the tools and techniques you'll need to create artful maps of your self, your experiences and your personal journey. Chart the innermost workings of your mind, document your artistic path and create an unfolding maze of your future dreams and goals.

Inside Personal Geographies you'll discover:

21 mixed-media map projects featuring artistic techniques like working with alcohol inks and pochoir, painting on a black surface and carving custom stamps
Insight into the world of traditional and contemporary maps and how they relate to and inspire personal mapmaking
A gallery of maps by contributors from around the world to spark your own creativity
From mapping your head, hands and heart to recording powerful memories or experiences, the maps in Personal Geographies are a gateway into the fascinating and meaningful world of you.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN AN ABSOLUTELY FREE COPY OF THIS BOOK? Im sure you would-just post a comment below with your email and if you live in the USA I will pick a winner (by Saturday Dec 10) to have this book sent to you!

93 comments:

deanna7trees said...

always enjoy your blog and would love to win this book. thanks for the opportunity.

Stacy Hurt said...

Lisa, this looks like a fabulous book! Count me in for the drawing.
Thanks!

stacyhurt at rocketmail dot com

funkycrafter said...

was happy to hear about this new book. i have had a lifetime interest in maps of all kinds. loved being the navigator for family trips, even the short ones. when i need directions to a new place i usually draw my own style map to use to get there. guess that makes me a cartophile.

Randi said...

I am really wanting to see the inside of this book. Looks so interesting!

Claire M said...

Sounds very interesting. Please add my name to Santa's hat.

cmcfeely at pacbell dot net

Mary C. Nasser said...

Love, love, love maps!
So great to be hopping blog to blog meeting other arty cartophiles!! :)

All the best,
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

Pamela Jane said...

Especially during this month's busy days, it would be fun to map my way through the holidays -- and then enjoy them all over again as a visual journal.

Melody said...

This seems like a fun book.

melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

Cheryl Goyer said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful book.

Judy said...

I've used maps in my journals on occasion and love them. Would love to get more ideas on using them!

Creative Soul Juice - Hobby Parent said...

I've been making initials! Loved your tutorial on those. Can't wait to get Personal Geographies... thanks for the opportunity to win. I'll be checking your blog for more good stuff... Keep it coming!✿◠‿◠)❀♫❤ ☼ ☯~Hobby

pfstuff said...

I am now looking through all of my old books for end paper maps, like I need anything else to be ocd about! Wish I had a copy of the book-does wishing make it so?

Linda Kunsman said...

I would SO love to win a copy of this book! Just the thought of it has my head spinning with journal page possibilities! Thnaks for the chance to win a copy. :)Linda K

Unknown said...

This is my kind of book. I would love to win it.

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louis l. lemoine said...

lisa...please add my name to the mix. looks like a cool book.

Liz Kettle said...

I would love to win Jill's book! It looks amazing.

CJ Kennedy said...

Geography and history. A cool combo. Count me in!

dinburg said...

I love the idea of a book to embrace my creative ideas!!! Would love to win this book. Love your blog & you too Lisa. I use you book all the time...it's my studio Bible!!!
XO

Unknown said...

I love maps and travel and travel journals! This book looks wonderful...

Anonymous said...

I am so anxious to see this book - it will be a real boost for creativity! And - I love maps...

Anonymous said...

I am very anxious to see this book - it promises to be a wonderful creativity stimulator! And I love maps.

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Nickie said...

Jill's book looks fabulous - not unlike your own. What a lovely idea to share it. Can only hope it ends up under my tree.

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Jyl said...

Looks fantastic!

susan in seattle said...

I want this book more with each blog-hopping day! I just love the idea of mapping things.

Wildflowerhouse said...

I think this would be a great book. I am trying to put together a journal about my travels and this would be a great way to go.

Sandy in CA said...

I'd love to win a copy of Jill's book -- her work appeals to me.

Julie said...

I'd love to have a copy of this book--lots to explore!

Unknown said...

Lisa -- I want it! LOL!

Selah Gay said...

I just went to Amazon today to read about Jill's book! 5 STARS Everyone raved about how wonderful it is! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!!! Our destiny is not the destination but the JOURNEY! <3 Selah

BeckyR said...

I would love to win this book. I bought one for a gift, but I would love one for myself.
Thanks!

Monkey Mind said...

Thanks for the giveaway! mdipeace@yahoo.com

Ramblings of a Peace Corps Volunteer said...

I found your blog through Jill Berry's blog hop and I'm already hooked. Count me in for the drawing please!

aka: eye-poppers said...

I'd like to win this book and since I've been fighting a rotten cold for a week, it would probably be good for me. You think? Tomorrow I teach finger weaving at Juvenile Hall so I need to feel better soon.
Laura
art4today@gmail.com

Phoenix Dals said...

Count me in, too! Thanks, Lisa!

Dotti said...

I am just loving this giveaway as well as the bloghop...it's interesting to visit all your blogs!

Clarissa Callesen said...

Exciting sounding book... Also noticed you will be teaching at Create in Irvine ... me too!

Clarissa Callesen

donna joy said...

looks like a great book-count me in too~
thanks,

LeslieOhnstad said...

Would love a copy of this book Jill K Berry rocks!

Vee said...

I'm so excited about this book! I can't wait to check it out!

studiovee [@] yahoo.com

Noelle V. said...

This book is on my wishlist. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy! :)

noellevdor(at)gmail(dot)com

- New York

Seth said...

Count me in. Loved your feature in CPS Pages by the way Lisa.

Annemarie O'Brien said...

I would love to win this book. Thank for the opportunity! The author's sister is in my writing group and raves about the book!!! Cheers, Annemarie

Anonymous said...

this book sounds great - count me in for the drawing!

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carlanda brown williamson said...

thank you so much! i would sooooo love to win this book! lollie.lucy@hotmail.com

cbrothman said...

Pick ME, looks great

cbrothman said...

Pick ME, looks great

ANKA said...

Of course, I would love to develop my cartography skills by trying out some of the exercises in Jill's fabulous looking book.

Becky Schuck said...

I'd LOVE a copy of the mapping book so I could have a lot of creative fun with my granddaughters this summer!!
Thanks for running the contest for all of us.

dcgboulder said...
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dcgboulder said...

I would love to win this book. I took Jill's first map glass in Boulder. dcgglass@yahoo.com

Mary said...

Hi Lisa, Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Jill's book. I've taken her paste paper and 10 books in 2 days classes. She is a great teacher. Mary R

ginigin said...

Please enter me, I would really love this book. I've got maps on the brain and do live in the USA. My contact is cooper at swva dot net.

Jenny said...

Looks like a great book--perfect for January self-explorations!

KindredHeartz said...

That looks like a fabulous book. Thank you so much for the opportunity !

letterlady said...

Thanks, Lisa. Always enjoy seeing your work - and Jill's too.

Deborah Boschert said...

So many great artists! I'd love to win a copy.

Cedar Ridge Studio said...

Looks like a book full of ideas. I would love to have it. THanks for sharing

DebiKibbee said...

would love to win, also love your blog its so inspirational

Pam L. said...

So hoping I win a copy of this book! :-) I have so many maps in mind to make!

taiqi said...

I would love to do a map of my dreams. This may be the book I have been looking for. I don't have a good track record for winning things. I have only won a set of Pick-up sticks and a turkey in all of my 65 years. BUT--there is always hope. Janet in Friday Harbor Wa

Lisa Chin said...

I'd love to be in the drawing for this book. It looks like a great read! Thank you!

Cheryl said...

Thanks, Lisa...would love to win a copy. I love both your work!
cheryl(at)inspirations-studio(dot)com

Cheryl said...

Thanks, Lisa...would love to win a copy. I love both your work!
cheryl(at)inspirations-studio(dot)com

Kate said...

Looks like an awesome book. I already have yours and love it! Would love to receive this one as well.

robin michelle said...

I love maps and would be thrilled to win the book!

Linda Kittmer said...

This books looks so inspirational. My fingers are crossed!

Artifice said...

I love your blog background! I would love to take Jill's class on Personal Maps. Her book is the next best thing!

Linda
greiss@bellsouth.net

Alice T said...

Jill just did a wonderful quick lesson for the Colorado Calligraphers' Guild. It was great. I would love to have the book!

JB said...

What a unique way to journal. I would love to receive a copy of your book.

Vivian Helena said...

would love a copy of this book, inspires thoughts of the past as well as thoughts of what could be.

Kristin said...

Would love to win this book!

The Spiritual Existential Nihilist said...

I've always thought maps were beautiful, especially the antique maps that were painted so carefully.

Andria said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of Jill's book...what a great treat that would be!!

aleakaskey@yahoo.com

JillW said...

I would love a copy of this book, maps are a never-ending source of fascination for me.

Susan said...

Hi Lisa,

I am on a journey to find me and I think this book would be awesome to receive. I am a tad late at posting and hope that I still have a chance. This week has been a rough week at school. I work with special needs kiddos.

Susan said...

Hi Lisa,

I am on a journey to find me and I think this book would be awesome to receive. I am a tad late at posting and hope that I still have a chance. This week has been a rough week at school. I work with special needs kiddos.

Leslie said...

I've loved maps since I first figured out how they worked (going to Fla to visit my grandma for Easter, I was about 6) so I'm sure I'd enjoy this book. Thanks!

Stephanie said...

looks like a great book! hope i win!

Stephanie said...

looks like a great book. hope i win!

Stephanie said...

looks like a great book! hope i win!

LouBird said...

I was so excited to hear about this book and give away... I love maps!

HeARTworks said...

Fantastic! I love maps! I live in the Philippines but I have a US address to post to, so please include me! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Gwen said...

Hi Lisa,

Finally found your blog. I truly enjoyed your class at JournalFest.

Thank you for the give away.

Lani Gerity said...

What fun this blogroll has been. I'm going to create a map of the trip!

Leslie said...

It's 12/11. Did you pick a winner yet?

mermaid said...

Hi Lisa,

Could you please tell me more about your workshop at the end of March? Would be interested in attending; however, if you could provide me with a more detailed description, it'd be great.

Thank you.

Marie aka Grams said...

What would a calligrapher, fabric artist, and book author such as yourself put in a personal geographies book. Can't wait to see.

Marie aka Grams said...

What would a calligrapher, fabric artist, and book author such as yourself put in a personal geographies book. Can't wait to see.

Stacy Hurt said...

Hey Lisa, you *did* say it would be December 10th right? Not January? LOL.

curiouser and curiouser

*wink*