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!
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93 comments:

  1. deanna7treesDecember 5, 2011 at 3:20 PM

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

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  2. Stacy HurtDecember 5, 2011 at 3:55 PM

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

    stacyhurt at rocketmail dot com

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  3. funkycrafterDecember 5, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    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.

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  4. RandiDecember 5, 2011 at 5:39 PM

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

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  5. Claire MDecember 5, 2011 at 6:49 PM

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

    cmcfeely at pacbell dot net

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  6. Mary C. NasserDecember 5, 2011 at 7:02 PM

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

    All the best,
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  7. Pamela JaneDecember 5, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    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.

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  8. MelodyDecember 5, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    This seems like a fun book.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. Cheryl GoyerDecember 6, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this wonderful book.

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  10. JudyDecember 6, 2011 at 6:37 AM

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

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  11. Creative Soul Juice - Hobby ParentDecember 6, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    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

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  12. pfstuffDecember 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    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?

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  13. Linda KunsmanDecember 6, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    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

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  14. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 7:55 AM

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

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  15. louis l. lemoineDecember 6, 2011 at 8:03 AM

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  16. louis l. lemoineDecember 6, 2011 at 8:04 AM

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

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  17. Liz KettleDecember 6, 2011 at 8:17 AM

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

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  18. CJ KennedyDecember 6, 2011 at 8:25 AM

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

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  19. dinburgDecember 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    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

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  20. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM

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

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  21. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 8:53 AM

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

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  22. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 8:54 AM

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

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  24. NickieDecember 6, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    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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  26. JylDecember 6, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Looks fantastic!

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  27. susan in seattleDecember 6, 2011 at 9:32 AM

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

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  28. WildflowerhouseDecember 6, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    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.

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  29. Sandy in CADecember 6, 2011 at 10:09 AM

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

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  30. JulieDecember 6, 2011 at 10:37 AM

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

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  31. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Lisa -- I want it! LOL!

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  32. Selah GayDecember 6, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    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

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  33. BeckyRDecember 6, 2011 at 11:17 AM

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

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  34. Monkey MindDecember 6, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! mdipeace@yahoo.com

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  35. Ramblings of a Peace Corps VolunteerDecember 6, 2011 at 12:05 PM

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

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  36. aka: eye-poppersDecember 6, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    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

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  37. Phoenix DalsDecember 6, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Count me in, too! Thanks, Lisa!

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  38. DottiDecember 6, 2011 at 12:24 PM

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

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  39. Clarissa CallesenDecember 6, 2011 at 12:33 PM

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

    Clarissa Callesen

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  40. donna joyDecember 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM

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

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  41. LeslieOhnstadDecember 6, 2011 at 2:49 PM

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

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  42. VeeDecember 6, 2011 at 3:52 PM

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

    studiovee [@] yahoo.com

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  43. Noelle V.December 6, 2011 at 4:00 PM

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

    noellevdor(at)gmail(dot)com

    - New York

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  44. SethDecember 6, 2011 at 4:11 PM

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

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  45. Annemarie O'BrienDecember 6, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    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

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  46. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 4:31 PM

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

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  48. carlanda brown williamsonDecember 6, 2011 at 4:35 PM

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

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  49. cbrothmanDecember 6, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Pick ME, looks great

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  50. cbrothmanDecember 6, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Pick ME, looks great

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  51. ANKADecember 6, 2011 at 7:03 PM

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

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  52. Becky SchuckDecember 6, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    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.

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  53. dcgboulderDecember 6, 2011 at 7:32 PM

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  54. dcgboulderDecember 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

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

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  55. MaryDecember 6, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    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

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  56. giniginDecember 6, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    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.

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  57. JennyDecember 6, 2011 at 11:01 PM

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

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  58. KindredHeartzDecember 7, 2011 at 4:57 AM

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

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  59. letterladyDecember 7, 2011 at 5:48 AM

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

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  60. Deborah BoschertDecember 7, 2011 at 6:00 AM

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

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  61. Cedar Ridge StudioDecember 7, 2011 at 6:18 AM

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

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  62. DebiKibbeeDecember 7, 2011 at 6:33 AM

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

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  63. Pam L.December 7, 2011 at 7:47 AM

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

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  64. taiqiDecember 7, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    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

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  65. Lisa ChinDecember 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM

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

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  66. CherylDecember 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM

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

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  67. CherylDecember 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM

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

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  68. KateDecember 7, 2011 at 10:36 AM

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

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  69. robin michelleDecember 7, 2011 at 1:57 PM

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

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  70. Linda KittmerDecember 7, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    This books looks so inspirational. My fingers are crossed!

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  71. ArtificeDecember 7, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    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

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  72. Alice TDecember 7, 2011 at 8:59 PM

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

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  73. JBDecember 7, 2011 at 9:13 PM

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

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  74. Vivian HelenaDecember 8, 2011 at 7:21 AM

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

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  75. KristinDecember 8, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Would love to win this book!

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  76. The Spiritual Existential NihilistDecember 8, 2011 at 8:56 AM

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

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  77. AndriaDecember 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM

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

    aleakaskey@yahoo.com

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  78. JillWDecember 8, 2011 at 11:39 AM

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

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  79. SusanDecember 8, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    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.

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  80. SusanDecember 8, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    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.

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  81. LeslieDecember 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    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!

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  82. StephanieDecember 9, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    looks like a great book! hope i win!

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  83. StephanieDecember 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    looks like a great book. hope i win!

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  84. StephanieDecember 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    looks like a great book! hope i win!

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  85. LouBirdDecember 9, 2011 at 2:58 PM

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

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  86. HeARTworksDecember 9, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    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

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  87. GwenDecember 9, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Hi Lisa,

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

    Thank you for the give away.

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  88. Lani GerityDecember 10, 2011 at 11:33 AM

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

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  89. LeslieDecember 11, 2011 at 6:59 AM

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

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  90. mermaidDecember 12, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    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.

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  91. Marie aka GramsDecember 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM

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

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  92. Marie aka GramsDecember 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM

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

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  93. Stacy HurtDecember 13, 2011 at 8:05 PM

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

    curiouser and curiouser

    *wink*

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