Pages

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Giveaway and some Exemplars

Hey guys!! Thank you so much for all your comments. It really is quite exciting to join the ranks of the "Published!"  Jenny did a great job of assembling different talented artists and some have even been my teachers in the past so I am feeling especially blessed.
 I am not really sure why the publishers chose not to include my exemplars but those were submitted to them along with lots of other images that I will show you soon. And as I said, I would like to do a little mini workshop as to how to draw, color and use these fun versals.

So, I decided that I will do a giveaway for a signed copy of the book along with printed signed copies of the exemplars to the winner. I have added them below and you have my permission to print these out and use them as you please since they were sent in to be included in the book. 

Mr Random.org will pick the winner so you know the drill, just leave a comment saying you want the book and exemplars and you will be thrown into the hat!

I will announce the winner on Saturday night February 23.





150 comments:

  1. I've already told our calligraphy guild librarian all about your gorgeous new book -- I hope it's on our shelves soon. But I'd love a copy of my own, too!

    ReplyDelete
  2. This looks so great! I could use some more variation in my writing. Thanks for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I hope you have a really BIG hat in which to throw us, Martha! It's going to get crowded fast. :) I love exemplars- especially when they include the numerals. Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  4. I'm so excited to see this book! I've been waiting for something like this for a while--- Thanks, Martha!

    ReplyDelete
  5. it looks like such a fun, lovely book! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

    ReplyDelete
  6. I woiuld love to have this book!!! :D

    ReplyDelete
  7. Would love to have this book! Thanks for the chance to win it!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Oh yes please, add me to the pile! :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. oh yes please! I have much to learn... the book would be loved and used at my house!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I love lettering! Having this book would be very cool.
    D~~~~

    ReplyDelete
  11. I would love to win the book and your exemplars - thanks for the chance!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Awesome! Thanks so much for including the exemplars and for a chance to win this book. Keeping my fingers crossed!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Oh my gosh! I would love to win the book and exemplars!!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. I would love the book and exemplars! I have so much to learn about lettering......Hugs! deb

    nuleaf at comcast dot net

    ReplyDelete
  15. I would LOVE to win this book and exemplars! Thanks so much for the chance!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Thank you for the exemplars, Martha. And for the chance to win this great book!

    ReplyDelete
  17. The book looks amazing! Well done on being included!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Oh, boy! I do want the book and exemplars! Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Congratulations on being included in this book! I would love to win a copy of the book and your exemplars! Thanks so much for the opportunity!

    ReplyDelete
  20. I would be very happy to win this book and your exemplars!

    ReplyDelete
  21. I am so excited at the prospect of the new book that you have contributed to. I am equally excited about maybe having a signed copy!!! Congratulations on your publication and I can't wait for you to teach some more classes with Shabby Cottages. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I have never one anything so my chances are probably not that great.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Thank you again for the chance to win a book. It will be in my library some way or another.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Thank you for the chance to win the book and for the exemplars.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Thanks so much for the chance to win the book and the exemplars.

    ReplyDelete
  25. I would love to win this book. It looks fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  26. I would love to have the book and exemplars! Thanks so much!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Thanks for the chance to win this book

    ReplyDelete
  28. Thanks a lot Martha for this chance to win this book. also thank you for providing the exemplars for everyone...

    And most importantly, congratulations for this publication!!

    With regards,
    Neha Parab
    http://completelyhandmade.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  29. Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway and for the exemplars. Jane S

    ReplyDelete
  30. Martha,
    Congrats on being featured! Thanks for the generous opportunity to win a copy and your glorious exemplars!!
    Happy Friday Eve.
    Best,
    Jeanette

    ReplyDelete
  31. i'd love to win a copy of this book! Tried over on Lori's blog but it wasnt' to be....boohoo! Love your lettering! Are going to sign the book?
    How exciting to be included in a published work! wooohoooo
    hugs, Sue K

    ReplyDelete
  32. I would LOVE a copy of the book and exemplars!

    ReplyDelete
  33. This is awesome, I love your lettering and will love a signed copy. Yay!!!

    ReplyDelete
  34. It will be so nice to win this lettering book. So count me in. And I want to thank you for the free lettering. So sweet of you.
    Liefs, Melanie

    ReplyDelete
  35. Ooh! I would love this book. Congratulations on being published!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Hi, Martha! I would be thrilled to own this book and signed copies of the exemplars. Thanks so much for sharing the lettering with us! You're so generous. If you teach an online class on the versals, I'll be the first to sign up!

    ReplyDelete
  37. I would love to a copy of this book!

    ReplyDelete
  38. I enjoy your work solo much. Glad you and Ms. Elvie are in this new book. Congrats.

    ReplyDelete
  39. fabulous! thanks for the exemplars!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Please throw my name in the hat, Martha. Thank you for your generosity.

    ReplyDelete
  41. Congratulations, Martha! I hope I win your exemplars and the book!! Thank you for the giveaway! XXOO

    ReplyDelete
  42. Congratulations on the publication - It looks like a really good resource! Would love to have my own copy!

    ReplyDelete
  43. Thanks for the chance to win, it would be so great to get some more creative lettering ideas.

    ReplyDelete
  44. Hoping that Mr. Random chooses my name to win this great book!

    ReplyDelete
  45. I would love to add this book to the few I have on calligraphy. It looks really interesting.Take care

    ReplyDelete
  46. Congratulations. You and Lori are quite the dynamic lettering duo. Shocking your exemplars weren't published. What were they thinking?!
    Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

    ReplyDelete
  47. What a great opportunity! Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  48. Congratulations Martha!....I love your blog and I'm an old follower. I would like to write with thi type of letters.

    Thanks for the chance to win

    ReplyDelete
  49. Such a pity the exemplars were not included. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book.

    ReplyDelete
  50. Martha I'd love to win a copy of this fabulous book, I can't wait to see what is inside!

    ReplyDelete
  51. What a wonderful book. I would love to win it.

    ReplyDelete
  52. Oh I would totally love a copy of this book and the exemplars!! Contact info is williammaurice44@comcast.net Yay!

    ReplyDelete
  53. Martha Martha you were my first online class ever! I just LOVE your calligrafun! I would love a book with you in best wishes always!!!

    ReplyDelete
  54. This book looks awesome! I'm grateful for the chance to win it *thank you* Your talent is inspiring & you should be proud.

    ReplyDelete
  55. Lettering is so fun. Thank you for this offer. I'd so love to have this book.
    ~Elizabeth

    ReplyDelete
  56. Gosh, I'm so excited about lettering right now and this book looks amazing and of course I want the book and exemplars.
    Thrilled to have the opportunity to win these.

    ReplyDelete
  57. Would love to spend some time with this book. Thanks for the giveaway and the exemplars to play with now.

    ReplyDelete
  58. First, congratulations on being published! You deserve it...I always enjoy your work! I'd like to have the book and the exemplars.

    ReplyDelete
  59. congrats on the book Martha love your blog and your classes , thanks for the giveaway hears hoping lol
    hugz bev

    ReplyDelete
  60. Hi Martha. I would love a copy of this new book. Congrats again on being published. Linda E.

    ReplyDelete
  61. Jhone Messinger-Dickson (jhone@jhone.com)February 21, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Pick me! Pick me, please!

    ReplyDelete
  62. I have always been a fan of your lettering and it would be such an honor to have a signed copy of your new book!

    ReplyDelete
  63. What a lovely book to add tony collection!

    Kathie

    ReplyDelete
  64. I am just beginning to get the "lettering bug" so I'm thrilled to discover a new resource! Congrats on joining the ranks of the published. I would be thrilled to have a copy of the book and exemplars!

    ReplyDelete
  65. Your work is wonderful, I've learned so much from you. I would love a copy of the book...thank you for the give away.

    ReplyDelete
  66. I love your work, the book would be a wonderful addition...
    Your classes are some of the best I have taken...keep it up! Congratulations on being published

    ReplyDelete
  67. Thanks for the opportunity to win your book. I love you lettering!

    ReplyDelete
  68. Can always use lettering ideas - thanks for the giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  69. I have admired your work for so long--Of course I want that new exquisite book of lettering--it makes me sooo happy!!! Those exemplars are fabulous, too! Thanks for the chance!!

    ReplyDelete
  70. amazing! thank you for your inspiration! I WANT this book! :)

    ReplyDelete
  71. Thanks for the opportunity. I am just beginning to do an art journal and would love to improve my lettering.

    ReplyDelete
  72. Would love, love, love this book! Thanks for the chance!!

    Juice7558@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  73. carolbergmann2@gmail.com

    Thank you for offering this!

    Carol

    ReplyDelete
  74. OMG This is right up my alley!!
    -Megan

    swinkme@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  75. Pretty Pretty Please with sugar on top!!

    Jackie Logan

    ReplyDelete
  76. Martha-
    Actually my wife would really like this book. Maybe we can have a creative date night. She is always trying to get me to scrapbook with her.
    Do you need an email address?
    steveboyer79@gmail.com

    Steve Boyer

    ReplyDelete
  77. Congratulations Martha on this tremendous achievement! Thank you for the chance to win you book.

    Regards,
    Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  78. My husband just told me he found this online. Is it ok for both of us to enter? I hope so. I'd love to win this awesome book!

    THANKS!!

    ReplyDelete
  79. Oh, indeed, I WANT this fun lettering book and your awesome exemplars! Congratulations on being published!!

    ReplyDelete
  80. Wow - I'd love a chance to win a copy of this book and your signed exemplars. Count me in!!

    ReplyDelete
  81. Congratulations! As I told Lori, I love love love lettering! It would be great to win this book, and you are so nice to also be giving away your exemplars too :)
    n.serene@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  82. This looks like a fantastic book! Congratulations on being part of such a wonderful idea.

    ReplyDelete
  83. I would really love to win, but I'm not sure you'll be shipping to Italy. Anyway you have a fan here ;-) love your works!
    Ciao
    CK

    ReplyDelete
  84. Saturday is my birthday and this book would make the best gift ever!!! :)
    Rachel, mrsmillsart@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  85. I love all types of lettering. What a wonderful prize! Please enter me in your giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  86. This looks fantastic! Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway. Can't wait to try the exemplars.

    ReplyDelete
  87. I am so excited about this book. I have been struggling with my lettering and this book would be perfect.
    Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  88. Actually, I think I have enough lettering books. Said no calligrapher, ever! Count me in!

    ReplyDelete
  89. Lots of talent in this book, I hope some rubs off on me if I win. I love your blog Martha.

    ReplyDelete
  90. Congratulations, Martha! I hope I win your exemplars and the book!! I am struggling with developing my lettering. Thanks for the opportunity.

    ReplyDelete
  91. Verdaderamente estaría encantada de tener en mis manos ese fabuloso libro. En cualquier caso, hace usted unas letras preciosas. Gracias por hacer este sorteo. Besos.

    ReplyDelete
  92. I like your blog and I am following it for a while now.
    And yes, I like to take a chance for the fabulous book where you and Lori are in!!

    ReplyDelete
  93. I am new to lettering and calligraphy and your book would be a great resource! I am traveling this self-taught journey with excitement!

    ReplyDelete
  94. Kudos, Martha! I would be thrilled to win your giveaway! I so admire your work <3

    Sharon in Alabama

    ReplyDelete
  95. Put my name in the hat, please! : ) And congratulations!!!

    ReplyDelete
  96. Fabulous what an awesome opportunity.. This book is perfect for my daughter and I to creative fun lettering goodness.. Here's to hoping we win :)

    ReplyDelete
  97. I would love the have the book and exemplars, Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  98. This book looks awesome! I think I'm going to order it - as if I needed another book on lettering...

    ReplyDelete
  99. This is a great giveaway, like to win it!

    ReplyDelete
  100. Congratulations, Martha! I would SO like to have this book. Thanks for the chance to win one!

    ReplyDelete
  101. I would love to have this book! Thanks!!

    Traveler6@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  102. What a terrific giveaway! And while I'd like to be selfish and win it for myself, I just posted a link to your blog on the Society for Calligraphy Facebook page. Gotta share the love! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  103. Here's hoping!

    Peace,
    Cat

    ReplyDelete
  104. Yay for you!!! I am such a scrapbooker and could really use the inspiration! - mntxncmews@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  105. So excited to win a chance for your book! I hope you pick me!!

    ***ALLISON***

    ReplyDelete
  106. Oh! I just saw the offer (thanks, Joy!) and want to offer my congrats! Like all of these folks I would love to be so lucky :)

    ReplyDelete
  107. I need that book and if I do not win then tell me where I can buy it.

    Thanks

    Frank Boyd

    ReplyDelete
  108. Would love to have the book and exemplars--looks very helpful and inspirational.

    ReplyDelete
  109. Would love to win this, as Barbara Close is my instructor and I am familiar with Lisa's work!

    ReplyDelete
  110. Congratulations, What a wonderful book to be involved in- I would love to win this book and your exemplars

    ReplyDelete
  111. Fabulous. I love lettering & would love the book.
    Congratulations, Martha!

    ReplyDelete
  112. I just found your site and I am excited to find you in Jacksonville. I, too would like to win a copy of Creative Lettering.I am a decorative painter and would really like to loosen up with my art.

    ReplyDelete
  113. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  114. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  115. Marth, Jenny, I would love a copy of your book and the artists' exemplars!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  116. Congratulations, Martha! I love your blog and visit it often. I'd be thrilled to own autographed copies of your book and exemplars, too!

    ReplyDelete
  117. Awesome! Thanks so much for including the exemplars and for a chance to win this book. Keeping my fingers crossed!

    ReplyDelete
  118. This would be a great treat! Looks like a fun book!

    ReplyDelete
  119. Marjorie Grace-SayersFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    I'd love to win!

    ReplyDelete
  120. How awesome to have your lettering in a book - congratulations! I have been so inspired by your lettering through your classes and your blog. I'd love to win your book :-)

    ReplyDelete
  121. What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  122. Congratulations on being published Martha!! I would love a copy of the book. ;o)

    ReplyDelete
  123. I've just put this wonderful looking book in my 'wish list' on amazon, but I'd love to win a copy! Thanks for this opportunity. I look forward to trying out your writing tips. :-)

    Congrats to all involved in this publication.

    Ardis

    ReplyDelete
  124. Congratulations! Very exciting to be included in the book.

    ReplyDelete
  125. I would love to have your book and the exemplars. Thank your very much.

    ReplyDelete
  126. So kind of you. I would love to win the book and exemplars. A versals. Online workshop sounds like a great idea too. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

    ReplyDelete
  127. This book looks amazing! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

    ReplyDelete
  128. Beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity!

    bvbabybv at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  129. A beautiful painting! Your fracturing technique makes the painting so interesting. Also

    enjoyed seeing what others have done with it. I'm loving your blog!

    painters edmonton
    painting contractor edmonton

    ReplyDelete
  130. I'm a silent follower of your beautiful and inspiring blog.
    I would love to have this amazing book and exemplars.

    ReplyDelete
  131. Hi, Would love to win. Thanks for the oportunity.

    ReplyDelete
  132. hey Martha lovely work.. i would love to own a copy of it..

    ReplyDelete
  133. The book looks like great fun! Left up to my own devices, there is a lot lacking, and it looks like this would be the perfect go-to book! Thank you for this chance to win!

    ReplyDelete
  134. Yes, please add my name to those already in the hat. I'd love to have this book.

    ReplyDelete
  135. This looks like a wonderful and inspiring book to use again and again. Please count me in.

    Bill

    ReplyDelete
  136. Throw my name in the hat. I'd love to have a copy of this beautiful boook. Jim

    ReplyDelete
  137. I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the opportunity. :-)

    Wendy
    thangkalover@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  138. Guess I'll give it a shot!!! Would LOVE to win your book and the exemplars Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  139. Yes, I want the book and exemplars
    You do such lovely work.
    Maggie Naylor

    ReplyDelete
  140. This sounds awesome, would love to win, how nice of you to offer this up as a gift

    Thank you
    Michelle

    ReplyDelete
  141. I love your work! This is a wonderful giveaway!!

    ReplyDelete
  142. How much fun I could have with these! Thanks so much to all involved!

    ReplyDelete
  143. I would really like to have a copy of this book. Love letters and lettering.

    ReplyDelete
  144. This book looks amazing. I love your style!

    ReplyDelete
  145. Martha what a wonderful giveaway! Your class brought me into the awesome world of lettering and for that I'm very grateful. I would love to receive a signed copy of your book were I to win.

    ReplyDelete