Happiness is: Finding your way.
Setting out on a new adventure...
in search of exciting, inspiring things...
discovering wonderful places to explore...
and beautiful sites to see!
Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?
The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon,
It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon...
We can sing a song...
and sail along the silver sky!
For we can fly!
Up, up and away,
in my beautiful,
my beautiful balloon!
If you hold my hand we'll chase your dream...hee, hee, I can't remember the rest of the words to the song!
Now, I suppose you are wondering what this is all about!
Well, it is finally here! ~WHERE WOMEN CREATE~ and it has blown in on the wind like a ship set out to sea,
carrying it's creative bounty to all!
First there was the book, "Where Women Create" by Jo Packham and now the quarterly magazine! And it is everything you could have imagined and more!
This magazine, hmm, I feel funny calling it that, it is really more like a book, and let me tell you, cover to cover yummy!
Where Women Create is a place where beauty and clever creativity abound! Jam packed with delicious photos, words of wisdom
from artist's you know and love and my favorite section, Where Women Shop the place to find exclusive limited edition objects of desire by the featured designers, like Jenny Doh! Karima Cammell! Jill Schwartz! Denise Sharp! Lisa Kaus! Debbee Thibault!
and A Creative Woman, print on canvas by your's truly, along with my new column Studio Chic, as well as works and offerings by Anna Corba, Jody Battaglia, Kaari Meng, Jen O'Connor, Shelli Gardner, Mary Jane Butters and the list goes on! Quite the roster!
Then there are all the additional goodies like the Silver Suitcase Society, which is your passport to the creative journey!
I can't begin to tell you guys how wonderful and supportive you are, and in celebration of the launch of Where Women Create, I want to show my appreciation by giving away one ~FREE ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION~to the magazine as first prize! A $60.00 value!
As second prize, a Where Women Create tote bag with a
little box of treasure inside!
And as third prize, another tote bag with a WWC pen so you can sketch out all of your creative ideas!
The magazine is truly a little slice of heaven to be poured over again and again! Every time I look at my already well worn issue I see something new! Find your way to the place where women create, really, you owe it to yourself! I will pick the winners on Sunday, November 30th, good luck to you all! Visuals details: hot air balloon created from a champagne cork basket, antique fashion plates, some hemp string and cardstock, old European paper maps, antique books and a wooden pointing "He went that way!" hand found at a thrift shop. You can pick up a copy at your local craft store or order the magazine on line at www.stampington.com or www.wherewomencreate.com
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1 – 200 of 347 Newer› Newest»What a lovely balloon ride! Thank you for sharing it with me. The magazine looks like a lovely treat to behold!
I've been wondering what you had in store. What a wonderful balloon ride. I'm sure there is all sorts of boundless beauty amidst the pages of Where Women Create. It looks charming.
What a sweet little balloon ride! I love it! I also LOVE the first issue of Where Women Create. Ever since my issue arrived I haven't been able to put it down. It's fabulous! I'm anxiously awaiting all the future issues!
I L-O-V-E the Where Women Create book. My studio seems to frequently be a horrid mess, a complete shambles. That's when I pull out the book and peruse the various studios thinking, "hmmmm how can I do that in my studio."
So when I got wind of the magazine Where Women Create, I was counting down the days till I could run down to Borders and buy it.
I was not disappointed. Not one little bit. And it was just in time too. My studio is currently a horrid mess, a complete shambles. The magazine has provided loads of inspiration for getting the studio back into shape!
What a beautiful balloon! The magazine sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the wonderful balloon ride Sandra.
Okay, so NOT Miss Texas. But you did have the singing competition part. (Fifth Dimension and all).
The magazine (I know, I agree it doesn't seem right calling it a magazine)is wonderful!! I haven't read all of the aticles yet but the photos alone are beautiful.
So, here's to you and, well, to me hoping you draw my name. Please don't let the air out of my balloon!!
D.
Count me in on the wonderful prize!! How sweet of you to offer. I'm setting my hopes high and sailing back to my blog.
Hugs,
Pam
You are a true artist :) what a journey!
It was wonderful to meet you last week at the quilt fest, will be in touch.
Shona
What a treat to take a balloon ride. I was planning on taking a "Napa" balloon ride when daughter takes me to California for my 60th. but the husband ruined that by showing me balloons crashing and burning on U-Tube....What a buzz kill husbands can be....So thank you for my own little ride!! And the magazine sounds simply wonderful....
What a treat to take a balloon ride. I was planning on taking a "Napa" balloon ride when daughter takes me to California for my 60th. but the husband ruined that by showing me balloons crashing and burning on U-Tube....What a buzz kill husbands can be....So thank you for my own little ride!! And the magazine sounds simply wonderful....
That's one thing I would like to do...take a balloon ride.... think I'll just pass on the skydiving .... lol... I'm not as brave as you.
What great gifts.....
My center for creating looks pretty decent right now.... although you know that means I am not doing much in there.... however... yard and gardens are tidy.. all is put away and ready to batten down the hatches for winter should it arrive any time soon.... a perfect time to start some projects.... especially with the festive season quickly approaching.....
You're such a sweetheart for doing this!!! I would LOVE to be entered into this wonderful giveaway ~ I just bought my issue last night and it's gorgeous!!
xxoo, Dawn
I was so excited to purchase my copy of the magazine today. Thank you for taking us on a magical journey!
Very cool surprise!
I am entering my name for your drawing!
If I win, this will be good for me! I can use a mag sub!
*Smiles*
HAVE FUN with your new job!!!
How fabulous! I love the book and can't wait to see the magazine! OK, this was my favourite song as a little girl! Congrats to all! Truly, this is magical and very "uplifting" news!
take care,
merle
Love the balloon Sandra!
How very clever of you to use that champagne cap wire thingy as the basket!
A US friend is just trying to get the new WWC magazine for me and sending it to Germany, fingers crossed she'll find it at her news stands, can't wait to get it. Oh and a 1 year WWC subscription would be sooo fabulous to win!
I absolutely agree with your title btw because the place where I feel the happiest in my home is in my studio when I create!
Sending you warmest wishes from Boxwood Cottage in Germany!
Carola
You never cease to amaze me...a fabulous balloon!!!! I can't wait to see Where Women Create...I have the book and just love it!!!
such a lovely balloon ride and the publication looks wonderful.
What a great book! I love your blog--you are such an inspiration!
What an amazing balloon ride! The magazine looks so wonderful! I am ready to take that journey!
Whenever you blog its so worth reading. That is a great mag isn't it? I have the first issue but haven't subscribed yet. Maybe thats a sign I might win the subscription!!!! But a wrapped present is always interesting. Or just reading your blog!
Have a great Thanksgiving (is it me or is it becoming a forgotten holiday?). Oh and a great Vet's day (since that is tomorrow!).
Your posts are a dream Sandra. You are the ultimate storyteller and your photography is gorgeous.
Where Woman Create, I had that first issue on hold at my favorite paper store. I took it home and enjoyed each page. I love it, not only because of the beautiful spaces, but because it touched a cord in my heart...to celebrate women and their art really inspired me.
Sandra, have you ever created a children's book? This post is so magical.
Blessings, Karen
Ooh! I want to ride!
I can't wait to get my hands on those pages! How inspiring!
Becky
I'm off to get my copy so that I can read it on the plane to Silver Bella this weekend!!!! Thanks for the great story and thanks for hosting such a generous give-away!!!! (I'll be keeping my fingers crossed until then!)
The magazine looks like it would be a favorite and the balloon ride was wonderful.
Jennifer
I love the new magazine. I have almost read all of it cover to cover! Very generous of you to give a subscription away! Yippee!
Up, Up, and Away....what a wonderful ride!! thank you, am off on a treasure hunt now for that zine to discover the beauty that is...thank you Laura D
Sandra-
I read that issue cover to cover and it truely is inspirational. I can't believe that you don't have a huge studio....that was a surprise to me. I plan on reading it agian just in case I missed something. Thanks agian for all of your creativity...Lori
OH. Wonderful!!! Love the balloon! I Can't wait to see the magazine!
What a wonderful give-away…
Love your hot air balloons. I have always wanted to
ride in one but I am terrified of heights so I just enjoy the beauty from the ground.
I CANNOT wait to go out get my copy of WWC, I need inspiration…
Louise
What wonderful news!!! I was so saddened by the closing of M.E. Home Companion, but I now have a lovely new publication to look forward to.
You continue to inspire!
Linda
Sandra, thank you for taking us on the lovely balloon ride. I picked up the new magazine this week and your right...every time I pick it up I find something new and exciting. It also happens with the book as well.
Karen
I just love the way you play. Thanks for the baloon ride. What fun!
Yes it is gorgeous. I was looking at it a couple of days ago. Gorgeous. It makes me want to move into the pages and live there!!
What a great post!! Thank you for the great balloon ride. I loved it and your design. I too, have the new first issue of Where Women Create and it is filled with wonderful eye candy and great articles. I love looking at the studios of where talented artists create their designs.
What a special gift you have for creating and I thank you for sharing your gift with all of us.
Kris
I do love the hot air balloon creation. What a great giveaway.
What a lovely ride you've taken us on, drifting along the airy skies...fueled by inspiration!
Lorrie
Wow....I had no idea the magazine would have so many things to look at other than pictures of studios...I should have known better. Can't wait to see it!
As always, a fun post. And the WWC looks amazing! Throw my name in the hat.
Thank you for the heads up on this wonderful new adventure!
Happiness seeing you in "Where Women Create". It is a lovely magazine. Is there anything you can't do?
Thankyou for sharing your studio in Where Women Create. Your dishwasher storage made me smile. I also live in an apt. and I long for more space. I do have a seperate room for my studio but it is a disorganized wreck. I am hoping to reorganize the room and make it into a place that I will love to create in. This issue of Where Women Create made me very happy and encouraged me to make my studio into a place that I want to be in and creating in everyday.
Your balloon ride is very lovely and uplifting on a cold, gloomy November day.
Please enter my name into your draw, all the gifties are lovely.
Jacquelene L.
Toronto, Canada
to have a better creative space.
This is awesome too! I was thinking that your were announcing the publication totally devoted to Marie Antoinettish art. That ballloon is so beautiful Might open a bottle of champaign to have such a cork net too. Have a great week Sandra and thank you again for such a beautiful post which I enjoyed from teasers to beginning to end.
I've been waiting for this magazine to come in locally, but after seeing your photos . . . I'm off to purchase it right now.
Nancy
Balloon rides ... chasing dreams ... where women create ... what a beautiful post!! I LOVE the book Where Women Create, it's one of my favourites and I can just imagine the magazine is just as inspiring. Hard to find here in Canada ~ I would LOVE to be entered into your generous giveaway Sandra - thank you!
Congratulations on the magazine. Thanks for the lovely post and for your generous offer.
Hi Sandra,
The magazine and all the prizes are SO very generous! How WONDERFUL! The balloon is amazing...I so love your style!
I hope to hear from you in the winners circle! teehee
What an amazing work of gratitude! Lavish and beautiful sentiments about women. I'm off to share your link with others :)
As always you are a pure delight! You are ALL in great company Sandra. Thank you for offering these wonderful gifts.
Gabrielle Madsen
What a fabulously generous giveaway! The balloon ride is too fun.
Karla
*You* are the treasure to offer such lovely goodies... am off this afternoon to find a copy of this first issue filled with such beauty! Thanks for sharing :) Deb
I am going to have to get this magazine!! Thanks for the inspiration, and a wonderful balloon ride!
Hi Sandra!!!
thank you for the wonderful balloon ride...and that magazine looks like it would be wonderful from cover to cover....I have to check it out!!!
and how sweet of you to offer up a giveaway!!!
You are such a giving and wonderful soul...
Have a magical day dearest friend!
Hugs
Diana
I went nuts looking for a copy and finally ordered it right from stampington. I got it last week and I keep picking it up and looking at it again and again.. it is awesome. I know I have to have a subscription! so there will be no more running around trying to find it! so enter me in you contest please! Love your blog!
hugs
vivian
I'm getting my hands on that book & mag post haste. I would fly directly to the publisher in a magical balloon had I one as pretty as yours! - Amy Bauer
Your hot air balloon is just beautiful.
Thanks for that exciting balloon ride. I have always wanted to go on one. The new publication looks fabulous and I am wishing everyone involved lots of luck and, of course, fun!
gosh, that song brings back happy memories! thanks for such a gorgeous baloon ride. I'm very excited about the magazine and can't wait to read it. Just what I've been waiting for! Thanks for all the inspiration.
I've just today found your blog. You are a wonderful story teller and the visuals that go with it make it so much more. Great balloon ride along with a great creation and at the end of it a chance to win what looks like a terific publication. Here's hoping lady luck is looking down on me.
A very magical balloon ride! I was swooning and smiling the whole way!!
And may I say WOWZA, what a give~away! It's gotta be one of the BEST in blogger history!!!!
Queens do indeed make History!!!!!
I looked over and realized I was beside my self (with joy) when I found Women Who Create at the Quilt Show in Houston! Then Jill Schwartz said you were there, but alas, Jo said you were already gone. What a secret that you were all there!!! Did I miss the announcement? You and so many other divas of my art world. Would love to win that give-away as a consolation....:D
Congratulations on your feature in Where Women Create. I absolutely LOVED the dishwasher storage idea. Its perfectly perfect!
Oh Sandra,
Bravo! Can we fly around the world in 80 days? Your balloon is simply fabulous Love the basket! Thank you for the peek into the magazine.
xoxo~
Abbie
(if you get a moment, stop by after tomorrow as I will have the paperdoll I have been working on posted..)
Sandra, thanks for the lovely balloon ride:) that magazine sounds wonderful!!!
Hello Sandra,
Congratulations! I got the magazine and loved every page!
Great photography of very talented artists! And lots more to see...
~ Gabriela ~
I would love to take a ride on your beautiful balloon! Wow how exciting for you to be featured in this new publication. I have been looking and waiting its arrival to our area...I am sure it is just going to be wonderful...congratulations Sandra
Pinkie
Oh it looks lovely. I have the original, and I want this one too! And thank you for the beautiful balloon ride, I have always been afraid to go up, but it was delightful! Terri B in Oregon
The balloon is amazing!!!
I already have a copy of the magazine. I won it at Heather's soiree last Sunday. I love it!!
It's so fun. You are even creative in your storage and art space!!
I would love to share my creative workspace someday!!
Have a wonderful week,
Rosemary
Happiness is.. having a chance to win this beautiful publication! Sign me up!
I just picked up the "magazine" on Friday, along with the latest Somerset Studio. I fell in love with the book when I got that last year and I've been anxiously waiting for it to come out. Only a REALLY bad cold kept me from picking it up when it first hit the newstands. Sigh. Would love to win a subscription - but I'm sure I'll go out and buy every issue if I don't!
awesome! I'm in!
Count me in please, how much would I love this?
Gail
Count me in please, how much would I love this?
Gail
I am definitely going to pick up a copy of Where Women Create! Whenever I see a great publication that celebrates women who are artists I am encouraged and inspired. Please count me in for the draw, I would love to win a year of WWC! Love the balloon and Victorian women and men.
Before seeing the book"Where Women Create", I thought I must be the only one who allowed an entire room in my home to be overcome by all the materials and treasures of my creative adventures, and then I was shown all the wonderful places these talented women create, I was not only no longer alone but very inspired! A magazine...what a dream come true, I can't wait to see it!
Wheeee....great ride! I've loved The Book for years now. I'm hoping to find my copy of the Somerset magazine this weekend when I head out of town (our LITTLE town) and go to Silver Bella! I'd love to win the subscription, tote and other goodies, too! Hope I'm in luck in both cases! Thanks for the chance!
*Heidi Woodruff*
Everyday Cookies
Congratulations with the magazine. I love the book Where Women Create it inspired me for my own "where woman create" room. I hope sometimes we can buy the magazine over here.
Greetings Marja
Thanks for your comment! I love your blog! ther is poetry everywhere!!! Nice pictures!
I sincerely say I love your posts, those little fairy tales. The balloon ride is fantastic and clever. This magazine seems very inspiring, well if i dont win I will try to order an issue. Have a wonderful week /linnea-maria
Your balloon Sandra!!! I have to make one or three! I saw the mag...failed to buy it...but I had an idea...a burning desire idea! I couldn't sleep! And I blogged about it but I'm afraid it didn't float. I didn't get the dream across maybe? Where don't women create was kind of my thought...you can come see.
just delightful!!!! what a lovely giveaway you have come up with!
blessings,
danielle muller
www.thevintagedragonfly.typepad.com
You are the Coolest!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for the next few weeks!
How cool is that! I heard it was out, but none of the spots here have it (yet). Hope so -- I can always order, but hate to wait! By the way, I just picked up the Somerset Life and loved many things including your beautiful ornaments. Did you do the paper clips, too? I can't remember now, but I loved those, too. I'm all full of things I want to do. This working for a living is cramping my style!
Beautiful balloons, too!
Beautiful post Sandra(:) glad you came over and thanks for the sweet words..
hugs, Patty
BIG Congratts to YOU and all the talented women in this "book!" I just knew this had to be your secret. Your hints and seeing your things in this book. I agree, no artist should pass this up. Congrat to YOU again! Hugs, Terri
I picked up my copy yesterday and cannot wait to mine the pages for inspiration.
I think I scared the clerk in my zeal to have it in my hot little hands!
How clever ! Beautiful balloon !!!
What a fabulous balloon! And I was enchanted to keep reading on... to find the fabulous magazine at the end! I need to find this new creation now! =) Thank you for your kind comment on my blog! =)
Very exciting news!!! I have the book and LOVE it! I can't wait to see the magazine!!
Oh, I'm so excited. I love and collect inspiring books and mags and I definitely will be checking this one out.
Thanks.
Tina
THANK YOU for visiting my blog - What a LOVELY giveaway and I LOVE Where Women Create magazine also!!!
Wow - what a generous and inspiring giveaway Sandra!! I loved the book, so I'm sure the magazine will be wonderful (I'm looking forward to your column too)!! Thank you so much for this kind offer - and thank you for some of the most inspiring, whimsical, and magical blog posts on the planet - I'm always *uplifted* when I come here!! :o)
Hugs and Blessings,
Becky S.
Got my copy when it first came out. What inspiration. Love it.
Sandra,
What a lovely balloon trip. As soon as I can stop working I'm heading out to somewhere where they might have the issue of WWC. Yippee!! Congratulations~ this looks like a wonderful magazine. um book. um whatever it is.
I still remember the first time I saw your "dishwasher" drawer filled with bits of magic in the WWC book. I knew then I would love you!
xo Lidy
What a fantastic giveaway... I need to find out if I can get WWC in the UK!
Victoria x
I found a copy and have just loved it to pieces! So much inspiration and lovely eye candy. And now, that song will be stuck in my head the rest of the evening! LOL.
c
I have already picked up my copy and it is luscious. It was fun seeing your dishwasher storage. It inspires me to clean up my house and get more organized...although I KNOW that I will not be able to fit all of my supplies for all of the different things I do in one dishwasher. I am far too much of a flibberty-gibberty crafter/artist!
Congrats! That's exciting!
Kaari Meng is my sis, we used to have French General in NYC (she was very excited to be on the cover! all so fun!) and now she's in Hollywood. Ahhh, happy balloon riding... I wish I could travel by balloon...
Love the magazine and it is so wonderful to see how others get to creat.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the magazine - I am addicted to magazines and this is another I will be looking forward to purchasing! I sure wish I had your imagination and creativity, not only are you an artist, your stories are fabulous and I check your blog daily waiting for the next story and creation!
how exciting! i love the sneak peeks and peeps! keeping my fingers and toes crossed.
Congratulations! What a beautiful publication... Your passion for paper and assemblage is always a huge treat to see and share, Sandra! How appropriate... a balloon from a person whose imagination~~SOARS~~
(aren't you glad you're not full of ... hot air?!)
Beautiful, charming, whimsical Sandra!
xoxo
Karen
Very sweet balloon ride ... I love your creativity. I've never seen Where Woman Create but it sounds wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sandra,
What a wonderful post. I am glad you liked the video. It had a great message. I can't wait to see the magazine.
Kate
This issue really is one to take your time going thru..from cover to cover..wiping up the drool as you go... being swept away to magical places where women with creative souls invite you in to sit a spell...
ahhhhh yes....
i love this issue :)
hugs..
sandy
What a wonderful time. I just picked up a copy of the magazine (obsessed with the book) and can't wait to devour it all. Thanks for having a giveaway and being so generous. Keep inspiring all of us!
Here's a champagne toast to launch my congratulations your way! I live in Napa Valley the land of air balloons. Such a great image to share your exciting news......creative thoughts floating above for everyone to grasp in the form of a new magazine.........Where Women Create!.........(another creative presentation well taken)
Sue
I love to visit here. Your writings are full of magic and your creations are simply beautiful! Thank you for the lovely ballon ride. Just what I needed to begin my day :)
~Diane
Congratulations, this is wonderful news!
now I have that song stuck in my head!!!! tee-hee!!
Love your work Sandra!!!!
I rushed out and bought a copy of the magazine-book as soon as I heard it was out. I didn't even make it half way through my dreaming and drooling when I felt compelled to send Jenny an email congratulating everyone. Where Women Create is an endless supply of beauty and inspiration - one of those mags you keep by the bedside for delight at a moments notice. I can't wait for more!
Lovely balloon ride, thanks for sharing it with us. I am saving my copy of Where Women Create for my plane ride to Silver Bella. It has been hard to keep from peeking before I leave. Pam
What a beautiful balloon. I've seen the first issue of Where Women Create and it is truly a feast for the eyes. LindaSonia
I just got my copy of Where Women Create and LOVE IT!! Loved your Studio Chic article!! Congratulations!
What a marvelous balloon ride.
I can't wait to get my little hands on all that inspiration. I will be off to B&N tomorrow.
I soo wanted tha mag, but didn't have the $$ maybe my Etsy will pick up and I can splurge..thanks for visiting Paper Cowgirl! tina
Oh my so many comments...What an imagination...Barnes & Noble here in Ocala has nothing... I must get this book.
Boy do we keep each other going these days...
Thank God for JennyDoh.
Up, up, and away!
L0VE, love, LOVE your blog, the awesome balloon and your wonderful inspiration!!
The magazine looks absolutely fab.
Teresa
What a wonderful prize. Looks like a mag chock full of inspiration. Enter me, please!
Oh, this was just perfect at the end of a long work day. I am going out immediately for a copy of this magazine so that I can dream & wish & hope & all that wonderful stuff.
You are really amazing. It oughta be illegal. :)
Debi
Looks and sounds like a wonderful magazine.
I'd love to win!
This magazine is lush and wonderful! It made me want to crawl inside so that I could see everything up close. I did so enjoy the balloon ride. One of my favorite songs from long ago.
Thank you
Kathy in Chicago
Count me in Sandra . Enjoyed your balloon ride .
This book looks so very juicy and inspiring ! Thank you so much for the chance to win !
Cheers !
The balloon ride is awesome and the magazine is calling my name.
Thanks for the balloon ride.
Joyce
How exciting! Include me, the balloon is too cute!
Smiles,
Renee
I've already got my copy of the magazine and love pouring through the pages to see such inspiring studios! I LOVE your style and your work!!! I also LOVE using your rubber stamp lines from Stampington. I was one of their AOC's for several years, and always gravitated toward using your stamps as much as I could for the projects I created for their publications. Please enter me in your giveaway!!!!
I just love your books and your blog. When I need inspiration, I often come here!!! Thank you so much- and you are so right- the magazine is to die for...I just can't put it down. Even took it to the store with me today, and in between customers...I had it open for inspiration. I am setting up a teeny tiny little workspace at my store- and I am using some of the ideas for my set up! I used to have a huge bedroom for my workspace, and now I will have a desk and large closet!
thanks for all of your ideas- love your blog!!!
melanie
Absolutely incredible balloons! What an adventure!
up, up and away indeed, oh Sandra of diswasher fame! xoxo
(now back to perusing, for the third time...yum! love my copy!)
Wow! Sounds like a fabulous magazine! Thank you for sharing. :)
Happiness is being able to create, let alone a special place to create in!
Terisa
I been looking for the Where Women Create book for ever here in Norway. No luck so far, but I will continue my search.
The balloon ride was wonderful, thank you so much :)
Congratulations for being a part of such a yummy book-mag-thing! I want one for sure, when one does not have a space of ones own images like these are the best! Love the balloon ride too, thanks for taking me with you!
Beautiful photos!! Very cleaver - I wish I was more crafty!!
Magazine looks delicious!
I held that first issue of Where Women Create as though it were a precious treasure and as I looked through the pages I discovered that it was! I CAN'T wait till the next issue! It is AWESOME! Twyla
I love that exquisite balloon... so freeing and fun!!
I just found some old chinese kite holder things with string still attached today - do you think if I hook it up to a balloon i can meet you high up in the sky. We can meet in 40 days - i figure if we try to go around the world in 80 days - we can meet up half way - its only fair but I think your balloon will is much more beautiful than my kite balloon would ever be - we can only dream.............
I am home from work this morning and have been readng "Where Women Creat", drinking my coffe and V-8 (I know, gross). I have been painting back grounds on a few art journal pages, and blog crusin'...
What a dreamy morning!
Have a great hair day! Becci
Love this post! Simply lovely, and creative as always.
Wow, what a lovely balloon ride! Such creativity! "Where Women Create" looks like a fabulous magazine/book, one I must check out, one I would love to have!
Hugs,
Donna
What fun! Please put me in the pot! And stir and stir. I can't wait to see the magazine. I know how I LOVE my studio, so it's great fun seeing other's special places. thanks, PJ Hornberger
Sounds like a great mag Sandra. Thank you for sharing the great new with us!
You balloon is so cool!!
xox
Constance
The book is absolutely divine and inspiring. I refer to it often and always glean something new from the text or photos. The magazine is icing on a scrumptious cake!
I just saw the first issue of "Where Women Create" today and was so impressed. You're right; it is wonderful from cover to cover; information, inspiration, and eye-candy all rolled into one.
Another "take me away to another time" blog post! I'm a HUGE fan of the book and magazine and I find myself spending hours taking in all the details.....ahhh to have a beautiful studio someday!
What a visual treat. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of that magazine. You are truly inspirational. Thanks for always sharing your creativity with all of us!!
XOXO
Jillian
Oh what joy to ride in a hot air balloon! I love the book Where Women Create and would love, love the chance to win your giveaway! Thank you for the inspiration! chrissyrtaylor@yahoo.com (chrissy taylor)
I must save my champagne cage next time.
And, it was so nice meeting you at the Quilt Festival~
A years subscription~WOW!!
Hugs Sandra~
xoxox
I am very eager to get my copy, Sandra. I still love my book by Jo Packham and your wonderful creating space!
Christine
This is a nice surprise!!! I love the first one, but sadly had to choose between it and the Artful blogger...... hmmm that is one of those champagne or wine bottle tops used for the ballon basket isn't it? Very cute.
yay!!! i would love to be entered into the drawing, and i am thrilled that you'll have a column! cannot wait!!!
and thank you so much for your comments on my blog. they mean a LOT to me. take good care!
Sandra,
You never cease to AMAZE!!! Truly wonderful art! You're such a clever, clever girl! Oooooh! Did I hear prizes? :)
Julie Bergmann
I LOVE my book, so I can not WAIT!
Sheila
hi There ;) Thanks for your lovely words on my blog.This magazine loks really great.. I will check out the ABC in my town to see if they have it. Greetings from Amsterdam!
Your posts are like a little journey to amazing places each time I stop by!!
I cannot WAIT to see that wonderful issue...sooo excited!! I have the book and the magazine would just be like icing on the cake cause I loooove to see where other people create (it's my favorite internet search!)
Wow...to think we were all riding along in a champagne cork holder!
Very CREATE-ive!!!
What a wonderful balloon ride! Please add my name to the hat, as this would be sooooo very wonderful to win!
La Donna
Sandra,
Thanks so much for visiting my site. I love your balloon ride. I just love everything on your site. Yes, I would say you are an artist!! LOL Have a blessed day!
Juanita
Fabulous piece! Thanks for your kind comment on my work. What an honor!
Regards,
Cath
MinervasMadness
Sandra, Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a lovely comment.I had no idea I would be leaving my comment with so many others. I have seen this Magazin on another blog, where does one buy it? I havn't seen it at the places I buy Mags.I wish you much sucess. TTFN Wanda
I can't wait to see the magazine - the book is one of my all time favorites. Thank you for the whimsical post - the balloon is fabulous!
Sounds great
Thanks for taking me along your balloon ride - I really needed that this morning!
Loved the balloon ride, what fun, and it was so creative too! The magazine looks wonderful too!
i just got my copy, and i love it.
K-
Just found your wonderful blog, and yes, I just got the magazine, or should i say book?
I love it.
Thanks for sharing....
RG.
Awesome publication! I must get my hands on a copy! My studio needs an overhaul, it's always inspiring to see where other women create! :)
Gorgeous project!
Very clever use of champagne cork basket.
Thank you for the lovely article.
Wowsers! What a lovely little visual journey leading to...yay! a giveaway. Please count me in--I think I need some inspirational creative oomph at the moment. Thanks!
I just read the post you left on my blog, and I would love it if you added my site to your 'creative places' list!!! I would like to add your blog onto my list of kewl places to visit too, if that's ok.
I absolutely LOVE your work, and your style!!! Keep in touch...I'd love to hear from you!!!
Jill
Where Women Create.......what a great name. Unfortunately there is no place here in Norway where I can pick up a copy, though now you have really tickled my curiosity.
I'm heading up the Napa Valley in the morning (hot air balloon country) and I'm going to tty to run out and find the magazine this afternoon. It would be perfect for the trip.
Darla
I love this! Thank You!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving such a very kind comment! Your hot air balloon is truly such a magical and beautiful work of art. I have enjoyed visiting your very special blog so much and want to thank you for taking me away on such an inspiring and happy journey through your words & gorgeous photographs.
Carol Anne
Darn, and I was just at the bookstore and didn't know to look for this one... Looks great though! Thanks for the balloon ride. :-)
Karla
Wow, it's amazing how many comments there are. I've been dying to see this magazine ever since they've been showing peeks. I love how you announce it. I'm going to have to get my hands on a copy!!
I have made a trip to Barnes and Noble every other day in anticipation of this publication. And with each visit they tell me it shows it should have been out on the 1st, where it should be on the magazine shelves...BUT so far it's not there!!! Borders said they don't even show they'll carry it! I hate when I haven't planned ahead and ordered on line that I can't readily find things like this on the shelves.
I have the book Where Women Create and found it utterly fascinating to see the look of others creative spaces. I anticipate this publication will continue to thrill and inspire....when I finally have a copy! Especially seeing snippets.
You are amazing holding this kind of giveaway!
XO
your blog is always so much fun, and now you have upped the anti with a wonderful surprise/gift! I hope I win, but if I don't, I will ask santa/my husband for the subscription!
I also wanted to say that regardless of the size/shape/square footage of someone's creative space, it's that there is a space at all that counts. Sometimes great works come from ones kitchen table or a small corner of a bedroom. I feel blessed to have an entire room of my own.
How did tattingchic get in here to comment so quickly.lol. Well, I am sure the number 184 is the winning number...it has my name all over it...right??/ lol. Laurie
Sandra, I just bought my issue at Borders today and thoroughly enjoyed reading about you.
I just love visiting here and seeing all of your story photos.
Congratulations on being invited to be one of the women in Where Women Create. Consider yourself an inspiration.
Diane
I loved the book and now I'm LOVING the magazine too!
I only wish there were even more pages, but I'll look forward to the next issue...
Victoria Lynn
I could feel the wind blowing through my hair and lightly feathering my face as I took a ride in your beautiful balloon...
As always a favorite place for me is here in storyland with you....
I can imagine just how beautiful the places where these lovely ladies create must be
Please allow me to try and win such a lovely prize.... so generous you are ...
LOTS OF HUGS
JO
Great blog! Thanks for sharing so much creativity.
I found you through Britt-Arnhild's House in the Woods where you have been chosen Blog of the Week.
From Anna Bluebell
anna.bluebell@yahoo.com
I keep hear this magazine and would love a free subscription!
~ Hearts ~
I still can't find the magazine here in Raleigh, NC... Hopefully a bookstore will get it soon. Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!
My first time to your blog and I find this wonderful hot air balloon and offer of a magazine I had not heard of. I had just decided my word for 2009 would be Create and here is this magazine. Oh I hope I win.
Sandra, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I need to add you to my blog roll, so I won't loose track of all the wonderful things happening on your blog!
P.S. Lovely and fun post!
Hi Sandra,
Love your site, really creative! Thank you for stopping by mine. Till Next Time! :-)
Hi Sandra,
I just discovered your blog. Thanks for being part of a magazine dedicated to women creativity. I am going to look for it, definitely. When I see what's in your blog, I am sure I am going to love it. Maybe, one day, even be IN it !!!
The thing I prefer in your blog ? Your profile. I like the way you realized you were an artist. That is so true.
oh please let it be me...oh please let it be me...
heehee,
Tammy
littlejunkshop.blogspot.com
Sandra I was introduced to you in the book ~Where Women Create~ and certainly get loads of inspiration!
Thanks for the tip on the exciting magazine!How generous you are with your gift away! Oh pick me!!fingers crossed!!
I chased my dream all the way to Paris into Monet's garden..come see!
Dear Sandra,
Up, up and away!!!
I have just learned I was an artist! You are right, it makes perfect sense of my entire life!
I shall order "Where Women Create"!
It looks to be wonderful. How exciting too!
Fantastic!
I need a studio now...
Sherry
I can't tell you how thrilled I am that you posted on my blog because it allowed ME to find YOU.
Your blog is fantastic and I can't wait to check it out further. Thanks so much for stopping by and in doing so, providing me so much eye candy and interesting info.
Have a super weekend,
Soov
Wanted to add that I've added your link to my blog so I can check back with ease....
Beautiful post & I can't wait to see the magazine!!!
Ann
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