Inspired Remnant, Curious Dreams Blog Hop!!
Kerin Gale wrote a book called Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams; Mixed Media Projects in Epoxy Clay. It's published by North Light Books. Kerin not only invited many of her on line artist friends to be part of her book, she has put together a blog hop book tour with a variety of mixed media artists participating on their blogs. Everyday you can visit a new blog and read their posts relating to the book and how they’ve used epoxy clay in their art.
I met a woman a while ago on line... when I lived in Reedsport. Her name was Kerin Gale. At the time, she was working on the book we're celebrating this month. Through our conversations on line, we learned that we shared a love of old STUFF, and both lived near the coast in Oregon, so naturally, we met in person!! We have since been garage sale shopping and thrifting together a couple times, and one of those times, Kerin saw an old glass battery case. She loved it, but didn't buy it... so I snuck back and got it for her later... :) She made this piece using it, and her beloved epoxy clay. It's part of her BOOK! :)
And she also made this... another of my favorites of her pieces...
Another one of my favorite bloggers that uses epoxy clay is Michael DeMeng http://michaeldemeng.blogspot.com/ They make me want to add ONE MORE THING to my list of things to make. Scratch that. Make that a BILLIONTY more things I want to add to my things to make list. I could dream up found art jewelry all DAY looking at the things Kerin and others like her make.
So why should all of this be so exciting for YOU? Because Kerin has asked me to be a part of her blog hop celebrating the release and SUCCESS of her book!! There are prizes, baby. A TON of them. I have always thought that Epoxy Clay would be something cool to try on an art journal page, and so what better blog to put into this blog hop, than THIS!?
EACH BLOG IN THE HOP WILL BE GIVING AWAY PRIZES. EACH.
ONE.
There are 115 PLUS prizes to be had.
So what exactly IS this epoxy clay? It's an amazing product so versatile, the possibilities are LITERALLY endless. Check out what members of Kerin's Epoxy group right here on FB have created using this cool product: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_158159677562761&view=photos
The Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams tour began May 1st and concludes May 26th. Every blog will have prizes (see list below) in addition to their own giveaway (if they choose). All you have to do is leave comments in the blogs you hop to in order to be eligible to win a prize.
Here is the list of participating blogs: (I've highlighted some of my friends that are part of the hop...)
May 1
Kerin Gale
Remnants of Olde: http://RemnantsOfOlde.com/posts
May 2
Alicia Caudle
Altered Bits: http://alteredbits.wordpress.com/
May 3
Lesley Venable
Flatwoods Folk Art: http://www.flatwoodsfolkart.typepad.com/
May 4
Christine Lehto
Lilly Bug Studio: http://lillybugstudio.com/blog/
May 5
Seth Apter
The Altered Page: http://thealteredpage.blogspot.com/
May 6
Nancy Perennec
Little Bit Wired: http://littlebitwired.blogspot.com/
May 7
Jen Cushman
ICE Queen Zine: http://www.iceresin.com/category/inspired-remnants-blog-tour/
May 8
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 9
Beth Robinson
Strange Dolls: http://strangedolls.wordpress.com/
May 10
Brenda Schweder
Brenda Schweder Jewelry: http://www.brendaschweder.com/
May 11
Esther Verschoor
Vanessie Art Dolls: http://vanessies.blogspot.com/
May 12
Kecia Deveny
Lemoncholy’s Flight of Fancy: http://www.lemoncholys.blogspot.com/
May 13
Rachel Whetzel
A Year In The Life Of An Art Journal: http://oneyearartjournal.blogspot.com/
May 14
Shannon LeVart
MissFickleMedia.com: http://missficklemediacom.blogspot.com/
May 15
Marlaine Verhelst
Marlaine Verhelst Art Dolls: http://marlaineverhelst.com/blog/
May 16
Lisa Jurist
Mud Hound Studio: http://mudhoundprimitives.blogspot.com/
May 17
Michelle Bernard
Yesterday’s Trash: http://michellereneebernard.blogspot.com/
May 18
Kerin Gale
Remnants of Olde – Alan Rogerson feature: http://RemnantsOfOlde.com/posts
May 19
Facebook Party!
Apoxie Clay & Epoxy Clays Page: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_158159677562761
In addition to prizes, there are also book bundle offers for you if you'd like to purchase!!
Book & Online Workshop Bundles - special pricing of $5 off.
All you need to do is put in the name A Year in the Life of an Art Journal when you check out through Paypal and you will receive the $5 back.
A) Resin Clay Pendants Workshop + Book = $35 + shipping (only $30 for you!)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63483761/inspired-remnants-book-and-resin-clay
B) Vintage Gentleman Workshop + Book = $40 + shipping (only $35 for you!)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/27210387/inspired-remnants-book-and-vintage-gent
C) Both Workshops + Book = $70 + shipping (only $65 for you!)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72931590/inspired-remnants-book-super-bundle-with
EACH SITE will be giving away**
All you need to do to be entered to win, is leave a comment here!! To enter yourself MORE times, get on over to the other participating blogs and comment there as well!!
1) One Aves Power Pack (selection of their most popular formulas) from http://AvesStudio.com/
2) Fluid Chalks Online Workshop by Lesley Venable on her The Art Of Altering site which features many other awesome online workshops http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/fluidchalksbackgroundsbeyond
3) Two Digital Collage Sheets by Alicia Caudle of Altered Bits. You can see her very unique and cool collection here.
4) Sample pack of Silputty 40 silicone putty mold mix from Silpak.
5) 1 OZ ICE Resin and a mixed metal bezel from ICE Resin
** physical products will only be mailed to addresses in the US. Access to the online workshop and the digital collage sheets can be sent anywhere in the world.
6) Grand Prizes For Book Reviews
Any reader that writes a review ~ however short or long~ of Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams on amazon.com before July 31, 2011 and sends an email with the title “Inspired Remnants Review” to remnants.art@gmail.com will be entered in a drawing to win one of these prizes. Please note that your honest opinion is wanted on this review.
1) The art piece featured on the cover of the book, “Sacred Totem”
2) Power Pack plus extra Fixit Sculpt clay from Aves Studio
3) Frozen Charlotte Doll with digital tutorial “How To Crackle Charlottes” from Alicia Caudle
4) Resin Clay Pendants online workshop by Kerin Gale
5) Vintage Gentleman online workshop by Kerin Gale
6) Choice of any one workshop being taught by Kerin and Charley at Art Is You retreat in Petaluma, CA. The registration fee and workshop cost are both waived.
7) One copy each of Jen Cushman's book, Explore, Create, Resinate and Susan Lenart-Kazmer's book, Making Connections plus ICE Resin and a selection of bezels
All you need to do to be entered to win, is leave a comment here!! To enter yourself MORE times, get on over to the other participating blogs and comment there as well!!
~rachel
All images and content on this blog is copyright to Rachel Whetzel and Guest Hosts. Please give credit when sharing your art that is inspired here! Thank you so much!!
I met a woman a while ago on line... when I lived in Reedsport. Her name was Kerin Gale. At the time, she was working on the book we're celebrating this month. Through our conversations on line, we learned that we shared a love of old STUFF, and both lived near the coast in Oregon, so naturally, we met in person!! We have since been garage sale shopping and thrifting together a couple times, and one of those times, Kerin saw an old glass battery case. She loved it, but didn't buy it... so I snuck back and got it for her later... :) She made this piece using it, and her beloved epoxy clay. It's part of her BOOK! :)
And she also made this... another of my favorites of her pieces...
Another one of my favorite bloggers that uses epoxy clay is Michael DeMeng http://michaeldemeng.blogspot.
So why should all of this be so exciting for YOU? Because Kerin has asked me to be a part of her blog hop celebrating the release and SUCCESS of her book!! There are prizes, baby. A TON of them. I have always thought that Epoxy Clay would be something cool to try on an art journal page, and so what better blog to put into this blog hop, than THIS!?
EACH BLOG IN THE HOP WILL BE GIVING AWAY PRIZES. EACH.
ONE.
There are 115 PLUS prizes to be had.
So what exactly IS this epoxy clay? It's an amazing product so versatile, the possibilities are LITERALLY endless. Check out what members of Kerin's Epoxy group right here on FB have created using this cool product: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_158159677562761&view=photos
The Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams tour began May 1st and concludes May 26th. Every blog will have prizes (see list below) in addition to their own giveaway (if they choose). All you have to do is leave comments in the blogs you hop to in order to be eligible to win a prize.
Here is the list of participating blogs: (I've highlighted some of my friends that are part of the hop...)
May 1
Kerin Gale
Remnants of Olde: http://RemnantsOfOlde.com/posts
May 2
Alicia Caudle
Altered Bits: http://alteredbits.wordpress.com/
May 3
Lesley Venable
Flatwoods Folk Art: http://www.flatwoodsfolkart.typepad.com/
May 4
Christine Lehto
Lilly Bug Studio: http://lillybugstudio.com/blog/
May 5
Seth Apter
The Altered Page: http://thealteredpage.blogspot.com/
May 6
Nancy Perennec
Little Bit Wired: http://littlebitwired.blogspot.com/
May 7
Jen Cushman
ICE Queen Zine: http://www.iceresin.com/category/inspired-remnants-blog-tour/
May 8
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 9
Beth Robinson
Strange Dolls: http://strangedolls.wordpress.com/
May 10
Brenda Schweder
Brenda Schweder Jewelry: http://www.brendaschweder.com/
May 11
Esther Verschoor
Vanessie Art Dolls: http://vanessies.blogspot.com/
May 12
Kecia Deveny
Lemoncholy’s Flight of Fancy: http://www.lemoncholys.blogspot.com/
May 13
Rachel Whetzel
A Year In The Life Of An Art Journal: http://oneyearartjournal.blogspot.com/
May 14
Shannon LeVart
MissFickleMedia.com: http://missficklemediacom.blogspot.com/
May 15
Marlaine Verhelst
Marlaine Verhelst Art Dolls: http://marlaineverhelst.com/blog/
May 16
Lisa Jurist
Mud Hound Studio: http://mudhoundprimitives.blogspot.com/
May 17
Michelle Bernard
Yesterday’s Trash: http://michellereneebernard.blogspot.com/
May 18
Kerin Gale
Remnants of Olde – Alan Rogerson feature: http://RemnantsOfOlde.com/posts
May 19
Facebook Party!
Apoxie Clay & Epoxy Clays Page: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_158159677562761
In addition to prizes, there are also book bundle offers for you if you'd like to purchase!!
Book & Online Workshop Bundles - special pricing of $5 off.
All you need to do is put in the name A Year in the Life of an Art Journal when you check out through Paypal and you will receive the $5 back.
A) Resin Clay Pendants Workshop + Book = $35 + shipping (only $30 for you!)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63483761/inspired-remnants-book-and-resin-clay
B) Vintage Gentleman Workshop + Book = $40 + shipping (only $35 for you!)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/27210387/inspired-remnants-book-and-vintage-gent
C) Both Workshops + Book = $70 + shipping (only $65 for you!)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72931590/inspired-remnants-book-super-bundle-with
EACH SITE will be giving away**
All you need to do to be entered to win, is leave a comment here!! To enter yourself MORE times, get on over to the other participating blogs and comment there as well!!
1) One Aves Power Pack (selection of their most popular formulas) from http://AvesStudio.com/
2) Fluid Chalks Online Workshop by Lesley Venable on her The Art Of Altering site which features many other awesome online workshops http://theartofaltering.ning.com/group/fluidchalksbackgroundsbeyond
3) Two Digital Collage Sheets by Alicia Caudle of Altered Bits. You can see her very unique and cool collection here.
4) Sample pack of Silputty 40 silicone putty mold mix from Silpak.
5) 1 OZ ICE Resin and a mixed metal bezel from ICE Resin
** physical products will only be mailed to addresses in the US. Access to the online workshop and the digital collage sheets can be sent anywhere in the world.
6) Grand Prizes For Book Reviews
Any reader that writes a review ~ however short or long~ of Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams on amazon.com before July 31, 2011 and sends an email with the title “Inspired Remnants Review” to remnants.art@gmail.com will be entered in a drawing to win one of these prizes. Please note that your honest opinion is wanted on this review.
1) The art piece featured on the cover of the book, “Sacred Totem”
2) Power Pack plus extra Fixit Sculpt clay from Aves Studio
3) Frozen Charlotte Doll with digital tutorial “How To Crackle Charlottes” from Alicia Caudle
4) Resin Clay Pendants online workshop by Kerin Gale
5) Vintage Gentleman online workshop by Kerin Gale
6) Choice of any one workshop being taught by Kerin and Charley at Art Is You retreat in Petaluma, CA. The registration fee and workshop cost are both waived.
7) One copy each of Jen Cushman's book, Explore, Create, Resinate and Susan Lenart-Kazmer's book, Making Connections plus ICE Resin and a selection of bezels
All you need to do to be entered to win, is leave a comment here!! To enter yourself MORE times, get on over to the other participating blogs and comment there as well!!
~rachel
All images and content on this blog is copyright to Rachel Whetzel and Guest Hosts. Please give credit when sharing your art that is inspired here! Thank you so much!!
These are such fabulous projects!
ReplyDeleteThis hop has been so much fun. The art that is created is totally amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe blog hop is great and so is Kerin's book...highly recommend it!
ReplyDeletewhat fun this blog hop is! I really enjoyed your projects - thank you for sharing your inspiring art!
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying the hop. I think this should be permanent! Hopping is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove looking around your site. I've been wanting to start an Art Journal, just didn't know where to start. Using some Apoxie Sculpt on the cover would be great fun! I really like your prompts, just what I need. Thanks for being a part of the Blog Book tour.
ReplyDeletehow exciting! this is very cool and I can't wait to check out the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your inspiring words. Waiting anxiously for my book to arrive. The blog/book tour hop is a blast... learning so much.
ReplyDeletei saw some of Kerin's work on the website Loving Mixed Media and I have been considering getting the epoxy clay ever since. after seeing these wonderful art pieces i am convinced this is what i want.
ReplyDeletemarsha c.
Just got my epoxy clay today, inspired by Kerin's workshop, book, and all the blogs on the tour! Thanks so much for the chance and your inspiring blog!
ReplyDeleteI've been so inspired by your site. this blog hop has been such fun...sending me to so many wonderful sites. Thanks for being a part of it!
ReplyDeleteI am so fascinated with everything I am reading about this book! Even moreso by the community of artist's online. Where does everyone meet each other. Blogs? Message Boards I haven't found yet?
ReplyDeleteI know I'm enjoying finding one fabulous blog after another!
I have the book and love it....thanks for all the info!
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a sweet lady and when you gifted me with that amazing huge awesome antique glass battery case I knew right then I would somehow use it in the book. And definitely wanted to share the story of our garage sailing adventure and how that inspired the aquarium piece.
I only wish we lived closer so we could go all the time. You and you mom are so fun to hang out with : )
Thanks for a wonderful post and I'm so happy you are part of the blog tour!!!
Oh wow I must win a copy of the book! That first piece is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI am having such fun on this hop (when I remember to check who's day it is)
Shannon C
Oh I just read Shannon's comment-- everyone is welcome to go any day to any of the sites while the tour is going on. Plus we're extending the drawings out on most sites to give extra time to register. : )
ReplyDeletelooks like a super cool product! I'm definitely interested!
ReplyDeleteErin S
OMG, that little fishtank is absolutely gorgeous!!!! It looks so whimsical, I love it!!!!! You make me want some of that epoxy clay soooooooooooo bad!!!
ReplyDeletehmm...looks like only US people are eligible for the prizes, that's too bad.
ReplyDeleteI am having a great time going to the different sites that are part of the book tour. It has been a great way to learn many different things to do with epoxy clay.
ReplyDeleteI love your journal pages. Thanks for being part of the tour, I loved looking thru your site.
Loving this blog hop and I'm so happy to add a new art journaling blog to my list of favorites.
ReplyDeleteGlenda, non US citizens are eligible for prizes, but only the digital ones. :)
ReplyDeleteI can see why you went back and bought the case for your friend - such imagination she has! Thanks for highlighting this Rachel!
ReplyDeletefabulous post, my friend! i tried to leave a comment on "your real day" but blogger was being mean to oped ID peeps such as myself. so glad it's working now! how fun this hop has been and how tremendous both the book AND the clay is. and of course the prizes! how fantastically fun!
ReplyDeletelet's chat soon, lady. we should plan our summer art retreat. :)
Wow Wow and Wow, so in Love with everything I'm seeing, a must on my shopping list!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Another great stop on the hop!
ReplyDeleteeiggam44 at yahoo dot com
Just passing through... and loving this great opportunity! Great products! Awesome book that Kerin did!
ReplyDeleteEvery day I see more and more reasons to think that this would be a great product to try. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin
I've been interested in making an art journal, so I might just have to try using my Apoxie Sculpt on one if I ever get around to making one.
ReplyDeleteI just learned about this book and this special clay. I'd never even heard of it before. I'm already blown away by all I've seen so far. Thanks for allowing me to enter this contest.
ReplyDeleteThis is so very cool! Loved this book the moment I saw it and B&N. Love the versatility of projects and techniques. Also loving your blog, so glad this blog hop allowed me to find you. I'll be back for a visit. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLove this blog hop and all the ideas coming back to life in my brain :D
ReplyDeleteThis is so much fun. I really love your graphic style. Thank you for sharing it with all of us on this fun blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLove that aquarium! Thanks for the giveaways...good luck everyone!
ReplyDeletewhat did you make with her techniques?
ReplyDeleteI have had so much fun blog hopping and learning about these fab-u-lous products. Can hardly wait to get my hands on some resin and clay and . . .
ReplyDeleteGreat tour, great artists, great fun. This blog hop is of the best I’ve ever been on! Thanks for being a part of it!
ReplyDeleteGaby xo
@dogfaeriex5, I haven't made anything yet... like I said, playing with the clay is something I have on my to do list!! I can't wait to try it! I have ideas for some jewelry.
ReplyDeleteI love this blog hop! I'm a little late getting to all of them but I got here!
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