And next, I know that I said I'd talk about the advance copy of my book I received in my next post, but I decided to do something a little more fun instead! I spent several hours yesterday and today doing a massive studio cleanout. And I ended up with a pretty big pile of stuff that is pretty cool stuff, but stuff that is really not living up to its potential just sitting in the drawers and closets of my house!
So I've loaded up 24 9x12 padded envelopes with all this stuff (I said there was a lot!) and have decided to sell them for $15 each, shipping included (and they're kind of heavy!). Although I guarantee the contents are more than $15 worth, if bought separately. The photos here are a sample of what is in one of the packets.
Let me tell you what sort of stuff is in them. They each have most of these items, if not all of these items: vintage ledger pages, vintage flashcards, human anatomy book illustrations, vintage photos, vintage postcards, photocopies of vintage photos, german foil items, vintage game pieces, various metal and other three-dimensional items- filagree, numbers, stencils, and lots, lots more miscellaneous stuff. I tried really hard to make them all comparable, so certain ones aren't much cooler than others. And they really are full of cool stuff- these are all items that I bought at some point because I planned to use it in my own collage. But, alas, it never got used, and I just needed/wanted to do some paring down.
So, if you'd like to buy a pack, send me an email at appendageassemblage at hotmail dot com. I can take Paypal or check. I will list them on Etsy sometime next week if there are any left, but you can get them directly from me this way.
And, to add to the fun, I've decided to give away one pack as well! I've never done a give-a-way on my blog before, so I thought it was about time. You guys are so good to me with your comments that I owe you that! Here are the rules for the give-a-way. Leave me a comment between now and next Saturday (Sept. 15th) telling me what your favorite word is, and I will randomly choose a winner. It will be fun to read what people's favorite words are!
Good luck, let me know if you'd like to buy a pack, and I'll write again soon!
Oh how fun! I can't wait to see these goodies on your etsy site. And a giveaway. Favorite word. That's tough. I'll have to go with Lovebug. I remember hearing it from a dear older lady. I know call my hub and children it. It's just so endearing, I think.
ReplyDeleteHi Corey, I just found your blog a few weeks ago and I just love it. I have checked it everyday. I love your work and the frames are just darling.
ReplyDeleteI suppose my favorite word would have to be wretched. it just seems to describe something bad perfectly. I love the way it just rolls off the tongue! :) Thanks for putting my name in the hat for your cool give-away !
I love a give away...one of my favorite words is chance...appropriate for this post I think. Please do enter me in your drawing.
ReplyDeleteWOMBAT! I love this word mostly because of how it sounds, and it doesn't hurt that wombat are cute and cuddly :)
ReplyDeletemy favorite word is vagabond! thank you so much for visiting my blog. my little guy is all better too, although i still can't brush his teeth without blood pouring out from his gums! : (
ReplyDeletei'm so glad you are all feeling better too!
You have a lovely blog! The first word that came to my mind was possibility. That is what I am thinking about this morning. How if we can all see our possibilities instead of what we can't do and if we pursued that with all our heart, what an awesome difference it would make in our lives and in the lives of others.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a lot of cleaning you've made! Here is my favorite word (one of many): serendipity! :-)
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My favorite word is sacapunto. I learned it in Spanish class. It means pencil sharpener. I like it because it's fun to say with a big accent. Like SACK-a-POOOON-toe!!!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite word is bubblegumbalony! It's a word I share with my son and we've shared it since he was 4 or 5.
This is very fun! I have lots of favorite words, but I'll give you just one: MOXIE. It conjures up the 1940s and all those noir movies.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite word of late-as they can change, is "wicked" Ever since i heard "Ron Weasley" say it on Oprah, i thought it was just a fun word...
ReplyDeletehope you're all doing much better!
One of my favorite words is Cosmic. I have lots of others but you only said one. ;)So glad the family is back to normal and you are creating again!
ReplyDeleteThat is a simple one......juxtaposed! I love the way it feels rolling over my tongue.....love the meaning and use it often. Such a great ART WORD!
ReplyDeleteAhh for me the word is "INTEGRITY".
ReplyDeleteI seem to have come across many instances of the lack of it in the last little while. Your packs looks interesting Corey, some of the items are looking very favourable to me - must check out your site.
Oh dear, I forgot to congratulate you on your book! Congrats!!! WOW!!
ReplyDeleteI will have to go a with a fictitious name a friend's daughter made up,(for her stuffed animal). It's "foosh-a-lala".
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Oh, I looove words. The way they sound, the way they look, the way they feel on my tongue sometimes sharp a pointy or smooth an round. Today my favorite word is droplet. It sounds and feels so fun. It conures an image of magic.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this opportunity to think about words.
What fun packs and a giveaway! Can't get much better than that. My favorite word is BLISS!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite word right now is dilarious. James says, "Isn't that dilarious Momma?". Oh yes it is! Awesome give away sweetie!
ReplyDeleteWay too many words I love so instead I'll give you a word I hate - stagnant. I hate how it sounds and I hate what it means! Your book looks lovely - can't wait to see the whole thing! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am here. My favorite word is "Agua" (water).
ReplyDeleteI could send you some papers and ephimeras as well if you like!
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oh well... I love the word "GORGEOUS".....I love saying that to my male-friends and my girl-friends.....it just sums up someone looking utterly ...gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun Corey. My word is the combination of three words but used together forms one sentiment so I'm going to hyphenate it. And it's not even English. Does that disqualify me? Joie-de-vivre! Isn't it beautiful! Do you speak French? That word encompasses so much emotion for me that I could never appropriately convey in the English language... joy of life... just doesn't sound the same without the caressing tongue of French. Thank you for the constant source of inspiration of your blog. -Alisa
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through a friend who told me about your book, I just have to have it :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea for a giveaway and I would have to say my favorite word is "AMAZING" I say it a lot when I see art work, items people have created when I really love something :)
Thanks and hope to visit again soon.
Lynn
What a wonderful, generous giveaway. I was "introduced" to you by a friend and I'd have to say my favourite word right now is "grace". It's something that I am seeking in life and in my art.
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