Friday, April 6, 2012

Teach Yourself Visually Collage & Altered Arts - 10,000!!!!


TYV

I hadn't thought to check recently but someone asked me how many copies of my book has sold.
Well I just checked and I have surpassed 
10,000 copies sold!!!
Woo Hoooo!!!

I'm sure compared to some folk's book it's only a drop in the bucket but I'm pretty stoked....  For coming out in one of the worst economic down turns since the "Great Depression" and I'd say it's doing pretty darn well.

I am so excited I want to share that excitement with you....

I want to gift a copy of my book
(signed if you would like)
to one of my Ink Stained friends!

All you have to do is post a comment about my book (what you like, dislike, etc.) if you own it
or
If you've not got a copy, post a comment about what you'd like to see here on the blog as well as likes or dislikes!

I'm all about sharing things you want to see
so now's your chance to tell me
AND
win something I hope you will enjoy in the process!

You have until 4-18-12 to post.

Good Luck
and
Happy Crafting!

60 comments:

  1. Hi, love your blog, especially the jelly bean shaker card I am going to use the same concept on some projects I want to do. Would love a signed copy of your book. Thanks
    Amy Yingling
    emmasmom432@gmail.com

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  2. OMG! I would love nothing better than a signed copy of your book! I keep hinting around but haven't got a copy yet!
    I don't have any "dislikes" about your blog but I do have plenty of "likes" (loves really). I love the variety of what I see here.

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  3. I love reading your blog and seeing how you transform something out of nothing. Always fun and exciting, and I think you cover so many different things that I can't think of anything I'd like to see.

    And who wouldn't want a signed copy of your book!!

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  4. major congrats! I would love a copy of your book...its on my wish list! I love your tutorials that calender you did a lil bit ago was awesome! I love seeing all those techniques!!! I would love to see more of that!

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  5. WOW Congratulations!! Since I love your blog, I'm sure I'll love the book and would love to win a copy. Thank you for the chance

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  6. You rock! Congrats on the book numbers! I love reading your blog; I think I learn something from every post. May not ever use it but I know where to go see if something has been tried and the results - good and bad. Thank you s-o much for all your perspiration in sharing your inspiration with us! Would LOVE to own a copy of this book - looks amazing! And I am most definitely a visual learner!

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  7. OMG Roni!! I had no idea you wrote a book and we've been following each other for a while. Congratulations!!!!! Way to go fellow Hoosier:) I love the tutorials you have on your blog and of course I love looking at your work. I'd love to read your book. Thanks for the chance to own one:)

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  8. I've visited your blog a couple times in the past, then forgotten about it (mostly got distracted by small moving objects called kids...go figure) But... I've now bookmarked it and come regularly (as regularly as said monsters let me)! I love the search tool!!! And the book would be wonderful! I could carry it and read it at all moster-friendly places and dogear all my must-try next projects!! I think it is wonderful that you've done so well! Congrats!! And thanks for the instructions and inspirations!!

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  9. I would love to read and learn from your book. I love collage, but it is really hard for me. I spend hours trying to decide if I should add one more thing. Looking at a blank page is so intimidating, I usually just put it away and hope for better luck next time.

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  10. Roni,
    I check your blog every day and love the variety of projects. I think my favorite is when you repurpose items that otherwise would be lost! Old pen nibs, bottles...etc.etc.
    Jan

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  11. I love your website!!!.. I have been able to complete a couple projects because you do such a great job showing the steps. I looked at your book on Amazon and it looks like I would love it. Even put it on my wishlist. I've wanted to get into altering and making charms. Keep up the great work!!!

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  12. Hooray Roni, it is a wonderful achievement. Actually writing a book in the first place I think is pretty amazing. I would love to have a signed copy of your book and thanks for the chance to win one. I drop into your blog everyday and love your step by steps. Some more collages prehaps, I have learned so much from you.
    Thanks Roni

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  13. Congratulations Roni and thanks for the chance to win a signed copy of your book. I love the product comparisons, all the great techniques and all the fabulous recycling projects! Thanks for the fabulous site!

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  14. I love stopping by your blog and seeing all of the great ideas you come up with- and generously share! I love the product reviews and the swaps. I love trying new techniques- and am not proficient at collage at all- I would love to take the next 'step' with a copy of your book! Thanks for the chance!

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  15. I LOVE your book! It's dog-eared & well used. I love how clear the tutorials are & the various topics covered. Congrats on 10,000 copies sold!

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  16. I LOVE your book! It's dog-eared & well used. I love how clear the tutorials are & the various topics covered. Congrats on 10,000 copies sold!

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  17. Roni,
    I do not have your book but if I don't win it I am going to buy it!!!
    I love stopping by and seeing all the fun things you creat! Plus, you always have such great techniques for us!
    I can't wait to see what all is in your book!!
    Thank you for being so gracious and sharing with us!!

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  18. i'M JUST POSTING TO SAY CONGRATS!

    I already own this lovely book...amazon tells me that I bought it in 2009. Touching 10,000 artist's lives is a rare feat indeed, but you totally deserve it. Happy Easter!

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  19. Congratulations Roni! That's wonderful news!

    I'm a regular follower and last year, we exchanged a pair of e-mails about alcohol inks...

    I found your blog very interesting especially for your "creative experiments" that you show to us, the use of a new product, advantages or disadvantages...for example the most recent, were the differences between distress inks and distress markers!....That was a really good post for me, because I'm tempted to buy Distress Markers!....

    Thanks for sharing all your experiements

    Regards

    Lourdes

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  20. I have seen a friends copy now must have one for myself!
    Job well done.
    DianeD
    dmd@dainis.com

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  21. Roni,I've receieved so many inspiring ideas from your blog. I'm so glad to have it come into my home. I used to trade ATC's with you, and still treasure each one of yours. Thanks loads for all you do.
    Candy Meyers

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  22. Congrats, Roni! I would love to win a signed copy of your book! I'm a huge fan of your blog and just recently turned more towards mixed media and altered art. So I got a lot to learn. I always love your reviews on the new stuff on the market and the techniques you describe are so original!

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  24. Please forgive me for the removal of my last comment it had some spelling errors that I couldn't fix and I just couldn't leave it like that ,Although I am new to your blog I love it and I have been reading lots and looking at heaps and it certainly gets my creative juices flowing I love altered art and I am trying to teach myself Thank you for your blog and sharing amazing things with everyone you are an inspiration.

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  25. Woo Hoo...Congrats! I love your blog and your artwork is just gorgeous. Would love to win an copy of your book! I love all the info you post related to Art-journaling and would love to see more.

    Thanx so much for all of the inspiration :)

    KimMJ
    bast830@comcast.net

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  26. Its always fun checking my email and reading what you've been up to! Thanks for the inspiration - it always seems to come along just when I need it - Kathy

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  27. I have to say that I bought 2 of those 10,000 books! One for me (and it is never far from my scrap table) and another for a friend--both were autographed by Roni for us. I know, there are times when you look at Roni's art and say, "I can't do that!" But, let me tell you, this book will have you saying, "Yes! I can!" Congratulations on reaching such a great milestone, Roni!

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  28. Congratulations on the success of your book! No wonder at all. This is one of my favorite reference books!!! It sits right on my word surface!! I love the whole section on transfers. There were a few new-to-me ones in there.

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  29. Love all the things you do and can't wait to check each day what is up with Ink Stains. I don't have your book,. but sure would love to have it. Count me in.

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  30. Congrats!!!! Well, if this isn't fate. The last time I was at Michael's I had your book in my hand!!! I had my gd with me and told her "omg, this is Roni's book!!!" I got so excited! Sadly I couldn't get it at the time:(( I did browse through it and liked very much what I saw. Hopefully my next trip:)) Although to win an autographed copy would be awsome! Thanks for the chance!

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  31. I would LOVE to win a copy of your book!! You give such excellent tutorials on your blog, especially for AJ newbies! I just love your work!!

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  32. I always enjoy reading your blog. Haven't been following very long, but long enough to see you offer a very diverse group of ideas and techniques. Hard to say what I'd like to see, because it seems you've posted about nearly everything. Maybe how to decorate boxes? It's probably already been covered, I just need to poke around for a while. One tiny little dislike: the black background makes it hard for my old eyes to read the text.

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  33. I've only recently (in the last few months) found your blog, so I didn't even know you had a book out...But now I'm so excited!! I would LOVE to have a copy of my own!

    What attracted me to become a "faithful" follower of your blog is all the different techniques you do tutorials on. I really got hooked when you were doing your calendar, and showing different ideas and techniques each day. (who would have ever thought of stamping with bleach?!?!) That's what I would love to see even more of!!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  34. I love your blog. Congrats on the sales. I am new to collage. I would love to win your book. Don't change anything about your blog. I love seeing all of your projects.

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  35. I don't own the book, but did see it for a short bit. I love all the pics and tips in it. Really helps to visualize what you are trying to do. As for the blog....love the occasional swaps. Love seeing what you are up to Roni. Can't think off the top of my head of any dislikes for the book or the blog, truly!

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  36. Oh my! I would love to have a signed copy of your book!!!

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  37. Congratulations on the awesome book sales!! You are my favorite blog and IMHO the most overall talented crafter out there! Winning a signed edition would be so thrilling for me! Thanks Roni for the chance!

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  38. I would love some ideas for things to use as focal images on art journal pages. I can make gorgeous backgrounds all day, and then I don't want to cover them up with a focal image!

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  39. Congratulations on book sales. It would be nice to own a copy of your book since I don't currently own it. I have been following your blog for awhile. I like all the techniques you are shared & the projects you have made. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to win a copy of your book & signed would be nice too.

    Brandy : )

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  40. Hi I love your blog and visit quite often, the tips. Techniques and tutorials are fantastic. I absolutely look forward to each month for your list of information about each day coming, anyway keep up the good work your work is brilliant and well done on your book sales x x craftysue x x

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  41. Congratulations on 10 000 books, that is soooo cool!
    I love visiting your blog and have been trying to teach myself journaling and mixed media from your super tutorials and tips.
    Well done and thanks for all the great information. I don't have your book yet, but if it's anything like your blog it's also very inspirational!
    Jenni

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  42. Congrats Roni on a great sales record, and thanks for the chance to win one of your books!
    I find your blog very inspirational, and tend to hop by for a inspirational boost when needed! I'm sure your book is full of tons of great ideas as well!
    ~Elysia @ http://mischievouscrafts.blogspot.ca

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  43. i love how your directions for projects are straight-forward and broken down into bite-size pieces. i also love that you don't work for any big name company so i dont have to sift through promotional talk and i can find out about all kinds of products and companies. if your book is as good as your site i hope ot win!

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  44. Hi Roni-
    Don't have a copy of your book but would love to add one to my "working" library. Congrats on all the sales and hope you have many, many more!

    I love your tutorials and always look forward to the next one. Thanks!

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  45. Roni! Just posting to say congratulations! You are so talented and a great teacher. :)

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  46. Fantastic !!!! I love checking your blog to see what you have to inspire me. I would love a signed copy of your book. Thanx for the chance to win one. Cheers :)

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  47. OMG, I love your blog it is one of the only ones I read daily. I would love to have a copy of your book to learn from. Congrats on your sucess and thank you for being such a good teacher

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  48. I enjoy your blog and the ideas are just great,love the products reviews. I don't own the book but will love to win a copy. Thanks. Keep up with the things you create everyday and post it on your blog. Congrats for your book sells, hope it keeps on growing. Thanks

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  49. Congratulations!! And thanks for the opportunity to own your book, and signed no less!! The only thing I don't like about your book - it is always checked out of the library!! If I win, I may have to donate it after I read it .... maybe!! :0)

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  50. Hi Roni... I dont have your book yet, but it's on my wish list. I really enjoy your blog... love all the tutorials you post!!

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  51. Roni, I didn't know that you had a book out. I just checked it out and would love to win an autographed copy. I love all your different ideas and tutorials. Congratulation on all the sales. Shari (cricutrookie)

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  52. Congrats on the success of your book! Love your blog, especially the sharing of techniques that I can actually use!

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  53. I love how you are so giving with your knowledge about all the things we love to learn about. I have not seen your book but would love to. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  54. I absolutely love your book! There are a lot of pictures to help illustrate each technique. I'm glad it is doing so well. I know I enjoyed it!

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  55. I've heard wonderful things about this book and would love a copy!

    Congrats on 10K sold ... that's huge!

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  56. First off, Congrats! What an accomplishment. While I cannot comment on the book, I can leave you some feedback about your blog. I love your reviews of products!!! They have been quite helpful to me. Thanks for all that you do for your readers Roni! Cheers.

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  57. I have not gotten your book yet as I am unemployed for the last 3 months but that is originally how I found your blog! It was a serendipitous accident and I've been following you ever since. I love your product reviews, the links to things you like and your creative pursuits. I am hoping to receive your book for my birthday in June, if I'm lucky. Keep sharing your wonderful creative life with us. It brings me a daily it of olorful fun every day! :)

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  58. Great success for your book - Well done! I would absolutely love a copy!
    I love your blog most for the techniques you share and how you find ways to use supplies differently and get them to go the extra mile.

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  59. What's not to like about your blog!? You have so many creative ideas that you share. Love it!!

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  60. I kept eyeing that book. I didn't realize you were the author though! It just jumped up higher on my interest list. Congratulations on selling so many copies!

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