Wednesday, October 30, 2013

A Tale To Tell



Yes, I have a Tale to Tell.
Some time ago Somerset Studio Magazine had a readers challenge with the topic 'Winter'.  
Living in such a winter part of the world, and enjoying it as I do, I  knew I wanted to submit something. 
I made a little book and mailed it off, not even knowing if it would make it before the deadline.  



But it did, 
and then I got an email asking if I would be interested in writing an article on how I created it. 
And of course I was!

My little book was made with my handmade paper and winter photographs that I have taken.




Yesterday I received my copy of the magazine in the mail.
And WOW!- what a beautiful job they did of displaying my little book.





Three pages of mostly pictures of my little creation. 






And to top that off they even put it on the cover of the magazine!


If you are in a bookstore and see this magazine,
just know that it is for me a dream come true - and one that I wasn't even expecting!

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29 comments:

  1. MichellemOctober 30, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    So happy for you!! Can't wait to pick that mag up and read your article! A HUGE congrats for being featured on the cover!!

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  2. BrianaOctober 30, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! You amazing, talented lady you! So happy for you, and it looks like a beautiful little book, and great photos! Xox

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  3. robin cox walshOctober 30, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    You go girl! That is FANTASTIC! (Can I say 'I knew you when'? LOL) I'll be running right out to B&N to get a copy! ♥♥♥

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  4. BeccaOctober 30, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    SO happy for you! Your artwork is stunning and you deserve to be on the cover too! I can't wait to pick up my copy. Congratulations Kim!

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  5. renildeOctober 30, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    it really looks enchanting, congratulations Kim ! xx

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  6. Jen xoOctober 31, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    oh wow ...it looks gorgeous....congratulations :)

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  7. Carol RigbyOctober 31, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    Congratulations! Kim you thoroughly deserve it. Your little book is sooooo beautiful.

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  8. ClaireOctober 31, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS Kim, I'm so excited for you......your work is amazing and it's been recognized as such.
    Enjoy your moment you deserve it and to have a dream come true is a pretty special accomplishment even if you weren't expecting it...........
    Will now have to convince my local newsagent that they have to stock this mag.....

    Claire x

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  9. Judy ShreveOctober 31, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Kim - how exciting - article & cover! Not surprised though - your work is so wonderful - and that little winter-tale book is beautiful. Congrats!

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  10. Kristen DoneganOctober 31, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Holy cow Kim!!! Congratulations how wonderful for you and your book of course is a gem!!!

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  11. Jennifer Pearson VanierOctober 31, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    I am so very happy for you! you do such lovely work and have such a passion for where you live. Now so many more folks will get to share in that. I look forward to purchasing my own copy!

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  12. JenniferOctober 31, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Congratulations!!! Doing a happy dance in the studio in your honor. What a thrill! I'll be sure to get a copy. Enjoy!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Congratulations and looks like it was well deserved! Oh, now I have to buy the magazine. That book is gorgeous!

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  14. Carole ReidOctober 31, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Oh Kim, that's wonderful! Congratulations.

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  15. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Kim...I couldn't agree more...it is a Dream Come True! I was thrilled to be included in the Nov/Dec issue with such lovely work. Especially fond of your Winter's Tale book <3

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  16. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Kim, I am delighted for you. Sommerset is a beautiful publication. congratulations!
    -sus

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  17. Caterina GiglioNovember 1, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    and no matter how many times I am published ... it still feels so great to see my work in print... they did a fabulous job, beautiful book! I love working with them... congrats and enjoy the feelings!!

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  18. ersimarinaNovember 1, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Congratulations, Kim! The book looks gorgeous and I think I'll try to get my hands on that magazine.

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  19. PartofyourstoryNovember 1, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Very well done Kim, such a beautiful creation - difficult to get that mag here in the UK so thanks for sharing xx

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  20. LisaSNovember 2, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Congratulations! Your art work is fantastic.

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  21. UnknownNovember 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Oh my goodness! that's fantastic!

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  22. UnknownNovember 2, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    The world has been waiting to meet you Kim! Hello World! Hello Kim! I can hardly wait to get my copy. Congratulations to a well deserving art friend. Thank you for your kind words about my tea cup/saucer. To get the shape I just googled images for lamp shades and traced the shape right on top of the computer screen (with a 6B pencil very very gently) because my printer is not hooked up properly. That gave me the cup shape, and for the saucer I just traced the right size circle from a jar of something or other and cut a small circle out of the very centre of that larger circle. I took the larger circle and sliced through from the center out to the rim and then just overlapped it slightly. That gives the right shape. I glued it and then tucked the smaller circle back into the centre and carefully glued it back in place. Easy peasy. I would imagine how wonderful your cup/saucer would be if you did your tea bag collage style and drawing magic that you do. You could make a magic cup indeed for those winter snow fairies that dance in your woodlands in the eventide. Hugs, N, xo

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  23. Trace WillansNovember 2, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    that is truly awesome, the happening and the little book

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  24. AnonymousNovember 3, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    This is amazing news! I felt so excited for your while I was reading your blog post. Kim, this is huge! This kind of recognition does not happen every day. I hope you can see the uniqueness of your art and how amazing it is. Well done. xx

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  25. Kathie VezzaniNovember 5, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Congratulations. I, too, am in that issue and Somerset does indeed do a beautiful job of laying out and making our projects look so wonderful!

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  26. amy of studio four cornersNovember 7, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    absolutely wonderful - congrats!!!! I'll have to get my hands on a copy soon!

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  27. Tammie LeeNovember 8, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    I am so happy for you!
    Congratulations it looks super fabulous!

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  28. johannaNovember 10, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    it always takes a little longer until my submission arrives in germany... got the copy yesterday and can only say: you deserve it so much to be featured on the cover!! that book is a treasure! i love nature themes and this one is a very special book! you rock, kim!

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  29. Don and Karen Cornelius ArtworkNovember 29, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Congratulations. I can't blame them for using your book. I wish we could see it "in person."

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