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"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." --Albert Einstein
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

oh happy day

Yes, today is a happy day indeed. Because, I have in my hands this book:


"Altered Art Circus" by Lisa Kettell. This fun and colorful book is filled with 30 altered
art projects with oodles of images at the end for you to use in making your own projects.
Also included is a guest artist gallery with 14 artists featured ... including ... on page 106
... woot woot ... :


Yep, it's me! I am so excited to see something I made on the pages of a book. I started
creating for others as a way to make a little money that was all mine so that I could buy
from my favorite artists. I never had any intentions of seeking publication but I was so
thrilled when Lisa asked me to be a part of her book. This book really is adorable and I
hope you will buy a copy for yourself. Thank you Lisa for including me and big congrats
on having your wonderful work published in this way. I was wondering if I should name
the other guest artists, but I think I will let everyone toot their own horn.


"send in the clowns"


"all is sweet in the faerie wood"


Baby image and ledger paper in the collage box are from Miss Texas. The girl image is from Paper Whimsy.

Thanks for letting me toot my horn!

78 friends had this to say:

SunshineandRavioli said...

Toot!TooT!

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Congrats! It is an awesome feeling isn't it?

I absolutely adore the clown! I don't think it can get much cuter...

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Steph

dollybelle said...

Totally delightful! I must run out and get it!
xoxo
Dollybelle

Jamie said...

Toot away!!!! That is so awesome Lori!!! The photos look great and I love the pieces you made for the book. Congratulations my friend!! Love, Jamie

twinkleshabbystar said...

EEEK! Lori!!! Your creations are DARLING!!! The clown is super cute! What an honor to be in Miss Lisa's book! Your work is soo deserving! YAY!!! Cant WAIT till I get my copy and see MY piece!! TOOT! TOOT! My horn also!!! :) XO,Jenn

Fete et Fleur said...

YEA!!! Congratulations!! I'm doing the happy dance for you!!

Big Hugs!
Nancu

Little Pink Studio said...

Congrats Lori!!
I'm so excited for you!
(and your work looks fabulous there!)
Cerri xo

LiLi M. said...

You know that when some people toot their horn, everybody dives away, while others manage to keep a whole audience silence and bewitched with thrill. You are definitely the latter kind. I love to hear this news! I'm so happy for you and proud of course. I think these two artworks are great. Barnes and Noble is a must when I'm in the States in spring, guess what I am going to buy there??? Congrats Lori, it's such a honour to be published, though you deserve to be, don't get me wrong, enjoy these moments of fame!

Christa from Chloe Rose said...

Congratulations Lori.....the piece included is beautiful. You have such talent and your work is definitely worthy of publication.

Blessings!

Christa
Chloe Rose

The Rose Room said...

Lori!!!! Congratulations!!!! How thrilling! The book looks wonderful, I have added it to my ever growing Amazon wishlist! Rachaelxo

sheila said...

WOOHOO!!! How Wonderful! Congratulations!!

Secondhandrose said...

Congratulations!!! What a great surprise and you should be published, your work is fabulous.

karen

Cindy (JunqueArt) said...

Yippeee! So excited for you!!!! Doing the happy dance and that looks like a book I will have to have!

the wild raspberry said...

congratulations! how amazing {but not surprising}
your fan,
chas

lorhen82 said...

How exciting! Congrats! I love "all is sweet in the faerie wood." ~Lori

Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

Oh, Lori, your artwork is amazing! Congratulations!!! I definitely will be getting this book.

Tiedupmemories said...

Big TOOOT TOOOT to you! How exciting! That clown is wonderful!I will indeed get myself a copy!Congratulations!
Tracy

Lynzie Lee said...

Congratulations, that looks like a real neat book!

SueLovesCherries said...

What an honor! You must be pleased as punch!

Gail said...

Lori,
I love that book too!!! Your work is just adorable, how exciting!
Gail

faerie enchantment said...

Lori, I am so happy that you could be in the book, your works are beyond amazing and it was a true honor to have you apart of this experience!

The pieces you did were beautiful!

Did you know that the book is sold in Canada, and Europe too?

Super Hugs!
XO!
Lisa!

Mrs.Kwitty said...

YEAH!!! wow...what a beautiful book! Your work is fabulous and totally deserves to be in that book, I just love it! Congratulations!
Smiles, Karen

Diane said...

Oh by all means TOOT away you are a very TALENTED Artist and should be published, I love the work that is featured, and I am sure it is thrilling! Hugs, Diane :)

vivian said...

Lori! congratulations! YOur art belongs on those pages! I dont even need to tell you do I, that I love that little clown and dog! I love all your art work!
yippee for you and for everyone else in the book! Isnt Lisa awesome?
hugs
vivian

Pinkie Denise said...

Wow, Congratulations on your publications! They are just so darn cute...Pinkie

Jenn Klee said...

Congrats! Those are awesome news!!

Sam I Am said...

Oh my GOsh!!!!!! How exciting!!!! Your buttons must be a poppin'!!!! COngrats on the Feature...you ROCK :) :) :)
Just too cute!!!!!!!!
xox
sam

TinyBear said...

Congratulations Lori. This is so exciting. Your work in the book is adorable.
Tina x

Heather said...

Toot Toot indeed. Yay!! Congrats Ms Lori. Well deserved praise indeed!
xoxox

LW said...

Congratulations!
I am so happy for you; I love your work …
I am going to get this book; it looks like a lot of eye candy…
Can’t wait…

Toot toot for you,

Louise

The Other Side of Me said...

Lori,

How exciting to be in this book!! You go right ahead and toot away!!!! This is so wonderful. I hope you enjoy every minute of it.
I will go check out that book!!

Have a great day.
Tammy

Carol said...

Wow that's really something to appear in a book Lori! Congratulations to you! :)

Oh and I absolutely love your assemblage, it's so so very beautiful!!!

xox Carola

The Feathered Nest said...

LORI!!! This is WONDERFUL!!!! Congratulations sweet friend!! And what precious works of art they are ~ I love, love them both! Your artwork is amazing and I'm so very happy to see it documented on the published page....OH HAPPY DAY!!! hugs & congrats to you! xxoo, Dawn

Elyse said...

TOOT TOOT and TOOT some more! how wonderfully exciting!!! warmest and heartiest congratulations to you!!!

xo

Amy at Bunny Rose Cottage said...

Oh Lori!! This is wonderful! Congratulations! You are right up there with Nicole Sayre and Bethany Lowe in my opinion!! I LOVE your work and am so honored to have some pieces and hope to get more! You deserve this so much!!

Love ya,
Amy

The Charm House said...

Girl, YOU Toot your HORN!!!

Here, Let me help you ~ TOOT, TOOT!

WOW!!! This is an awesome book!!! This is one that I am going to have to run out and get!!!!
So cute and I love CUTE!!!
Yvette

Alisa said...

That's so cool Lori!!!!
I will definitely have to get a copy!

BarkerBell Herbs and Heirlooms said...

Huge congrats on the publication! Your pics look great and I especially love the faerie in the woods piece!

Tam

celestina marie said...

Hi Lori,
Congratulations on being in the book. Your clown creation is adorable. What a talent you are. I will be getting this delightful book, it looks so inviting.
TOOT~~TOOT!!
hugs, Celestina Marie

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

I'm so excited for you! I ordered a book from Lisa, can't wait to get it and see your goodies in it. Congratulations.

SweetAnnee said...

Love the book, love that you're work is in it.

and SOOOOO whimsical.

smiles, Deena

TattingChic said...

Congratulations, Lori!!! That is so dang exciting! Good for you! That is really something to be proud of!!! Yippeeeee!!!

SarahD said...

Hi Lori wow this book looks amazing!! and congratulations on your published pieces they look fantastic!! I am just off to amazon to find this book!!!

cindy said...

Awwwwww, congrats honey! I saw that book on Theresa's blog (I think) and thought it looked amazing. Need to get it! So glad you are a part of it.

c

Elly said...

Congratulations!!!! This is really, really great!!! But I´ve known it all the time: you´re an artist! A very talented lady! Your projects are sóóó beautiful!

Andrea said...

WhooHoo...Congratulations!(cyber high-five) I'm really not surprised though...you ooze creativity. And that clown is too darn cute!

Jenn said...

Congratulations.... you certainly deserve it! Can't wait to see the book! Enjoy this proud moment!

Attic Rat said...

I know that I would wet my pants if I saw one of my pieces published. Congratulations to you - your projects are wonderful!

Smiles,
Teresa

Kathy said...

I am going to research Mr Knickers...lol
~xx~
Kathy

Elyse said...

hi again published artist,

would you like to do a swap with me sometime? look around at my etsy and let me know what you like or i could make something custom for you. i adore everything you create and think it would be the happiest fun thing to swap with you. no pressure! just think about it.

xo

christine said...

Oooh I love this - wonderful!

Michelle (Shell) May said...

Congratulations! That's wonderful!
bunny hugs,
shell

Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups said...

LORI!!
How wonderful!

KarenHarveyCox said...

Congratulations Lori. I can't wait to see this book. I love Lisa, and this book looks beautiful. Your work is lovely and it looks perfect for the book.
Karen

Sophie Rose Designs said...

Congratulations Lori!!!! I'm so excited for you!!! Those creations are absolutely gorgeous!!! And what a gorgeous book!! I'm going to have to buy that one!!

xo
Dara

Heather ~Pretty Petals said...

COngratulations Miss Lori!!! Your work is just SO perfect for this book... so well deserved. ;))) It looks like a wonderful book.
xoxo Heather

jillian said...

Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of that book!! Your work is amazing. You so well deserve to have a book all your own. Love that little clown, just precious!
XOXO
Jillian

ShabbyInTheCity said...

I'm so happy for you!!! Those are especially cute too! I am always excited when I see your little kitty cat icon show up at my place :) and now you are famous :)

Keepsake Cakes said...

morning Lori~ So glad you want to join in the fun for the all dolled up party! Your blog and creations are always so magical... can't wait to see what you come up with~

Chelsea Ann

Lee W - The Way I See It said...

YAY!! Congrats Lori. I am SO excited for you. I love your creations!!

Karen ~ Cider Antiques said...

Congratulations Lori! I love the clown and the Faerie! They are both beautiful pieces. Karen

Joy Zaczyk said...

Woo-hoo Lori - couldn't happen to a nicer gal!

Joy
xo

Suze said...

Wow...congrats on your publication. Your art is wonderful. I usually do not like clowns, but this one is so cute.

I've met Lisa and she is just so awesome. Such a sweetie and a great promoter of others art work.

xoxo
Suze

windycorner said...

Lori, this is so exciting. I'm buying a copy RIGHT NOW! How did they choose what to put in? You have sooooo many cute things, I think it would have been a hard decision. Way to go, girl!
Holley

Kelly said...

I have been wanting that book...I really like what you made!

Sarah said...

Hmmmm! May need to get that book AND your collage on wheels (ha) is WONDERFUL just in "Lori Style"! HAve a great weekend blogger friend!
Sarah
Vintage Lily

The Burp Cloth Babe said...

Look at you....whooo, whoooo! You go girl!

Carrie @ Cottage Cozy said...

Hi Lori...I came to your blog via my sister, Diane of Saturday Finds. What wonderful creations you have! Just beautiful. I am looking forward to keeping up to date with your blogging inspirations!

Please stop by and add your name to my giveaway if you have a chance! Would love to have you visit!

Stay Cozy, Carrie

erin said...

I will be ordering this book. I love old timey circus! And it looks delightful! Thanks for bringing it to my attention and congratulations! That is BIG news!
Erin :)

Pearl Maple said...

Have been enjoying all your bunny themed and spring season posts.

Am in the middle of changing jobs and moving so not posting as much but always appreciate your bright and fresh creative blog space.

debbie said...

DEAR LORI,
CONGRATS AND BLESSINGS
SO PROUD AND HAPPY FOR YOU. YOU ARE VERY TALENTED.
EVERY PROJECT IS DIVINE
BLESS YOU
debbie

Beth Quinn said...

congrats Lori !!! that is so fun your stuff is soooooo AWESOME !!!
just wanted to say I am also sorry about your friend and sending thoughts and prayers to her !!
big hugs,
beth

Marina Capano said...

Hi Lori! Congrats!The book looks wonderful!!! what a nice news! I have very happy for you!!!
yo are so great!

xoxo

visit me anytime!!!

TattingChic said...

Hi Lori! Congrats again! (I've already commented here on this post) I just wanted to say thank you for commenting today on my blog about that Sweetheart Collage that had the tatted motif on it. For the life of me I cannot recall the blog that the etsy artist had. It must have been through OWOH that I found her! I just can't remember the blog! She doesn't have her blog link on her etsy profile. Do you happen to recall anything about her blog at all that might ring a bell?

TattingChic said...

LOL! Lori thank you so much! I had found it on the OWOH website as her blog name is the same as her email and was just editing my post with her blog link right when you commented with her! Thank you so much! You are a dear bloggy friend! ((hugs)) to you!

Karin said...

Congratulations Lori!!! He's just adorable....Can't wait to see the book. I'll have to look for it. I finally got my reader problem solved. It was driving me crazy.....Talk to you soon! Karin

Miss Sandy said...

Congrats on being in the book!!!! I love it! I'll have to see if our local bookstore has it, it looks like a fun publication. I hope you have a really great week!

Victorian Lady said...

Congratulations Lori! :)
It is so nice to see what you are up to! :)

Mere

LaurieStar said...

Oh my goodness! How wonderful - congratulations! :)