Read Along ~ Dreamhunter, Part 3, The Sandman

Hey!  So glad you are joining me again.  This week please read the section called The Sandman and answer the questions below for a chance to win one of the 3 fabulous prizes: 1 PBS credit, $5 Amazon Gift Certificate, or a Handmade gift.

This week for the Handmade gift I have a copy of the Sequel to Dreamhunter, Dreamquake (which I enjoyed more than Dreamhunter) a bookmark and 3 fabulous glittered close pin magnets.

1.  Who remembers where Chorley's camera is and where is it?
2.  What is the plant life in the Place like? 
3.  What 3 letters are on the Sandman's head?  What letter does Laura add?
4.  How does Nown see people in the Place?
5.  How does Laura undo the Sandman when Rose and Chorley are about to discover him?

Discussion:
1.  Do you think because Rose has lived with Dreamhunters that she is more likely to doubt what is in her mind, like information about John Gregg?
2.  How does learning more about the physical description of the Place change your mental picture?  Do you think the author left this description to late in the story?
3.  With all the mystery and fantasy of the Place do you feel the added element of magic to be too much?

Dreamhunter Read Along Part 2 Winner!

It's that time again, time to announce another Read Along winner! 

Last week we read Part 2, The Try and I was thrilled when Wendy said

"I'm really enjoying the book it's like Harry Potter meets the Hunger Games." 

Does anyone else see the similarities?  Or does it remind you of a different combination of books? 

Okay okay, moving on :)

This week the winner can choose from one of the following 3 prizes, 1 PBS Credit, $5.00 Gift Certificate from Amazon of the Handmade Gift pictured below. 

And the Winner is...

Susan

That's 2 in a Row!  Way to go Susan!  Don't give up everyone else the gifts just get better and better and Susan can't win them all (I use Random.org to select the winners).

Onto a bit of fun.  Last week I shared my Pinterest Board for Dreamhunter with y'all and opened it up to anyone that wanted to add to it.  This board will always be available so just drop me a comment if you want me to add you to it or if you need an invite to Pinterest.

Nerdup aka Mali pinned two wonderful images.

The above image she saw as a place where Rose and Laura would eat "conversation cake, mint tea, and ice cream."  Isn't it a fabulous photo!  It makes me wish there were still places around like this and wonder why we moved from that to in and out Starbucks chains.

Bellow is Nerdups "crank car model T it comes in every color you want as long as you want black."

I'd want black!  After all that's what color my car is now. 

thanks so much Nerdup for the fabulous additions.  Congratulations Susan!  Wendy I am so thrilled that you are enjoying the book, I have to admit I was very worried about this read along.  Can't wait to see what y'all have to say about next weeks reading!

 

Dreamhunter Read Along Prize 2 update

So the fog that has invaded my brain in the form of a bad sinus/allergy thing caused me to mess up Part 2's prize.  This is the correct prize.

The Dreamer's Dictionary and a handmade book by me to write down all your dreams and analyze them. 

Remember to be eligible to win this weeks prize make sure you have your answers for part 2's Dreamhunter read Along submitted by Monday.  

Beach Postcard Swap ~ An Alpha Stamps Event

Check out the Next Alpha Stamps Swap I'm hosting!  You know you want to join, and I can't wait to see everyone's art!

Click Picture to Enlarge We're hosting a "Wish You Were Here" Beach Postcards Swap using the new Kraft Postcards. You could interpret the theme as a summer vacation (at the beach), or beachy scenes (frolicking in the water, building sandcastles or sunning on the beach), or a scene from a beach destination (the shore, a scenic shot, or the boardwalk). This swap will be 5 for 5: create 5 different postcards and receive 5 in return, all by different artists! Please do not send in more than ONE set (aka: maximum of 5 postcards). For more information (and/or to sign up by May 13, 2012), visit the Yahoo Group. Artwork will be due June 18, 2012. And there's a HUGE Beach Swap Supplies Sale (including a fabulous NEW Art Deco Beach Rubber Stamp Set designed specifically for this swap! View more art samples in the Wish You Were Here Beach Postcards Swap Gallery! The fun sample postcard at top right is by Design Team Member Nichola Battilana. Smaller sample art pics below (from left to right) are by Design Team Members Theresa Martin, Rhonda Secrist Thomas and Laura Carson. Click on all the photos to see more details. Click Picture to Enlarge Click Picture to Enlarge

Read Along ~ Dreamhunter Part 2, The Try

Hello, and welcome to Week 2 of the Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox Read Along.  This week please read the second part of the book, The Try, and answer the following questions to get a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes, $5 gift certificate for Amazon, 1 PBS Credit or a handmade item.  Submit your answers by leaving a comment (your comment will not post right away, I approve all my comments) no later than Monday April 30th.  Winner will be announced Tuesday May 1st.

This weeks handmade item is 3 Glittered Magnetic Clothespins and to go along with it a copy of The Dreamer's Dictionary. I believe this copy is the first paperback publication of this book.

1.  What color hats do the girls wear to the Try?
2.  What is Maze Plasir's dreamhunter talent?
3.  When Chorley inquire3d about Tziga what news did the Director give him?  What was unusual about the form of recorded intentions the Director showed Chorley?
4.  How did John Gregg win the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
5.  What is Grace & Chorley's plan to get Laura to stay in school?

Discussion Questions:
1.  Do the results of the try surprise you?  Why or why not?
2.  Do you think its odd that there is no grave for Tziga?  Do you believe the Dr. is telling the truth that Tziga is dead?
3.  Do you think Grace & Chorley's plan to get Laura away from Dreamhunting will work?  Do you think it is fair to Rose?

And Just for Fun...I got an e-mail that someone had a nightmare about the Sandman so I decided to look up a few things in The Dreamer's Dictionary.

Sand:  Whether the sand you dreamed of was on a beach, in your food, or in your shoes, it is warning you to be wary of a new acquaintance who will try to exploit you see also desert

Man: A dream featuring mankind as a whole is a warning of nervous depression due to work; either slow down or take a vacation.  To dream of a strange man augers well for family affairs, but the meaning is modified to some extent by the details of his appearance (if you were aware of them) and his actions (if any), so these factors should be considered.  see also Hair, Height, eye color, etc.

So, that was one interesting dream our fellow Read Alonger had!  Is there anything anyone wants looked up before I mail out this fabulous gift?  Let me know.

Read Along Part 1 Winner!

Hello fabulous Read Alongers.  I am so excited about how many people took part this week!  I've gotten a few e-mails from people that have said this particular book is just not for them and I know some of you are struggling a bit, hang in there until you just can't anymore and then toss the book against the wall and move on, this is supposed to be fun. 

I was very intrigued with some of the answers from the Discussion Question

"The story of the survivors from the Island of Elpurs, does it remind you of anything?"

Some of us were on the same page with Pompeii but Susan brought up a very interesting point, she thought it sounded like the immigrants coming to America.  I love this take on the story. 

Well onto what you are all really interested in, the winner of this weeks prize of either $5 Gift Certificate from Amazon, 1 PBS credit or the handmade item shown below. 

And the winner is

Susan

Congratulations Susan, please e-mail me or message me on FB what item you would like and your address.  cmoh@earthlink.net

Now onto some extra fun. 

 I have put together a board on Pinterest of some of the images I've run across, recipes etc that remind me of Dreamhunter.  Come on over and take a look and add some of your own (I might have to add your name to the list so just leave me a comment and I will do that).  Or share it here in a comment.



Looking forward to tomorrow.  Hope everyone is enjoying the book.  As always if there is a question you would like to submit for discussion let me know. 

Have a Great Day!

Nichola's Artist Chat & Reproduction Challenge

Do you want to learn how to make these super cute Fairy Specimen's from the Amazing Nichola?  There is just one catch, you have to be a member of the Alpha Stamps Yahoo Group.  But have no fear it only takes a second to join, click the above link and select join, then leave us a little message and voila you will be a member.  Hurry, this event takes place this weekend, April 28th at 4pm EST. 

Reproduction Chat & Challenge

Hey Alpha Stamps Yahoo Group members come learn how the Nifty Nichola created these darling miniature fairy houses. Then take a stab at creating one yourself for a chance to win Nichola's art.

Chat will start at 4pm on April 28th and last until we are done. Log onto the chat by going to the Alpha Stamps Yahoo Group homepage, scroll down until you see chat on the left hand column (it is the very last option) and click to join. 

So sit down with your favorite beverage, maybe a cat in lap or dog at foot, and get your first ever free art lesson/chat from Alpha Stamps.  

Artwork for this challenge should be uploaded into the Nichola Reproduction folder and is due May 19th. Winner will be announced shortly thereafter. Good luck and can't wait to chat.

Below are pictures of the prize Nichola is offering for the best Reproduction piece submitted. 

Isn't that an amazing assortment and art goodies!  Hope you will join us!

Read Along Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox, Part 1 A Talented Family

Hello and welcome to my third Read Along!  I am so glad you are joining. 

Here is how it works, answer the questions below, for each correct response >I will enter your name for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes (a handmade item, a PBS Credit or a $5 Gift certificate from Amazon). You have until Monday April 23rd to answer this set of questions. 

Leave your answers in a comment with a way for me to get in touch with you.

This weeks handmade prize is a Dreamhunter themed bookmark and 3 magnetic glittered clothespins. 

This week please read the first section of the book, Part 1, A talented Family and then answer the following questions

1.  Who in the family are dreamhunters and what do dreamhunters so?

2.  What is the Try?  How old does someone have to be to try?

3.  Who discovered the Place?

4.  What is a penumbra? (I will accept 2 answers if both given extra entry)

5.  What did Tziga do instead of sharing his dream with the prisoners?

Discussion Questions

1.  The story of the survivors from the Island of Elpurs, does it remind you of anything?

2.  Do you feel like the explanation of the Place and how it works came at the appropriate time in the book?

3.  How do you see the characters?  Do you think the author left too much scenery/physical description out and relied on the date header to form the readers mental picture?  Are you having trouble visualizing some of the scenes?

Just for fun, I thought I would share some of the various covers for this book.  Do you like one more than the others?  If so why?

American Paperback cover

New Zealand

Hardback Large Print

I'm also working on my dream cast for this book and having a hard time with Tziga Hame so far I have a handful of actors that I think would be good, I would love to hear what you have to say.  How do you picture him, do you think one of the actors I picked would be good or someone totally different?

My picks are

Paul Bettany

Leonardo Dicaprio

Johnny Depp

Woddy Harrelson

I hope you are enjoying the book, please feel free to leave any type of comment about the book (so if you don't like it please let us know and let us know why). I'm looking forward to your answers and this discussion.

New Art Challenge and Bingo ~ Alpha Stamp funnness!

Want a change to win Teri's lovely shrine?  Well you can by entering the Think Pink!  Alpha Stamps FB challenge. 

What: "Anything goes" art challenge! (But must incorporate something from Alpha Stamps.) Anyone can play. Any media is allowed, too (jewelry, collage, mixed media, scrapbook page, etc. Digital layouts are ok, too).

But needs to incorporate something PINK! (The pink thing does not need to be from Alpha Stamps.) Maximum 3 entries per person.

When: Deadline is Tuesday night at midnight (PST), May 15, 2012

How: Post photos right here to the wall of our Facebook Fan Page.

Who Picks: Fans will then have a chance to vote for their favorites by hitting the "like" button on all of their favorite pieces. Winner will be the one with the most "likes" by Friday night, May 18th.

Why? You could win Teri Calia's Scalloped Shrine! More photos and info on the kit Teri used to make her shrine: http://ow.ly/ahWcE

On top of the chance to win Teri's art I've offered my fan up as a prize on the Alpha Stamps Yahoo Group

We are playing a round of Bingo.  So come join in the fun!



Marie themed Fan ~ Alpha Stamps Swap

 A few weeks ago I shared my 1920's Fan that I made for Alpha Stamps.  Well all fronts have to have a back, this is what I put on the reverse side. 

Leslie, the wonder woman behind Alpha Stamps created a new Marie themed Collage Sheet and I just had to use it. 

These are just a few of the images.  you can see them all in the Alpha Stamps Gallery.  But the best part is you can join in on the Fan Swap.  All the details are HERE but you have to hurry because sign ups end April 15th.