Mark My Time (Holiday Gift Guide GIVEAWAY)
November 5th, 2009THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!!!
I love giving books for Christmas…they serve several purposes: a gift, a learning tool and a tradition long in the making. This year along with a book I will be giving Mark-My-TimeTM digital bookmarks to the ones that I love. I think the love of reading is one of the best gifts you can give and today’s economy has prompted many families to focus on more practical gifts that can be used over and over again instead of the lavish gifts of years past. And these multi-purpose bookmarks fit the bill perfectly.
A good place to start simplifying is stocking stuffers-those typically last-minute items shoppers find themselves frantically searching for after budgets-and nerves- have stretched well past their limits. To make sure this year’s stocking stuffers are enjoyable, yet practical, start by asking a few simple questions:
Is it affordable?
Will it fit in the stocking?
Is it easy to purchase?
Will it still be used or appreciated after the hype of the holidays is over?
When it comes to the new and improved Mark-My-TimeTM digital bookmark, you can answer “yes” to all of these questions.
Over the years, the Mark-My-TimeTM digital bookmark has helped thousands of students accurately monitor their required reading times. As a result, it has become a frequently used reading tool both in the home and in schools across the country. Now, the product that has proven to be so effective in getting kids excited about reading and actually wanting to read more, is even better. In addition to a traditional countdown timer and cumulative timer, the new and improved Mark-My-Time digital bookmark also features a special 60-second countdown, which is ideal for fluency testing. So students, as well as their teachers and parents, cannot only tell how long they’ve been reading, but also how quickly.
Like the original Mark-My-Time digital bookmark, the newest generation product is so convenient and easy to use. Simply push a button to set the timer for either a countdown or cumulative mode. With the countdown timer, students know, at a glance, how much time is remaining in their reading session. The cumulative timer is ideal for multiple reading sessions or when students need to know, collectively, how much they’re read in a day or even a week.
With its electronic functions and fun colors, it’s easy to see why the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark encourages kids to make reading a daily habit. And now there are even more colors from which to choose. New to the product offering are yellow, red and fuchsia bookmarks, which complete the original selection of neon green, blue and purple.
Sized like a traditional bookmark to fit neatly between the pages of any book, the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark is made of polyethylene plastic for added durability. At the top is a digital clock that’s powered by an inexpensive, replaceable watch battery.
In addition to serving as a useful tool during reading sessions, the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark is ideal for timing music practice sessions, timed math fact activities and homework study sessions. Ideal for children five years and older, the Mark-My-Time digital bookmark is available nationwide at leading bookstores, discount drug chains and wholesale clubs at an average retail price of $8.95.
For more information on the new and improved Mark-My-Time digital bookmark, retail availability, usage tips, testimonials and fundraising-related activities, or to place an online order, visit www.mark-my-time.com.
And thanks to Mark-My-Time, you can enter to win one. 3 lucky readers will win a Mark-My-Time bookmark just by visiting Mark-My-Time and stating what color you would choose and what your favorite book is. Yep, it is that easy! All entries must be received by Nov. 20th at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winners will be selected at random and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail.
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For the Artisit in your Family (GiveAway)
November 2nd, 2009THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!!!
This edition of my Holiday Gift Guide focuses on the artist or craftperson in you or your family.. .Meet Corel Painter Essentials 4
Corel® PainterTM Essentials 4 is the ideal way to get started with digital art. This
simple-to-use home art studio is based on the world’s most powerful painting
and illustration software - Corel® PainterTM X.
With its streamlined user interface, easier workflow, and increased creative
options, Corel Painter Essentials 4 lets home users create beautiful, handmade
digital-art keepsakes that are perfect for framing, using in crafts projects, and
sharing as special gifts to friends and family.
This is one that I did. It is of our new puppy and her brother and sister. Corel Painter Essentials 4 is so easy to use and fun. I stayed up all night playing with all of the different features one night. You can do virtually anything with this program. From beautiful and serious to fun and funky. You will love playing with all of the features that it provides.
Digital Camera Users and Photography Hobbyists
Digital camera users and photography hobbyists use their cameras to capture special moments and to express themselves creatively. They are always looking
for new ways to add unique touches to their photos, and Corel Painter Essentials 4 gives them the ideal solution. The completely redesigned user
interface and the simplified Photo Painting System make it easy to add artistic flair to any project. With the new Smart StrokeTM technology, it’s now even
easier to turn a photo into a natural and expressive hand-painted work of art.
Scrapbookers and Arts & Crafts Enthusiasts
Working with photos, sketching, and painting are some of the hands-on projects enjoyed by scrapbookers and arts & crafts enthusiasts. Whether they want to
transform a photo into a painting, sketch or paint an original image, or add creative elements to any project, Corel Painter Essentials 4 makes it simple. Users
can create stunning images that are perfect for hanging on the wall or for adding an extra personal touch to scrapbooks or other creative projects.
Art Students and Teachers
Ideal for both at home and in school, art students and teachers have a way to explore the visual arts without the costs and mess associated with traditional art
supplies. Corel Painter Essentials 4 provides students with an ideal learning environment in which the techniques of classical art training are combined with
all the benefits offered by computers. Students can explore their creativity with digital media in ways that are just not possible with conventional art supplies or
photo-editing software.
There is no way I could tell you all of the options and features of Corel Painter Essentials 4. I can tell you that you that you will love it. It will make the perfect gift for the artist or crapft person in your life. I had a friend over and we had more fun playing with Corel Painter Essentials 4. We made our photos to look so many different ways and the drawing section provided hours of entertainment. It provides so many different features that I haven’t found in any other software. Beware, it is fabulous and addictive. You won’t be able to put it away. You will constantly be saying “ohhh, just one more picture”. And Corel is offering you the chance to win it for yourself.
Enter To Win: Visit Corel, then leave a comment here stating which Corel product you would most like to won and why. All entries must be received by Nov. 20th at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected at random and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail.
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Sandy Belk Fine Arts (GIVEAWAY)
April 27th, 2009THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!!!
Welcome to another edition of Meet Me Monday. Today we are talking to a digital artist and photographer named Sandy Belk.
About Me
I grew up in Athens, TN. Spent a few years in Boston, MA went to some art schools and moved to Georgia in the mid-nineties. So I feel like I’ve lived here long enough to consider myself a born again native. I live on a farm in Douglasville, GA with three dogs, ten sheep and two goats. (I need to introduce her to my Sister)
(This is titled Dancing on Water. I would LOVE to be dancing on the water)
I keep very busy with my full-time job, art exhibits, art interest groups, and my etsy store. And of course there are my other “full-time” job(s). One being my husband and his never-ending demand for sewing projects–How can ONE man POSSIBILY have sooooo many sewing projects? There’s also caring for my invalid father-in-law and the fruitless attempts to keep things half-way clean when others are tracking dirt and messes into the house. . . all y’all know what I mean 
(This is titled Chaos…it superbly fits my life!)
About my art
I’ve always been interested in art and have worked for about 20 years as a graphic/web designer. I currently work for a major corporation as a web designer. Several years ago, I decided that I really wanted to do something creative for myself-without the restraints of corporate philosophy. So I started learning to photograph and paint digitally. Now, I’m focusing on creating a fine arts business by selling my art work in galleries and exhibitions and online shops-like Etsy
I create abstract photo impressionistic art. I photograph everyday elements–like nature, people and animals-use these photos to create abstract works of art that express emotional concepts. I use a variety of digital and traditional tools to create my artwork.
Even though my artwork is “painted” digitally, the tools that I use work very much like real paint and paint brushes-without the mess. I often add acrylic paint and varnish to the printed pieces-to add texture and weight to the final piece. I take the photographs or drawing that inspire the paintings I created-no stock photos are used. However, I’m occasionally commissioned to create paintings from photographs other people have taken.
NOTE:
. . . . if there’s any body out there that really loves to sew please contact me. My husband needs a lot of help. He’s really cheap and the only fabrics he ever wants to use are either Olive Green or Mossy Oak camouflage.
You can visit Sandy Belk to see all aspects of her art at any of these places:
Website –> http://www.sandybelk.com
Blog –> http://sandybelk.blogspot.com/
Etsy shop –> http://cybergirl5710.etsy.com
Sandy would like to give away a 5-pack of Lily cards to one lucky reader. The cards come with matching envelopes in a cute little pack tied with a bow. (A $19.80 value)
To Enter:
Visit any of Sandy Belk’s sites and leave a comment here at The Post-It Place stating which is your favorite piece. All entries must be received by May 4th at 5 PM EST. US residents only. Winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will have 3 days to respond to the confirmation e-mail before another winner will be selected. Have fun and Good Luck!
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