8×10 Photo Print from MightyMarce

07 Mar, 2010 by in pigs 5 comments



Originally uploaded by mightymarce

MightyMarce is giving away an 8×10 print of your choice from her Flickr Gallery

I have always enjoyed taking pictures and capturing moments. About 2 years ago (late 2007) my hubby and I bought a DSLR in anticipation of our son’s birth, and my interest escalated into a full-fledged hobby. I began obsessively taking pictures of my kiddo, occasionally managing to capture others things around me as well. ; )

My favorite lens is my nifty fifty. It stays on my camera the vast majority of the time. This is partially because I am a huge fan of natural light for photography, and thus use the low light capabilities of that lens often. I’m getting better at using my flash, especially when I am forced to we’ve been very lucky to have INCREDIBLE natural light in our homes, but other places we travel to aren’t so lucky) but I always prefer my natural light shots.

I use Lightroom2 for organizing and editing photos. Sometimes I’ll go for long stretches of time where I don’t have the time/inclination to edit and so will post lots of SOOC pictures. other times I’ll get really creative with Lightroom’s tools (and usually tag the photo with “lightroom” if that’s the case). Maybe one day I’ll get brave enough to try to learn Photoshop, but for right now I’m too cheap and too intimidated to try. ; ) I also mostly shoot in JPEG right now, which serves me well enough. Perhaps one day when I have a faster computer with more space I’ll switch to RAW…

To enter to win an 8×10 photo of your choice: +1 leave your email address below additional entries
+3 Become a fan of her Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/mightymarce-studio/74284988247 or ours at Fire and Ice
+3 Visit her Blog: http://mightymarce.blospot.com/ and comment
+3 follow her and @FireIcePhotos on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mightymarce
+2 Visit our Chile photo gallery and pick your favorite photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/heatherzahngardner/galleries/72157623554104198/
+3 Visit her stream and comment below with your favorite photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/mightymarce
+5 blog about this and leave the link+5 add our button to your blog

+3 entries for each additional dollar donated via Paypal using the yellow “donate” button on right sidebar
Total your entries and leave the total in the comments below

Contest ends March 22nd and is open internationally.

Set of Three Vina Del Mar Cards

07 Mar, 2010 by in Uncategorized 2 comments

This set of cards was donated to the Chile earthquake relief effort by MightyMarce…
Hi, my name is Marcy. I’m 28 years old, live in California, and am a wife and mother to an adorable little boy.
I spent the first 11 years of my life living in Chile. Every summer my family would drive to the popular beach town of Vina del Mar for some time together, and fun in the sun. I have so many fond memories of those summer escapes.
This is a set of 4 cards, each featuring one image taken in Vina del Mar, Chile:
*A runner on the beach passing straw huts
*Gentle waves under a pier full of small shops
*My husband, eating an ice cream cone whioe overlooking the ocean
*A stray dog, such a classic sight, who followed us as he smelled the leftover pizza in our take-home containers.
Each photograph has been processed into black and white, while the cardstock they are printed on give it a touch of warmth that lends a vintage-esque feel to the photos.
The cards measure 4.5″ x 6.25″ folded and are printed on 62lb GreenPix Photo Matte paper, made 100% from post consumer recycled fiber (no trees were harmed in the making of these cards). Each card comes with matching envelope.
Cards are blank on the inside, making them great for any occasion– birthday, thank you, or just a simple hello to a friend. My shop name and url are printed on the back of each card.
The set is encased in a clear plastic box, wrapped in ribbon, and shipped to you in a sturdy and safe cardboard box.
To enter to win: donate one dollar minimum to the Chile Relief Fund and leave your email address below
+3 Become a fan of her Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/mightymarce-studio/74284988247 or ours at Fire and Ice
+3 Visit her Blog: http://mightymarce.blospot.com/ and comment
+3 follow her and @FireIcePhotos on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mightymarce
Also feel free to check out my flickr stream for more of my photography.
+3 Visit her stream and comment below with your favorite photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/mightymarce
+3 entries for each additional dollar donated via Paypal using the “donate” button on right sidebar
Contest ends March 15th and is open internationally.

Plan for Chile Earthquake Relief

07 Mar, 2010 by in santiago 1 comment

Some of you may have noticed I am running a little behind on my book reviews this week. I’ve read three books and haven’t posted them yet. My mind has been occupied with the earthquake in Chile as I lived there for a year and a half. I love the people there like family. I have contacted some of them online and it is apparent that there are many in need. Some have lost their homes and have a family members missing. As a result I am hoping some of you will contribute to a Chile relief fund. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to families there. Each day I will be posting silent auction items that others have generously donated instead of a giveaway. Please be generous in prayers if you have nothing to give. Thank you!

Affiliated Contest from Mundie Moms

06 Mar, 2010 by in giveaway, mundie moms Leave a comment

One of our Affiliates, Mundie Moms is currently giving away some Mortal Instruments Inspired jewelry from Heather’s Etsy shop as part of their Freebie Friday!

This week’s Freebie Friday is sponsored by our wonderful friend and affiliate, Heather with Fire & Ice.

Today we have two wonderful MI necklaces that we’re giving away (books NOT included).

To Enter, make sure you’re a blog follower and leave us a comment with your email address. For extra entries-
+3 for being a forum member
+2 if you follow Fire & Ice on blogger
+2 for checking out Heather’s Etsy shop and leaving a comment with your favorite item from her shop

This contest will run until next Friday, March 12 at midnight CST. At that time, 2 winners will be selected and their names will be posted on our blog the following day.

Enter on their site… http://mundiemoms.blogspot.com/2010/03/freebie-friday.html

To find more amazing jewelry of Heather’s, please visit her shop here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeatherZahnGardner/

40% of all sales go to Chilean earthquake relief efforts.

Foggy Notions Hobo Bag Giveaway

06 Mar, 2010 by in etsy 69 comments


Today’s Etsy giveaway is from one of my close friends, FoggyNotions! She is the most organized, craftiest person I know and she has even come over to help me clean my house! We all need people like her in the world…”I started sewing when I was about 13 years old and have sewn everything from wedding dresses to window seat pads to quilts. When I became a stay-at-home mom, sewing and crafting became a way for me to stay in touch with my hobbies and interests. “

She is giving away an item of your choice from her Etsy shop!

To Enter To Win: leave your name and email address below
Additional entries
+2 go to Etsy and heart her shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/foggynotions
+3 tweet this mailto:contest@FireIcePhotos and leave the link
+5 post it on your blog or facebook– leave the link
+5 add our button to your blog
+3 follow us on twitter @FireIcePhotos
+3 become a fan of Fire and Ice on Facebook
Add your entries up and leave the total in your comment

Contest ends on April 6, 2010 and is open internationally. Please email us of you cannot comment below. Thanks and Good Luck!

Templar Book Thongs Giveaway

05 Mar, 2010 by in sarwat chadda, tmplar 19 comments


Today’s bookish giveaway is inspired by the book “Devil’s Kiss” by Sarwat Chadda and is brough to you by Bad Candy Studios –the brainchild of three creative friends–Heather, Maureen, and Amanda–who wanted an excuse to get together and make things more often. We specialize in handmade note cards, including invitations and announcements, though we’ve also been known to dabble in everything from prints to jewelry to thumb tacks.

If you like what you see here, you can also check out our other non-snarky stationery at http://papercupcakestudios.etsy.com/.

Gretchen Vandervort of Bad Candy Studios made and donated FIVE templar book thongs for our blog readers!

To Enter To Win: leave your name and email address below
Additional entries
+2 go to Etsy and heart their shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/badcandystudios
+3 tweet this contest-leave the link
+5 post it on your blog or facebook- leave the link
+5 add our button to your blog
+3 follow us on twitter @FireIcePhotos
+3 become a fan of Fire and Ice on Facebook

Add your entries up and leave the total in your comment

Contest ends on April 5, 2010 and is open internationally. Please email us of you cannot comment below. Thanks and Good Luck!

Contest Winners

05 Mar, 2010 by in contest winners 2 comments

Whymsical Musings http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/whymsical-musings-giveaway.html @hyrboanglid

Graceling Hardback http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/wow-bitterblue-by-kristin-cashore.html hybroanglid/ Jill

Doodlebird Tiny Toadstool Terrarium http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/doodlebirdie-on-etsy-is-giving-away-her.html momof2dancers

Shadow Hills and Hunger http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/shadow-hills-giveaway.html @dakha @Eva_n_essence and @Shy82629 you won the Shadow Hills Giveaway @anastasiahopcus swag!

Chouette’s Etsy Jewelry http://fireandicereads.com/2010/02/todays-giveaway-is-from-etsy-store.html Katrinasmam and Lucianittaa

Please email me your street address to fireandice.heather@gmail.com within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen! Thanks!!! If you didn’t win, visit their shop and buy one or keep entering a giveaway on our right hand sidebar 🙂

Grey Felt Purse Giveaway

04 Mar, 2010 by in etsy, purse 36 comments

Our giveaway today is from Handmade by Mia~

I am 30-something passionate crafter and thrifter from Finland. I mostly sew bags and pouches and almost only use re-used materials. I like knitting but LOVE felting and needle felting. All my felted bags and pouches are designed by me.

In here you´ll find all sort of bags, pouches and purses. I mostly use reused fabrics from 80s and 90s. I also am a big fan of the Moomins – and I keep offering pouches and bags made of reused Moomin-fabrics here too. All my felted bags are 100% Finnish lamb wool and designed, felted and decorated by me.

Two items just alike will not be made – my bags and pouches are unique.

I ship worldwide – Happy Shopping!

Yours,
Mia

Mia is giving away a supe cute pouch! Gray 100% Finnish lamb wool, hand knit and machine felt – plus needle felt little birdies and some pretty toadstools

To Enter To Win: leave your name and email address below
Additional entries
+2 go to her blog http://miashandmade.blogspot.com/or Flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/handmadebymia/
and comment on your favorite item w/ the link
+2 go to Etsy and heart her shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadebymia
+3 tweet this contest-leave the link
+5 post it on your blog or facebook- leave the link
+5 add our button to your blog
+3 follow us on twitter @FireIcePhotos
+3 become a fan of Fire and Ice on Facebook and Handmade by Mia
http://www.facebook.com/pages/HandmadebyMia/307909813629

Add your entries up and leave the total in your comment

Contest ends on April 4, 2010 and is open internationally. Please email us of you cannot comment below. Thanks and Good Luck!

Waiting on Wednesday- The Dark Goddess

03 Mar, 2010 by in sarwat chadda 2 comments

I just finished Sarwat’s first book last week, Devil’s Kiss and loved it. Then I found out from him that there is a sequel. And this one include Baba Yaga, the myth I first read about in Anastasia Dreaming by Joy Preble…now I am ecstatic!!! WAITING on this Wednesday, not so patiently…
THE DARK GODDESS will take Billi to Russia to rescue Vasilisa, a young girl Billi’s promised to protect. To save her, Billi must defeat the werewolves that serve the witch Baba Yaga – and the Dark Goddess herself.

Baba Yaga is sickened by the destruction and corruption humanity has spread across the natural world. She recognises mankind has become a plague upon the Earth, and her duty is clear: to cleanse the planet and rid it of the pestilence of Man. Billi is sent to stop her, but does she have the right?

Betrayed and alone, Billi faces a final mighty battle in the abandoned ruins of Chernobyl. Out in 2010.

Visit Sarwat Chadda’s Website and The Dark Goddess behind the scenes as well check out our Baba Yaga photo gallery on Flickr

Teaser Tuesday-Impossible by Nancy Werlin

02 Mar, 2010 by in nancy werlin, penguin teens, speak 3 comments

This is a weekly book meme hosted by Miz B. of Should Be Reading.

This is how it works:
Grab a book that you are currently reading
Turn to any page and grab two teaser sentences from that page
Make sure it’s not a spoiler in case anyone wants to read the book
Include the author and name of the book

“Lucy directed her gaze accross the street, to Miranda’s abandoned shopping cart that stood next to Mrs. Angelakis’s front steps.
“She stripped the ruined camellia off her wrist and tossed it to the ground”.” p.62
Book: Impossible by Nancy Werlin, a National Book Award Finalist