August 21, 2012

secret messages + giveaway ::

By Mandy Steward of Messy Canvas. Available here.

It's no secret that I LOVE LOVE LOVE Messy Canvas Art.  I like to think of it as medicine for the soul. I am beyond-thrilled to share that Mandy Steward, artist and soulful creator, recently launched a stirring new offering in the form of personalized #secretmessages.

In her own words:

Think of me like a gypsy with a beauty mark and head scarves, a fortune teller of sorts minus the crystal ball but definitely with big hoop earrings, a shaman leaning in close and whispering to you the words you're most looking for, so that you can have a visual representation of them ever before you.

Using a combination of collage, markers, ink, paint, pastels, etc. I will create a unique piece of background art on which I will include the words of your #secretmessage.
Messy Canvas
How do I know the words that are right for you? Email me at mandy.steward (at) gmail.com or send me a Convo on Etsy. Include in your email, in 140 characters or less, one of these options:

A word. A phrase. A story. A question. A descriptor. A quote. Tell me what you're wishing, or you're loathing, or you're believing. What's your main passion you're trying to hone in on right now in your own life? Who are you? Who do you want to be?

If you know exactly what you want it to say then say so! Otherwise, I'll do the soul translation on your behalf.
Messy Canvas
*The pictures shown here are EXAMPLES ONLY.*

Your personalized #secretmessage will be created on a 5x5 piece of 90 lb. cold press watercolor paper and come wrapped in a cellophane envelope for safe-keeping.

But sssssssh, it's only meant for you!

May it show you that you are enough and may it empower you to step bravely into your next wild and howling adventure. May it remind you to always listen to the voice within.
Because I am passionate about soul-stirring prompts, listening to the voice within, and living our own wild and howling adventure, I want to stir your deep heart and give away one personalized Messy Canvas #secretmessage! I am privileged to own several artworks by Mandy and find myself continuously moved by them.

To Enter:

 In the comments, please share or answer, in 140 characters or less, one of the following:  
A word. A phrase. A story. A question. A descriptor. A quote. Tell me what you're wishing, or you're loathing, or you're believing. What's your main passion you're trying to hone in on right now in your own life? Who are you? Who do you want to be?
For additional entries, leave a comment for each:

1) share this giveaway on your blog! (Worth 2 entries!)
2) "like" Messy Canvas on facebook
3) follow Messy Canvas on Twitter

Contest ends at midnight this Saturday, August 25th, CST.
Remember, to enter, share a #secretmessage comment! (See above).

EDIT: I am happy to announce that Amy is the winner! Amy, I emailed you!
:: Following on fb and twitter and sharing on your blog are for additional entries. <3

:: Extra: I had the honor of interviewing Mandy Steward earlier this year. Follow this link to witness our conversation.

Messy Canvas Art. Available here.
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39 comments:

  1. I am seldom able to find words that can accurately describe how I feel.

    -XO Abbigayle Rashae
    -trueblueabbi.blogspot.com

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  2. Something I just realized yesterday about my soul's purpose -- I am a speaker of truth. Lies and pretty facades can't cut it anymore.

    Love love love this giveaway! Thank you!

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  3. I follow Messy Canvas on twitter

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  5. and the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~anis nin

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  8. Oh, I love your stuff. I long to create such beauty. And it's my birthday on Friday so deeply pondering all I have learned...I am almost old enough to be sage BUT everyone thinks I am youthful because of my enthusiasm. I am longing to leave behind myths I've believed from the past, let go of that which is not useful NOW and not be afraid to let it go. I am de-cluttering both literally (in my office and house) but recognizing that this de-cluttering and shedding of skin, is a spiritual endeavor. A simplifying. A de-cluttering of the soul. After which I will soar to new, beautiful heights not yet even perceived!Unhindered. Is that too many words? :) Thanks! Love these beautiful creations you share. Thank you.

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  9. I hide my truest mystical, intuitive, gypsy soul, because I fear disappointing certain people by not being who I've let them think I am.

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  10. Angry shaking fists ovr the no. New heart forming whr old 1 bled. I hold HOPE in those same hands & dream of the future. I'm going bravely.

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  11. I am on a self discovery journey right now....working through the things that will tell me "who I am" and "who I want to be". Three words can describe this....and they are words that I have borrowed from Rain....words that I keep going back to over and over....Breathe. Ripple. Awaken.

    Thank you again Rain for your words.....and thank you for this giveaway.

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  12. I am now following her on Facebook.

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  13. I don't have a Twitter account. But I am following on Instagram....would that count? lol

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  14. Posted about this giveaway on my blog!

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  15. Liked her FB page(:

    -XO Abbigayle Rashae
    -trueblueabbi.blogspot.com

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  16. Don't enter me in the contest as I feel it is someone else who needs this more. BUT I wanted to participate in the dialogue and say that I LOVE this artist and admire her inspiring work.

    For me my husband often says that Prophet and truth teller are my words...this tends to make me unpopular when I see things for what they are without judgement...which he also adds is the lot for prophets.
    I think I would say perceptive truth teller and struggling grace giver. I lack judgement but can come across ironically like I judge. Anyone who knows my heart knows I am just giving both sides with no evil intent. I can hear someone's soul and know what they struggle with and do amazing at...this scares people because I often know before they do. In fact- I often know pregnancies before the person pregnant and can sense what is a need in a person to discover and what is not...

    What I struggle with the most is my self. Depression and harshness to the odd mix that I am...the rare personality scores and such i get, the rare combinations of mental capacity. I struggle to be who I was created to be as it is a hard thing to be a truth teller and sometimes I just want to go with culture and take the easy way of masking it all and allowing others to make me what they want. Sometimes I just want peace. Truth telling is not a peaceful calling. I find that hard. I try to live it in balance and integrity with the Divine. Sigh. it's complicated...

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  17. Digging out the Truth within. Through the pain, through the stares, through the doubt. So that I may once again run wild and free.

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  18. Digging out the Truth within. Uncovering it from the stands of lies woven in tight. Through the pain, through the stares, through the doubt. To once again roam wild and free.

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  20. my phrase right now is:

    trust the process.


    {i am SO excited for the chance to win!!!}
    thank you for extending us this opportunity. i am THRILLED for whoever wins!
    erica.simpson1@gmail.com

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  21. i like messy canvas on FB
    <3
    erica.simpson1@gmail.com

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  22. i follow messy canvas on twitter. :)

    erica.simpson1@gmail.com

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  23. “Fairy tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” -G.K. Chesterton

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  26. "with freedom, books, flowers and the moon,
    who could not be happy?" - Oscar Wilde

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  28. and i like on facebook {Polly Davies}

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  29. i shared this giveaway in a blog post here ---> http://songbirdstyle.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-wonderful-world-of-art-journaling.html

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  30. How did i miss this post?! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!!!

    I think my message needs to have something to do with...

    your life will unfold exactly as it should
    or
    believe in the magic of your path
    or
    have bold faith in your destiny on this earth

    (i don't trust enough)

    Amy

    amykaireen at hotmail dot com

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  31. I like messy canvas on fb!

    I'm Nellie Grey on there.


    Amy

    amykaireen at hotmail dot com

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  32. I blogged about this giveaway:

    http://fate-filledtimes.blogspot.ca/2012/08/secret-messages-giveaway-on-rains-blog.html

    Amy

    amykaireen at hotmail dot com

    GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!! this is such a special gift for someone <3

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  33. Oh, I followed on Twitter, forgot to say do earlier!

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  34. I liked on FB!

    My quote is:

    I am not afraid; I was born to do this. ~ Joan of Arc

    Danie

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  37. Forgot to mention: At twitter: DryasDreamart, At FB: Lindsay Drya

    #secretmessage
    I wish to know which direction to take. To find my truest passion, to find my dream job, to pick the right choices. There are so many things I want to learn and try out but on the other hand I know I have to focus to find what really fits me. But I can't pick one. I wish I could feel what my truest purpose is. :)

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  38. I don't know. I need something to make me feel way better than I'm feeling now.
    Your stuff is beautiful and it made me smile.

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Please be respectful in your words. I am on a journey and this is a glimpse of it. I do not engage in debating nor do I choose to spend my energy defending what I write.

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Let us move on, and step out boldly, though it be into the night, and we can scarcely see the way.

Charles B Newcomb

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