~Our Beautiful Daughter, beloved, sister, grandchild and friend
January 12, 1990 - June 15, 2007
I miss your fun-loving, vivacious personality and most of all your hugs and words, "I love you, mom."
To read about Brianna's fight for her life, you'll find her story 
I was honored to have an article and art published about how my precious 17-year-old daughter fought for her life and died a hero in my eyes. You'll find it in the Melange section, page 50, in 
To celebrate the Haunted Masquerade event hosted by Cassandra Van Curen of my Artful Adventure and reaching my 100th post on this blog, I am having a giveaway.
In keeping with the blog event theme, I've created a 5x7 beeswax collage on wood board, "Halloween Mischief." It is bordered by black dresden that has been given an antique verdigris glaze here and there and script writing in the background.
This sweet and maybe a bit mischievous young maiden has donned her mask and carries a crystal ball. What does she see? The man of her dreams? You may not see it in the picture, but I've included the fuzzy silhouette of him under the "crystal."
I will also be giving away a curious eye ornament for a second lucky winner. It's backed by a large black dresden star and copper crepe paper with a bit of black glass glitter, a perfect addition to a cabinet of curiosities.
To enter, please leave a comment on this blog by Wednesday, October 28, midnight (pacific). I will need your email address, if you post anonymously. Winners will be selected at random and announced in the morning of Thursday, October 29, so come back to see if your name is chosen. And, if you post my giveaway on your blog, I'll enter your name two times! Join my email list and you'll be entered three times.
In the meantime, grab some witch's brew and some wicked treats and head over to Cassandra's blog and check out the other Haunted Masquerade participants. Many are my friends from the Marie Antoinette Mail Art group on ning and most are hosting giveaways too. Happy Haunting!
oh I want either!!! please oh please!!!!
Posted by: barbe | October 24, 2009 at 02:34 PM
You know I'm such a fan of your work, Iva, and I'd be more than thrilled to win one of your creations!
I'll also post this on my blog!!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Malay | October 24, 2009 at 03:21 PM
They're gorgeous!! Please count me in, and I'll post it on my blog as well! :)
~ Carolee
Posted by: carolee | October 24, 2009 at 03:49 PM
Oh I love your artwork! Please enter me into your giveaway...Becs
Posted by: Becky Swartzlander | October 24, 2009 at 03:59 PM
Oh Iva! it's magnificent!How are you? I'm so glad you stopped by! T & T looked fab I hope you invite me someday!hehe Have a great holiday!
Xoxo, Ann-Denise
Posted by: Ann-Denise | October 24, 2009 at 04:02 PM
oh wow- that is a mysterious eye! Woot! Beutiful post! Thanks for visiting my blog party - you're welcome anytime - party or not!
:O)
Posted by: AwtemNymf | October 24, 2009 at 04:05 PM
very cool piece!! thanks for the opp to win - I will repost on my facebook and twitter feeds, plus join your elist too!
Posted by: lisa fulmer | October 24, 2009 at 04:17 PM
WONDERFUL! I just LOVE YOUR ART! Thanks so much for joining in on the fun.
Happy Haunting!
Cassandra
Posted by: Cassandra | October 24, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Congratulations on reaching 100 posts. A milestone for any good blog these days.
And how fun, I am so happy to be entered into this contest because your art is simply breathtaking!
Posted by: Alyice | October 24, 2009 at 04:32 PM
Iva, these are both very enchanting pieces, please enter me into your drawing... I'd LOVE to win!
Thank you! ~ Lori
Posted by: Retro Rudolph's | October 24, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Hey Iva,
Please put my name in for one of your wonderful works!! I will blog about it tomorrow!! Thanks, Robert :)
Posted by: Robert Brawley | October 24, 2009 at 05:14 PM
What an excellent blog - I've definitely bookmarked you and intend to come back to have a more leisurely poke around. One of the benefits of participating in blog parties - Discovering fun lovely blogs!
Love both giveaway pieces! Congrats on 100 posts.
Posted by: Lisa | October 24, 2009 at 05:15 PM
What a great blog. learned about you from Lisa Fulmer. Love your projects. If I should be lucky enough to win I will auction off at a Lupus Fundraiser I host each year!
Posted by: Maxine Hodges | October 24, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Stunning work!! Would be a wonderful addition to my art wall =D
Posted by: Kim Mailliard | October 24, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Just read about you on Facebook! I just love that collage, so beautiful. Please enter me in your drawing, this is just too nice to pass up a chance to win. Also signing up for your email list, can't wait to see what else you do. Will be visiting shortly!
Pat
Patricia Rose-A Potpourri of Fabric, Fragrance and Findings
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Posted by: Pat Morello | October 24, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Oh Iva your beeswax collage is stunning! Love, love, LOVE it!! I really must sign up for one of your classes very soon. Your pieces are the perfect marriage of romantic vintage. Wishing you an enchanting Halloween!
Posted by: melissa | October 24, 2009 at 06:19 PM
Wow ---100 posts---I love the beeswax collage....I love seeing the bracelet I won in your one world giveaway-----your creations are beautiful---thanks for stopping by for the party!!!!!
Posted by: Geralyn Gray | October 24, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Oh Iva....I love them both! Please enter me in your giveaway. =o)
Halloween Hugs, Lori
Posted by: Lori Davis | October 24, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Your pieces are fabulous! I love the Halloween Mischief! She looks like she could get up to some trouble! Thanks for hosting and Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Sares @ Loveleigh Occasions | October 24, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Oh, WOW, they are both beautiful! What wonderful giveaways.
I see you teach classes in Northern California, where? I'm in the Sacramento area.
(Hugs)
Marsha
Posted by: Marsha | October 24, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Happy Masquerade blog hopping! :) Oooh how gorgeous, that new piece! You keep inspiring me to try turning my digital art into physical art. :)
Happy Halloween!
~Cyberdelia
Posted by: Cyberdelia | October 24, 2009 at 08:13 PM
Hi there, it's Len from Happy Holidays. I will post about your 100th give away tomorrow once my blog sale is over. The beeswax collage is intriguing (sp?) and the eye is really neat!
Posted by: Len Bentham | October 24, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Your collage is just beautiful - I have enjoyed my visit to your blog. A Happy Halloween to you !!!
Posted by: Patricia | October 24, 2009 at 09:43 PM
Your art is incredible -- thanks for this great chance. :)
Greetings from Munich,
Birgit
Posted by: Birgit | October 25, 2009 at 01:01 AM
Love the lady in masquerade, so mysterious. and the idea of the crystal ball is cool! i've signed up for your newsletter and i've posted about your interesting giveaway.
Happy 100th post, and many more to come.
Val
Posted by: Valerie | October 25, 2009 at 01:51 AM
Great artworks! Hope to win!
Posted by: Ellen Lai | October 25, 2009 at 04:24 AM
Please enter me into the contest :)
Posted by: Susan OConnor | October 25, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Ooooo! Absolutely love both pieces! Especially the eye in the Dresden star. Very nice! Deb
Posted by: Deborah Adams | October 25, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Awesome pieces of art! They look like nothing I've seen before.
Posted by: Elena | October 25, 2009 at 08:06 AM
Congratulations Iva! And I am really loving your Halloween pieces!
Kisses
Ulla
Posted by: Ulla | October 25, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Either one of your wonderful creations would look very cool in my house :)..Please enter me, and I will be posting on my blog to!
Hugs,
Candy
Posted by: howlingmoonsblog.blogspot.com | October 25, 2009 at 11:09 AM
What beautiful artwork. I didn't see the masquerade ball party invite early enough to create a full post, but I did do a little something here: http://vanwinklesart.blogspot.com/2009/10/another-masquerade-ball.html
I love your work and found your site via Carolee's post. Thanks.
Posted by: Sandra Van Winkle | October 25, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Ooooh, what a fabulous giveaway. Your art is pretty incredible. Congrats on the 100th post.
Happy Halloween!
Christine
Posted by: Christine | October 25, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Excellent creations Iva! Congratulations on 100 posts.
Posted by: Marcie | October 26, 2009 at 03:11 AM
PICK ME PICK ME!! (jumping up and down excitedly) Purdy Please.... ;--)
Posted by: Colleen | October 26, 2009 at 07:48 AM
I would love to be entered!--Thanks :)
Posted by: Caroline | October 26, 2009 at 09:47 AM
How neat! Please enter me.
Posted by: Becky | October 26, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Hi Iva!
I am so glad I did not miss the deadline for your beautiful giveaway yet, I would love to be entered. Happy "Haunted Masquerade Party", I am still visiting all of the participants. What fun this is!
~Shari
Posted by: shari replogle / playswithpaper | October 27, 2009 at 04:16 AM
I would love to be entered in the giveaway....You're the best! Pam
Posted by: Pam Gracia | October 27, 2009 at 07:05 AM
What a bewitching piece of art for your giveaway! I would die to win the ornament too, would look wonderful on my Halloween tree:)
Posted by: Jennifer | October 27, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Vishing you a VONDERFUL Hallowe'en!
PS: Congrats on 100 blog posts.
SpOOky CK (-:
XOXO
Posted by: Chris Klingler | October 27, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Oh, this would be so wonderful. I just "found" you via Facebook. Your work is stunning! ondreacarinna@gmail.com
Posted by: Tanya Graves | October 28, 2009 at 04:24 PM
This is a clever little goodie!
Posted by: Connie Porcher | October 28, 2009 at 04:40 PM
oooh!! I'm so glad I'm getting to enter..just in the nick of time!:o)
Posted by: Lorraine | October 28, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Congrats Iva on your 100 posts. It is such an exciting time isn't it? I was thrilled to have made it that far. I so love your work. Please enter my name into your drawing. Whoever wins is getting a wonderful treasure. Thank you for a wonderful gift offering. Country hugs and love, Sherry
Posted by: Sherry | October 28, 2009 at 07:45 PM
"My Birdsong" takes my breathe away. She is so beautiful. Good Luck selecting the lucky winners. That will be a challenging task with the huge number of fans you have!!!!!
Posted by: Debbie Travis | October 29, 2009 at 01:16 AM
yes yes yes... what a wonderful creation!
Iva, I'm IN, baby ♥
Posted by: cookie | October 29, 2009 at 04:21 AM
Oooh, count me in, too, Iva. Please!
PS: I made a couple more of witches inspired by your witches in Somerset Studio and sent them off as gifts...the recipients loved them!
Posted by: susanna | October 29, 2009 at 07:01 AM