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field guide + giveaway

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There's a new issue of Extra Curricular out now, and I'm very excited to have a bit of work inside.

I did some watercolour illustrations for this Field Guide written by Anissa. This, the 10th issue, is all about self-sufficiency and there are articles on keeping bees, community gardening, making clothes as well as iceblocks, terrariums and homebrew. Something for everyone, I'd say. And accompanied by beautiful words and photographs, as always.

You can buy copies of EC from here (NZ) or here (other countries).

Ellie has kindly given me an extra copy to give away here. Would you like your own copy of one of NZ's best creative magazines?

If so, please leave a comment below and I'll draw a winner in a couple of days.

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117 responses to “field guide + giveaway”

  1. laura Avatar
    laura

    this look lovely!

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  2. Ger Avatar
    Ger

    Hello… yes, I would…;) I´ll be coming to NZ next year, so that would be a splendid preparation I guess…

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  3. MzTallulah Avatar
    MzTallulah

    It looks lovely, and I’d love to learn more about self-sufficiency, it’s something that’s becoming increasingly important for my and part of my lifestyle. Thanks to you and Ellie for the giveaway!

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  4. glaucia Avatar
    glaucia

    I’ve got so curious about this magazine! It would be wonderful to win a copy. The illustrations look adorable. Thanks for the chance! hugs from the other side of the world.

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  5. jenna Avatar
    jenna

    Hi Melissa – this looks like such a great magazine. I will have to try to find it in the States. If US residents are eligible, I’d love to be entered in the giveaway. Thanks!

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  6. Laia Avatar
    Laia

    I’d love to have it too. Thanks for inspiring us so much!

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  7. miliazru@hotmail.com Avatar
    miliazru@hotmail.com

    i would love to win a copy.beautiful works

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  8. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    Yes please. Looks lovely.

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  9. Ellen L. Avatar
    Ellen L.

    I would love to win-looks wonderful!

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  10. Annie @ knitsofacto Avatar
    Annie @ knitsofacto

    Ooh, please put my name in the hat 🙂
    Your illustrations are beautiful!

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  11. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Wow, that artwork is beautiful. Well done you!

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  12. Carolyn Avatar
    Carolyn

    oh yes, please!

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  13. yelena Avatar
    yelena

    This looks lovely.

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  14. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    This looks lovely! Thank you for the chance to win it.

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  15. Melissa R Avatar
    Melissa R

    This is the first I have heard of this cute publication! I’d love a copy to see what it’s all about.

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  16. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    WOWWW it would make my week to win a copy of that beautiful magazine! but i’m in the usa so i understand if you don’t want to ship overseas. looks lovely either way!

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  17. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thanks sarah- yes, of course i will ship o/seas if necessary!

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  18. Neža Avatar
    Neža

    Oh my, I’d love to see some nz plants – painted by you!
    Thank you Melissa!

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  19. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    Wow, so lovely! I would love a chance to win.

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  20. Kay Sneddon Avatar
    Kay Sneddon

    Well done Melissa! I’ll check it out at Page&Blackmore in nelson.

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  21. Sera Avatar
    Sera

    yesyesyes! would love to have a little piece of home 😉
    Sera

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  22. emma fisher Avatar
    emma fisher

    It looks lovely. Nice to recognize some of the plants. Emma x

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  23. kylie Avatar
    kylie

    oh, fingers crossed! this looks like such a lovely magazine!

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  24. Andree Avatar
    Andree

    Kia ora, I’d love to win this, it’s so pretty!

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  25. Meg Avatar
    Meg

    What a treat it would be to win a copy of Extra Curricula…I’ve never seen this magazine before so will have my fingers crossed for luck.

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  26. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    this is so beautiful! would love to get my hands on a copy.

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  27. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar
    Denise | Chez Danisse

    Your Field Guide watercolour illustrations are lovely!

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  28. julie haysom Avatar
    julie haysom

    it would be so exciting to have some published work of yours!

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  29. Amy V Avatar
    Amy V

    Very pretty! Sounds like a great issue, I’d love to win a copy. 🙂

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  30. Amie Avatar
    Amie

    Wow, I have never heard of Extracurricular!, So great to find such a creative magazine right from our own shores!
    Congrats on having your work featured, you are very talented!
    xoxo Amie @ Spoonful of Vintage

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  31. robynpope Avatar
    robynpope

    Love all your work and would so enjoy a copy, thanks for the chance ! Best- Robyn

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  32. nushechka Avatar
    nushechka

    lovely

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  33. Tania Avatar
    Tania

    That is a lovely mag that I’ve purchased from time to time. Very tempted to get myself a copy to see some of your work Melissa. Looks delightful!

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  34. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    I’d love a copy. Your illustrations are absolutely wonderful.

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  35. Becs Avatar
    Becs

    Congratulations on having your beautiful drawings published! The book looks gorgeous x

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  36. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Hi Melissa
    I haven’t read this magazine yet so I would love to read this copy.

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  37. luciapara@libero.it Avatar
    luciapara@libero.it

    Hi! would be really great to see some creative stuff from NZ!

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  38. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Hi Melissa
    Could you include me in the draw? Not long until we arrive in NZ for Christmas with the family!!!
    Cheers
    Karen
    Newcastle, NSW

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  39. gemma Avatar
    gemma

    Hi Melissa, i would love to own a copy of this beautiful little mag. Please pop me into the giveaway.
    Have a great Tuesday (Its raining and grey here in London) 😦
    Gem
    xxx

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  40. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    I don’t want to be in the draw! but your pics look lovely!

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  41. tina Avatar
    tina

    looks like a lovely magazine, i shall go check it out at the store. well done for contributing, melissa!

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  42. brigid Avatar
    brigid

    I’d love to read the article on homemade iceblocks. My children have already tired of watered-down lemon barley on a stick and it’s not even December!

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  43. Cyndi Avatar
    Cyndi

    I’d love the opportunity to examine this more closely!

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  44. Deb D Avatar
    Deb D

    Yes please Melissa !! A friend and I share our mags in a nod to being less wasteful and this is one I have been reading at the mag store and hoping to add to our purchase list !!

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  45. Becky Avatar
    Becky

    Well done on the painting and yes, I’d love to have a chance to look through one. thanks.

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  46. ak in sweden Avatar
    ak in sweden

    Extra-curricular resonates quite a bit for me as a teacher constantly trying to fit creative activities into the bits of life left over after work…I’d love to discover this exciting publication…

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  47. Denise Pringle Avatar
    Denise Pringle

    Hello Melissa – I have been really enjoying your blog – found out about in my House and Garden Magazine. Love your photos and the apparent simplicity and freshness of your work – and I’m sure there is a lot of hard work and panning behind the scenes. Keep it up. Kind regards, Denise

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  48. Tracy Avatar
    Tracy

    Beautiful drawings. Looks like a great publication! I would love to win!

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  49. aprill Avatar
    aprill

    it looks so beautiful! i love your watercolors.

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  50. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    Please enter me too – I look at the library but heading into Christmas….means not even thinking of buying magazines or books at the moment!

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