Our surveys showed that only two percent of polymer artists are men. That statistic may have contributed to the popularity of Dan Cormier and Staedtler’s director of marketing Nils Henssen during the Synergy3 auction.
Saskia Veltenaar and Marjon Donker, publishers of the Polymer To Art Magazine started the silliness by requesting Dan’s kissable stubble as an auction item (a bold move considering that Tracy Holmes was the auctioneer). When Saskia and Marjon later proposed Nils as an item, Hollie Mion and I could not let the Europeans outbid us. Here’s Nan Roche dropping out.
To raise the stakes, I offered a PCD post that would document the event. I’m paying up with this post. Here are the two kisses that raised hundreds of dollars for IPCA. It was hard to explain to my husband how I placed a winning auction bid and came home with nothing.
Giveaway 5 magazines
Silliness aside, the Netherland’s Saskia and Marjon are offering a copy of this month’s issue of their international magazine, the Wind issue, to FIVE lucky winners who leave a comment on this post. Sign up before Tuesday midnight to be entered to win. Winners will be announced Wednesday.
Beth McClellan ,
Looks like everyone is having such a great time.
Mel McG ,
It sounds like Synergy3 was a lot of fun! Count me in, I’d love a copy of the wind issue!
D. ,
I’d love to check out this magazine. Thanks for the chance. D.
Zan Caperton ,
What a fun time! I would absolutely love to win a copy of the magazine!
Victoria James ,
I’d love to win a copy of the Mag!
Andrea Botts ,
Looks like such fun! I’d love a copy of the mag…
Sharon Walsh ,
Wow, looks like you guys had fun. I would love to win this.
Lucy ,
What cute guys, no wonder it was a successful auction!
Sue Ossenberg ,
Loved seeing the pics of participants wearing their beautiful creations!
Elsie ,
Love Polymer Clay Daily! …. and would really be thrilled to win a magazine 🙂
Linda Williard ,
I would so love to win a copy of the magazine! My clay friends and I have talked about wanting to try to see if we could get it. Would be so fun!
Mary Holland ,
Love this magazine. There are so many creative people in this world.
susan berkowitz ,
I’d love a copy of the magazine! So, do you kiss and tell? Who had more fun – Dan or the ladies? Sounds like a great conference.
Brenda Urquhart ,
Ciao Susan
I was there in person and believe me this was the highlight of the Auction…as for who had more fun…it was a PUSH…everyone enjoyed this even those who weren’t biding…the Ladies from the Netherlands were relentless and oh so funny…
Wonder if this reply to your post could be considered as my entry for the contest? Hope so…I will always try to attend Synergy where it’s held Us or abroad…It’s a great an inspirational event…
Jane Oliver ,
Great idea for two good-looking trend setters. I can use all the teaching I can get, so I’d be delighted to win the magazine. Thank you!
Marlene Brady ,
Count me in the giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity. I’m really enjoying your posts on Synergy, thank you.
Margit Boehmer ,
From Polymer to Art is a wonderful magazine, would be happy to win one of the copies
Manda ,
I’d love to win a copy of the magazine!
Chris Kelsey ,
What a fun way to raise some money! A good time for all. Would love to be entered into the giveaway. Thanks! ChrisKelsey
Kat ,
I would love to win an issue of the magazine. I am new to polymer and haven’t actually made anything yet! Inspiration very welcome! I will be driving through the Netherlands at the end of this week on my way to Sweden 🙂
Lynn Martinek ,
Hey, Synergy means Cooperative Interaction! What better way than to have some Prize Kisses to raise money! It looks like everyone was having a Great Time! Your Synergy posts have been delightful to read. Today’s post was truly the icing on the cake!
Oh, Yes! I’d love to win the From Polymer To Art magazine and get my International groove on!
Daphne Seaman ,
What fun! I would love to win a copy of the magazine.
macy ,
Fabulous, would love to win this. Thanks for the chance.
Meticulissa ,
I look forward to seeing your posts every day. What a party Synergy must have been!
Sydney ,
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine!
JoAnne newman ,
I love the magazine and would like to have the new one, “Wind”. It’s great that they
print it in English and there are always many wonderful articles in the magazine.
Hollie Mion ,
I have to admit, it was fun to do. I’m glad you got me to join in. Otherwise, it would have been the first time I didn’t get something from the auction.
kris ,
So very nice to see the faces of some of the creative people i keep hearing about on PCD! thanks-
Charity Lund ,
Oh, I wish I could attend an event like that! I’ve been wishing for that magazine, too, and am grateful for the opportunity to sample it. 😀 Thanks!
Angela Hickey ,
Looks like a great time!! One of these years I hope to attend.
Line Labrecque ,
Looks like great fun, wish I can make the next one.
Melanie ,
Looks like everyone had a Blast! I’ve got Synergy4 on my “Bucket List” …Would love to win a copy of Wind….
Denise ,
Some day I’ll make it to Synergy. How wonderful to ave raise so much for those who have so little.
Deborah Ross ,
Wish I’d been there to help drive up the bid! I’d love to win a copy of the Wind issue.
Fruitensse ,
I just looked at the photos and I found myself smiling. There had to be a great atmosphere
Chris Boldovici ,
Ahh, looks like everyone had a great time! I am new to Polymer Creating and would absolutely love to have this issue.C
Maria ,
Would love to win this.
Céline ,
I never even knew this magazine and I live in the Netherlands!!! Happy to see we’ve got a Dutch magazine here about polymerclay.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Janis VanWyhe ,
I have been checking out the various polymer art magazines. From the pictures, this one looks very interesting, but would love to have a real copy to get a better feel.
rosana ,
Looks like everyone had a fantastic time. the wind magazine sounds like fun, would like to see it
Anne ,
Thanks a lot for the giveaway. I try my luck.
connie w ,
hahaha..i’m not sure what that post was talking about- but it sure sounded fun! i’d love to try this magazine!
Carolyn ,
such fun!
Sue Duffy ,
I think you were definitely a winner! Yes – I’d love to be a recipient of a copy of this magazine! Thanks!
Selma ,
Yeah! I want! <3 <3 <3 <3 …. Good luck to me! 🙂
haydee hirsch ,
how lucky you ladies are to get to kiss two good looking men (Dan is just so good looking) what a great and fun idea for raising funds—thanks for sharing—hope i’m one of the lucky ones–thanks.
Cheryl (Grandma Coco) ,
I’d love to win the magazine. Please!
Kristin ,
Another source for inspiration! Excellent!
Priscilla Muniz ,
I Love this magazine! How sweet to offer the guys as prizes too as I would’ve been bidding too. Priscilla
Katalin Szollosi ,
Great pic! Me please thanks 🙂
Kirsten Illgner ,
What a luck the both men have! 🙂 Would love to win this. Thanks for the chance.
Greetings from Germany
Kirsten