there's a postcard swap......

....going on over at the roc nicholas rubber stamp facebook group page.  this swap's theme was "seeing double".  i used my screaming bunny rubber stamp twice.  i stamped the bunny on an acrylic craft block and turned it over on paper to get a reverse image.  i used my stacked boxes two times for the grass/floor.  if you would like to participate join my group by clicking here.

if you'd like to these stamps, or all of my rubber stamp line sold through stampotique you can click here.

and the winner is........

birdsong said...Roc,,,your work rocks!


congratulations irene!  make sure you send me your address so i can mail out your postcard!

stampotique designer blog post AND a give away

today is my turn to post over at the stampotique designers blog.  i created this postcard that i will be giving away.  i used my stacked box border stamp and the flower from my daisyhead rubber stamp to create the flower garden.

if you'd like to receive this postcard in the mail all you need to do is leave a comment for a chance to be selected by random name draw sometime next week.  please make sure i have a way of contacting you should you win.  thanks and good luck!

reminder - the roc nicholas rubber stamp design team call

  DESIGN TEAM CALL

I am looking for a few enthusiastic, talented and friendly artists to join my 2015 Design Team.  You will be responsible for creating art that promotes my rubber stamp line which is sold through Stampotique.com.

This Design Team call is open to everyone, however,  the use of my rubber stamps is required, not only during your term, but also for your submissions to apply for the team. 

The call will be open until Nov. 22, 2014.  The team will be announced by the end of November.  Your photos and short biographies will be due for the announcement.  We will start creating in the beginning of 2015.

Design Team Requirements: 

1.  Must have a personal blog
2.  Must have a facebook account (other social media avenues are welcomed, too)
3.  A love of my rubber stamps (sold through stampotique)
4.  An ability to create artistic projects using my rubber stamps
5.  A willingness to commit for a 6 month term
6.  Ability to make project deadline of one project per month
7.  Must be able to take excellent project photos (clear and properly
     exposed photos).
8.  Must comment on other team members' projects
9. A willingness to participate in occasional special assignments that coincide
     with newly released stamps, blog hops and facebook group swaps

If being part of this Design Team interests you, please follow the directions on how to apply.  I will looking forward to see reviewing your application.

How To Apply:

1.  Email me at rocnic23@gmail.com with the subject heading "DT Application".
2.  In your email please include your name, physical address and email address
     that you'd like me to use to contact you.  
3.  Include a short biography including previous publications you might have been
     in.  I want to know more about you and what you feel you can bring to the
     Design Team!  I am looking for out of the box thinkers and creative uses for my
     rubber stamps.
4.  Tell me why you'd like to be on my Design Team.
5.  Please send me up to 3 project photos (low resolution) that you consider to be
     your best work using my rubber stamps as your main image.
6.  Include a link to your blog and any other place you think you will be show casing
     your Design Team projects. 

If you are selected for my Design Team you will have the opportunity to have your work showcased on my blog.  I will also be doing feature articles on you and your art.  You will be part of a truly fabulous team of like minded artists.  I hope to see your application soon.

documented life project catch up

dlp week 43 prompt - sketch what you see

i have a shelf of my rubber stamps i designed for stampotique right behind my art desk.  i get to see them every day, so this was fun to sketch them on my page.  i used watercolors to mimic the wood blocks and the shading.  to enhance the shadow and shapes of the stamp blocks i used colored pencils.

the roc nicholas rubber stamp design team posting

today the roc nicholas rubber stamp design team post is by samantha read.  she has made a coaster using my stacked teacup stamp and my scalloped lace border.  did she do a wonderful job with it?  i personally love making coasters.  if you'd like to see more of samantha's art, and this coaster, please head over to her blog.  if you'd like to see these stamps or more of my rubber stamp line sold through stampotique please click here.

i've been published

i've been published in cloth paper scissors magazine entitle "paper holiday" for winter 2014-2015.  it's a great magzine filled with all kinds of wonderful and easy projects you can make for the holiday.  make sure you check it out!  

i was blessed to have one of my project photos make the table of contents.

as many of you know if you follow me one of my passions is recylcing things and using scraps and fashioning them into something new.  my project featured is making collage contact paper items.  you can see howto make your own scrap collage sheets to use for anything, even holiday gift bags and a journal covers. 

documented life project

dlp week 42 prompt - use stars

stampotique designer blog post AND a give away

today is my turn to post at the stampotique designer's blog.  i've created a postcard to give away.  i made this postcard using my art lives here stamp and cutting it apart and refashioning it.  if you'd like to see the original look of this rubber stamp you can click here.  if you'd like to see more of my rubber stamp line sold through stampotique you can click here.

if you'd like a chance to receive this postcard in the mail all you need to do is leave a comment.  please make sure i have a way of reaching you should you be the winner.  i will pick a random winner sometime next week.  good luck!

and the winner.......

....of the "just be u" postcard is.......

kassa said...
Totally love this Roc - love that you've used your bunny stamp for legs <3 p="">

congratulations!  please contact me with your address!

the roc nicholas rubber stamp design team call

  DESIGN TEAM CALL

I am looking for a few enthusiastic, talented and friendly artists to join my 2015 Design Team.  You will be responsible for creating art that promotes my rubber stamp line which is sold through Stampotique.com.

This Design Team call is open to everyone, however,  the use of my rubber stamps is required, not only during your term, but also for your submissions to apply for the team. 

The call will be open until Nov. 22, 2014.  The team will be announced by the end of November.  Your photos and short biographies will be due for the announcement.  We will start creating in the beginning of 2014.

Design Team Requirements: 

1.  Must have a personal blog
2.  Must have a facebook account (other social media avenues are welcomed, too)
3.  A love of my rubber stamps (sold through stampotique)
4.  An ability to create artistic projects using my rubber stamps
5.  A willingness to commit for a 6 month term
6.  Ability to make project deadline of one project per month
7.  Must be able to take excellent project photos (clear and properly
     exposed photos).
8.  Must comment on other team members' projects
9. A willingness to participate in occasional special assignments that coincide
     with newly released stamps, blog hops and facebook group swaps

If being part of this Design Team interests you, please follow the directions on how to apply.  I will looking forward to see reviewing your application.

How To Apply:

1.  Email me at rocnic23@gmail.com with the subject heading "DT Application".
2.  In your email please include your name, physical address and email address
     that you'd like me to use to contact you.  
3.  Include a short biography including previous publications you might have been
     in.  I want to know more about you and what you feel you can bring to the
     Design Team!  I am looking for out of the box thinkers and creative uses for my
     rubber stamps.
4.  Tell me why you'd like to be on my Design Team.
5.  Please send me up to 3 project photos (low resolution) that you consider to be
     your best work using my rubber stamps as your main image.
6.  Include a link to your blog and any other place you think you will be show casing
     your Design Team projects. 

If you are selected for my Design Team you will have the opportunity to have your work showcased on my blog.  I will also be doing feature articles on you and your art.  You will be part of a truly fabulous team of like minded artists.  I hope to see your application soon.

my planner

week 41 - use polka dots

oh how i love polka dots.  they show up in my artwork a lot.  there is actually something mezmerizing about making those circle shapes.  i loved the synchronicity of how the polka dot tape was actually on the edge of this page from when i created the journal from the beginning.  it always makes me smile when things that are unplanned work together.

and the little dog blog hop winner is..........

.... kassa said...
Tis a beauty Roc, love your earthy tones with the fabulous 'PoP' of stacked cups colour.
Kassa
xoxo


congratulations!!!  please send me your address so i can mail out your postcard!

working in my planner

week 40 - use three colors you don't normally use in your art

this prompt for the documented life project was a little hard for me to complete.  i could easily pick out two colors i rarely use in my art work.  i don't gravitate towards purple and brown but i love vibrancy in my art, so i generally use neon colors.  but as i looked back at my art - orange wasn't seen as often as the yellows, reds, greens and blues, which is why i chose it.

catching on up my planner

week 39 - use splatters and drips

making a mess is always fun, so it was easy to use splatters and drops to create this page in my planner.  my art wasn't the only thing that dripped - if you look on the left you'll see we had to have an ice cream cone from the tasty treat! yum!

MisFit Ladies Society

journal page

tumble fish studio has released a new kit over at mischief circus called misfit ladies society.  i hope you'll go check out her digital images.  they are really amazing.

stampotique design team blog post AND a give away

today is my turn to post over at the stampotique designer blog.  i created this postcard using my just b u rubber stamp.  it's all paper layered on her dress.  the wings are from my flying heart rubber stamp and her legs are the back legs off my bunny rubber stamp.

i love to create different images using my stamps.  that is how i design them, always keeping in mind that you can use multiple images to create something totally new.  they can be easily cut apart and glued into some new image.  i'd love to see what you are creating new and out of the box with your roc nicholas stamps.

if you'd like to win this postcard all you have to do is leave a comment. i will pick a lucky winner sometime next week using a random name draw.  make sure i can get a hold of you should you win.  thank and good luck!

and the winner of last week's postcard is..........

.... Carla said...I love the caged bird and you made a great postcard with the stitches,I need to try that.

congratulations carla.  please email me your address so i can send out your postcard!  thanks for playing along!

the roc nicholas design team blog hop

the roc nicholas design team is having a blog hop today.  everyone on the design team has made a special piece of art using my dog rubber stamp. please hop along with us and you may be lucky enough to win some incredible art for your collection. 

i made a postcard using my dog rubber stamp as well as my stacked cup stamp.  if you'd like a chance to receive this postcard in the mail all you need to do is leave a comment. i will select a random name draw next week sometime. make sure i have a way to contact you should you win.  thanks and good luck!





if you'd like to add this dog stamp to your collection you can find him at stampotique.com or to see more of my collection of stamps you can click here.

to go to the next team member for the roc nicholas design team click here to go to cathy parmelee and see what wonderful goodness she has made. 

blog hop list 

cathy parmelee
corrie herriman
jane wetzel
samantha read

the roc nicholas design team post

today cathy parmelee is posting for the roc nicholas rubber stamp design team.  she used my monster stamp and my horse stamp to create this wonderful piece of art.  to see more of cathy's work you can visit her blog at pure one impressions.  to see these stamps, or all of my rubber stamps, including the latest releases sold through stampotique, you can click here.

stampotique designer blog post AND give away

today it is my turn to post to the stampotique designer blog.  i created this postcard that i will be giving away with my i'm learning to fly text stamp and my caged bird rubber stamp.

if you'd like to see more of my stamp line sold through stampotique you can click here.

if you'd like to receive this postcard in the mail all you have to do is leave a comment and i will select a winner by random name draw sometime next week.  make sure i can reach you if you should be the lucky recipient.  thanks and good luck!

and the winner is...........

.....Samantha Read said...Lovely :) Congrats for the new stamps :)

congratulations sam!  i will send out your postcard sometime soon!

the roc nicholas rubber stamp design team posting

today the roc nicholas rubber stamp design team posting is provided by corrie herriman.  just look at the beautiful vintage tage she has created using my bird lady rubber stamp.  she did an amazing job!  if you want to read more about this tag by corrie hop on over to her blog.  if you'd like to see this stamp go to stampotique.com.  or to see more of my rubber stamp line you can click here.