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Easter Pots - Lynn Stevens

Artist Lynne Stevens created some adorable Easter decorations with rubber stamps from the new Oxford Impressions Collection, "Easter Bunny".  I just love them!  See more of Lynn's precious Easter pots here on the Oxford Impressions website gallery.

London Telegraph

I just posted a new art gallery to the left side of this screen to show off some of the gorgeous art that has been created with the new "London Telegraph" rubber stamp collection by Oxford Impressions. Steampunk is such a versatile theme! Enjoy!

Suzanne

Easter is on its way?

At Oxford Impressions, Easter is HERE!  I am never early on holiday releases.  I usually don't get into the mood until the last minute. (I'm just not a "Christmas in July" kind of gal.) That said, I have my Easter stamps available now. I'm thrilled with the cute collection and could not wait to play with them. My only excuse is that it has been unseasonably warm in Memphis and it feels like Spring is right around the corner.  Although bunnies and chicks abound, the large floral and lovely little girl imagery can be used for almost any theme. Check out the beautiful Spring card below created by the talented Wendy Robinson!

The Easter Bunny Collection is available for sale now on the Oxford Impressions website or through our Etsy shop for Paypal users.

Suzanne

New Year - New Stamps, New Design Team!

Happy New Year!!  I greet each New Year with enthusiam for the possibilities. It is a fresh start and time for creation, growth, and change. I am excited to get to work!

New Stamps! 

"London Telegraph" is an English Steampunk-themed collection created to compliment Oxford Impressions exisiting "Steampunk Elements" and "Steampunk Works" Collections. The larger scale collage elements and backgrounds will be extememly useful and the text images will add richness to any themed art. The Victorian lady image is at home with the Steampunk themes and is the same time period to work with Oxford Impressions "Dress Forms & Corsetry Collection". 

New Design Team!

The Design Team for 2012 is:

Elizabeth Shea

Wendy Robinson

Lynn Stevens

Debbie Kaste

Jean Franks Beck

Laura Turner

Maxine Gillis

Lynne Moncrieff

Silvia Duda

Nancy Wethington

My sincere thanks to everyone who responded to the Design Team call.  I know it is hard to put yourself out there like that.  Please know that it was very, very difficult to choose from the many submissions. Quite a few people not on the above list were extremely qualified and had beautful art. Thank you all so much for sharing your art with me and letting me get to know a little bit about yourselves.

Have a wonderful New Year!

Suzanne 

Design Team Call

I hope everyone is enjoying this special time of year.  I thought this would be a relaxing week for me but I inadvertently created work for myself!  Oxford Impressions needs a couple of new Design Team members for 2012.  I put out the call with an end date of December 25 and a decision made by New Years Day. Eeep! I had no idea how many talented artists would submit.  I'm frankly a bit overwhelmed. I had planned to add two or three people to the team and it will be tough to narrow the list down to so few. I really, really appreciate you all taking the time to show me your art.  I have emailed everyone who submitted, so if you did not hear from me, I did not get your submission.

Have a great week!

Suzanne

Oxford Impressions Design Team

Oxford Impressions is putting together the Design Team for 2012.  If interested, see post below "Design Team Call" for all the details or contact us at team@oxfordimpressions.com.  There will be at least three open spots this coming year. I adore my current Design Team.  They are so very talented and a pleasure to work with.  Click on the "Holiday Art" Gallery immediately to the left to see their gorgeous art created with Oxford Impressions "Christmas Wish" and "Sleigh Bells" Collections. My thanks to my wonderful Design Team for creating such beautiful work!

Suzanne

Design Team Call!

Oxford Impressions is holding a Design Team call for 2012!  Submission deadline is Christmas day, December 25th, 2011.  Team members will be selected before New Year's Day.

Design Team members are expected to create 3 pieces of art with each Oxford Impressions new rubber stamp release.  Oxford Impressions releases 6 to 8 collections a year.  Participation is always voluntary. We understand everyone has to manage their own personal time.  If publication opportunities arise, or if we host blog hops or challenges, team members may be asked to participate, but it is also voluntary. We want stamping to be fun - not work!  We at Oxford Impressions do not mind if team members are on multiple design teams, however, we expect equal time and attention.  Do not submit if you aggressively represent a single stamp company and plan to keep doing so. Design team members with other companies should make sure to know the policy of their existing stamp company owner before submitting. We don't mind sharing - others do.

Submission requirements are:

Send 3 to 10 samples of your stamped art.  Choose your best, recent art, something that reflects your current style. You may submit by email or regular mail.

Send email submission scans to: team@oxfordimpressions.com .  Be sure to use the quality of scans you would be using to submit regular team work. We must have clear, beautiful scans that show the stamped images to advantage. Great photography is a good alternative to scans and may be emailed as well.

Send postal mail submissions to: Oxford Impressions, P.O. Box 382721, Germantown, TN 38183-2721. Submitted artwork will not be returned, so make sure if you send the actual piece, it is something you can part with. Be aware that submissions may be posted on our website or blog with your name.  By sending us your work, you are allowing us to show it off. It is not a requirement that you use Oxford Impressions rubber stamps in your team submissions.

Along with art submissions, please include the following:

Name, address, email address

Any art/craft company you currently represent.

Website, blog, or photo sharing site - however you usually share your art with the world.

If you have been published and in what publications. You don't need to include specifics such as issues and pages - just generally.

If you have any questions about submitting or the requirements of the position, please contact suzanne at the: team@oxfordimpressions.com address.

I can't wait to see your art!

Suzanne

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for many things this year: my family and friends, my health, a loving home, and the ability to work in a career that I truly adore.  I've read that if you choose a job you love, you will never have to work a day in your life. I feel so blessed to be able to get up every day and create, to play, to interact with creative and kind people. Thank you for supporting me in doing what I love.

Suzanne

Steampunk - Lynne Moncrieff

I adore getting art in the mail - especially if it was created using Oxford Impressions rubber stamps!   Lynne used the rubber stamps from "Steampunk Elements" collection and added the lovely lady from the "April in Paris" collection. Thank you so much, Lynne, for sharing your art with me!

Last Day for discount!

Today is the last day for newsletter recipients to use their discount coupon code!  Members of our mailing list get 20% off any two or more Oxford Impressions full stamp collections, making each collection only $19.20!  The coupon applies to ANY two or more collections - not just the new circus collections.  Not sure what to do with circus themed stamps?  See the Circus art gallery to the left.

To view the newsletter on-line, click the link below:

OI August Newsletter

Have an artful weekend!

Suzanne