The Volcano

We decided to be tourists and check out the vent at Kilauea volcano where lava has been flowing into the ocean ...

The view at night is pretty spectacular!

So I was feeling a bit under the weather . . .

. . . for the entire month of July and I'd like to apologize to anyone who received their packages a little later than usual. However, I think it is safe to say that I'm finally 100% recovered from my horrible flu! *crossing my fingers* Also, no need to be alarmed as it wasn't the swine flu and my wonderful boyfriend handled all of my shop business including the shipping and handling while I was sick. . . so no stamps have been contaminated by me. :o) Please take care everyone and be sure to use a lot of hand sanitizer!

Craft Addict

The wonderful Mendy from Craft Addict was nice enough to feature me on her blog. I was so honored to be chosen because she tends to find the most incredible things on etsy, plus she hosts a giveaway every single week!

http://rainbowswirlz.blogspot.com/2009/06/nikoart-giveaway-june-4th-10th.html

She also has her own etsy shop where she sells tons of screenprinted items. Her giraffe tote bag is the cutest. See her shop here ---->

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=9941

Fabric Design?

I sent this fabric design over to Spoonflower to get printed. I can't wait to see how it comes out!!

New Stamp Preview! Shop Update!

Good News, Everyone!

I will be having a little shop update very soon with brand new stamp designs. Plus, I just made my 1,000th etsy sale today (w00t!!!!) so to celebrate, i'm also having my very first giveaway! The winner will receive the very first nikoart sterling silver sleeping bunny pendant ever produced (but hopefully more will be hopping into the shop soon after). Starting Monday 5/25/09, every person who makes a purchase from my etsy shop will be entered in a random drawing to win! The contest will run for one month and end on Monday 6/22/09. I will announce the winner on Tuesday 6/23/09. Good luck everyone and hope you have a fun weekend!

Sleeping Bunnies

About a month ago I mentioned a possible new product for the shop. Here is a little preview. My very first jewelry design! I've been "test driving" the new necklace and wearing my sleeping bunny around town this past week. I'm really loving her. :o) It came out even better than I had expected! The pendant and chain are .925 sterling silver. I just have to decide on what type of finish I like best and then hopefully a few sleeping bunny necklaces may be hopping on over into my next shop update!

Otters in Love?

I recently received a few requests for an otter rubber stamp so I decided to google around to find out more about what makes this little creature so wonderful. I came across this video on youtube and I can honestly say that this could quite possibly be the cutest thing I've ever seen! They're holding hands (paws)! I don't care that scientists say it's just something they do as a survival instinct in the wild...these two otters just look too adorable next to each other. Too adorable for their own good!! How can I not make an otter stamp now?? So here's a preview of my new design...a little something for all the otter lovers out there.