Nicola Rowlands http://nicolarowlands.wordpress.com A perfect day for blogging... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:34:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/62691c91bbaa98e7482b8a42999b2933?s=96&d=http://s.wordpress.com/i/buttonw-com.png Nicola Rowlands http://nicolarowlands.wordpress.com I think Si Scott’s in this issue? http://nicolarowlands.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/i-think-si-scotts-in-this-issue/ http://nicolarowlands.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/i-think-si-scotts-in-this-issue/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:34:01 +0000 nicolarowlands http://nicolarowlands.wordpress.com/?p=1734 ]]>

Issue 19 of Blanket is now available to download here.  You can see my hand lettering and illustrations and an article which I wrote about holidays.  Next issue’s theme is “I think I can fly” which is sort of Dumbo-inspired but mostly in honour of people who, like, achieve stuff.  You can submit work in reaction to the theme to re_action at blanketmagazine dot com and you can also send examples of your work to inspire at blanketmagazine dot com.

Now, if I could just get that R Kelly song out of my head…

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If you’re lost for something to do today get to the Islington Mill Christmas fair.  It’s on 12-5.

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I have just been notified that my email address mail at nicolarowlands.co.uk is not working.  For the meantime whilst I take way too long finding all my various passwords and login/usernames to update things please use my other email address, nicolaclarerowlands at hotmail dot com.

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My new birthday card. Now on sale in my etsy shop.  Check out other new cards here…

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What could make today any better?  The postman this morning delivered not only an advent calendar from the World’s Best Mum but my fabric from America ready for pillowcases on sale next Sunday at the Cheap Affair!! I also shared a nice cup of coffee with the super kind Ady Bibby of True North and when I returned home with wet feet my spectacular other half had conquered the objectionable and loathsome shelf which has taken a shameful place on the floor of my studio for over two months.  It’s now happily attached to the wall, above my desk, supporting my expensive camera… Go shelf go!!

Not only have I a new range of fabrics for the xmas fair at Islington Mill but a new range of Christmas cards as well.  I’m not sure if I will save their premiere viewing for next Sunday or if I will provide a sneak peek here.  If you’re desperate to order cards, get in touch.

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I’ve added some more work to my portfolio and now it has a black background.  wow.

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Can you add Monty the Fox to the list I gave you to post to santa.

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cheapaffairChristmas shopping at Islington Mill Dec 6.  I can’t promise any go-go hamsters but there will most likely be rabbits and fish.

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I’m away for a few days.  It’s time for a very much needed break… can’t wait.

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IMG_0704IMG_0706IMG_0709Picture 4Picture 17Picture 18Some of my news is that I’m going to be working parttime at Blanket magazine, which is great. Check out this amazing poster I got today… the pack is embossed and spot UV printed and the stock of the poster is a perfect weight.. almost too nice to hang on the wall!!

I am looking forward to the upcoming month, lots of exciting things in store…!

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