Smeared Ink Design Team Call!

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Smeared Ink is Having a Design Team Call!

Do you have a different way of looking at things when it comes to rubber stamping? Do you LOVE working with interesting and unusual images and media in your stamped artwork? Do you have the urge to share your projects with others? Smeared Ink is looking for Design Team Members for our elite Smeared Ink Design Team!

We are looking for 1-2 team members who are not afraid to think outside of the box and express themselves in interesting ways through their projects, who enjoy using all types of media in their art, who aren't afraid to try new things, and who have the capability of producing high quality samples that we can showcase on our DT Blog (Smudgy Antics), Smeared and Smudged Facebook Group, and possibly in our shop.

We are looking for artists who have great personalities, who can work well with other DT members, meet deadlines, and who genuinely LOVE our stamps! We are looking for individuals with vibrant personalities, unique perspectives, and various stamping styles. No prior DT experience is necessary to apply.

Here's What You Need To Know:

Requirements for Smeared Ink Design Team Members

*You must have an active blog related to rubber stamping/paper arts or mixed media arts where you can talk about and link to your Design Team projects.

*You must be or become a member of the Smeared and Smudged Facebook Group.

*You must be able to take excellent photos of your projects, and be able to author blog posts.

*You must have consistent access to the internet, and be able to navigate both Blogger and Facebook.

*DT members are required to produce stamped samples based on a posting schedule, approx 1 sample per week. DT members must be capable of posting their samples to the Smudgy Antics Blog, their own personal blog, and the Smeared and Smudged Facebook Group.

* DT Members must actively participate on the Smudgy Antics Blog (project comments are required), in the Smeared and Smudged Facebook Group, and in the Smeared Ink Design Team Private Facebook Group.

*DT members must participate in any New Release hops.

* DT Members must promote Smeared Ink Stamps by adding the Design Team Badge to their personal blog, and whenever an opportunity arises.

*Prior experience not required

*International applicants welcome.

Benefits of Smeared Ink Design Team

* Your projects will be showcased on the Smudgy Antics Blog, Smeared and Smudged Facebook Page, and occasionally in the Smeared Ink shop and other advertisements.

*Your blog will be linked with all Smeared Ink DT badges.

*You will receive free unlimited access to all of our Smeared Ink digital stamps and digital papers, and a discount on Smeared Ink rubber stamps.

*You will receive exclusive DT Member discounts on non-stamp products, including Graphic 45, Tattered Angels, Tim Holtz, Ranger, and any others that we choose to offer.

* You get to network with other wicked awesome stampers who share the same love for out-of-the-norm stamping.

* You get to sport a really cool Smeared Ink Design Team badge on your blog.

To apply, please email the following information to smearedinkstamps@gmail.com:

Name:

Email:

Blog URL:

What do you think you can bring to the Smeared Ink Design Team? We want to know what makes you tick!

What is your favorite type of project to create (cards, scrapbook pages, altered items, digital, etc)? Why?

If you could choose one word to describe yourself, what would it be?

What is your favorite non-stamp product or tool to use in your art and why?

What first attracted you to Smeared Ink stamps?

What is your favorite image/set that we offer?

Do you feel you can meet all the requirements listed above?

Please list past and present Design Team experience. (Experience not necessary to apply)

Please attach 3-5 pictures of your favorite stamped projects. (Any stamped images acceptable)

Deadline for Submissions is Monday December 15, 2014

Winners will be contacted by Friday, December 19, 2014.

DT term will run for 6 months: January 2014- June 2014

For questions please contact us at smearedinkstamps@gmail.com

Good Luck!

Terra & Tori

owners, Smeared Ink Stamps

http://www.smearedink.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/smearedandsmudged/

http://www.moresmearedink.blogspot.com

http://smudgyantics.blogspot.com

Smeared Ink Design Team Call

Yes, you read the title right.....Smeared Ink is having a Design Team Call!!!

Smeared Ink Stamps Design Team Call

Do you have a different way of looking at things when it comes to rubber stamping? Do you LOVE working with different and unusual mediums in your stamped artwork?  Smeared Ink is looking for design team members for our Smeared Ink Design Team! 

Smeared Ink is a rubber stamp company that features edgy, unique, wild, sometimes dark, and fun art stamps and digis. We are looking for team members who are not afraid to think outside of the box and express themselves in interesting ways through their projects, who enjoy using many different techniques and materials, who aren't afraid to try new things, and who have the capability of interacting in our online Smeared and Smudged forum.

We pride ourselves on being one of the first alternative/gothic stamp Design Teams, and we are looking for team members who want to push their artistic limits. No prior DT experience is necessary to apply, only a creative mind and a willingness to try your best.

Here's What You Need To Know

Requirements for Smeared Ink Design Team Members:

*You must have an active blog related to rubber stamping/paper arts or mixed media arts where you can talk about and post your DT projects.

*You must be or become a member of the Smeared and Smudged Forum on Ning.

*You must be able to actively participate on the forum.This includes commenting on a minimum of 5 member photos per week, and actively participating in The Vent group (discussion group) on the Smeared and Smudged forum. A minimum requirement is two posts per week.

* You must be able to meet team deadlines.

*DT members are required to produce a minimum of 1 project per week that features Smeared Ink stamps exclusively. This project must be posted to your blog and the S&S forum. 

* You must promote the Smeared and Smudged Forum/ Smeared Ink Stamps through your blog by adding your  Design Team Badge, and whenever you see an opportunity.

*You must actively participate in our Smeared Ink Design Team discussion group.

*Prior Experience not required.

*International Applicants welcome.

Benefits of Smeared Ink Design Team:

* Your projects will be showcased on the Smeared and Smudged Forum, Smeared and Smudged Facebook Page, and Smeared Ink Facebook Page, as well as our Smeared Ink Pinterest page.

*Your blog will be linked in all Smeared Ink DT badges and in all above-mentioned feature links.

*You will receive free access to all of our Smeared Ink digital stamps and a 50% discount on Smeared Ink rubber stamps.

*You will receive exclusive DT Member discounts on non-stamp products, including Graphic 45, Tattered Angels, Tim Holtz, Ranger, and any others that we choose to offer.

* You get to network with other wicked awesome stampers who share the same love for out-of-the-norm stamping.

*You get to share your ideas and mentor other stampers in their artistic journey.

* You get to sport a really cool Smeared Ink Design Team badge on your blog.

To apply, please follow these steps:

Email the following information to smearedinkstamps@gmail.com with the subject line: Smeared Ink Design Team Call

Name:

Email:

Blog URL (home page):

Attach the Following to your email:

Pictures of three card, scrapbook page, or other paper art  -AND-  one altered item that best represent your style of stamping. These projects must use rubber or digital stamps somewhere on the project. (No all digital projects, please)

Please answer the following questions in your email:

What do you think you can bring to the Smeared Ink Design Team? We want to know what makes you tick!

If you could choose one word to describe yourself, what would it be?

What is your favorite mixed media technique or supply and why?

What is your favorite non-stamp product or tool to use in your art and why?

Do you feel you can meet all the requirements listed above, including the deadline requirements?

Please list past and present Design Team experience. (Experience not necessary to apply)

Deadline for Submissions is Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Winners will be contacted by Friday, January 3, 2014 and announced by Monday January 6, 2014

DT term will run for 6 months starting January, 2014

For questions please contact us at smearedinkstamps@gmail.com

Good Luck!

Terra & Tori

owners, Smeared and Smudged Forum/Smeared Ink Stamps

http://www.smearedandsmudged.ning.com

http://www.smearedink.com

Design Team Call!!

Smeared Ink is having a Design Team Call!

Do you have a different way of looking at things when it comes to rubber stamping? Smeared Ink is looking for Design Team Members to join the Smeared and Smudged team.

Smeared Ink is a rubber stamp company that features edgy, unique, wild, sometimes dark, and fun art stamps and digis. We're looking for team members who are not afraid to think outside of the box and express themselves in interesting ways through their projects.

To see some of the current DT members work, visit our Smudgy Antics Design Team Blog at http://www.smudgyantics.blogspot.com. To view the types of stamps you would be working with, please visit our shop at http://www.smearedink.com

Requirements for Smeared Ink Design Team Members:

*You must have an active blog related to rubber stamping/paper arts or mixed media arts where you can post and talk about your Design Team projects.

*You must be or become a member of the Smeared and Smudged Forum on Ning. You can visit our forum at http://www.smearedandsmudged.ning.com

*You must be able to upload quality photos and/or scans of your projects.

*DT members are required to design a minimum of four items per month, including three cards or paper art (scrapbook pages, etc.) and one altered item. Two of these items must use Smeared Ink stamps exclusively. They must be posted on the design team blog AND your personal blog, and also be physically mailed in by the end of each month. (Please note if samples are not received by us each month, you may forfeit your free stamp set for the following month). The other two items can use any stamps and supplies that you like, and must be posted to the design team blog and optionally on your blog.

*DT Members are required to participate in and make a project for Smeared Ink New Release Blog Hops. These will generally occur every three months, but may also include special releases. During months that contain a hop, this will be a fifth required project.

* DT Members are required to submit at least one step by step tutorial per six month term. This can be written out with pictures, or can be a video tutorial. It should contain the use of at least one Smeared Ink stamp. The tutorial can be project or technique based.

* You must actively participate in The Vent group on the Smeared and Smudged forum. A minimum requirement is two posts a week. You must check and actively participate in the Design Team group on the forum.

* You must promote Smeared Ink Stamps thru your blog, and whenever you see an opportunity.

*International Applicants welcome.



Benefits of Smeared Ink Design Team:

* Your blog projects (and of course you!) will be showcased on the Smudgy Antics Blog, Smeared and Smudged Forum, and Smeared Ink Facebook Page.

*Your physically mailed projects will be featured on the Smeared Ink website gallery and also used in displays during conventions and craft fairs.

* We will send you one free stamp set (our choice) per month to use in your projects.

*You will receive exclusive DT Member discounts on non-stamp products, including Graphic 45, Tattered Angels, and any other products that we choose to carry.

* Occasionally, you MAY receive freebie products from our Smeared and Smudged forum monthly challenge sponsors (not guaranteed, as this is the sponsors choice). In order to qualify for these products if they are offered, you must be in good standing with your DT requirements.

* You get to network with other wicked awesome stampers who share the same love for out-of-the-norm stamping and techniques.

* You get to sport a really cool S&S Button on your blog.





To Apply, please email the following information to terra@smearedink.com



Name

Email

Blog URL


Pictures of four rubber stamped projects that best represent your style of stamping. These projects must each use rubber stamps somewhere on the project, and you must include at least one card and at least one altered item. (No all-digital projects allowed). New projects are not necessary, just choose your favorites that represent you and your style the best.

What do you think you can bring to the Smeared Ink Design Team? We want to know what makes you tick!

If you could choose one word to describe yourself, what would it be?

What is your favorite non-stamp product or tool to use in your art and why?

Do you feel you can meet all the requirements listed above?

Please list past and present Design Team experience. (Experience not necessary to apply)



Deadline for Submissions is midnight on Sunday, July 24, 2011

Winners will be contacted by the evening of Tuesday, July 26, 2011

DT term will run for six months starting August 1, 2011




Websites:

http://www.smearedink.com

http://www.smearedandsmudged.ning.com

http://www.smudgyantics.blogspot.com