printing proofs

How exciting! Just got my proofs back from the printer which are all looking good. Keep checking for details where to buy soon...

west show

Having recently visited the West Show, I thought I would share some exhibits that made me smile. Large vegetables (bit obvious), vegetables fashioned to look like animals but the best category for me: 15 blackberries on a plate. You can see from the picture above though that it's tough judging. What a shame.

(Incase you can't read the note at the bottom of the plate, it says " What a shame you have 16 blackberries. The schedule asks for 15").

puffin take two

Here's a second version of the puffin I did a couple of days ago. Somehow, he felt a bit shouty with his green background. Anyone care to comment on a preference?

yummy, yuck

Well, this is not strictly a yummy, yuck post (see earlier yummy, yuck here). Not only were clogs available for Spring/Summer 2010, you can now wear them all year round with this fur trim version for Autumn/Winter 2010.

How delightful.

Still haven't seen anyone wearing them, but then I do live in Guernsey.

puffin

New illustration in honour of my youngest son's favourite bird - the Puffin. Can be spotted off the coast of Guernsey on neighbouring islands if you're lucky.

happy birthday

A cheeky little card to my brother who is mad about cameras. I'm sure that camera is smiling.

let sleeping cats lie

Well it's all very well, but how's a girl supposed to do any work around here?

Yes, that's my sketchbook.

Oh go on then, you look so comfortable.

limpets

Have been a little quiet lately what with it being the summer holidays and having children to amuse. Can always squeeze in a quick sketch though and during one trip to the beach these limpets caught my eye. Perhaps for a pattern at a later date.

party invitation

Yes, I'm available for personalised invitations too!

phone envy

I want a phone like this as I'm fed up with the batteries going on my digital phone and my voice cutting out if I wander too far away from the base unit. Much cuter but no caller ID. Hmm.

summer picnics

We've already had several summer picnics and are lucky enough to have some of them on the beach. Unfortunately our picnicware was nowhere near as cool as this selection from Retro Retreat. Love it!

beside the seaside

some of my cards with a summery theme.

très chic

Velorbis bicycles via Oh Joy

upcycling

At a time when we are all being encouraged to reduce, reuse and recycle, it seems that upcycling is particularly fashionable at the moment. Well, it's nothing new to me. I've been getting my hands on other peoples cast offs and giving them a second chance at being loved for as long as I can remember. It all started with my Mum coming home one day and saying she'd seen a nice little bathroom cabinet in a skip up the road. I've still got the cabinet, although it's due for a repaint and somewhere to live so I haven't posted it here.

This little set of drawers was next which has seen several reincarnations and is currently enjoying life as a bedside table with smart new handles.

This kitchen cabinet was saved from a farmhouse which was being renovated. It began life painted an insipid yellow but is now ivory with mismatched knobs for a bit of fun. The cupboard underneath was made by my (clever) husband and the solid beech top was from the same farmhouse kitchen.


I got this table through Ecycle – the Guernsey equivalent of Freecycle. The door is reclaimed and the painting is by me.


And a friend gave me this chair when she emigrated to Canada. I made the striped cushion from a pair of curtains that I picked up in a charity shop and the little tapestry number was also from a charity shop.


Last but not least, this handy box came from the local recycling yard. A little light sanding and a coat of polish was all that was required to make it a useful place to keep DVDs.


I'll be posting other rescued things at a later date, so keep visiting.

Woo Hoo!

I'm very excited to have WON the Tigerprint competition 'Christmas Typography'. You can see the design below in a previous post and the judges comments here.

Thanks very much!

gorgeous camping equipment

My 8yr old has just spent the weekend on his first cub camp. Rain on Friday night meant that everyone got a thorough soaking but the tent held up and the sun came out for the rest of the weekend. He came home with only one pair of shorts missing which is not too bad going...

So, it's the camping season and I don't think you'll find a more stylish set of camping equipment than these lovelies by Anorak.

1. kissing rabbits junior sleeping bag 2. kissing stags toiletry bag
3. kissing stags picnic blanket 4. kissing robins sleeping bag.

tigerprint competition

My entry for the latest Tigerprint competition - Christmas Typography.

cow parsley

The hedgerows and cliff paths are absolutely breathtaking at the moment and a great source of inspiration. Took a walk yesterday along the cliff path armed with my sketch pad and camera. There was a heavy sea mist and it was so still and fresh - fantastic after the recent hot weather.

happy birthday

Happy Birthday to my friend Kate. Sent her one of my little Carousel horses on a pale pink background which hasn't shown up very well on the photo.

happy fathers day

A little goldfish created for my Dad for father's day. He didn't get it on time, it's still swimming it's way through the Royal Mail postal system.