origami

My son loves origami and is forever trying out various creations from insects to birds. We have a long overdue book from the library that just never seems to get taken back!

Here's a picture of his parrot, it's the one that sits on my desk making sure I get my work done!

Then today I just came across this origami master, Dinh Truong Giang whilst perusing the interweb. Check out his awesomeness! Something for every little boy (or girl) to work towards... Absolutely adorable.

chair project

I've had this old chair for some time now. It's been living in the garage over the winter and it's just been too cold to even think about giving it a new lease of life. But now that Spring has (almost) sprung I feel inspired to breath new life in to it. I've already chosen the paint, a kind of turquoise colour and now my thoughts have turned to fabric. I'm thinking something graphic and really like this fabric by Skinny Laminx.

new look website

Although I haven't blogged for a while, rest assured things are happening. One of said things is re-vamping my website. As I usually ask my nerdy OH to make any changes for me, sometimes I have to wait until he has a bit of time on his hands (which isn't often). So here it is, my revamped website. Hopefully a bit clearer generally and with images of my currently available prints.

I also quickly put together a card for my Mum as I have a busy week ahead so I know I'll get no time next week.

Winner!!

I was very excited today to discover that I won a Dots and Spots mug in a giveaway run by Becky, the talent behind Dots and Spots. Here's a picture of my prize. - can't wait to receive it!

 

There are loads of other designs to choose from and Becky will be selling them on her website.

Old Quarter

Have just finished another illustration of the Old Quarter in St Peter Port. It's a beautiful part of the town with antique shops and an 'arty' feel. None of the big name shops that you would find on every high street in most large towns. Cars are restricted and 'street parties' are often held with stalls and activities for all the family.

Handmade Love

A collection of beautiful Folksy items for the theme of 'Handmade Love' using a colour palette of red and teal - gorgeousness!

1. Lonely Hearts 2. Bookity 3. Nyaki Plunk 4. Zebedee 5. Miss Cake 6. Smitten 

7. DeeBeale 8. Two for Joy Paper Studio 9. Flossie Limejuice

1. Red Needle 2. Mangle Prints 3. Alex McQuade 4. By Poppy, With Love 5. The Yellow House 6. HelKat 7. Jo Luckstead Ceramics 8. The Big Forest 9. Kitty Kanzashi

new guernsey illustrations

I've been working on some new illustrations of Guernsey to kick start the year. The first is of St Peter Port harbour and the second is of Fort Grey, sometimes known locally as the cup and saucer. I've spent many a summer eve on the beach overlooking the cup and saucer enjoying a BBQ and watching the sun go down. Aah, roll on summer.

tigerprint competition faves

Just been looking through the Tigerprint entries for their latest competition and have done a little round up of some of my faves...

 By Jaypea

By Julia Patton

By Sophie Crichton

 

By Sophy Henn

By Suz Hughes

tigerprint competition

Design for the latest Tigerprint competition - What is Love?

new range - country garden

I have a new range of cards out called Country Garden now available in my Folksy shop.

goodbye 2011

OK, ok I know we're soo over Christmas and it feels like ancient history but I'd like to share a few images before I press on with 2012 and all the good things it will (hopefully) bring.

I just love this guy taking part in the Boxing Day swim. It was such a beautiful day, the sun was shining and so many people took part.

Me, you say? Well, maybe next year. Actually, it'll be this year won't it!

Happy New Year to all!

christmas is coming

As part of a Folksy competition I've put together some of my favourite items around the theme of 'Christmas is Coming'. I love natural materials and Nordic influences and there are plenty of these items to be found on Folksy by many talented designers and makers and all of the highest quality.

Enjoy!

1. Little Red Press 2. Prince Design UK 3. DeeBeale 4. Sparrow Primitives 5. Betsy Jarvis 6. Baban Cat 7. Kayleigh O'Mara 8. Ray Welch 9. EdgeInspired

10. Perris & Corr 11. Selvage 12. Kirsty Elson Designs 13. Elizabeth Louise Crafts 14. Button & Jewels Vintage Sign Company 15. Charlotte Macey Textiles 16. Loopy La-La 17. Gooseberry Moon 18. Helkat Design


Merry Christmas :)

su blackwell

In a word. Wow.

Just wanted to share these exquisite paper sculptures by Su Blackwell. Beautifully delicate and perfect for this time of year, they depict scenes mostly from fairy tales and folklore. The two images below are entitled Out of Narnia and The Wild Swans.

foxy friday

Did you see what I did there with the title? Hehe.

My Winter Woodland range has been very popular, so to celebrate all things 'foxy' (as he's my personal fave) I've done a little round up of Folksy Foxes.

 

1. Red Fox Cushion by Helkat  2. Foxy Dress by Wild Things  3. Fox Brooch by Kayleigh O'Mara  4. Foxed? Screen Print by Snorkus (image copyrighted)  5. Fox Bowl by Julia Smith Ceramics  6. Fox Mug by Laura-Kate Draws  7. Fox Gift Tag by Lime in the Coconut

print and pattern blog

Very excited to be on the Print and Pattern blog today which is one of my faves. It was actually a post about online shop 'Your Indies' but I was very pleased to be picked out as a favourite! I have doctored the image below to highlight the images of mine which were featured but you can see the full post here along with loads of other inspiring stuff...

curious pancake

The Curious Pancake are now stockists of Little Paper Gallery cards. I'm delighted to be amongst these other fab illustrators work.

booti-ful!

Just had a little browse through my favourited items on Folksy and I seem to have a worrying amount of baby booties in there. What is going on?? I just can't seem to help myself, they are so adorable. If you know anyone who's expecting then I can only suggest you get yourself over to one of these clever makers and grab a handmade gift - so much nicer don't you think?

Top to bottom : Clootie Coo, Gloriana, Paula's Creations, Mini Monaxie and Jumbleshell

digital fire

This reminds me of some friends who moved into a new house one winter and didn't have an open fire. The lady of the house said "all I want for Christmas is a roaring fire". The gentleman of the house did his best and bought her a DVD of flickering flames which they could sit and watch whilst sipping on a glass (or two) of port. (You know who you are).

Things have moved on since then, you can get this iPad stand made from a log from here.

The friends, however, now have a real fire with the added benefit of producing real heat!

invites

I recently created some personalised invites for a Bond themed party. The customers were both girls (yes, you are still a girl at 40 in my book) so they didn't want anything too macho.

Everyone was super pleased with the results. Now, where did I put that white bikini....

a winter woodland

I'm very pleased to announce that my Winter Woodland cards are now for sale in my folksy shop. I'm really pleased with finished results!