Monday, January 30, 2012



i created these pieces a while ago for someone who is no longer in a position to use them so i have decided to turn them into etsy prints and greeting cards if any one would like them.
i have used a combo of painted paper and vintage fabric from my stash of table cloths !

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NEW WORK - ellen giggenbach

its lovely to see a designer whose work you love going from strength to strength in the wider marketplace. this is definitely true of ellen giggenbach who as well as stocking up her etsy shop has recently been creating a series of board books for templar publishing, and canvases for oopsy daisy. here are a selection of ellen's newest works...

Sunday, January 29, 2012






thank you again so much bowie from print& pattern for your post of my latest creations on your fabulous blog!
the flowers are from my garden, i absolutely love red and white stripes ! spot the wee spider!

Thursday, January 26, 2012




i have no reason behind posting these images, they are just a little snap shot of some of my favorite things, it is such a vital part of my happiness, to be surrounded by things that make my heart joyful.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

etsy prints for sale


these ladies are a collection of prints created using a combo of painted and vintage fabric.

Monday, January 16, 2012

swans a swimming


these 2 pieces are ones that i started last year and just wasn't sure about,
i unearthed them today and thought, hmmm  maybe if i finish them...
and here they are, i can't decide which is nicer a black or white swan, we have a couple of black ones living in one of our bays, they really are beautiful birds.
i think i will make these into etsy prints and offer them as cards to one of my clients who are waiting for a range from me.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

new fruit and veg store craft kit




yippee i'm back!
and i am so thrilled with the first in a series of little 3d shops i will be creating as craft kits for my etsy shop and for you to make up and collect.
they can be displayed on a shelf or hung up (which i love)
the first in the series is a fruit and veg store. it has a 3d awning and shop sign and 2 little flags blowing in the breeze.
in my world all shops would be this joyful, i'd enjoy shopping alot more!
i will be adding the next one in a few weeks.... hmm... i think it might be a fashion boutique!

the lass walking her doggy is a new etsy print!
don't you love the retro 50's fabric i have used on her dress!

Sunday, January 8, 2012



i'm not back at work quite yet but i just have to show you the groovy daisy tin and cute little shakers i found on our car trip back from auckland, it's amazing to me that they are over 50 years old and as bright and joyful as ever!