Caribbean Colours!

Hello!

Well back in the studio today after my lovely sunny holiday cruising the Caribbean....

Thought some of these fabulous colours might brighten up a dull grey day???

Mother's Day Designs

As Valentine's is nearly upon us I thought I'd plan ahead & get my Mother's Day designs prepared..... I'm printing these on the cream card like the Animal Alphabet etc. I might go back & introduce some pink or orange areas at a later date. At least I have some to put on the shelves after the weekend!

Source book inspiration

I'm trying to keep myself busy.........

So this evening I've finished off one of my 'source books'. I've produced these sort of scrap books since college so I have quite a library of them now! Unfortunately there never seems to be enough time to devote to doing them these days and the pile of cards, photos, magazine cut outs just seems to grow & grow......

This year I'm going to make a real effort to sort out some of the paper!

It's really amazing when you look back at things from years previously & then find inspiration from different elements.

What I really need is a whole room to devote to this project so I could spread all the stuff over a wide area & select the images which go together.....yes in an ideal world.....

These are just a few of my favourite pages from the most recent book:

New studio stocking fillers!

Picked up a few goodies at Blackthorpe Barn last weekend.....

For sale at the studio at very reasonable prices!!!

Gorgeous felt poppies by Unique Textile Design

Tweedy Birds by Petal Anderson Accessories

Tweed flower brooches

Beautiful felt flowers by Unique Textile Design

Wooden birds by Rachel Pettitt

Also available hearts/stars/boats.....

Flea Market Finds....

Some of my flea market finds on Monday...brilliant event at Three Counties Showground in Malvern.

Etching Artwork

Just found this design sheet for photo-etching artwork while attempting to have a tidy up in the studio.....

Many hours were spent drawing out the multiple images which were then translated into copper & brass etched pieces to use on panels, pictures & greetings cards.

I enjoy the drawing process & it's always really exciting to receive the first etched batch.

Think they would make lovely fabric designs?

These are some more sections from garden stick etching artwork....