New Etching Artwork Designs

I've just completed the artwork for some new etching. These will be photo-etched in brass & copper then used for my greetings cards. I thought it was about time I introduced some new designs to the range although the old favourites do still seem to be popular. I'm really looking forward to getting the first batch of metal versions delivered in the next few weeks.....

Valentine Designs

These are the Valentine designs I was working on yesterday......

I'll probably add some stamped lettering (like on the animal alphabet designs) to the final greetings cards. It's a beautiful bright sunny day but my feet are a 'little chilled' at the studio!! A fab huge snowman has appeared at The Fold - I must remember to bring my camera tomorrow...I don't think he'll melt overnight as they are talking about -14 degrees again!

New pencil cases - back to school!

Summer holidays are nearly over....I remember the blow of going back to school be softened by the puchase of a new pencil case! I've just got some new stock into the shop which I think both adults & children will enjoy. Notebooks & purses to match prices £6 - £8 bargains!!

I've also got these really cute little wooden birdie pegs. They look sweet just pegged out in a line but also in the little bird house they are supplied in.

Continuing with the bird theme these metal pieces make brilliant gifts, the jewellery tree looks lovely just as a decoration but is great for displaying your earring collection, the picture frame & hooks would make a super gift for a wedding....all very reasonably priced £10 or under!

New cards

Yesterday I made this special wedding acceptance card for a customer. The bride had made a brilliant invite which she had illustrated herself. My customer wanted me to produce a metal couple using the same design.

This is the result....

As this was quite a complicated piece I would not be able to reproduce something this involved
which started me to thinking about simple metal work shapes I could easily cut out by hand & also use up some of my scrap off cuts of copper & brass....

With my current owl & of course cat obsession these fit in quite well!