Tuesdays Snowman

I created this Snowman last week to keep my Penguins company.... I like him!

2 Little penguins

Happy Penguins for a sunny Tuesday ;)

It feels like Spring

It seems that Spring has finally arrived :)

Old work

I've been look through all my old work.... these 2 were created back in 2007.... they did pretty well and found themselves homes in the US for wrap, bag and cards. They are nearly free of their contract and will be able to go back in the portfolio for re-sale soon...... :)

Back to Traditional Christmas

I like to do a bit of everything.... we have lots of customers and they all have different requirements so doing a bit of everything will in theory increase my chances of selling. My agent is off to the states again next week so I'm busy creating some new traditional Christmas for him to take. Poinsettias and Holly is today's challenge.

Woodland friends

A few woodland friends to keep my blue Owl company....... Keeping me company today is "Timmy" the neighbors cat. I never thought I would encourage a cat that belongs to someone else to come round, but I don't feed him (only some dry biscuits now and again). He just comes in for cuddles and a sleep. He would visit the people who owned the house before me..... how can I not let him in? I like it when Timmy comes to visit!

I Like blue Owls!

What a gloomy cold day..... Lucky for me I'm inside in the warm, drawing another blue Owl.
I do like drawing owls ;)

Paisley

I finished this on Friday..... the last one in this set. I love drawing paisleys. I hope everyone has had a good weekend. I've dug out loads of old reference.....some beautiful textile book that have been packed away for a good few years. I'm hoping they help inspire some new ideas.

next....

A snap of the next design in this set....
I do like drawing butterflies!

Progress....

Yesterdays floral is nearly finished.... now for some butterflies!!

Old habits....

This week I am trying to break some old habits. On a normal day I would develop line work for designs in "Illustrator" and export the layers into photoshop where I add pattern and texture. This week I'm making myself stick to illustrator. Here is a peek at how I'm getting on. I'm drawing over the top of my sketch and hoping that by building layers and shapes of colour I will get a bit of a different look to my work...... Its going ok so far!

its Friday!

So happy its Friday......
I've been sorting out all my admin this week and I hate it! I've also been sorting though loads of old work.... here is a "Birthday" design I did a while back. Its being sold in the US on gift-bags and wrap.

I hope you all have a good weekend planned, I'm off out for Italian food and lots of girlie chat!

Spring Fair 2011

What a crazy few weeks. I've been working like mad since Christmas. The Spring Fair kicks off this weekend in Birmingham! Above are a few snaps of what I've been working on.
Lets hope its a good show for all those exhibiting. My work will be on the "Inspire By Design" booth, you can find us in Hall 3, Stand F40.
Come and say Hello :)

Happy Birthday

A post to wish my big sister a Happy Birthday!
Sending Birthday wishes all the way to south Korea...... Happy Birthday Clare! xx

Moe remembers me!!!

Its been a while since I blogged about "Moe" my cat! He has been happily living in my old house in the hope that I would find us both a new home! Anyhow its been a long time since we've seen each other..... I was worried he would have forgotten all about the crazy lady who loved him to bits and let him bite her paint brushes. I went to see him last night and he does know who I am. This makes me very happy indeed!!

Butterflies, flowers and birds

I've started to think about the card designs I want to go on display for the "Spring Fair", its approaching fast and there is lots to do! Here is a peek at some of my new bits.....
Hope you like them!

CHA in LA

For the last few weeks I've been working for the CHA show in LA..... its a new one for us so we are crossing fingers and toes that our work is well received! www.craftandhobby.org
The designs above are just a couple of the sets I've been working on! Hope you like them!

Its the weekend.... HOORAY!! So I'm off to do a few normal things.....(relax, haircut, red wine..... hoovering haaaha) before I start thinking about the "Spring Fair" eeeeeeeeeek. Its gonna be another busy couple of weeks!!

Birthday wishes.....

Busy, busy, busy! I've been working hard.
Here is a peek at some new generic "Birthday" designs that I've been working on. Trying to make it appeal to both boys and girls is a little difficult! Lots of cake, candles and balloons..... just what every birthday celebration needs!

Scrapbooking......

Its been a busy start to the new year. I'm re-working lots of designs into sets for a forth coming Scrap-booking show that my agent is going to attend! I do hope its worth all the effort.

Today I'm thinking all things "Birthday"...... starting with drawing a big fat CAKE!
Back to Scrap-booking tomorrow!

Happy 2011

Lots of snow and lots of sleeping!

A trip to London Town

My very first real TREE!


Its my first day back designing after the Christmas break. I hope you all had a good rest!
I thought I would share a few festive snaps with you. It was my first Christmas in my new little house! I just loved decorating my first real tree.
Lully (top right) spent lots of time sleeping while we popped to London to catch a show.... we saw Blood Brothers for the second year running.
Its amazing and I would recommend it!! www.phoenix-theatre.co.uk

Happy New Year everyone!