Eene... this is Eene

This is Eene.
Eene turned up on my door step about 3 weeks ago. She was so skinny and full of worms and flees. I wish she could tell me where she has come from. With no collar and no posters up in the area she is one little lost cat. She has been here ever since.
We have become firm friends, she loves having cuddles and eats loads!.

I took her to the vet on Monday to see if she had been chipped, the vet informed me there was no chip, and that Eene is expecting a litter of kittens. I was so surprised, I hadn't even thought about kittens. I wanted to know if she was ok, how old she was etc but "Kittens" ha ha!

I will keep you posted.... I do hope she makes it to full term. The vet said she may miss carry but I'm gonna take good care of her so hopefully she wont. She is just as she is in the photo's above only her belly is really fat and round!! ;-)

Happy 100

I was very happy to log on this morning to find that "Fatty Moe" has 100 followers!
Thank you for following.
It is lovely to share my work and receive your comments!

Happy Friday everyone ;)

Its a wrap!

Take a peek at a new bauble wrap I've been working on.
Tomorrow I start planning a new Christmas range of 12 cards.... I'm excited.... cant wait to get started! Its going to be a busy few weeks. Surtex is looming eeeek!

I love the Sunshine...

In complete contrast to the earlier "Snowman" post I thought I would share another spring floral. It certainly feels like the seasons are changing. I actually sat with the patio doors open yesterday for a tea break in the sun. I cant wait for the summer. I have a new little garden that I'm gonna fill with lots of lovely flowers.

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!