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There are so many things I’d like to develop and offer in my Etsy/Folksy shop that I often have difficulty focusing and have ended up feeling like it’s all spread a bit thin. It’s normally through customer requests that I start developing things a bit more logically. I’ve recently had some requests for printed decorations [...]

This week, here’s some strong, bold colourful and characterful graphic illustration:
1. Thereza Rowe – London

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2. Crayonfire (Neil Stevens) – St. Albans

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A couple of talented UK based surface designers to get me back into the swing of things.
1. Lil3Birdy (London) beautiful, intricate designs with birds & geometric patterns.

Bird Gift Tags, Illustrated Art Designs, Turquoise Blue Grey
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Cute Bird & Flower Gift Tags, Illustrated Art Designs, Blue Green Pink
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Owl Gift Tags, Ink Drawing Designs, Brown Black White
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2. Naughty [...]

Hmmm the last time I wrote anything here seems to pretty much correspond with my son’s first steps. Coincidence or just a new kind of tired? Not sure, but it’s time I got back on track. I’m going to pick up where I left off with UK Inspiration and Mini Inspiration and see where that [...]

When I restarted this blog, as well as talking about design and craft I had also had it in my mind to post about local activities for families, parents and babies etc. But somehow time has got the better of me and I think I only ever did it once. Well lucky for me and [...]

Finally some time to find some more UK based inspiration. Another random search on Etsy brings up some lovely silver jewelry and beautiful hand screenprinted home textiles.
1. Caroline Cowen (from Hertfordshire) – beautiful handmade  jewelry in quirky, pretty designs.

sterling silver and cold enamel retro flower necklace
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gerbera daisy earrings
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sterling silver and purple felt bow necklace
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2.Robin and [...]

We’ve been getting ready to go away so although I picked out my Folksy picks on Friday I didn’t get a chance to post. Luckily or unluckily Mother Nature has kept up my theme for me. Rain rain rain. Not my fondest thing when I’m trying to get loads of clothes dried. But luckily some [...]

How is it already Friday? Is it really Friday? I’m pretty sure it’s Friday so here’s my Folksy Friday. This week it’s all about cheese. We love cheese in our house. I am particularly amazed that someone has created a card that actually says exactly what Jeff and I say to each other pretty much [...]

In our house we seem to have spent this week making each other poorly. Yesterday was my day to be properly poorly and here are a few things that would have made me feel better:

Chirpy Little Birds Mug by Julia Smith
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Lambswool Robot Hot Water Bottle Cover from Sara Carr
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Catch some Zzzz’s Pillowcase from Sixes & [...]

I’ve been doing Folksy Friday for a while now and I really like Folksy and what it is growing into. I’ve also started getting involved with UK Handmade which is very exciting and very inspiring. There’s nothing more motivating that meeting and building relationships with people with like interests. Especially when you’re a work-from-home mum [...]