Let there be light

Over the summer break I decided it would be a good idea to pick up a few new skills and try out some courses with a friend. A spot of lampshade making was first on the list, it turned out to be a lovely day, and I got to come away with a unique piece. The finished product has a spot in my studio, where its shining brightly. ♥

End of Year Exhibition, Take 2

For the second year running my collage put on an end of year celebration. This time around I was given my own stand and lots of freedom to go elf crazy, creating an exhibition of my work. I managed to include a portfolio, promotional material for "Express your Elf" (the viral for which was playing in the background) D.I.Y Elves, Christmas Cards, McFly Elves and lots more. I also put together a little side table full of work from the beginning of the year which was non-elf related such as my Alice In Wonderland cards, handmade books, and felted creatures.
It turned out to be a lovely day, and I received lots of positive comments and feedback from everyone which was wonderful! ♥

Oh, Mr. Skeleton

Theres an Elf in the Window...

Fa la la la la la la la la

As it's the Christmas season it was time for some festive cards! I didn't want to design anything too predictable, so whats better at Xmas than a family of elves. Each one has their own little slogan: "elf, kisses and wishes", "twinkle toes" and "fa la la la la la la la la", finished off with some glitter and sparkle on their hat, along with a punched silver snowflake on the envelope.
To go with my cards I also made my boy elf into a real life sized plushie who is now sitting happily in LoveOne spreading some holiday cheer! ♥

Button Balloons

My new little book is complete! Its A5 and hardbound, filled with marbled end pages and all sorts of aged papers such as maps. It also has a ribbon bookmark and a handy pocket in the back. On the front I embroidered the quote "Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you", so I thought some dreamy clouds and button balloons would be rather fitting! ♥

LoveOne

A little delayed in posting, but my Alice in Wonderland cards have recently been selling in a little local shop in Ipswich called Love One. It's really exciting to see my first bit of work sitting in a shop! As well as my cards I also made a display piece for the store which I made from an upcycled frame decorated in Fimo bits and pieces.
...Oh and my flamingo made it into the window alongside lots of other flamingo friends! ♥