Thursday 14 March 2024

Clutch bag

 I'm loving this clutch bag that was recently added to my Etsy shop! It's made from two vintage Japanese obi fabrics that have been pieced together. One of the fabrics is a bold, red and white stylised floral print which incorporates chrysanthemums and leaves with a scroll design. The other fabric is a geometric striped woven obi which works really well as the base of the bag.


This clutch bag is big enough to fit the essentials for a night out and adds a great accent to any outfit. It would be perfect as a wedding clutch or as an evening purse. It could also be used as a handbag organiser or as an iPad pouch.


This clutch bag is fully lined, lightly padded and has a red zipper closure to keep everything safe. This would make a great gift for a Japanophile.

Monday 11 March 2024

Deco florals

I recently mentioned a collection I designed for Makower UK which was called Revival and was inspired by the styled florals of the Art Deco period. The collection comes in two colour palettes (one rich and one bright) and this is the richer colour palette which uses reds, rusts, mustard yellow and olive green.


The main design is a floral which incorporates decorative stylised flowers in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours. The idea was to have full coverage and to use all the colours of the palette. This version comes on a deep brown background.


Co-ordinates are essential to this group and I wanted to vary the scale and coverage of each. I've included a mini, multi floral, a leaf scatter on a mustard yellow background and a stylised fan design in shades of pink.


This outline floral is highly detailed but the pared down colour palette keeps it subdued.


The main floral also comes on a slate blue background.


The mini floral as also been designed in shades of blue, orange and green. Its complimented by the leaf scatter on a green background and the stylised fan print in shades of mustard yellow and ochre.


Other coordinates include a tonal vine print, away stripe print and a fabulous multi colour tessellation print.







Thursday 7 March 2024

Bonsai beauty

 I love this bonsai tree print, used to create a cosmetic bag for my Etsy shop.


It comes in a shade of emerald green and makes a great gift for a Japan lover. It is lightly padded to protect its contents and has a matching green zipper to keep everything safe.


The bright pink lining has been matched to one of the flowers in the print. It adds a flash of colour when the bag is opened.






Monday 4 March 2024

Drawing for fun

I love to dip into the drawing challenges set by @thetuesdaycollective on Instagram. They set great challenges and it gives me a chance to draw something totally different to what I draw for my work. With each challenge, I try to draw garments that are bright in colour, on models that are interesting and varied. 


The prompt word for the above illustration was 'green' and so I chose to draw a gorgeous green linen top with embroidered detailing from Farm Rio. It has a smocked back, an embroidered front and beautifully big sleeves.


The above dress was drawn for a challenge that had 'sheer' as its prompt word and I drew a magenta dress that has a resemblance to the dress that Jodi Comer wore in Killing Eve.


This sweater was drawn for the 'stripes' challenge and I chose to draw a fluffy pink and red diagonal striped sweater from Boden.





Thursday 29 February 2024

Kimono scarf

 I love making scarves for my Etsy shop. I really enjoy choosing the fabrics and piecing them together. Each one is made from a vintage Japanese kimono fabric that I have collected on my travels.


This kimono scarf is made from a combination of pink, red and cream kimono fabrics.


The motifs include painterly blossom, stylised blossom and a lovely outline geometric design.


The kimono scarf can look totally different depending on how you wear it. It is double-sided  which means that it has multiple different looks.






Friday 23 February 2024

Leopard print tissue holder

This time of year is terrible for getting the sniffles! My range of tissue holders are a great way of carrying tissues and makes them easy to find in your bag. This tissue holder is made from a fabulous pink and turquoise leopard print fabric and makes a great gift for a leopard lover.


The tissue holder can hold a pack of pocket-sized tissues which are easily accessible through the opening  in the top of the holder.


The tissue holder makes a great birthday gift for a friend or a 'get well soon' gift.


The tissue holder is lined with a contrasting turquoise and white polka dot fabric. It's made from 100% cotton and is machine washable.


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Wednesday 21 February 2024

Silly selfie

 I created this silly selfie recently. Not something I felt massively comfortable doing, but it was a good exercise and I enjoyed it on the end. I think I might use it as my refill photo on my websites.


Saturday 17 February 2024

Cute crystals

Crystals are very popular at the mo and come in many shapes and colours, which makes them really fun to design with. I recently created this repeat pattern that includes stylised crystals in a fun bright colour palette on a pink background.


My Redbubble shop has lots of fun items with this print on, many of which would look great in a home office. The crystal mouse pad below is a great addition to any workspace.


There is also a crystal desk mat that is like an extended mouse pad and big enough to include your keyboard too.


And the crystal laptop sleeve has a foam padding and a zipper closure to keep your laptop safe.


Keep this bright crystal mug on your desk for the necessary mid morning cuppa.


The crystal zipper pouch is great for keeping stationery items in.





 

 

Thursday 15 February 2024

Fabulous florals

I recently designed this collection for Makower UK called Revival which was inspired by the stylised florals of the Art Deco period. There were two colour palettes used and this is the brighter version which comes in vibrant shades of turquoise pink, orange and lime green.


The main design is a large floral which has a wide variety of flower shapes and decorative leaves. This colour version comes on a turquoise background.


The co-ordinates were designed to enhance and use along side the main design and I used colour combinations taken from the main design. The co-ordinates included leaf sprigs, packed florals and a geo fan design, reminiscent of Art Deco motifs. The selection above come in a juicy selection of pink and orange.


The design above was created to include a softer tone of the collection within the group.


A multi colour stripe is always a good inclusion in a collection and can be used as binding on a quilt or as a contrasting lining for a bag.


The main floral design also comes on a white background. This would be great for making apparel or accessories with.


These co-ordinates are the same designs as the pink and orange versions, but come in a shades of turquoise and green.


I love this detailed floral outline print, great for using as a lining fabric or backing to a quilt.


This tessellated print is beautifully bright and uses all the colours from the collection in it. It is also great for using as a backing for a quilt or as an edging.




 

Monday 12 February 2024

Fine figures

 I love to join a variety of drawing challenges set on Instagram and these two were to outcome of some recent entries. I've often found it difficult to draw figures so it's quite a challenge for me, but something that I enjoy.

This first illustration shows a sweater design by Farm Rio, one of my favourite shops for colour and print. I love the abstract design of this sweater and the crazy colours.


This second illustration was for a drawing challenge set by @thetuesdaycollective on Instagram. The prompt word was 'large collars' so I chose this ruffled creation in a stunning shade of orchid.





Monday 5 February 2024

Loveheart gift

 Treat your sweetheart to this sweet heart artwork this Valentine's Day, or add a touch of love to your living space with this digital artwork.


The red and white folk-inspired design is printed onto thick watercolour paper, making it a durable and high-quality addition to your home decor collection.

The intricate details and bold colours of this hand-drawn artwork will instantly brighten up any room and make it feel more inviting. It's perfect if you're looking for unique Valentine's Day gifts that your partner will treasure forever.

Wednesday 31 January 2024

Fabulous fish

 I recently designed this fish print which was inspired by a trip to Cyprus. I love the blue and white colour palette and the bold print with a combination of different patterns within the fish.


I designed this print for my Spoonflower shop and then had it printed onto a lovely thick linen cotton canvas fabric to make up into tea towels. Here is the result! It's now available to buy in my Etsy shop as a fish tea towel and makes a great kitchen gift or housewarming gift.


This fish tea towel is made from a durable linen cotton canvas and is great for using around the kitchen.


It also looks great hanging up and adds a splash of colour to your kitchen decor. Alternatively it could be framed and used as artwork in the kitchen.








Monday 22 January 2024

Amazing amphibians

 I'm revisiting this amphibian design I created a while ago and think it looks great on a selection of items in my Redbubble shop - perfect gift ideas for the animal lover in your life.


I'm loving this amphibian iPhone case that adds a bit of fun to your phone. This version is a soft case but it also comes as a tough case, or as a snap case.


Travel with a sense of fun using this amphibian duffle bag. It has a durable 100% polyester shell, an external mesh pocket, an internal zipper pocket and a removable, adjustable padded shoulder strap.


The amphibians drawstring bag is spacious and sturdy and is a sweet alternative to a traditional backpack.


The amphibian mouse pad adds a bit of fun to your work desk. It has an anti-slip rubber base and a pill-resistant surface for maximum durability.


This handy amphibian zipper pouch comes in three sizes. It's made forma polyester canvas fabric and has a metal zipper closure.


This amphibian backpack makes a great back to school gift for an animal lover. It's made from a durable 100% polyester shell, has adjustable padded straps and an external mesh pocket, perfect for storing a water bottle in.


Make memo-making more fun with this amphibian spiral bound notebook which comes in a selection of lined or graph pages and has a handy document pocket on the side cover.





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