Urbane

The lovely shop in Hoylake is definitely worth a visit, it sells unique gifts and lots made by local designers! I have been printing and packaging up my most recent stock order for the shop. I went to see them in situ today and took a quick store snap..

Projects

Along with celebrating a lovely Valentine's weekend with my boyfriend in Chester, I have also had a busy creative week! I have been working on some projects using the Craft Asylum papers I have designed for the packaging. I really enjoy this practical side of my job, being a bit more hands-on and finding new ways to influence my pattern designs.

© All designs copyright to Craft Asylum

Craft Asylum

With my first collection - Candy - for Craft Asylum due for release in March, it was exciting to visit the printing studio to see the testing and the process of how it all comes together! I took some snaps whilst we were there to share...

© All designs copyright Craft Asylum

New Cards

I have been busy designing for some new stock for the shop Urbane in Hoylake! I have focused on some Mother's Day and Easter cards. After the grey, misty morning this morning, it has made me look forward to the upcoming Spring and injecting some colour in each day...

I would love to know what you think.. These should be available in the store within the next couple of weeks and I might pop them up on my Etsy page too!

January Round-Up!

Hello,

It's been a lovely start to the year and I wanted to share it with you!

I've been working...

On new collections in my creative job, I design for a brand called Craft Asylum. Creating paper pads, stamps and embellishment kits (as well as, packaging, projects, catalogues, show graphics...!) for the paper crafting market. I am learning so much and my first collection has just been sent to print, which is more than exciting!

© Designs copyright to Craft Asylum

On new cards and gift ideas for a lovely little shop in Wirral, called Urbane. I am stocking some Spring collections there, including celebrating Mother's Day and Easter!

I've been visiting...

London! My boyfriend has just moved down South and a silver lining is being able to visit and be constantly inspired in the big city.. We always make an effort to get out and about, talking walks across Putney Bridge and eating in some lovely restaurants around London.

Reading! To celebrate my big brother's 40th birthday.. A lovely weekend spent with my whole family eating (far too much cheese) and drinking (probably too much gin)

I've been wearing...

This onesie... A LOT.. I designed this print when I was on work experience at Debenhams last year, and me and my sisters have become slightly obsessed!

© Design copyright to Debenhams

I've been watching...

Broadchurch.

I've been booking...

Holidays to Prague and Croatia! Really looking forward to spending some time in lovely cities and finding new inspirations and ideas on my travels.

I'm looking forward to...

Many more exciting projects and new adventures in the year to come. I'm hoping to continue with my design work outside of my current job and explore new opportunities.. I hope you continue to enjoy them!