Oh i almost forgot...

Oh i almost forgot to mention how the craft fairs have been going, the answer being wondeful! The other designers are lovely people and its a wonderful chance to meet and discuss ideas. The night before the first craft fair i remember looking at some of the other designers work and feeling self doubt, afterall this was going to be the first thing i have done without university guidance behind me but it was nothing like i expected! I recieved good comments about my designs and nothing can fill a designer with more happiness...nothing, well except chocolate perhaps...i also met laura fairbrother. The designer whom i mentioned prior to the fair! Laura is an unbelievable talent, her fabric work is quite beautiful and that girl can sew. Her stuffed animals are very sophisitiocated as is her colour pallet and illustration work, its always good to meet someone whos work you admire especially if, like laura they are a lovely person too. I look forward to seeing some of her new work and hopefully doing a craft fair with her again sometime...

Hmmmm, i wonder is she would like someone to go into business with *smiles*

go and have a look at her wonderful things at:

www.cupcakesforclara.typepad.com

Birdies!

I have been so creative lately. And its a happy creativity! ive been making wonderful blythe outfits for my etsy, craft fair things like gorgeous bags and cushions and christmas decorations...they are in the shape of little plump, polkadot birds. I love the shape of the birds and feel that once this cupcake project is over i may use them as my inspiration for upcoming projects! Im thinking muted colours, worn papers, vintage flowers, used and possibly deconstructed lace and birds! it sounds a little random but in my head it makes perfect, wonderful sense ^__^

Oh My...

Tomorrow is my very first craft fair...eeeep. im terrified. Past exhibitions have been done with firends but this time i go it alone...I have spent valuable tag making time checking out my competition and OH MY...there are some amazing artists joining me in altrincham tomorrow. One of the designers is Laura Fairbrother-her work is amazing. She has a great eye for subtle colour and texture. Her ''cupcakes for Clara'' range is really, really lovely. Oooooh dear! I had better go and be creative...

here is an image of my craft fair pieces...polka dot cupcake/ice cream cushion...

Here It Is!

So here it is! I finally have a blog. A blog to detail all of my creative finds and inspirations...To look at my inspirations now you wouldn't think i was the same girl whom graduated manchester met last july...i have changed. My work has changed. My inspirations have changed. For example i adore kath kidston now! Her floral prints are both modern yet vintage, bright yet dull...i have become obsessed with her repeat pattern, edible roses and polka dot prints. I also adore her products, i MUST have a ''new rose bloom'' ironing board, i MUST! I feel passionate when i look at her work. Hmmmm, i think i have got it bad....

Ialso adore, lotta Jansdotta, Tricia Guild and Laura Ashley...