Green Fingered Greetings

This greetings card was inspired by a card that I made for my grandpa. He used to have an allotment so I made a card for him with small paper vegetables. From that, I thought I would make a card to go alongside this other gardening design. There’s now an option for each type of gardener in my stock!

Each element of the card - including the vegetables and garden tools - has been cut and assembled by me, by hand. They are made from textured coloured papers and metallic silver card.

I hope you had a good weekend!

Katie 

Big Love

I use a lot of elephants in my greetings cards. This was a card I started making this year, originally with Valentine’s Day in mind but it can actually be used throughout the year - for anniversaries or perhaps just sharing the love on the everyday. 

These two elephants are very happy to spread the love with hearts made of both textured pinks and sparkly card too. I can make adjustments to this design with a satin ribbon bows or bow ties, and I can also add a number for a year or use different coloured hearts.

I hope you had a nice weekend.

Katie 

Strawberry Cupcake

My cupcake cards have always gone down well. I think they’re perfect for birthdays because they’re colourful and they have some sparkle too.

In summer I kind of like the idea of strawberry everything. It is one of my favourite fruits which is the reason why I decided to make this Strawberry Cupcake. With summery reds and sparkly pale pink sprinkles it is a birthday card, a note card or a summer party invitation. It fits with my other cupcake designs quite well and I have actually sold these in a set together before too.

It is June! Does that mean summer has started now? I’m never quite sure. Either way I hope the sun is out for you and you’ve got something lovely coming up this season.

Katie 

Ice Cream Daze

Summer means ice cream, doesn’t it? I think it partially does and it is even better if you’ve got the sun and beach to go with it.

I’ve made ice cream cards before and while I do continue to make and sell this design, another style of ice cream has evolved from my sparkly birthday range. With a great curl of ice cream this design is more Mr Whippy Ice Cream Van than gelato bar.  It features the familiar sprinkles from my cupcakes and fits right into the range - I often sell these greetings card alongside each other.

This ice cream is vanilla but one of my favourite flavours is mint choc chip. I think I’ll work on that next! Have a really good day!

Katie  

Katie Sarah and The Planets Bend at Fired Works

Last year I told you that my cards were now available in Fired Works. My greetings cards are still available to buy there and I supply seasonal cards for lots of different occasions. I stocked up with some new designs just a couple of weeks ago. Do drop in to say hi and to see the selection!

Marie, the owner of Fired Works, makes some lovely glass items - both decorative and practical - and with summer coming up I thought I would share some of her seasonal creations from last year.  She also makes some lovely pieces of silver jewellery - many of which can be personalised for the perfect present. 

Alongside her glass and jewellery, Marie also sells some items by Jenni from The Planets Bend.

Jenni sells a variety of braided bracelets and druzy necklaces in Fired Works. Fun and colourful for both adults and children alike, a lot of her jewellery can also be custom made with a choice of colours. I decided what colours I would like for myself from the bracelets she had for sale and then bought my own Kumihimo bracelet in purple and blue!

Jenni’s druzy necklaces come in both silver or gold and are made with naturally occurring bright and colourful crystals that have formed over millions of years. 

If you’re interested in finding a card or a gift, pop into Fired Works at 28B Market Place, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9DU

Have a good day!

Katie 

Thanks Dad.

Dads. They can be pretty good, and we have a lot to thank them for. It might be because they took us swimming at the weekend and packed the car boot for holidays, or it might be for the shoulder they lend us to lean on and the hugs they give when we need a boost.

My dad did and does all of the above. He also watched Robot Wars with me and a card is the least I can do for him. With Father’s Day next week, why not take the time to say thank you to the people that stand by us? J

Have a good day!

Katie  

Fruit Salad

What do you think of when you think of summer? Colour and fruits are up there on my list which makes this greetings card perfect for the season. I love a good fruit salad in summer!

Each of the fruits in this design is cut from textured papers by me, by hand. They are then fixed down in different layers - The pineapple, strawberries and orange all stand forward from the card.

I hope you have had a good week! Have a lovely weekend!

Katie