So this is the new project I’ve been working on- monster badges!
I’ve got all the packaging set up, and will show you the final piece soon.

Just thought I’d show you the set up for some Lino printing I’m doing- I know most people use a roller and blockprinting ink, but this is a simple way of getting an image down.
If there’s any interest for this I might do a short video about Lino printing…

And if you’re curious about what the label is for- stay tuned! I have exciting things planned…

Just though I’d show a sneak review of some books I’ve been working on. These are for the University of Southampton’s art and craft show, which will be held on Sunday, 28th November. Come and see me!
I’ve also got some sets of badges which I’ll be showing you very soon- I had lots of fun designing and making the packaging, so I hope you’ll like them!

I love this ‘red riding hood’ fabric! I bought it from cottonblue’s shop on Etsy and couldn’t bear to part with it for a long long time. Luckily, I summoned up my courage and transformed it into two sweet little pamphlet-bound sketchbooks. I’ll show the complete books soon!

Just so you know, once I’ve recovered from the show in November (my very first craft show!), I’ll be listing the remaining books on Etsy, so even if you can’t make it to Southampton, you can still buy from me.

So I’ve been badgering(!) away, and making different badges. The ones above originally looked like this before being popped in the oven. I’m not quite sure if I fully like these- I don’t know anyone that would actually want to wear a portrait on their lapel so perhaps they don’t make much sense… but they were my attempt at a sort of modern victorian cameo.

Below- the pin backs are held in place with a little piece of felt for strength (and you know, cos it’s pretty).

And of course, the ever present DIY badges- now smaller, and shot on prettier fabric! I’m trying to make more of an effort to take nicer product photos- you know, as practice for when I actually sell stuff. Any comments/hints?

PS. If anyone would like, I’ll post them a portrait badge via snail mail. Just comment below with an email and let me know which one you want. Obviously, only the first two people will get one.

nb. the purple haired lady badge has gone to a lovely lady in Arizona, so only comment if you’d like the peach haired portrait!

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more badgemaking!

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Making badges with shrinky dinks…

This is a bit of an old selection of doodles. Sea maidens, tattoos, freckles and princesses.

I’ve been baking with glitter and sprinkles.

So yet again I’ve been busy making things and not blogging, shame on me! I have lots to share with my blog, but it’ll have to wait a while, suffice it to say there are lino cuts, reduction prints, and bookbinding items I’ve been working away on.

But for now, you’ll just have to live with these teaser images!