...at the beautiful estate of Kingston Lacy, Dorset, UK

We had a gorgeous sunny early start to the day

- perfect for setting up the stand (and for the early birds!).

Many thanks for the lovely comments received :)

(...we weren't quite so lucky for the dismantling

and packing - the rain certainly stopped play!)

behind the scenes...

Here's a look behind the scenes
- handcrafted greeting cards in the making:
featuring hand cut elements, doodles and glitter...
(there are so many variations and techniques you can use
to truly add your own style and personalise!)

Make something special for Mother's Day

Make a handcrafted card for your Mum this Mother's Day, Sun 6th March.

This card kit helps you handcraft & customise 3 gorgeous cards

 - 1 for Mum, 1 for an Anniversary, 1 for a New Home

(...or Mum To Be...or Just Because...)

- enjoy!

for you

Handcraft an extra special card for your loved one this Valentine's Day {...or just because} ...with these gorgeous card kits!

A stunning card made by you. You can do as much or as little as you like with the gorgeous contents, embellishments and top tips to help you achieve a designer handmade card worth its weight in gold! Make it for Valentine's Day, an Anniversary, or just because...

Designed & printed in the UK

How to: {doodle}

{doodle 5}

...your doodles can be the smallest detail to add a splash
of colour. Simple bud shapes embellished with a tiny gem
give an effective and elegant finish.

It's also perfect for adding the centre to a paper flower.

{Add a dot of glitter glue for a dew-like shimmer}

How to: {doodle}

{doodle 4}

Take inspiration from the colours and the patterns
on the topper design. Use dots, spots and lines to create cute
pompom embellishments along branches
or to add extra detail to the bunting.

{Why not add a glistening finish to the design with a dab of
glitter glue or a cotton soft touch with some flock powder}

...perfect card for a baby shower!

How to: {doodle}

{doodle 3}

Draw or paint simple shapes onto your topper to create
fresh little buds and leaves. Fill them in with your preferred
blendable medium to add shading to your doodles.

We've used watercolour brush markers here but pastels
give great results too - remember to set your finished piece
with some hair spray if using a chalky medium.

{Why not go all out and add some stitching too
either by hand or machine}

How to: {doodle}

{doodle 2}

For an instant 'stitched' effect: doodle a dashed line along your bunting
and attach to the branch with a couple of loops to form a bow at the ends.
(a great alternative option to stitching if you are slightly pushed for time!)

Lightly draw a guide line in pencil first if you are slightly nervous about
going straight to the ink. Erase your guidelines once the ink
is completely dry to avoid smudging - test on a practice piece first.

How to: {doodle}

Adding hand drawn elements will customise your cards and projects, making them truly 'one of a kind'. This month we'll be sharing some topper examples using the technique of doodling to give you inspiration for your own makes - have fun!

{doodle 1}

Use a brush marker (or your favourite pen) to add buds or flowers
(test your pen first on an off-cut to check the ink doesn't bleed).

Use two tones of a colour to create subtle shading.

Why not take inspiration from the season and use colours
to tie in with the occasion (this one would be perfect for spring).

...find your favourite card toppers here to start doodling!

a little TLC...

There are times when everyone just needs a little TLC. Let loved ones know you are thinking of them with a hand finished card made by you...

With each kit you'll receive 3 gorgeous card toppers in different colour ways (printed on beautiful textured card) complete with pre-scored printed card bases and yellow envelopes to send that extra little bit of sunshine. Each kit also comes along with instructions and top tips to help you customise each topper to your heart's content - all for just £5 per pack plus p&p, giving you unique, customised cards ready to hand for any occasion.

Talking of TLC - here's our "little" restoration project 'Devon', all the way from the beautiful coastline of Cornwall and Devon. This stunning vintage mangle originates from Bideford, Devon and has some really lovely wrought ironwork details. Look out for updates on this little project - hopefully we can restore this Devonshire beauty back into working order and take paper crafting to another level...)

At the ready...

...the final few details for the online shop are being put into place but whilst waiting for the exciting announcement here's a selection of tools you may need at the ready: