Merry Christmas & thank you

Merry Christmas!
I'm proud of how far I've come during this year & I'm working hard to make my work better all the time! If you've read this blog / liked / commented / shared my photos on social media or bought something from my shop thank you so much for supporting my little independent business in 2015.

I'm taking a break from my etsy shop over Christmas. I'll be closing for the festive season on Thursday 17th December & I will post my last orders out ** First Class** on Friday 18th December so they should get to you in time for the big day (UK orders only). 

My shop will open again in the New Year!

Christmas cards

Here's my new Christmas card - I love this cute fat robin design! He's having a rest on the wreath because his tummy is so full with mince pies and carrot sticks dipped in cranberry sauce. This card is perfect to give to someone you love over the festive holidays. If you would like one they are available in my etsy shop

Like to mix & match your cards? There's more to choose from here....

The Skinny December issue 2013

My illustration work is in both the Scottish & Northwest editions of The Skinny this month! You can get your own copy for free in 1100+ hand picked venues across Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, Manchester and Liverpool.  From music shops and independent cafes to art galleries, retailers, theatres and universities.

One of my Christmas cards were featured in the Scottish issue.

For the Northwest edition, I created an illustration to accompany an Alternative gift guide for foodies.

Creatives Christmas party

I have finally had time to blog about the Creatives Christmas party I went to last Saturday, hosted by Stacie Swift & Emma Block! I was late (as usual) forgot my camera & missed the raffle - so typical of me! But I still had lots of fun as well as meeting loads of new illustrators, bloggers and creative people.

The venue was beautifully decorated, and all of the food was home made - the cakes were amazing.  I even won something in the raffle & we were given goodie bags filled with treats from the party sponsors, which included: Myself Ladybird Likes Dr Hauschka Bottled Treasures Ohh Deer Auntie Mims Rebecca McMillan Hiya Pal Teapigs Drawn Chorus Collective Hello Harriet Doodle Designs Munkydory Hollie McManus Illustration Sweet Oxen 

 
I've had a good rummage through my goodie bag today & I was really impressed with everything that was included. I have also picked out a few of my favourite things too:

I love this sweet necklace by Bottled Treasures

Super cute postcard by Hello Harriet

Quirky, fun broach from Ladybird Likes

A little selection of goodies from The Drawn Chorus Collective

And my favourite, Teapigs - Chai tea! 

I was also really excited to win a prize in the raffle too. I won a Mollie Makes Calendar, heart shaped notebook & these really cute Father Christmas pegs.

If you would like to read & see more pictures from the party take a peak at these blogs by Stacie Swift & Emma Block!

Christmas giveaway {2013}

I'm doing a Christmas giveaway soon when I reach 200 Likes on my Facebook page. If you want a chance to win some Christmas goodies like my page here