Carrying on from last weeks’ packaging post, I’ve made a new Pinterest board of packaging I’m crushing on. From clever design, beautiful illustrations & simple touches there’s so much to take inspiration from for your own packaging – no matter how small your business. So for more inspiration follow my new board – PACKAGING on … More Packaging inspiration to die for
As well as working on my invitation & place name business I’ve also been clearing out my closet & selling my unwanted clothes on eBay. Of course, I love taking the opportunity to make the packaging adorable! I’ve been enjoying receiving lovely reviews on eBay & from clerks at the post office!.So I wanted to … More 5 ways to make your packaging too cute to open…
In need of some calligraphy inspiration? Want to undertake a new project, or push your calligraphy skills further, but not sure how? I’ve been in need of some inspo myself lately! And what better way to get inspired than swooning over other people’s amazing calligraphy work? I’ve created a Pinterest board to celebrate amazing calligraphy … More Calligraphy Crushes
I’ve been looking into some new ways to create mood boards and depict branding. Pinterest, as always is full of inspiration & my go to for new ideas. I’m really loving the mixture of colours, fonts & images to create an overall aesthetic for a brand. I’m still working on remodelling my studio and I … More Branding Boost
First of all, I listened to Podcast 36 – Using Pinterest to make your work go viral, with Megan Auman from Me & Orla’s Hashtag Authentic Podcast. In this podcast, Megan discusses common mistakes made by creatives using Pinterest. One of the biggest mistakes is creating a board just for your products, or services and only … More How I took my Pinterest views from 4K per month, to 20K…
I’ve been working on some new wedding signs lately and have been really enjoying working on a bigger scale to the small place cards I’m used to working on. These signs are now live on Etsy & I’m totally open to ideas so if you’re after a custom piece for your wedding, please feel free … More New Wedding Signs
The past couple of weeks have been busy in the one woman world of invitations illustrated. A couple of weeks ago, something great happened – I was contacted for two bespoke commissions within 24 hours. Both of these requests were a little different to anything I’d done before. Initially I was ecstatic and felt really … More A lesson in self-doubt
I really enjoyed completing the last book review so while I’m working through my next one, I thought it might also be helpful to people to review some products I’ve tried already! For those of you starting out or even more experienced calligraphers and artists it can be really hard to know which products will … More Quill London – ink review
I’ve been lucky enough to acquire some lovely calligraphy books so, I thought it might be helpful to do a couple of reviews of them to help people out considering buying one. The first book up for review is Nib & ink by Chiara Perano. The book opens by explaining the basics of the pen … More Book Review – Nib & Ink
We will be at Oldberrow House this Sunday, 20th May! This is one of the wedding fairs put on by Inspired Brides, who’s photo shoot we took part in earlier this year. The fair is on from 11-3, so be sure to pop by and have a look at lot and of lovely suppliers. x
