Have a creative Halloween!

With Halloween looming I thought I'd show you a few fab pumpkin creations I've found online:

Pink Elephant collection

It's been a while since I featured any of my work, so I thought it was about time. This year I have been working very hard on my Pink Elephant collection which is now available to buy on Wallpaper and will be on fabric and stickers and scrapbooking papers in the new year. Here is a preview of a few of the scrapbook papers.

Surface Design e-course

Surface Pattern designer Rachael Taylor & entrepreneur Beth Nicholls have joined forces to launch a course for all aspiring surface pattern designers & those already in the business who need a bit of inspiration on their journey. “This course is for anyone who has ever dreamt of seeing their designs on stationery, fabric, homewares or other products, sharing their art through pattern, and monetising their work,” says rachael. “for many this will open the door to the wonderful world of surface pattern design, and set them on an exciting new career path.”

Split into three modules it will take you step-by-step from sketch to pattern to product, sharing technical how-to-guides and industry secrets along the way. Surface pattern designer Rachael Taylor will guide you along this exciting path from developing your signature style to putting a collection together, and from protecting your work to monetising your designs.  With a rich combination of design inspiration, practical advice, demonstrations, creative exercises, resources and interviews with leading industry practitioners, this is the go-to guide for anyone wanting to develop their design skills and break into the industry. The course also includes advice, insights and examples of creative work from a host of industry experts.
To find out more, take a look at the course website here.

HuiTi Tan

Check out this amazing contemporary jewellery handmade in Cornwall by HuiYi Tan. You can buy her wonderful creations from her Etsy shop or her website. Here are a few examples of her jewellery which I love -

Spot the Dog & Friends

On the subject of wallpaper, my mum recently came across some material that I used to have in my bedroom as a child on both curtains and wallpaper, it was rather a full on design and to be honest I used to doodle on it and I don't think my parents ever noticed which just goes to show how full on it was. Anyway I googled it the other day and I found the design, I was so excited to see it again, I just hope that my wallpapers have the same effect on any kids that have it in their bedrooms... *DREAM*

  Yes it was the 70's!