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Geek Chic Panda
I really enjoy making toys. I try to make more sensible items, but I always get drawn back because toys are definitely the most fun thing to make & to share. I had a sudden urge to make pandas so...
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Chinese Character Door Mat
Having screen printed some tote bags with Chinese characters I thought they might also look good on a door mat. This door mat features the characters 欢迎你 and lets guests know they are welcome. The...
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Geek Chic Panda Totes
Keeping on the panda theme I printed up some tote bags last weekend with a cute panda-in-glasses image. These were screen printed in black printing ink on canvas bags.
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Panda Door Mat
I had a go at screen printing my panda-in-glasses design onto a door mat last weekend. Here it is photographed in our living room.
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Chinese Character Door Mat Version 2
Last weekend I tried out a revised design for a Chinese character door mat, this time using just two characters, 欢迎 meaning welcome. I also went for larger sized characters than in my previous design.
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These Little Pandas are off to the States
Two little handmade pandas ordered on my Etsy store who will be posted tomorrow. I made up some tags this weekend to attach to my plush toys from now on.
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The Little Tramp
I love silent movies and the movies of Charlie Chaplin so decided to have a go at creating a plush Chaplin or two. Here is my first, a solid plush with an image of Chaplin – screen printed by hand –...
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My Little Urban Pony Exhibition Entry
I found out about the Urban Pony Exhibition taking place at Art Space Dudley just in time to get a submission made and submitted. Each of the artists participating was invited to create or customise a...
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Vintage Fabric Ham & Sausage
Recently I made up a tailor’s ham and sausage using the free pattern by Kristiann Boos available from Tilly and the Buttons. I used some of a vintage fabric that I picked up (for £1) while in...
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Christmas Craft Stall
Phew! I’ve had a busy few weeks. Amongst other things I’ve travelled abroad for work, prepared stock for the two Christmas craft fair stalls I have booked, and am currently on holiday in Spain. The day...
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Giveaway: Geek Chic Panda Sewing Kit
I designed my first sewing pattern! It’s a simple pattern to make your own Geek Chic Panda – a soft toy I designed and sell in my Etsy store. As well as selling the pandas (handmade by me) I’m now...
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Giveaway Winner: Geek Chic Panda Sewing Kit
Just a quick update to note that the winner of the Geek Chic Panda Sewing Kit (selected using the Random.com number generator) is machinegunmama. Congrats! I’ll be in touch.
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