Introducing NEW GREETINGS CARDS by JANINE PARTINGTON from ALAMANAC CARDS

A range of 12 cards  by Janine Partington Vitreous Enamel Artist

These cards are made with multi-coloured foil, printed on high quality 275gsm FSC accredited board,

supplied in cello bag with white envelope and are blank inside.

They have a miniature of the front image on the back along with information about Janine.

Happy New Year 2012

A Happy New Year to you all and here is to many wonderful and exciting things and Bright Ideas for 2012!
Our Bright Ideas folder is available to buy here

Festive Best Wishes

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope that you have a great festive break.

 

Three Kings Baubles by Julia Davey

Mari Eluned Welsh Slate Jewellery

From her workshop in Snowdonia, the Welsh Jewellery Designer, Mari Eluned has established a successful business creating unique Welsh Slate jewellery and contemporary pieces using natural materials. Her creative flair has proven extremely popular and by now she is selling all over Britain and overseas. Natural materials are combined with precious metal and transformed into delicate, tactile jewellery inspired by nature, agriculture and her Welsh roots. Mari creates each piece by hand and has a beautiful collection of necklaces, bracelets and earrings that are a pleasure to wear. She takes pride in the quality of the workmanship and the uniqueness of her designs.

Mari is from an agricultural background and grew up on a remote Welsh farm in Gwynedd. She had a natural creative talent from an early age which developed throughout her time at school and college and has ultimately become her career.
After graduating from Loughborough University in 2006, with a 1st Class BA Honours degree in Jewellery & Silversmithing, Mari set up her own workshop at her home in Mallwyd, Merionethshire. ‘Mari Eluned’ has since flourished into a successful business. Her designs, especially her Welsh Slate Jewellery have caught the eye of people all over Britain as well as overseas, customers who appreciate contemporary design; or for individuals who wants to wear and treasure a ‘little piece of Wales’. She continues to design and create unique jewellery inspired by her passion for nature, her surroundings and natural materials.
Winner of the 2009 Gwynedd Taste & Talent award
‘Young Craft Worker / Artist of the Year’
BA Hons (First Class) Jewellery & Silversmithing
Loughborough University 2003 - 2006
Foundation Course in Art & Design (Distinction)
Coleg Menai, Bangor 2002 – 2003

 A selection of Mari's work is now available at our online shop

'It's What's Inside' Bag & Leather Purse Set by NV London Calcutta

These super cute cotton totes with intricate and charming Russian doll print and heart-warming motto is the product of the collaboration of NV London Calcutta with the very talented print artist, Hazel Nicholls.
Delivered neatly folded inside the beautiful and useful, butter soft leather purse, this little duo is a pretty and practical addition to any handbag, not to mention the perfect stocking filler. How can you resist?

NOW IN STOCK AT OUR ONLINE SHOP

100% premium quality, cotton lined, leather purse with YKK zip
Natural white drill cotton tote, traditionally hand screend with natural, AZO free dyes
Handmade and ethically produced in Calcutta using locally sourced materials and suppliers
Size Tote: 34 x 40cm (W x H)

Size Purse: 15 x 9.5cm (W x H)

Rob Ryan 'Look Closer' Handspun Silk Scarf by NV London Calcutta

Rob Ryan 'Look Closer' Handspun Silk Scarf by NV London Calcutta

This gorgeous hand spun silk scarf is the second collaboration between NV London Calcutta with internationally celebrated artist Rob Ryan and the beautiful nightscape and poem are the ultimate in wearable art. This little gem is the perfect gift for loved ones and comes in a stunning gift box with a hand screened information card straight out of Rob's Ryantown studio.
The Poem reads:
'Look closer and closer and look further and further and listen harder and harder to the noise of the earth and the silence of the stars and what you will hear is a small voice that whispers - Don't try to get, try to give.'
NOW IN STOCK ON OUR ONLINE SHOP
100% pure, hand-spun silk
Navy on white print
Hand-rolled edges by Murshidabad Women's Co-operative Group
Screen printed by hand, using traditional methods and environmentally friendly AZO free dyes
Delivered tissue wrapped in a beautiful navy, linen effect gift box with hand screened information card
Size: 66 x 180cm (W x H)

Sam Peare Embroidered Textiles

Textile artist Sam Peare is inspired by nature but also the texture, colour and pattern of fabrics. Her work is recognisable by its mix of vintage materials and vibrant embroidery threads, which is as quirky as it is old fashioned.
Recycling is an important aspect of Sam's work.
Sam Peare comments: "I want to create things that people love and want to own but I don’t want to add to the problems of mass consumerism and the damage that is done to the environment in the process. So I like re-using old things and bringing them back to life. Every piece of mine is unique and I find inspiration in the new old things I find."
Sam's work is now available here at our online shop