WASPS Open Studio Update

Finally (I can hear you all sigh), I'm updating on the WASPS open studio which happened a couple of weeks ago now. I have a good excuse in the fact that I took a little break away straight after the event and since coming back have been a busy bee producing Christmas stock! So here is some images from the event, the first two aren't my own doing (as you can probably tell from the quality and that I appear in one of them!), a lovely lady called Christine popped along with her very glam camera and I asked if she could pass the photos onto me, which she kindly did. All these very talented people. The one below is the lead into my little space, I had screens, squeegees and portfolios on show so people could see how my textiles are made.

The weekend was very much a success; I chatted, I ate (far too much yummy home-baked goods), I listened to brilliant music and I even sold some work...which I guess is the whole goal of the show! Thanks to everyone who turned out and took part in the fun and frolics. There was live music throughout the weekend and this year Selkirk WASPS was supporting Children 1st with their charity wall.

And, check out the cool cards that were produced on the craft table by the kids, teenagers and adults of the Borders...the man with moustache makes me smile everytime I see him...amazing!

WASPS Spring Exhibition...it came...it went!

Wow! What a weekend. The Selkirk WASPS open studio was the weekend just past and was an amazing event, really happy that so many people came to support the group of artists and designers and many sales were made which is an added bonus! The Private View on the Friday night was buzzing, just a shame that we were all so busy having a good time that we forgot to take some photos...opps. Above is Saturday during the day, a really nice feel as people chatted and viewed the stunning artwork on show. Find out more about the individual artists here.

This is my pile of well lit cushions in the corner, thanks must go to Rob for sorting out the lighting for me as they looked really good and stood out with the light on them.

And here is the rest of my stand, I tried to go for an artwork hanging on the wall approach again to try and keep it within the style of the event, however I've been given a couple of good ideas for next time which I might try. I spent the weekend replacing the Tea-towels and Canvas Bags as they sold which I suppose can only be a good thing! Also I had a couple of framed prints which was a little different than usual.

And here is the other goodies that were for sale, plenty of cards for those (like me) that can't afford the artwork! Such a good idea as you can easily frame them and have your own mini artwork at home. I believe the next open will be in October and that one is nationwide so looking forward to that...keep checking the WASPS site for more information.

Concrete Wardrobe

GraceInk hand screen-printed purses and greetings cards have been dropped off this morning at the Concrete Wardrobe in Edinburgh for the masses to enjoy...check out the shop at www.concretewardrobe.co.uk. They stock amazing art and design by a whole host of wonderful British based artisans which now includes me!

Easter Fun at the Dragonfly

The first day of the Dragonfly Studios Easter open weekend has gone off without a hitch, check out the cute easter lambs below! Everyone that has taken part so far has gone home very happy with their cute Easter lamb and I have been named official seamstress of eyes...for my beautiful stitching skills when it came to giving the lambs their peepers.

And I even managed some outdoor screen-printing; to say it was snowing at the start of the week...not bad eh?! I managed to screen-print 9 cards, and I was taking it very easy letting the screens dry in the sun (which was lovely when it graced us with it's presence). Three days to go...lets hope they're just as successful!

Blombos Cave is Online

You may remember my first post to this blog back at the beginning of February, I had just had some cards acquired by a new online shop called Blombos Cave...well it's online! Check out www.blombos-cave.co.uk to have a look at a selection of greeeting cards from GraceInk Design as well as beautiful hand-crafted jewellery from a range of designers from across Scotland including designer profiles which is a nice touch to the website. Enjoy!

How to start a blog...

I've been wondering how to start this blog for over a month now and have finally decided...I've had greeting cards bought by a new online shop Blombos Cave and I'm really looking forward to the website going live, but thought I'd give a sneak peek first. All the cards are derived from my own illustrations of my travels and these ones are specifically Hong Kong and India...if you hadn't guessed I have a bit of a thing for drawing shoes, but then Indian slippers are just so intriguing to draw with all their jewels and coloured threads. I'll let you know when the website goes live...so you can buy buy buy!!