Christmas Cards are here!

Ho, Ho, Ho!
 Yes, I know it's still November, but you need to post those Christmas cards in good time! Check out these cards and others on Redbubble and order early to avoid disappointment!

p.s This is a blatant advert. Thank you for your attention. :)

Winter on the way.

With storms and gale force wind forecast all over the place, this is the activity I recommend for the half term.

Illustration Friday. Together.

Illustration Friday. Together. Because chasing leaves isn't as much fun on your own.

Spotty Doris doll.

So, it's officially Autumn. The freezer is full of blackberries, ready to make into jam (fat chance!). The

flip flops are back in the cupboard under the stairs, and the wooly socks are firmly back on my feet.

If you already have bored little people looking for something to do on dark evenings or rainy days, and

they aren't convinced that hoovering is an actual sport, why not try paper dolls, like the olden days!

Here's a free Spotty Doris paper doll, just for you. You know what to to. Well, if you're as old as I am 

you do. When you've printed her out, cut out Doris and stick her to some card, like a cereal box. Then

cut out and colour her clothes. 

Have fun!

To download file:
Click on the picture  below.
Double click on picture.
Click on "save image as"
Click on "save"

Illustration Friday. Hidden.

First week of the new school year. Who's feeling like this? :)

Wayzgoose

Last week I attended my first ever Wayzgoose. It's a print making thing, I was told. I was a little wary and not even convinced that this was a real word, let alone an event. However, I took my courage in both hands and went along, and I'm very glad I did because in turned out to be excellent fun and nothing to do with geese, which is always a bonus.
When I returned, I looked up the word "wayzgoose" on Wikipedia and this is what it said:

A wayzgoose was at one time an entertainment given by a master printer to his workmen each year on or about St Bartholomew's Day (24 August). It marked the traditional end of summer and the start of the season of working by candlelight. Later, the word came to refer to an annual outing and dinner for the staff of a printing works or the printers on a newspaper.

Well, we didn't quite make it to St. Bartholomew's day, but the weather was glorious,the company was delightful, the bring-and-share picnic was delicious and the river was inviting. I even went in. Up to my knees!
And I'm looking forward to print making by candle light next season.

Illustration Friday "Equality"

Getting in early for Illustration Friday this week. Did someone say tea...?