latest finds!

my latest treasures! love the colours, love the stripes, love the design, love the folk art, love it all!

new product ideas

Hi! I'm just playing around with some ideas.
I might make the bags myself if there is enough interest, (these are currently from society 6) can you please tell me how much you would like to pay for a 16x16 inch/40x40cm, open, lined, limited edition tote bag, printed both sides?
I just have to see if it's viable!
thanks!

Owl pattern

Morning has broken!
A little pattern just for fun!

Day dreaming

have a lovely day!

Butterfly give away

I am so sorry for the delay in anouncing my 2 lovely give away winners.
To me you are all winners, it's so hard to choose so I have given the task to my 14 year old son Louis,
after some time he announced that Alex and Cyrille were his choice,
Simply contact me with your address and  festive butterfly will be on it's way to you!

Paper Craft Butterfly New Year giveaway!

welcome back!
it's already been a very busy start to the new year, I have been working on a very exciting book project and have even had time to slip in another paper craft creation, I figured, if I could make a 3d heart what's to stop me making a 3d butterfly! he's ended up quite edgy, excuse the pun.
To celebrate what I am hoping will be a great 2014 I am giving away this paper craft, it comes flat packed, and I will even cut it out so all you'll have to do is sellotape it together!
Simply send me a message telling me your hope for the coming year  and I'll randomly choose 2,
I will let you know middle of next week!

Ripped paper flower art

happy almost New Year!
I have launched into 2014 with a fresh look!
I have thrown caution to the wind and have challenged myself to a little looseness!
For today anyway! it's been heaps of fun, yes I know, my ruler did creep inhere and there, I just couldn't help myself!

around the block, my corner of the world

I wish you a wonderfully joy filled Christmas and happy and healthy 2014.

I am so looking forward to continuing sharing my little corner of the world with you again in the coming year,

lots and lots of love

Ellen xx

Printable paper vases

Available now for YOU TO MAKE! my latest creations, paper vases!
All you have to do is visit my shop for an instant download.

Give away chosen

I am so sorry about the delay in my choosing one of the lovely comments as the winner of my LOVE HEART PAPER ART
Thank you so very much to all of you who left your lovely comment, it's a really nice way for me to feel conected to you. I would have loved to have sent you all a heart if my budget had allowed!
Caro from COLOURFUL HOME  has had a very difficult time this year and it would bring me so much joy to send her this gift.

mid century illustration

I was rummaging around in the books bargain bin at my local second hand store and came upon this absolutely delightful mid century girls annual, not only is the cover beautiful, the illustrations within are equally lovely, I particularly love the girl picking roses, I wish I could draw like that!


I'm sorry I haven't drawn my latest give away, I have been sooo busy, I'll do it very soon, I promise!!

Modern Christmas

One of the loveliest treats as a designer is to see my designs bringing joy to people all around the world.
This fabulous tree is however closer to home, it was sent to me by Janine at "Brother Design" in Auckland New Zealand, I have worked on some projects for them in the past so it was so nice to see that they have crafted my mod Christmas balls and have displayed them at there very trendy work place, don't the art works go well too!!
(you can craft them too by going to my shop, they are available as printables!)

GIVEAWAY! make your own paper craft heart

As you probably know by now, I enjoy playing with paper, in particular, I love the way something so flimsy, thin and flat can be transformed with a little cut and fold here and there into something different entirely.
This three dimensional love heart has to be my easiest to assemble paper craft yet,
if you would like to make one, simply visit my etsy shop!

G I V E A W A Y

simply let me know where you would hang it up and I'll send you the flat sheets and even pre cut and crease them for you so all you will need to do is tape it together,

I'll make the draw at the end of next week!

Printable paper Christmas decorations.

Time is ticking along and it's time to decorate!
As you probably know, my house is 1950's inside and out, with this in mind I have decided that a more retro twist would suit. I have designed these baubles with a contemporary feel, they look most effective simply hung on a bare branch.
You can make these too! by simply going to my shop 
You can upload the files when you order now, so it's even quicker, they come in 2 sets of 3, one set is brighter the other softer, they look great together too.
have fun making!