A fresh new website

I've had a really busy day creating my new-look website... my eyes are now square from working on the computer all day!

 

 

If you want a look, pop over to: http://www.helzbelzart.com



Riverbank Revels

In shops really soon will be my new papercraft collection, licensed by Trimcraft, called Riverbank Revels.

 

Whimsical characters are featured in colourful caravans, barges, boats and spending hazy, lazy summer days on the water.

 

Trimcraft have produced stamps, papers, stickers, brads, wooden shapes and many more crafting products for lots of different projects.

 

Baby Zoo Crew Noah's Ark Fabrics

I received some lovely samples earlier this month! Baby Zoo Crew Noah's Ark has been licensed for fabrics by Quilting Treasures in the USA.

The UK distributer is Dewhurst Dent Textiles.

 

 

Mini House Template

Here's the template for one of the little houses I've been working on.. you are welcome to have a go yourself and download this page!

 

 

Paper Tree

Here's another idea using the Special Delivery papercraft range licensed by Trimcraft... a mini paper tree!

 

Shopping...

A new Hobbycraft store opened near us this morning and of course I couldn't resist popping along to get some paints! Fabulous to see a section of 'Special Delivery' products... although they are getting low!!... and found this little leaflet to take home!

 

Time for a play

It's been a very long time since I played with some paper, in fact it was when my daughter was still at primary school! But last night I decided I wanted to use some of Trimcraft's Special Delivery paper I designed. So I make these little hanging Christmas houses using the 6x6 paper, twine, mini pegs and buttons.....

 

Special Delivery Ideas

On sale 27th November is Cardmaking and Papercraft magazine (issue 112) and Special Delivery will be a 'Weekend Make'..... can't wait to see that!!

 

Friends from Bluebell Wood

My latest greetings cards are now heading into shops. 'Friends from Bluebell Wood' is a collection of 16 cards, licensed and published by Otter House Ltd. Featuring otters, cats, dogs, mice, rabbits and birds, this sweet little collection is printed on cream card stock with coloured envelopes.

 

 

Special Delivery Competition

Over on my Facebook page I am running a little competition to win these Special Delivery papercraft products. This range has been produced and licensed by Trimcraft (UK) Ltd, and are available in stores now.

 

Click HERE to see the competition, and good luck.

 

Special Delivery

Due out the shops anytime now is Special Delivery. A papercraft collection of stamps, papers, ribbons, stickers and other products of whimsical characters alongside the big man himself ... Santa!

Licensed by Trimcraft, we hope these designs will be enjoyed by the clever people in the paper crafting community!

World of Cross Stitching

World of Cross Stitching magazine have licensed little mimi kitten for a cross stitch pattern in the July edition, and have published a 'meet the designer' article...

Fabric Samples

I got a lovely surprise today from the UPS delivery man, carrying a huge parcel from the USA.... samples of the Bazoo Cuddle Time fabric collection!

Cross Stitch Crazy Magazine

Here's the Pepper and Friends' kitten that has been licensed by Cross Stitch Crazy magazine (issue 163 / May) for the readers to create a cross stitch version. As well as the chart pattern, there's a "Meet the designer" chat with me and one lucky reader will get the chance to win an original painting from me!!

Facebook additions..

Some lovely new Bazoo designs have been shared with us on my Facebook page, courtesy of Rozzy and Maxine. Use the icon on the right of the page to pop over to Facebook, "like" the page and you will get to see what these clever ladies have done with Bazoo!

Springing into Spring

Spring is in the air! Here's one Easter illustration altered for a variety of options....

Website client area

I am gradually setting up a client "restricted" area of designs on my website where existing and new clients can preview illustrations and product designs.

This area is password protected, so email me HERE to gain access.

Inspiring Summer Gardens

A bit of summer inspiration today! It's a welcome change to be working on wedding and flowery designs at this time of year.... usually it's more Christmas work!

School Award

For the second year at Coco's school I have awarded a prize to one of the children who was in the Art Enrichment Group. This year it went to a boy who had a hidden talent! During the term, he was a really dedicated student and was amazed at the work he produced... it was like a light had been switched on for him! It was so satisfying to see his confidence grow, for him to enjoy the tutoring.

Pepper's Christmas Party

Pepper and Friends come out to play for Christmas!! The latest range is making it's debut this Saturday 24th July, and will be on the QVC shopping channel during the Craft Day Special. The collection includes stamps, ribbons and papers, all with a seasonal theme!