Sketchbook ~ Me, Birds and Dibnah

A few sketchbook pages.
Draw September ended with that first picture. Fail.

Ohh Deer Pillow Fight Competition

I've entered Ohh Deer's latest competition which means there are 3 cushions available in their shop right now that have my illustrations on them.

I can't imagine I have much chance of winning the competition but I'd love it if I actually sold a cushion or two. It's a great chance to have a product available that I wouldn't be able to do myself and the thought of someone having one of these on their sofa is really cool.

Fingers crossed  *^_^*

(Clicking the images should take you to their pages on Ohh Deer but just in case axolotl, cactus, panda)

Week 40

Day 274 (01.10.13) - I had an urge to get my peg loom out last week but now it's just sitting on the dining table unfinished while I do other things. Oops.



Day 275 (02.10.13)



Day 276 (03.10.13)



Day 277 (04.10.13) - There are a lot of reasons why I think this photo is rubbish but I actually like it.



Day 278 (05.10.13) - I tried to do a drawing every hour as well as the work I had to do but then Will took me to see Elysium instead. Not complaining.



Day 279 (06.10.13) - Chocolate bread! This didn't rise at all, I think I killed my yeast with hot water so it was the heaviest bread I've ever known but it was still tasty. The recipe is here. I'm not sure how she can use boiling water and make it work because I'm pretty sure that's what went wrong with mine. I think next time I'm going to melt the chocolate separately and then use regular lukewarm water instead. I also feel like I have to point out that I have tried a lot of her recipes and this is the only problem I've ever had and they're all delicious (and cheap!)



Day 280 (07.10.13) - Wrapping up orders for the post.

Things this week:
I've mostly been working on stock this week. Still lots to replace and new things to make but I'm getting there ^_^
I very much want this zine.
We visited Will's sister and had a woodland adventure.
As mentioned earlier, Will took me to see Elysium which was really good and this evening we're off to see Blue Jasmine which I'm really looking forward to. We always go ages without going to the cinema at all, miss loads we wanted to see and then go a few times one after the other to try and not miss anything because we're foolish. It's the only explanation for not going to see films for free.

Week 39

Day 267 (24.09.13) - Trying out a new idea for an amigurumi.



Day 268 (25.09.13) - For some reason that board feels really good, it's even better to stand on. Especially after cutting and folding a load of new cards.



Day 269 (26.09.13) - This guy needs a name.



Day 270 (27.09.13) - Will's prints getting ready for the market.



Day 271 (28.09.13) - These buttons have been in a half sorted state for far too long.



Day 272 (29.09.13) - Urgh flash.



Day 273 (30.09.13) - Will made himself some bunting.

Things this week:
Finding two loaves of Kingsmill bread for 9p each when you and your boyfriend have a £10 food budget that week is a pretty amazing feeling.
Had a good time at Clutter City, sold lots and met some lovely ladies from a new shop to sell at too.
The weather has been just the right amount of warm.

Stripes

The making of our market sign. There's something quite nice about watching someone paint straight lines. Note that there is no masking tape, he just used his straight line painting skill.
You can see the sign in action here.

Clutter City Autumn Market

On Saturday we spent the day selling our wares at Clutter City. I didn't get photos of anything else going on because it was such a busy day, the initial 'we've set up now, take a photo' was all I managed. I had a quick wander round though and all the other stalls were great. I have a wad of business cards on my studio floor that need exploring soon.

I think Will succeeded in his quest to have the ugliest thing there (the unicorn drawing on our sign). That might sound like I'm being cruel but I'm not, he genuinely wanted it to be the ugliest thing at the market and as far as I could tell it was. There isn't enough representation of the ugly unicorns in the world.

We spoke to some lovely people and I was even asked by some local shop owners if I'd be happy to sell a few bits in their shop which is pretty exciting.
We sold lots too which is always good.

Now to re-stock a few bits and get them up online. I feel like my Etsy and Folksy haven't had anything new for a while. New amigurumi and new cards are on their way soon!
If you like the look of any of Will's illustrations you can get him on twitter and instagram @willwils0n, or leave a comment here. He's working on an online shop but hasn't got one at the moment.

Week 38

Day 260 (17.09.13) - Will painted a shark.



Day 261 (18.09.13) - Doodling a jellyfish.



Day 262 (19.09.13) - My winnings from an instagram giveaway by @atelier_spunk. I'm really surprised how quickly something can arrive from a different country these days. Magic.



Day 263 (20.09.13) -



Day 264 (21.09.13) - Forever finding boxes and books full of things I've collected and don't want half of anymore and then don't know what to do with the other half. (How could you ever try and erase her?)



Day 265 (22.09.13) - Working massive yarn with a slightly smaller hook for sturdyness kills your fingers but makes for a very sturdy basket. Just so you know.



Day 266 (23.09.13) - Packaging (if you can call it that) my fingerless mittens for the market. Washi tape helps.

Things this week:
Winning a giveaway on instagram and then getting real life post from the netherlands was pretty cool.
I made some bats and fell in love with them.
My eyeball coasters are in this issue (10) of Simply Crochet. One of the top 5 halloween finds on the news page, it's pretty exciting having my name in an actual magazine.

I read Moranthology by Caitlin Moran. I think she's a genius. It mostly made me laugh but it also made me cry when she got all serious about mental illness and benefits. A sign of a good book, laughter and tears.