Beautiful

If you haven't yet seen Kina Grannis' amazing video, directed by Greg Jardin, have a look:

 I think the animation goes so brilliantly with the song - beautiful!

Free Shipping!

Spoonflower are offering free shipping today and (for some of us) tomorrow until the following times:

Amsterdam:  Thu, Nov 17 2:00 PM - Fri 2:00 PM
London: Thu, Nov 17 1:00 PM - Fri 1:00 PM
Los Angeles: Thu, Nov 17 5:00 AM - Fri 5:00 AM
Chicago: Thu, Nov 17 7:00 AM - Fri 7:00 AM
New York: Thu, Nov 17 8:00 AM - Fri 8:00 AM
Tokyo:  Thu, Nov 17 10:00 PM- Fri 10:00 PM
Sydney:  Thu, Nov 17 12:00 Midn - Fri 12:00 Midn
Auckland:  Fri, Nov 18 2:00 AM - Sat 2:00 AM

So if you'd like to order the calendar:

the journal cover:

or the new place mats:

you can do so here - they make brilliant gifts!

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Around the World in Fruit & Veg

A new and improved version of this! I really like the way the polar regions worked out in the different shade of wood.

Around the world in Fruit & Veg Details - click to view larger.

They're available as linen place mats here!

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Koi & Crane Journal Cover

I've been working on a 2012 journal cover based on the koi and red-crowned crane vector images I made for the calendar recently. It's designed to fit on a linen-cotton fat quarter, including instructions, here at spoonflower and fits an A5 journal or sketchbook.

Koi & Crane Journal - Cover

Koi & Crane Journal - Inner Panels

2012 Journal Cover Details - click to view larger.

I hope you all have a great weekend!


Update October 2012:
Read about the new 2013 journal cover here!

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2012: Love, Luck & Happiness!

Calendar 2012: Love, Luck & Happiness

Calendar Details - click to zoom.

I finished this calendar just in time for this! It turns out my helper, although brilliant in her field, isn't so good with vector graphics. Much of this design is made up of symbols used in some eastern cultures to signify prosperity, longevity, happiness, harmony and good luck - let's hope they work!

If you'd like to invite some auspicious symbolism into your life next year, why not pick up this calendar on a linen-cotton blend here for just $14 (£8.70/€10.20) You could hang it, make a cushion out of it or just use it to dry the dishes :)

Update October 2013:
Read about the new 2014 calendar here!

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North Carolina Sun

I'm so excited to have come 8th in the contest at Spoonflower, where they've been busy printing this week's top ten!

Printed up and billowing in the North Carolina sun!

Thank you those who voted for this design! Poppy Field in Fuzzy Felts is now available here (also in the white version) on cotton and linen; 15% of profits are donated to The Poppy Appeal. If you'd like to have a look at all top ten designs, Spoonflower have posted them on their Flickr page here!

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Koi & Crane

Another couple of vector images from my latest project:

Koi & Crane

I've based the crane on the Red-Crowned Crane which, although endangered through loss of habitat, has been increasing in numbers over the second half of last century. These beautiful birds have an elaborate courtship dance (involving throwing grass in the air!) and pair for life.

Red Crowned Crane by Roy Toft

While looking for inspiration I came across this photo of calling cranes on Hokkaido Island by the fantastic wildlife photographer Roy Toft. Have a look at more of his incredible work here and here!

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Fuzzy Felt

In observance of Remembrance Day (Veterans Day in the US), the subject at Spoonflower this week is military. I immediately thought of the poppies worn in countries around the globe to support soldiers and their families on the anniversary of the armistice. I also found out that fuzzy felts were invented by Lois Allan while manufacturing felt gaskets during the second world war. Without wanting to trivialize the subject, this tied in too well to resist and so Poppy Field in Fuzzy Felts was born:

Poppy Field in Fuzzy Felts

Fuzzy Felt texture details - click to view larger.

If you like fuzzy felts, poppies, the military or even my design, head on over to the contest page to vote - 15% of the proceeds from this design go to The Poppy Appeal!#

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One!

Forest & Sea is one year old today - hurray!

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