Monday, 27 October 2014

A Dozen Hand-painted Paper Collage Christmas Cards

The very first greeting card I ever sold also happened to be my very first attempt at making a hand-painted paper collage! 

It had taken me a long time and I had ended up with painted paper all over my kitchen, sticky hands and a very sore back from sitting too long, making sure I cut the shapes accurately! So I was all the more thrilled when sale notification emails just kept rolling into my inbox!

That was five years ago and as I have gradually improved and speeded up what was originally a very tricky and time-consuming process, collage has become possibly my favourite medium for making greeting cards. And each year, I have produced at least one new design.

Here are just a few - beginning with my very first one, maybe a bit ambitious for a beginner but it's very popular!






































































These are just a few examples of each design but there are lots more in my store, some with non-English greetings or alternative messages, many of them ready for you to personalize.

You can find them all

Sunday, 19 October 2014

10 Chic Marigold Medley Smartphone Cases





The Marigold is the October Birth Month Flower. 

So a greeting card or gift with marigolds will make someone with an October birthday feel really special! 

But these smartphone cases, with ten different patterns from my 'Marigold Medley' collection, will make a chic gift for anyone, especially if you personalise it with their name or initials. 

(Each of these patterns is available on a large range of smartphone cases as well as many other electronic device cases and sleeves. To see the full range CLICK HERE)













Chic Navy on Blue Polka Dots iPhone 6 Plus Case
Chic Navy on Blue Polka Dots iPhone 6 Plus Case by poshandpainterly
Look at more Polka dots Casemate Cases at zazzle

Like what you see but not on the device you're looking for?

Each of these patterns is available on a large range of smartphone cases,
 as well as many other electronic device cases and sleeves.

 To see the full range CLICK HERE

Friday, 19 September 2014

Morning Glory - the September Birth Month Flower



The Birth Month Flower for September is the Morning Glory.

I try to grow Morning Glories from seed each year but I've only once succeeded. And that time they flowered very late in the year, brightening up my autumn garden with their brilliant blue flowers. 

I think maybe I start them off too early and they succumb to the cold nights in early summer. So I will try sowing them later next year - but if that doesn't work, I'll still have my Morning Glory Collection in my Posh and Painterly store!

Here are just a few examples of 

Morning Glory Gifts for the Home -


Small Storage Jar




Table Lamp and Lampshade

 

Wooden Serving Tray



Budget Tote Bag to personalize




White Ceramic Soup Bowl with Handle

 

Baby Bib
(the reverse side has a different Morning Glory Pattern)
 

Throw Blanket




 Pendant Lampshade




Dry Erase Board



Throw Pillow or Cushion
Choose from many sizes and fabrics

 
Reusable Shopping Bag to personalize



 

White China Teapot
(available in two sizes, pitchers/jugs also available)





Soap Dispenser and Toothbrush Holder


Throw Pillow/Cushion

Square Wall Clock
(round clocks also available)

You can browse the entire
"Morning Glory"
collection