Yellow bunting

 I'm gradually building up a selection of bunting in my Etsy shop. This version uses a colour palette of mustard yellows and white.

The main fabric of this bunting is a fabulous vintage 1970s fabric made from a stylised floral print in shades of mustard, brown and green on a white background. I picked up this fabric from an antique market and think it looks great as bunting. It could be used to decorate the home or a kid's bedroom, or would be great for decorating a party.

Each floral flag alternates with a mustard yellow cotton flag. One is a dark mustard...

... and the other is a light mustard.

Each flag is double sided and is made from 100% cotton so machine washable too.

Find more bunting in my Etsy shop here.

Blue and white bunting

I'm loving my new venture into bunting-making and the latest batch to arrive in my Etsy shop is this pleasing blue and white version. It's made from a selection of Indigo-hued cotton fabrics, each with a different print but within the same colour feel.

The bunting consists of eight flags and the length of the bunting is approximately three metres long. It includes a pretty floral vine print that has a block print feel.

Some of the flags have been patchworked together and includes a few solid blue cottons as well as a pretty dragonfly print.

Each of these prints are stylish and would make a great addition to the home. Use this bunting to decorate the living room or kitchen, or save it of a garden party or birthday celebration.

The flags are double-sided and are machine washable too.

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Lilly of the valley

 I recently created this lily of the valley print for my Spoonflower shop. It's a stylised design and includes flowers and leaves in a pleasing turquoise and teal colour palette.

This lily of the valley print looks great on bedding. The duvet cover is made from a soft sateen fabric and comes in three different sizes.

The sheet set is also a nice way of adding colour to the bedroom. It comes in six size options and includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and pillow covers.

The throw blanket is a nice way of adding colour to the bedroom or living room and comes in two cosy fabric options.

I also designed this print in a fresh green colour palette, which would look great on tableware in the home.

The dinner napkins come in a selection of fabric finishes and come as a set of two.

The tablecloth adds a zing of pattern and colour to any dining occasion and comes insecure, rectangle and oval, of varying sizes.

For a more subtle addition to the table, try this table runner. It's made from cotton sateen and comes in a selection of three lengths.

African bunting

I've been busy making bunting recently and I'm loving the outcome. This set of bunting is made from some vibrant African fabrics that I have in my collection. They come in shades of red, orange and black and make a great statement.

Before I started cutting out the bunting shapes I decided to patchwork a variety of fabrics together, which creates a really vibrant array of colour.

I've used a variety of colours and patterns within each flag. And I've varied the scale of each design too.

Batik-style prints sit alongside more geometric prints.

The colours work really well together and come in autumnal shades. This bunting would be great as party decor but could also be used to decorate the home.

All bunting is gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to its recipient with an optional gift message included.

You can find this stunning bunting by clicking on the link here.

 

Totally tropical toile

 The latest design challenge for Spoonflower is called 'Toile with a twist' and I decided to use a tropical theme for my entry, calling it Tropical Toile. I've included zebras and leopards surrounded by tropical foliage in a fresh green and white colour palette. You can vote for my design here.

This print would look great as a wallpaper. Spoonflower offers a range of different wallpaper options from pre-pasted, peel-and-stick and vinyl, to more premium finishes such as a textured grasscloth or stunning metallic finishes.

Look up close and you can see the hand-drawn effect of the design. I added a light wash to areas of the design to give it some depth.

It would look great on a statement wall in the bedroom, and if you really love the print, you could buy it as a duvet cover with matching sheets too!

The vinyl version is wipe-clean and perfect for hight traffic areas such as the kitchen or in the hallway.

How stunning is this metallic silver version?!

See how it glows when the light shines on it. 

Vote for this design here. Voting closes June 3rd.

Art deco floral

The latest Spoonflower design challenge is 'Art Deco' where we have been welcomed to use bold, decadent designs reflecting the Jazz Age. This includes geometric designs, with bold curves and sleek lines. I decided to take the floral route and created this teal Art Deco floral with stylised flower shapes and trailing leaves. I added touches of mustard and cream for a contrasting colour and I'm really pleased with the final result! You can vote for my design here.

This Art Deco design would look great as a wallpaper print and is available in my Spoonflower shop on a wide variety of finishes, from pre-pasted and peel-and-stick to fabulous metallic gold and metallic silver options.

The Art Deco print looks great in the bedroom and would look good as a statement wall. The other walls could be painted in a matching deep teal colour and even the ceiling, to create a cocoon feeling.

The metallic Art Deco options look stunning and this could work so well with a wall lamp that would cast a dramatic glow on the wall.

Match furniture to the Art Deco print.

 

Ivy tableware

I love this ivy print which I designed for my Spoonflower shop a while ago. It makes a great print for tableware and could be used in the garden as well as in the home - bringing the outside inside.

These ivy dinner napkins come in two fabric choices - a cotton sateen fabric and a linen cotton canvas fabric. They come in a set of two and have a folded, top-stitched hem.

The ivy tablecloth comes in several shapes and sizes including rectangular and round. It's made from a 100% cotton fabric and has folded, mitred corners.

I love these cute ivy cocktail napkins, the perfect accompaniment to a pre-dinner drink. They come as a set of four and are made form a linen cotton canvas fabric.

These ivy placemats make a great statement and they come in three fabric options. The linen cotton canvas serves as a natural everyday placemat, the longleaf sateen offers a more luxe, formal option, and the cypress cotton canvas is a durable option, great for any setting. 

 

Ferns for the home

I'm loving this fresh fern print, available in my Spoonflower shop on a variety of fabrics and wallpapers as well as ready-made items for the home.

It looks great as a fern wallpaper and would make a great print for a statement wall in the home. There are a selection of options, from easy-to-hang options such as peel and stick and pre-pasted, to grasscloth and vinyl. There are even gold metallic and silver metallic options.

The fern wallpaper would look great in the bedroom as it has a calming effect. The grasscloth would make a nice option as it is a naturally woven sisal and has a slight lustre to give it ultimate timeless elegance.

The fern wallpaper also has a vinyl option which is perfect for the kitchen. It's durable, washable and stands up to scrubs, scratches and high traffic areas.

The fern duvet cover comes in three sizes and is made from 100% Italian cotton sateen. This duvet cover features a discreetly hidden zipper and there are ties inside each corner to hold the duvet in place.

The fern sheet set comes in five sizes, from twin size to super king size and is made from 100% Italian cotton sateen. It's a great way of adding a pop of colour to the bedroom.

You can also buy this print as a fern curtain panel which is available in three lengths. It's constructed with a rod pocket and back tabs to create a gathered or pleated look.

The fern curtain panel is made from a soft, durable Cypress cotton canvas with a basketweave texture. There is also a linen cotton canvas option which is a lighter weight and has a naturally slubbed texture.

 

Happy Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day! I'm spreading the love with this cute folk-inspired love heart artwork, available in my Etsy shop.

It's printed onto a lovely thick watercolour paper and is sealed in a plastic envelope and then gift wrapped in pink tissue paper. It can be sent straight to its recipient with an optional gift message included.

It looks great in a white frame and would make a nice addition to the home.

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