Showing posts with label Cute. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cute. Show all posts

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

New Home Love...


I have nearly been in my new home for two months now, I honestly don't know where the time has gone. Unfortunately this means its about time I take down my new home cards off the mantle piece. Boo :( I received some gorgeous cards, I am lucky to have such great friends. So, I thought I would share a few with you.


First up it this gorgeous design by Vicky Trainor with this little floral arrangement. Its such a simple design and on a white back ground just makes you admire how utterly gorgeous it is!

I also got a selection of cards from designers I aren't sure of, here are some more of my favourites. 

Birds and keys play a common factor, the keys to the door springs to mind and I guess when you get your first home you could be classed as "love birds"...... Awwww!





I love the cute illustration on this one, particularly the smilie sheep. This would be my dream home in the countryside though I definitely can make do with the home I have :)



Lots of hearts and lots of love, again more cute illustrations. I think the simpler the better. This simple illustration with the sequin detail is ideal! At uni I never was any good at the gift modules, but I have always loved getting gorgeous greetings cards. They still inspire me :) 


Thank you to everyone who sent us gorgeous cards and gifts!

I also wanted to completely change the subject and sneak in a little picture of my vegetable patch! I never thought I had green fingers but judging by this photo I must be doing something right. 


Dylan does like to dance on them occasionally if I aren't looking. So far I have planted onions, potatoes, carrots, spring onions, strawberries, runner beans, and I also have the three trees which were already planted. Can't wait to see the results I will keep you updated!


Thursday, 27 March 2014

Mother's Day Giveaway!


Hello, I love to treat you with a giveaway so thought I would do one in time for Mother's Day! 

It is so easy to win! Just follow these three easy steps!  

2) Like the Picture on FB 
3) Comment #MammaMia
I have chosen a squirrel theme for this giveaway, I think he is rather cute ;)


The winning package includes a screen printed tote bag, a squirrel greetings card and a lovely sewing squirrel kit!

Please feel free to share the giveaway with others and let them know!

Get involved to win! Thanks! 

Twitter: @LaurenCherice
Instagram: /Laurencherice 


Thursday, 6 March 2014

Cath Kidston Safari Collection 2014.


Have you seen Cath Kidston's new Safari Collection!
Well I love it all! Here is some of my favourite pieces...


The fabric itself you can purchase by the meter. When I was in Africa I was lucky enough to go on some safari's in my spare time. Which is was I particularly love this new collection. I have already been bought the mug with the giraffe's on but I didn't realise the fabric had elephants, lions, zebras and giraffe's on! I think I need a piece! 



Or maybe a plate...

Some women have an obsession with shoes, but mine is definitely with bags, especially if it has a gorgeous print on it. I think I may need this one....


Furnishing fabrics is also a passion of mine. I have myself produced a jungle print at university which does have some similar features to the Cath Kidston one. I love this cushion in the collection and how the trees have tiny detail of embroidery. So cute!

Or why not just have the cushion in the print iteself....

To see the full range and shop the collection here:


Friday, 17 January 2014

A little trip to York!



This week I had a lovely little trip to York to catch up with these two from Uni! Its been ages. It was a fab day although the sales did manage to persuade me to spend. Especially in Cath Kidston! How gorgeous is this bedding! I love birds, and love Cath Kidston's current designs which feature some lovely birdies themselves. However I didn't only just treat myself. Dylan got some extra special polka dot food bowls :)



We did try to get into York Minister but when we got inside it appeared to be close. The gift shop however was open and had various souvenirs with peoples names on. As you do, you can't resist having a nosey to see if your names there, this is what I found to my delight.... 


I would like to think its true :)


I also bought this gorgeous butterfly poster in Urban Outfitters. I couldn't resist. The office is nearly finished and I can't wait to get drawing and organising all my art equipment and books! I shall post a picture when its done.

I am also delighted to have had some very generous sponsors for my North Sea Dip which is less than two weeks away! Please feel free to help where you can:

Saturday, 30 November 2013

Its nearly Christmas......



Just a quick post for you all, can you believe its DECEMBER tomorrow! Another year of blogging is quickly coming to an end and another year begins... So with Christmas emerging I thought I best get my Squirrel Stockings on my Etsy Shop. They have been to my Christmas events with me so far. It is fair to say I love printing a lot more than sewing but it was a nice change.



The stockings come in a white, burgundy and red trim. At the moment they are only listed in white and red. I am hoping to list the burgundy ones tomorrow along with my Christmas cards :) I hope you like!



All images and design Copyright to Lauren Cherice Designs 2013. 

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Preparation!



As you will know I have been busy preparing for  my Christmas fairs, starting with the Living North one this weekend at York Racecourse! This weekend I was finishing off sewing my Christmas stockings. I am very pleased with how they have turned out as I am not a keen sewer as I am a printer. 


What do you think?


I have also been printing some fabrics for sale. These are a selection of small samples I will be selling which people can use for appliqué or possibly bunting? It features my jungle print on a small scale? 


Dylan was also in for a treat this week with another costume. This week he wanted (without choice) to be a HOT DOG! haha I thought he would hate it but he was running about after his toys in it for a short time. I have also spent the last week printing my Robin tea towels. I was nervous printing them as I wanted them to be perfect but I am very pleased how they have turned out. These will be showcased with me this weekend :) 



One of my dreams has to sell my own fabrics. Even though I would love to do this on a larger scale I just don't have all the facilities yet, but I am nearly there. Here I have some small cotton fabric pieces of my exotic jungle design and my foxglove design. The fabric sizes do vary slightly and these will also be for sale at the weekend. 



Finally, my Christmas greetings cards arrived yay! I was also pleased with these. This time I produced a multidirectional repeat design for a change using my original holly illustration. I also managed to complete all my squirrel kits! Yay! So that was another thing crossed off my list :)


So what do you think?

You can find me this weekend at York Racecourse 15th-17th November! 

All Images and Designs Copyright to Lauren Cherice Designs 2013. 

Monday, 30 September 2013

My Iphone 4/4s Cases are on my Etsy Shop!



The other day I was walking Dylan near the fields and I noticed they had now cut the corn and made it into hay bales. It was such a beautiful evening I thought I would have a little wonder into the field with my phone cases and take some pretty pictures of them. There is four different designs...


Mr Duck


Kingfisher & Frog


Mr Squirrel


Mr Owl


I thought it was about time I updated my Etsy shop and gave them hopefully a new home. It certainly still felt like summer when I was out in the fields, the sun was setting but still lovely and warm. 



My own Mr Duck iphone case has certainly protected my phone after a few accidental falls! 

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

Dylan's Play Date!



I was very excited when my sister said her friend has a female french bull dog who is also a brindle. Dylan loves other dogs, so much he starts crying in street if he can't go say hello. So, I was very eager to introduce him to Poppy who is 5. 


Yesterday we met at the beach, I wasn't sure how they would be, Dylan was clearly intrigued and eager to be off his lead to run around straight away. It turned out to be so funny. They were constantly running after each other, in the sea in the sand. Poppy, even though older and larger in size was alot faster than Dylan. Here are a few of my favourite photo's from last nights events. 





I also follow quite a lot of frenchie's on instagram and have been in regular contact with someone locally in Scarborough who have a french bull dog a day older than Dylan who is also a brindle. It is great to see his progress like Dylan's. You can find his instagram page here: http://instagram.com/carltonthefrenchie

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

A New Commission... Two little dogs...



My lovely friend Jade asked me to draw her two dogs, Reg and Jeff. I was very excited/nervous as I know these dogs well and really wanted to do a good job. Especially when she said she wanted them to be a gift for her mums birthday. So as of Monday I had these finished. I do love drawing animals as you know but I do tend to stick to drawing birds. I was a bit uncertain how their hair would come along but I had a bit of practice earlier by drawing Dylan. So here we go....


I started with the face as I feel this is the most important part. I didn't want to leave this till last as I think the eyes are what makes it look like the animal/person. I was very happy once I had completed this stage as I definitely could see a likeness. 


Here is a little picture of me at work :) just so you can put a face behind all this chattering.


So here we are, the finished results. I used pen on tracing paper for these drawings backed on card and wrapped for presenting. I do love drawing and it was nice to get some time this summer to relax. I am now excited to start more development on my studio. My next stage is some designing and to build a larger light box to expose some bigger screens. Then its the water situation. I am still hoping to build my screen collection too.



Anyway thats enough rambling for one post. Please feel free to let me know what you think?
Thanks, Lauren :)


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