[ zoe ingram ]

had it's day

I've persisted with Typepad for quite sometime now but somehow it always frustrates me.

It's one of the better "off the shelf" blog tools out there don't get me wrong but for my needs it isn't doing it for me anymore. I don't have the time for a start to be writing mega long posts everytime and I somehow feel like it takes me a long time to log in create a new post sort out images write what I want to write....it just takes a long time. Ok, it's not that long but when you're busy it is.

I've decided to start using tumblr for my blog and hopefully my other website info too eventually.

Tumblr is great. I love the ease of posting and the options and possibilities within it. It just seems to be what I need right now. Simple. The best thing about tumblr is that it's free whereas typepad costs a bit every month.

This blog here will remain for a while yet but I won't be updating it from now on so change your bookmarks/links if you want to keep in touch.

Thanks Typepad, you've been great but it's time to move on.

free egg hunt cards

Hi folks, a little freebie for you to download and enjoy this Easter with your little ones.

I've been making some Easter egg hunt clue cards for Poppy & Lexie so that we can have a full on egg hunt this Sunday. Lexie is desperate, desperate, I tell you to do an egg hunt so I thought I'd whip them up before it gets too late. And, I thought I'd share them with you too!

I've put a little hole punch guide on the cards too just in case you want to tie them on to things with pretty ribbon, twine or string.

Have fun!

Download the Easter Egg Hunt Clue Cards here (5890.1K)

a wee car & caravan on a shiny road

Look! It's a wee card from AL. Oh, how I miss her x

mine | theirs

Ohhhhh, ahhhhhh, mmmmmmmmm.

I love what's inside the little black box of moo. Business cards. and all the other little details in the packaging.

new cards coming

I ordered a few test cards from moo the other day and they look pretty good. The only thing is that shortly after I'd ordered them I got my new email address sorted out and then decided to change things on the website a little bit.

So I ordered a few new ones with updated details and design.

These are a few of the test cards which were really just for me to see what the print was like and the colours etc.

I'll take some better shots of the new ones when they arrive...these are a bit over exposed (and back to front) using the old photobooth.

The sweetest message

all the way from Japan. Thanks Leslie x

valentine dogs and a year on

Not long ago I finished the valentine's day card I was asked to design for Madison Park Greetings.



I like how it turned out and of course I can't wait to see them in print!

It's a year today since I began my etsy shop.

so slow

Right then.

Message inside: "I love the dearness of you"


Message inside: "Hope your birthday is filled with all of your favorite treats"

These little beauties were delivered on Tuesday and I'm only now getting around to blogging about it. OK, it's not that late but why do I feel like I'm always playing catch up at the moment?

I'm really pleased with them and one of the designs made it onto the back page of the brochure as well as listed inside!

I've got a funny feeling that's one of Helen Dardik's card designs right underneath mine on the shelf.

If you're interested here's a little bit about the cards...

Madison Park Greetings is happy to announce that many of our new cards are now printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks. Additionally, many of our envelopes are now made using recycled stock. Madison Park Greetings supports sustainability and is mindful of the environment when developing our products. After all, shouldn't every Park be nice and green?

It makes me doubly happy to be designing for a company who are really aware of the environment.

MP Cards

I've started work on some new cards for Madison Park Greetings. Mother's Day and Valentine's Day this time.

Left: Mother's Day - Right: Valentine's Day

If you're just joining me I'll give you a bit of background...

I began working with Madison Park back in January of this year and have really enjoyed the experience of working with them. I have, so far, designed 2 Christmas cards (for 2008), a birthday card, a thank you card and now I'm doing a mother's day and valentines day.

Christmas cards printed in the holiday catalogue

Christmas

Thank you on the left, Christmas on the right

Birthday