tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76238580113485718802024-02-20T17:10:12.747-08:00Drawing on tablesAmy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-16913791304701739782009-09-15T09:55:00.001-07:002009-09-15T09:59:27.840-07:00I have moved!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.amyblackwell.co.uk"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzP4PLSjkfKu2aSvVQtfZIWYiHUmbmUijR1gzzZhQiTumD8Y2cgC4meswa4eRJ_gbLI7daYMHf9EGhqck0YFMO4s1haboBhCQppgdIE-wjJ9KjO2tYOgSRQIpL690TNadiyKsa3gim1alQ/s400/IMG_2422.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381738986025074562" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I HAVE MOVED! - <a href="http://www.amyblackwell.co.uk">NEW SITE</a> - NOW OPEN!<br />For the latest on what I'm doing please follow the links to <a href="http://www.amyblackwell.co.uk">www.amyblackwell.co.uk</a>. So long Blogger :( sniff, it's been fun while it lastest... sigh<br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-26903459820907832952009-09-08T06:24:00.000-07:002009-09-15T07:44:57.502-07:00week 2 of the September Sale!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blackoutwell.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 327px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIX3oV70JYA8j4AmnR3oxK-U-S44QPO3dr9YudrM4Y4ZUBgeMyJGttF_OWjR_r_TYFqWH0cVEn53C4a8cJkFEgIT0g4Ym-nkI4923zJEpKLQoVdxUbzBJEKMpsRFMEkDllXHSI0Ifivmg/s400/week2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379086995990667250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;">The Print's up for grabs at Half Price - until Sunday!<br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-48066205431845338812009-09-02T02:50:00.000-07:002009-09-15T07:50:25.552-07:00doodle of a doodler<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3880273277/in/pool-whatiworetodaydrawings"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcTW6MHYbN0prDzvnIpjf4lun8cBwo1aOxTF-jsJX2u80zf7CvwNHLZ1mtWyNxILxG9b_FC7U9uWsYI7QpAcs2pDJzidVmwvayyAK_XGMXu8gCS5LZaPNWaHbkv8MQ99wWKB4G170eQkN/s400/amybee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376805375848843602" border="0" /></a>Well, why not eh? Great collection building up on <a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/whatiworetodaydrawings/pool/">flickr</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gemmacorrell/">Miss Correll</a> leads the way ;)<br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-9787997756787803962009-09-01T03:53:00.000-07:002009-09-15T07:51:37.808-07:00BANG! - September Sale has begun<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blackoutwell.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 339px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggFYIlYKxwkr4zrE0N_JWNS0977DixDSxiR68FYEIn1MU-SxMnkmqFG8Cy50ckczRTDMOCQEL_wht8PpPGAOgJ2f4oNl6DMFRG81vuIYYfm8WUoZ2noQq-gaBJhluXQKkqDAqbncYbdwSA/s400/sale-week1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376450617197384786" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">It's official folks. <a href="http://www.blackoutwell.etsy.com/">The September Sale</a> has started. Above we have the creatures featured this week. They will be available at half price until Sunday. On Sunday I'll change the selection of prints that are on offer so keep your eyes peeled!<br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-90695294273377764502009-08-29T11:36:00.000-07:002009-09-15T08:00:40.449-07:00oops<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_98831_1093988_-1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJ0zcNpCM0VGI6C20Wl0p739f8vY73uDdwba_9GU09__18CDTuY2sp0OgFO6q15hLf67UBDfKZnGC3dDGWn5LSQriVmWi-R7jLsZVGgucGilHd3na_PaYVaVTrVklMKy-XPKLHM5ElLH6/s400/img-thing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375457626083138722" border="0" /></a><br />Well, I accidentally went shopping. It happens. It was good :) Above is a beautiful new jacket I found in Debenhams. I bought it, gulp. The picture above doesn't do it much justice because it's a much more vibrant mustard yellow. I'm in love with it and it fits like a dream, so why not hey? I plan to change the buttons because the ones it come with are too heavy and they droop - I'm having none of that. I found some nice big plain matte black ones to replace the droopy ones. Yes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.vintagereclaimed.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv6fuJNLGKLcyaeHKHGXuGJaXCpj7IJ5GS9NHyePS18m57T70CUpNDGziK1MjumXBxre8WsBeXHjAblxrznXLm_hjbG42gQ1s7siMq3V4cafbRv0rAMgBSi2_Ia2OiKN1tWKqycbrFSgKN/s400/IMG_2633.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375457365554209522" border="0" /></a>I now own my first (not my last, that's for certain) piece of vintage reclaimed jewellery by Liam. I'm sorry the picture's a bit blurry, very low light levels (autumns nearly here). I'll try and update it in the morning if the sun comes out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5528272&ga_search_query=pebble&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIvDVIHPZXol3PXU3Mpr_idEDYI_im1QsQCtDw8icsWKF9krRrSjCGN9xnLtWiEMsDKU9sPzQzDIlkbHZjlAlN5WLeXD3x6iF1Lq6panXd6GZCrXO7aaNgWf3CGVzWCjO65ulj9w0cFye/s400/IMG_2623.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375457233247048658" border="0" /></a>And lastly I found the perfect pair of golden earrings by pebble (Jayne). Again poor photo by me, sorry sorry sorry, but I'm sure you get the idea. I love her work. I bought a custom necklace from her last year and it's one of my favourite possessions. If you're local you can find her work in the Nottingham Craft Mafia shop - 'Get Made!' too.<br /><br />Right enough of my yellow themed post. No more shopping for me... hm... I plan to spend the evening curled up with my book or watching Humphrey Bogart films. You can't get much better than that ;)Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-24358742245357822762009-08-27T08:16:00.000-07:002009-09-15T08:02:22.546-07:00SEPTEMBER SALE STARTS NEXT WEEK<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blackoutwell.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwJcS1zVScW-AJ_8xMwolY1fES8tMtCjw1FxZYYsnpHU9XQ72bsUzNF3MQLH09_tE-njkw_4cwe-QtF1nXe5AZzPeDDhdttQGQCgxI8SN1Y3w-QTY6MkmE5G9tU2lX2gyQxfk039_45qm/s400/septembersale.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374662790659681106" border="0" /></a><br />As promised, some more information about the Sale - Featured in my <a href="http://www.blackoutwell.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop only!<br /><br />For <span style="font-weight: bold;">every</span> week in September (starting Tuesday 1st) I will be selecting <span style="font-weight: bold;">15 prints at random</span> and making them available to you for <span style="font-weight: bold;">half price</span>.<br /><br />Every week will have a new selection of prints to chose from so if you see a bargain you like, snap it up before it goes.<br /><br />I will refresh and update the sale items on Sundays up until the month ends on Wednesday 30th.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">yay!<br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-58884570025284568702009-08-25T03:11:00.000-07:002009-09-15T08:05:43.136-07:00Sainsbury's = Pizza and Roses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3855781192/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUIpl_fFvHfbkXobMVSjgQZjtGsmmLTPrUdPpwp5ZxXYx1W4eyNB3Y2HW32wxFIOtvGILcECZLHhAqPb0vb2zoOUuQycB3rt1fCpVRvS6Sk_CFh3Cif2ybxTrv-qWsl_c8uz7PA4CjCZP/s400/IMG_2598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373842298989677154" border="0" /></a>First of all here's a new print I'm excited to share with you. Called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29843053"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"Abstract Kitty"</span></a>. It measures 8 inches by 10 and is in the shops, now! I've been doing a lot of abstract squiggling recently. There's something incredibly satisfying about doing some blob like doodles, scanning them instantly and colouring away. The crazy coloured background above was a <span style="font-weight: bold;">very</span> happy accident. I've fallen in love with a handful of colours and seem to be using them in everything I do - this picture incorporates the lot. The cat's based on Trent, I couldn't resist. I'm cat mad at the minute. I want a cat. I want Trent but I don't think he'd like living with me. He thinks I'm his long lost cat sibling and spends most of his time practicing 'attack' moves on my ankles. (I use the word 'practicing' but really, he's got it down to a T)<br /><br />We went for pizza in the evening and came home with pot plants too. Happy bonus I must say. I'm still trying to think of a good name for it (the plant not the pizza) Any Suggestions?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-eg9NijvQsmqa2LSGtQa-tcM46X_5nfhh7kD6hqdiwSbAST0pEi9C4ftmzAkti-dulaBn9f96Y8jBU5XLO6Dx-9EecEP_cOixzoLfEc5YO95ngy-x1APUu3UyzFwXxXXnSdtmSofdGOE/s1600-h/IMG_2606.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-eg9NijvQsmqa2LSGtQa-tcM46X_5nfhh7kD6hqdiwSbAST0pEi9C4ftmzAkti-dulaBn9f96Y8jBU5XLO6Dx-9EecEP_cOixzoLfEc5YO95ngy-x1APUu3UyzFwXxXXnSdtmSofdGOE/s400/IMG_2606.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373842210074265122" border="0" /></a>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-82716053054996627522009-08-20T05:43:00.000-07:002009-08-20T05:57:55.790-07:00Note paper<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnjMzJ8IX8TCMw2eWwE_EawFDqBZZ9XVfpmH_UWVXkKZLc8u6YhtVKaY65ZmIiXkO-dUpKJhSUaGSP0SKqpsjfyVNkO7UKgIVeNMpyFQg4AT2R7VRAoURe3e4iqReuZ5D1B3MMIDHNCwB/s1600-h/blogged.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUnjMzJ8IX8TCMw2eWwE_EawFDqBZZ9XVfpmH_UWVXkKZLc8u6YhtVKaY65ZmIiXkO-dUpKJhSUaGSP0SKqpsjfyVNkO7UKgIVeNMpyFQg4AT2R7VRAoURe3e4iqReuZ5D1B3MMIDHNCwB/s400/blogged.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372026031399457410" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I keep coming across various accessories designed to look like classic sheets of note paper and they look beautiful. So I thought I'd show you some examples. I've already featured number 4 in my last 'covet' post but I love the piece so much I couldn't resist featuring it once again (one day, I will own one). </span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">1. Custom index card pouch by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27006357">Christinas</a>.<br />2. Take Note wallet by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22268246">Luxfordst</a>.<br />3. Collage ruled pocket book by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29184653">QuietDoing</a>.<br />4. Custom embroidered note by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=29527373">Dashofmagic</a>.<br /></span> </div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Have a nice browse and ps - photo credits go to the sellers :)<br /></span></span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-57069033555030342382009-08-19T02:29:00.001-07:002009-08-19T03:09:52.561-07:00Good Morning :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3835813451/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eOheVEVGlt86D0onSakxGbMmQOIgPmC4u_GMDdBfdfx-_fXxfO8iO-3M9QMIDE_RIK85_Qyv-iLDgMqnsASaieu96OsQYAvDKGDCjqWskMrJwXyahFAVJD7Yn_wNBrKtA4usUYl178b8/s400/IMG_2554.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371608296370427890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3836603514/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5XRo3umdbWdKf1Pty4yKSyC-GNBWp6Lj0plW6oXCZWZ1lgwUJ41ARjKMcNETP5qrpfWc4BfziAMy3GHbLEQOfr94bDK1o4jBNbsOyy8buQti9oNNtod4QvO5AJY5TNeoV0-0_tqz8z3X/s400/IMG_2553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371608152797812450" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Another 2 </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >LARGE</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> prints have made their way into the shops so please go ahead and take a peek. It's been so good getting up and getting on with things in the morning. It's also been very puzzling. For the past 2 days I've woken up under the false impression it's alarmingly late in the day, I've even glanced at my watch and through my blurry eyes I've translated 8's into 10's and 12's into 58's. Yes, it's been very confusing, but on the plus side that guilty 'sleeping in' feeling has catapulted me out of the bedroom and into work mode. 3 new prints later and some new treats on their way (I can mention them now because they're being made as we speak, horray!) I feel like these morning's have been 3 steps closer to beating the rut. Go Team!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">About the new print (above): Title: Urban Forest. Available in 2 colour schemes, pink and black (please specify in "note to seller" part of transaction which print you wish to receive, you can email me too that's fine. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >If it's left blank I'll send the black one</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">) For Sale in both shops (</span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29536876">etsy</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.folksy.com/items/57306-Urban-Forest">folksy</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Today I have one more day of work before I have 3 days off again. Aside from getting addicted to lost (finally) I've been a heavy reader and I'm considering beginning the woolen Christmas prezzies. I know I know it's a long way off, even halloween prep seems excessive, but socks won't make themselves... and it will feel good to know you're on top of things when the time comes, right?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Now, shall I risk having a super speedy shower? or wait for the postman that might never be? </span><br /></span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-53029315602203026762009-08-18T01:22:00.001-07:002009-08-18T01:33:55.848-07:00Where We Live<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3833224768/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxvl0-HoyjAv5kCDChHDX2ZhOvlYeBUnDZKBYnjPjLJIy4AZbOUxDQzrjRnfZG4pUYmPAzX30pCzuTI4Jyh5Rq8F7Wi8E_gpBpn6wce00RP0sjtonFelnC56Msj84nT_-E7ytcOjg1biT/s400/IMG_2543.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371216669638452850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3832431161/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFUL8FL7r9ejtmPLB4827w5rhuLs4n-PbagA87c6mPmFQlalbQ9y7jmWhVXsEW5C5RpDqlYT1gurS9616Vqy1XNCTAzD8xxu7Jc5sMrUjG1oQa6EExizS98PMYbeIviJKnEdZy5m9RFS3/s400/WHEREWELIVE-a3print-small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371216494465393298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">New <span style="font-weight: bold;">LARGE</span> print now up for grabs in both shops (</span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29481255">etsy</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.folksy.com/items/56999-Where-We-Live-Large-Print">folksy</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">)! Yesterday I had an ace start to the day making it. 4 episodes of lost, 3 mugs of tea, 2 ham sandwiches and a chocolate biscuit =<span style="font-weight: bold;"> "Where We Live"</span>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I'm currently faffing with new pieces of work as I type so this will be a short post for now. I'm really excited to say that there is going to be another large print on it's way very very soon and some other treasures, which I won't go into details about because they're still being cooked up by the little grey cells.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Anyway, enjoy your Tuesday.</span></span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-43854553773236116952009-08-14T02:48:00.001-07:002009-08-14T02:53:20.190-07:00Snaps from our Bakewell Adventure<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3820305668/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0_oM6Zlud3drMaHz6NuHLO0CFz7Q3bQtO40OYCieQPRZ37UnyxqeLvUikrf8cP1MpjP5H5YswPoc0ID7_GwV_uuNwsc6gAF9gIBQwXBAlXFplW3bZjwvsIjtmIgjBqbU6xNv-KAH15Lr/s400/IMG_2516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369754778418867106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3819498971/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyhnQpi7ev8M16exspd6rJgGAY5WmCWML9zdIU41SBrnLLeEPrUN7fkGVvmkgCzJ1MYU-mlnTEGhTdCLeoFuUbeTBypqcqtkWA43GbtBe66KRMYkHlY0QgKQMR7sF_rb1S9HW6EX3rbSD/s400/IMG_2500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369754554693203970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3820304322/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXmbCjOMdX7XCfrWIFTD9SzIeXE7tIAMI-HlVqdmBjEtCqeOVzvvMXdPJhvsZkMMNvJ-ZLHZMc92Uu4yndHWXU0SlOxoYXIB8cdHtmFZK3KTH1_akA1EoezN6rfQnFC0WT7xGFI2XjhTh/s400/IMG_2505.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369754170164499122" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Finally managed to upload some new greenery snaps to </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/">flickr</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">. Enjoy. It was a very very fun day :)</span></span><br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-10441066132022048592009-08-13T14:36:00.000-07:002009-08-13T14:39:56.857-07:00mmmm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.office.co.uk/womens/office/forever_loafer/30/7049/19068/1/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3VjqQJHvpTl8sOJ45v_vCxGf8SWszJGS7uZdrMnQgxRAFqAA2Z7Tm_GKX49u7t6EA1et-XCTWXhBzvDmB87FdFwuQveyL2cWSkYXEruNySiqY5-NAO9iYtfcWY74i_dM3-aN-6pFJSEX/s400/30627070_z1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369565674320894418" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">These <a href="http://www.office.co.uk/womens/office/forever_loafer/30/7049/19068/1/">shoes</a> are now on my feet. I love them dearly but I do plan to take them off before I get into bed. But I will put them back on as soon as I'm up, showered and dressed tomorrow morning... sigh...</span></span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-64847570437703723452009-08-10T10:36:00.000-07:002009-08-19T01:02:49.437-07:00We Are... HAPPY!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29233746"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX15Wa0zu_XPPJWIUaQNNRN2J9XAqGaYJg8z8GwMboNDDqviHRuJNfWNihMUzu7nEEtDhGfC0NT9H0Ky6G6Ntc6njwgffDOWnlVd6NCNiMTs0JMHYdHWT9-CO2NJqLMLPe52LAciP2YMOB/s400/il_fullxfull.83839735.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368390586272892050" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">5 days ago </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28912635">Yaelfran</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> got in touch and asked if I'd be up for participating with a fantastic new project. I'm pleased to say I met the deadline! If you luurve colouring in as much as me then treat yourself to a copy of this beautiful new colouring-in book. It will be a monthly publication. This month's topic is 'Happy'. Featuring beautiful work by these talented folk (check out their etsy stores) and of coruse if you grab a copy you will be able to see what I contributed :</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5159645&ga_search_query=gemmabear&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Gemmabear</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.danitashop.etsy.com/">Danitashop</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.ubiki.etsy.com/">Ubiki</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.annarubyking.etsy.com/">Annarubyking</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.stephaniefizer.etsy.com/">Stephaniefizer</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.bubbo.etsy.com/">Bubbo</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.benconservato.etsy.com/">Benconservato</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.michelemaule.etsy.com/">Michelemaule</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.tummymountain.etsy.com/">Tummymountain</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.prettylittlethieves.etsy.com/">Prettylittlethieves</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.multiplepersonality.etsy.com/">Multiplepersonality</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.yaelfran.etsy.com/">Yaelfran</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.ohmycavalier.etsy.com/">Ohmycavalier</a></span><br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-37388458456245249712009-08-09T15:41:00.001-07:002009-08-09T16:02:53.901-07:00CARDS 3 for 2 until Sunday 16th August!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVV2C6NZNiBxVVVYc_f6dX-dxO39Zr6OAfOjBWcqt1mrMDerFWcX6H2XG2BMckLaf4ngeP-LNlPM3UxFYGjMhCZgtGFYX4cewRzHED8qz154I70SlhhAozH8Jr3XdYujPEkHasmblIyi2O/s1600-h/spring-card-square.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIyYe2b_M385By9SKiIYAw-7vICU6deVeRdHAGK3-IDUGrXKPydQUaQhluQEh2jXfMdJVtamTxJG7cUFQc_QdQ2G82HjAkBJwI8_iL96BQ-VIWSA2FobmspZSzE1I-oTj-52xTWl25K9f7/s320/cupcard-small-square.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368098402534079362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bhEIcYKiZfH6COmKgCEf2R9Tn0WKzmx8RZPF_msfWnkrzOPJcOQqfqoorWkt1QEFEBpX3logSe4scOuRlqP7XFgPcweZHNLDfemF1FMTYm3I-rfSs4lMu3uJKFEgm4dT317Df1w-NrMt/s1600-h/birthdaycupcard-square.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bhEIcYKiZfH6COmKgCEf2R9Tn0WKzmx8RZPF_msfWnkrzOPJcOQqfqoorWkt1QEFEBpX3logSe4scOuRlqP7XFgPcweZHNLDfemF1FMTYm3I-rfSs4lMu3uJKFEgm4dT317Df1w-NrMt/s320/birthdaycupcard-square.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368098288956181650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhioOaB_bSrGNtIKTh4V1YgcrmdTeivTTYIKNL2V8F7UtBOmpv2SuiATc-BZXwDdOrDOtPhWy4KtnGfvMfiyARoIo67uXs8b9JUxjJRJAL3xueDX1hFt6YrI8SwikjqOLKAwnUD7oUYPqc/s1600-h/birthday-fox-card-square.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhioOaB_bSrGNtIKTh4V1YgcrmdTeivTTYIKNL2V8F7UtBOmpv2SuiATc-BZXwDdOrDOtPhWy4KtnGfvMfiyARoIo67uXs8b9JUxjJRJAL3xueDX1hFt6YrI8SwikjqOLKAwnUD7oUYPqc/s320/birthday-fox-card-square.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368098203315280034" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YSSkw1K5VD6-dy-0FHFJfgtOeSyncpkdNqlPplQN4p6ybbx5NqQ_mdY3vDfJQqkLr5CPIaRQZVQyzCaPNUjNEoNrQ9koNkQtxwFDVskFJdytJy_Pgjt38H_0dBJJvYGRhXjLbPhEtcJ-/s1600-h/birthdaycard-square.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-YSSkw1K5VD6-dy-0FHFJfgtOeSyncpkdNqlPplQN4p6ybbx5NqQ_mdY3vDfJQqkLr5CPIaRQZVQyzCaPNUjNEoNrQ9koNkQtxwFDVskFJdytJy_Pgjt38H_0dBJJvYGRhXjLbPhEtcJ-/s320/birthdaycard-square.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368098121067370882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">6 Shiny new cards up for grabs in the shops, at last! As a special <span style="font-weight: bold;">treat</span>, for this week only, they're <span style="font-weight: bold;">3 for the price of 2</span>! Purchase 2 cards through </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.blackoutwell.etsy.com">etsy</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> and include the title of the 3rd card in the "Notes to Seller" part of your purchase and all 3 will surf their way to your doorstep. EASY! </span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;">Offer ends at Midnight next Sunday (16th August), so get in there quick folks!</span></span><br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-10942371605349633002009-07-16T04:27:00.000-07:002009-07-16T05:17:21.991-07:00At Home On The Sea<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3725802319/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0k0oeVhyxDeAaeM_492HUc3SDhW9d0LM1Z_GZkT5hGvQI-vC_F6hAukXpFdM7CtnlK6bRf7zwpBggOSyfVfdLBTNnOhUdcHcHlz7hJugpm8JFlVtLdwNjiWRzmD7kBCYtOg7xarPCezCL/s400/IMG_2466.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359019390150499474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I have some new things to share with you. Above is a new print which is now up for grabs in the shops. It's titled </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27900673">"At home on the sea"</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and measures 8" x 10". Printed on archival watercolour paper. Will be sent out signed and sealed snuggly in a hardback envelope, accompanied with one of my 'fresh off the press' moo cards. I love </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.moo.com/">Moo</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Down below we have some serious card making sessions on the go. I've been supplying cards to a couple of shops recently and after a lot of pondering I have decided it is nearly time to share these treats with you online. So far the themes are birthdays, hello's and random. I might branch out I might not. I'll keep you posted for when they hit etsy and folksy.</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3725803399/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz_-B-Um9A0uutQmshSev-anC5GbxITmbY-7a2NCczlKUl7ZpqPlHtJoW8QbmVslxojCoDMlHPdhbULxFDedFV8qCa5VsDAqgrv7V2CfPz7EIxgOm6RK-ZnCI-L9Ox9GJtBC40sMl7_83s/s400/IMG_2445.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359019258375097458" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSYgt9E5y08qWPDMm_D4HH-BNAjl_SpoRKo79175xfJPzpr8wmMgWd8iv0w2Ifm4chVOyykknA0DMr_HeZibsKB5xvnppsTLYDHeiXPnpc8TQ1ifP5Q21EE5wAE1YXRY81eI6R4hCMf_s/s1600-h/IMG_2457.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSYgt9E5y08qWPDMm_D4HH-BNAjl_SpoRKo79175xfJPzpr8wmMgWd8iv0w2Ifm4chVOyykknA0DMr_HeZibsKB5xvnppsTLYDHeiXPnpc8TQ1ifP5Q21EE5wAE1YXRY81eI6R4hCMf_s/s320/IMG_2457.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359019028967982258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2vgzue-sF7gU9WypbN7DOk0WzI2KQ5YTuqbJLI3_6oOv4lf67jMu0FKPBtqWVfzb-ETnCJDKjb_B1QwUv1d4pVziJuqCYz_fkH_tlJA6-M0Sf5Zq0Ao-sk7cOfpi6bOwPq5rS8Hx8x2q/s1600-h/IMG_2459.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2vgzue-sF7gU9WypbN7DOk0WzI2KQ5YTuqbJLI3_6oOv4lf67jMu0FKPBtqWVfzb-ETnCJDKjb_B1QwUv1d4pVziJuqCYz_fkH_tlJA6-M0Sf5Zq0Ao-sk7cOfpi6bOwPq5rS8Hx8x2q/s400/IMG_2459.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359018840770315666" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">PS - Remember the Printer hiccup give-aways? I got more. Email me you address if you desire one. (I got millions, please desire one)</span><br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-51421405289468713992009-07-04T03:47:00.000-07:002009-07-04T04:08:28.688-07:00Good Afternoon Mr Postman<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Shoes-Sun-Young-Yoo/dp/1934429066/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246704412&sr=8-10"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3IUqLbe0ioUeiDMYNzc6HmB6ztTpErPKTWzorrrQeP7ZQDzvudnRJLWvf_P_hEmVaJ0dlmBThDXcRPIfg_W_47Yyy-Fk-5RLv-_5-11ZsRMy37pVbVBz36Yk4hex9nhHIMz_Y4zosYkXe/s400/41RoH-MuWOL._SS400_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354555147884869554" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Today some treasures I've been eagerly waiting have arrived. Above is the beautiful book illustrated by Sun Young Yoo. </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Shoes-Sun-Young-Yoo/dp/1934429066/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246704412&sr=8-10">The Red Shoes</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> - a Hans Christian Andersen classic. I stumbled across it on the blog </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.book-by-its-cover.com/">Book by it's cover</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, which is a wonderful site for opening your eyes to some of the most beautiful books out there. I didn't think it was possible but it's even more stunning in the flesh. I'm very fond of collecting beautifully illustrated children's books, so much so I need more book shelves.... sigh.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Below is another gem of a purchase. I mentioned a while back about being obsessing over fonts and writing at the moment. This book should do the trick. There's something really theraputic looking through giant books that delve into artist sketchbooks and playing with text. I can look at them for hours... and I plan to take this to work and do just that :)</span></span> - <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Talking about work, after my shift I plan on going to see an 11pm screening of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIexG8179K8">Moon</a> by Mr Zow-I mean Duncan Jones. Robots, spaceships, THE MOON, Klint Mansel, trouble, coughsamrockwellcough - Yus!</span></span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hand-Job-Catalog-Michael-Perr/dp/1568986262/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246704453&sr=8-1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_dgpFGk55k0yYdGSeHsScQo-IJDs1rTjx4l5jiZPJnmeX_lBT9D8TbyDVvA9Y3qkZzIdhPl21X4owAVc6X2evoJI2TkHjH24M-Do1kHZxgPcdIGOkKpdteoN5jiuEsU1xdYGmR8ChLwe/s400/61zCupRAhRL._SS400_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354555097398341618" border="0" /></a>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-49721381367538087852009-07-03T04:04:00.000-07:002009-07-03T04:26:16.347-07:00Blossom<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3684354180/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-sLitEOUzLIKKvf1PNRlJClAw2neBgSIzuRQf1IOXhhmuVOW0jYIGwxkqTgScM3Q8ziDRvhyphenhyphenJ4lILs6mx6HpYa7_rsgQ4G8V_SRiekgm7CDuagYKuU6vymDfhbJAhg8jaYjmJ2WVp3w8U/s400/blossom-split.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354188336360825794" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I've been playing around with photoshop this morning accompanied by a mug of tea and the sound of rain pelting against the windows. Never been more thankful for the rain, it's been so hot these past few days and I started to resemble a dribbly sticky mess of a human at work. Here's a hoping we have a break from the sun! (just a mini break mind you) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Anyway, I thought I would show you what I was getting up to. Above is the result of a random doodle session I had yesterday when I was wrapped around a fan frantically trying to cool down. It's just a little something, but most things need to start off small. I'm in the process of trying to come up with a decent selection of cards for the near future (I hope). Apart from writing 'happee Birfdeee" in the same font every 5 minutes overall I'm not making much progress. Fingers crossed folks!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I might go out and treat myself to a <span style="font-weight: bold;">ginger bread latte</span>... mmmmmm</span></span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-90471026448063565442009-07-02T02:39:00.001-07:002009-07-02T02:51:03.768-07:00The New Forest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3681413112/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKv4VnzjmwOcAssOw7kgNks5PrvLqEDsuCXeRG4nGmkQWfTk1veRZ61JyoiNxvvvAt-cHm7b9o6Vj91sYO6CZdSdV5O9xGcM5uUeDVgntI6fXM1SJVRtLEeAVBdwru9HWAWJeyP6QLiBkV/s400/treecupforest-flower-blackbunting-small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353795217834117346" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The New Forest</span> is now available in both online shops! Enjoy!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">29 degrees... I'm melting...</span></span><br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-88985141114961865982009-06-29T02:37:00.000-07:002009-06-29T03:55:13.333-07:00objects of desire<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdxIEg-WWjudbb-tdvgzyrvULUbJwkINspuoqO8lkS3sOSIl7pmqu4XsYNoRsEyOFn3MDUmKwYfKKKN-qq9epE8yACFnMK6K7esaLU_Zkv3aDzu85YZUX-DwWEmYQyd8UH1nWIRmkEoxV/s1600-h/IMG_2426.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdxIEg-WWjudbb-tdvgzyrvULUbJwkINspuoqO8lkS3sOSIl7pmqu4XsYNoRsEyOFn3MDUmKwYfKKKN-qq9epE8yACFnMK6K7esaLU_Zkv3aDzu85YZUX-DwWEmYQyd8UH1nWIRmkEoxV/s400/IMG_2426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352695573971347730" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I wanted to share with you a treasure I came across last week (possibly the week before). A beautiful old printing block I found in a vintage shop in town. The only draw back to this find was I had previously been to the library and filled my bag with about 4 (huge) books, oops. So for the rest of the day I was dragging my bags around Nottingham. (luckily the printing block is quite small) My shoulders still hate me.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Below are some treasures I find my self swooning over on a regular basis.</span><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiSFGdV2nqwEMBra2owjpJ6Rn847On2J5fITjXTlSQWG2dyhR1194AQzahYQm2s2vbL5KFgqj2hoWJSx8OJbLf0_RMhRfnlmENnwZAQXJKh_-Z2isfIIsT9skpUA379xJR_94ymSlTGql/s1600-h/covet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiSFGdV2nqwEMBra2owjpJ6Rn847On2J5fITjXTlSQWG2dyhR1194AQzahYQm2s2vbL5KFgqj2hoWJSx8OJbLf0_RMhRfnlmENnwZAQXJKh_-Z2isfIIsT9skpUA379xJR_94ymSlTGql/s400/covet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352695344183124562" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">1. Custom embroidered note by - </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=27069069">DashOfMagic</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, 2. Summery pink sandals by - </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26369103">DearGoldenVintage</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, 3. Gocco print by - </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25312299">Katep</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, 4. Felt accessory by - </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13391288">KateBroughton</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, 5. Felted slippers by - </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=26445132">FrenchPressKnits</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, 6. Custom cottages by - </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25677985">LittlePinkHouse</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, 7. Book plates by - </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=fp_recent&listing_id=26906361">TheLittleFox</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, 8. Showcap necklace by - </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18441454">ZhivanaDesigns</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">, 9. Vintage Brooch by - </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20526270">CharacterPants</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Ps/ Photo credits go to the sellers listed above :)</span></span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-73738796611283778682009-06-28T14:39:00.000-07:002009-06-28T14:47:20.717-07:00Make Tea Not War!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3669699250/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiovq1nvqAcP6mvkzNW_DlgcYosAZCY7WWWsgYEOk-4g0K8fP6e99NjUp5xBqaBGZAlRatvSeizK5qkYFpT9koVhZDar5chSFiOX8ZYcMe75k5Dz-lmrHeDeUa2xud4hqMSojCw_lWmXj5/s400/IMG_2438.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352496523876630610" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The tea party was this afternoon and we all had such a nice time. Thanks to all who showed up and ate cake and slurpped their tea with us. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The tea cup prints are still up for sale on </span></span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26647815">etsy</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> so grab them while you can because they'll only be up for another week!</span> It was a day for chatting and salad cream. I love SALAD CREAM! Yum... and on that note. I'm off to watch blur on the tele.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Night Night</span></span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-33236499670660855342009-06-27T02:00:00.000-07:002009-06-27T02:10:50.632-07:00badge sets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY7_INhXKC1gUIlhx7xOTUfwiksc_8F1-UJs6cdsFcEnVxXuyV5DdPCE0wiTV7_HeCFoJSrz3ULcfeG5suYh0xJYyVRVXjkrYT46X4VlTcPA6jaJxu72mufuWkC3aUclUTEuXUOesfY6N/s1600-h/IMG_2424.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY7_INhXKC1gUIlhx7xOTUfwiksc_8F1-UJs6cdsFcEnVxXuyV5DdPCE0wiTV7_HeCFoJSrz3ULcfeG5suYh0xJYyVRVXjkrYT46X4VlTcPA6jaJxu72mufuWkC3aUclUTEuXUOesfY6N/s400/IMG_2424.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351931777419978738" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Just a little note: New badge sets are coming soon. They will be available at the Sunday Tea party/craft market. enjoy :)</span></span><br /></div>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-85713329782411524972009-06-25T05:14:00.000-07:002009-06-25T05:36:00.553-07:002 New Mini Prints<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3659176997/in/photostream/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvv6zRTzt4XNU7LKU6qPq9mDUvnQxfzteVdGY6Z8fEWpRBxCEOpRpdpiO2HEB5qs6-Y4Lr1TuMsW3_axL-JoODP2m2CnCoRQ6ZaUBJpY__5Np6A5HRuPiEqfEKJRrCU_OrlAVudHegnhJ/s400/gothicframedbandiblue-small2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351237922065309026" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3659975854/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 391px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT8ht_-mQ_ZqGwSBAyPYhQ38DTw7RVqZ1iCjkpJQH3gBF3mlB_PGhhdbwqmnjsLXkOYIUpB9Whu-fpPmWsaU5tEyIQfWQzKHvvrcMX5sWjpObqL9Vm-cUXsrAP2_fA9DNgQ8yxoxDx6N1H/s400/pansievebadger-small2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351237768417788978" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Finally, some new prints to share :) </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">2 new mini prints now up for grabs on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5509765">etsy</a>. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I'm completely head over heals for the pink ish one. Something about his expression seems to fit so many different emotions. I'm very pleased indeed and I hope you enjoy it too :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Update on the fair this Sunday. (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=90534553531">cough SUNDAY 28TH JUNE cough</a>) I've been making prints alllllll morning ready for the event (Yes It's 1:30 in the afternoon now and I am still in my pjs). I plan to eat cake and drink tea and talk nonsense with lots of lovely people. Come down and be one of those people. You can still buy the charity print online (available for a limited time only) </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26647815">here</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">. Some will be available at the fair (money raised through them and through the event will go towards the chairty </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.rapecrisis.org.uk/">RapeCrisis</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">). Also there will be some random mini prints and new badge sets launched. so come feast your eyes on some of Nottinghams treasures and feast your belly on them cakes we keep talking about ;)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">see you Sunday!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">ps/ Big thank you to the 'twitter shout out' that happened last night. Flattered to hear such kind words.</span></span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-89991258133407130552009-06-21T09:28:00.000-07:002009-06-21T09:30:16.765-07:00inspiration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Design-Parts-Sourcebook-Illustrations-Romantically/dp/1592535003"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKUQgtdtU_Y8MW__VJIDaIPajj1sm_c1iwIwjLpjhIOdGrhTK7Ji58DcPdwkNDIfVElhJRdKRaqv6SGYrBXEyf-ANBrLXoU6g0l-ajAzuA58YQ12mMxxUPrDt3ubMN_RV6dyoggi2KMdA1/s400/51y3yTzbdDL._SS500_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349818560166273698" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >I came across this treasure trove of a book. If any of you folks need a little cheering up or visual yumminess or just fancy spending some of those hard earned pennies on something beautiful, ta daaa!</span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-63451336284072535912009-06-19T15:05:00.000-07:002009-06-19T15:09:10.112-07:00Shall I? Shan't I?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackoutwell/3642517800/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzug2qyG-kPd_yB8rYmYR9roBGjdK9x_MC6eP5f9YkIRD9IczA_aJf1ZrizLXl38cgStd6ZBWs_kZaafLCRH1gQnN9ceDIbqDj-weUlP4an6T-e0AzJMXorP9A1soYKytSuRcClgIBEDA9/s400/lessons-small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349163341291831602" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br />I'm obsessing over fonts and scribbling at the minute. I can't decide if I should make this into a print though?<br /><br />What do you think?<br /><br />hm...</span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7623858011348571880.post-71027943033539981532009-06-18T07:12:00.001-07:002009-06-18T07:20:37.641-07:00psssst!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-lq1UdBoDJjj8wXF8Hii5yQphWjqEScz02Zo6YKvFOjtEx6vPVWR9BNzz1tkNXPxABqQ6byFPg7IwS4t0N_59J-28Z-NLaMnLSEp_WgOTLN1mNj_ZcwflpFYFcXi3UJ5LkEDZiZBYFm3S/s1600-h/MAKETEANOTWAR-PRINT-small.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-lq1UdBoDJjj8wXF8Hii5yQphWjqEScz02Zo6YKvFOjtEx6vPVWR9BNzz1tkNXPxABqQ6byFPg7IwS4t0N_59J-28Z-NLaMnLSEp_WgOTLN1mNj_ZcwflpFYFcXi3UJ5LkEDZiZBYFm3S/s320/MAKETEANOTWAR-PRINT-small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348670427183202114" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Make Tea Not War - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26647815">Charity print available online NOW</a>!</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">For those who can't make it to the event on June 28th but <span style="font-weight: bold;">want</span> to contribute, treat yourself (and your walls) to a copy of the print! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">It will be on sale at the tea party for 10 English Pounds. <span style="font-weight: bold;">8 of these English Pounds will go to charity :)</span></span></span>Amy Blackwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834442434379412490noreply@blogger.com0