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  • craft workshops for autumn 2023

    craft workshops for autumn 2023

    Now that summer is well and truly over, I’m looking forward to running several craft workshops in Autumn 2023. As well as paper cutting and handmade books, new for Autumn 2023 are three Christmas themed workshops, which I’m excited to tell you about today. make your own christmas crackers Saturday 11th November and Saturday 9th…

  • gift ideas for teachers

    gift ideas for teachers

    The end of the school year is fast approaching so I thought it would be useful to share some gift ideas for teachers and school staff. personalised notebooks I have 8 notebooks which have been designed for teachers and school staff. You can personalise each design with your choice of wording for the cover. There…

  • All about suffolksense in Wickham Market

    All about suffolksense in Wickham Market

    Living in Suffolk is a privilege and over the last few months I’ve been lucky enough to be stocked in a lovely new shop, which celebrates all things Suffolk! Suffolksense is based in the centre of Wickham Market, which is just off the A12 north of Woodbridge and Ipswich. It specialises in Suffolk made heartfelt…

  • Craft workshops in Norfolk

    Craft workshops in Norfolk

    In 2023 I’m going to be running several craft workshops in Norfolk. These will be based at my studio, in the centre of Loddon. I’m so excited to introduce you to the first workshops I’ll be offering, which are: Introduction to paper cutting Learn the basics of paper cutting, a fun activity where you cut…

  • Teacher gift ideas

    Teacher gift ideas

    The end of the school year seems to be fast approaching so it must be time to think about teacher gift ideas! Teachers and teaching assistants work so hard so it’s a lovely idea to say thank you at the end of term. I try and create a new teacher notebook design each year and…

  • How I create a surface pattern design

    How I create a surface pattern design

    I’m often asked how I create a surface pattern design so I thought I’d do a blog post to share how. The process varies according to the design and finished look, so this is one of a few of my methods. I work mainly in Illustrator and Procreate, with a little bit of Photoshop thrown…

  • Greeting card designs for trade customers

    A project which I’ve been working very hard on in recent months is the creation of my first ranges of greetings card designs for trade customers. There are eight ranges in total, with multiple designs in each. Each card design is available in 150mm square or A6 (105 x 150mm) sizes. I’m very excited to…

  • Free gift wrap

    Free gift wrap

    Free gift wrap is available as standard on all gifts purchased at The Leaf Press. I’m also happy to add a gift tag with a message printed inside, if you’d like to send a gift direct to someone. I’ve just re-designed the gift tag. With it being The Leaf Press I’ve gone for a leaf…

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  • New personalised notebook designs

    New personalised notebook designs

    Three new personalised notebook designs have been added to the personalised notebooks section of the shop. This takes the number of notebook designs to 49 and notebook 50 is coming soon! You can find out more about each new design below and go to the shop listing by clicking on the image. Afternoon Tea Afternoon…

  • Stationery for From Suffolk With Love

    Stationery for From Suffolk With Love

    Recently I’ve had the privilege of supplying handmade notebooks and cards to a relatively new business – From Suffolk With Love – and in this post you can find out more their lovely gift boxes. From Suffolk With Love is owned and run by Vicki Harris. Vicki and I were friends at school so it’s…

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