A sneaky Shifty peeky!

Here is a very tiny miniscule snippet of a building from 'Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam' - my book with the lovely Tracey Corderoy and Nosy Crow.

Now, this building has always had a special place in my heart because it is based on the Folly in Kings Cross, London.  I travel past this little monument every day as I head into the studio and as it is being freshly re-furbished I thought it would be nice to put a little nod to its quaintness in the book.

Nobody really knows the origins of the folly but some people think it once acted as a beacon for the Oyster Bar that used to be situated at the base of the building.  I really like using real buildings and locations in my books - it adds more depth and meaning for me.

Here are some pictures of the folly as it now stands (though currently it is surrounded by scaffolding!) It's lovely isn't it.

In Shifty McGifty my homage to the folly is a Sausage Dogs house where the occasional owl appears to plonk itself...but why does said owl look so concerned?  You only have til March 2013 to find out!

Happy Birthday Stretch!

The lovely people at Lagom sent me samples of my new Birthday card range this week!

The colours (inspired by Macaroons - I'm so dope) have all come out really nicely and I hope this cheeky Dachshund will put a smile on lots of children's faces on their special days.

Here they are hanging up on some bunting with some spotty pegs - this is because bunting and spots ALWAYS make things look really pretty FACT - just ask Queen Elizabeth.  Don't ask Prince Philip as he is a bit grumpy and only saw the celebratory bunting when it was damp.

Click on the piccies to be whisked like a fluffy meringue to the online shop;

New Stretch Birthday cards launching at PG Live...

Stretch the Sausage dog is making his PG Live debut next week where he will feature on a range of new Birthday cards.

Here are the nine designs;

As you can see, Stretch LOVES to count and can't wait to put a smile on children's faces when they take him out his envelope!

The cards are a collaboration with Lagom who can be found on Stand 441 at the PG Live.

A range of my work can also be seen on the Art House Licensing Stand 614

Diamond Jubilee exhibition...

It's been a whee while since I blogged - I have been very busy preparing and posting orders to lots of shops and customers on my Etsy and Not On The High Street shops - never have I spent so much time in the Post Office - I now know the names of all the staff there!

My designs and products are also forming part of the 'Right Royal Knees Up' exhibition at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester - if you are in the area please to pop in for a peruse!

Here are some pictures taken by the lovely manager there, Rachael Noone;

Click on the images for more info :)

A crowned Corgi...

The final design for my Diamond Jubilee range (I've got it out my system now!) is a cheeky little corgi wearing the Queen's crown (he must have nabbed it when she was watching Made In Chelsea!)

All the designs are available online - click on the image to be whisked to the shop :)

A reflective Queen Elizabeth...

I just finished a poignant little image as part of my Diamond Jubilee range.

I'm hoping the little Corgi's will bring a tear to your eye...

More App Puppy...

He's been reading to many amazing Children's Book apps today so is having a little nap - The Napp Puppy!