PRODUCT INFORMATION
Information about the products I sell
POSTCARDS
All of my postcards, with the exception of a couple Christmas cards, are printed on really heavyweight 310-gsm bright white cotton rag paper. This is a really expensive fine art printing paper with a lovely texture and most importantly amazing colour reproduction. Earlier in my product selling career I outsourced my postcards but these didn’t have the quality (weight, texture, colour reproduction) I demanded so I make everything myself.
In the case of die-cut (shaped cut out) cards, these are cut out by myself using a die-cut cutting machine.
Notes about sizes. All of my rectangle cards are A6 in size. Please note there will be slight size discrepancies between postcard series as everything is designed individually. For example Belgium map postcards will dimensionally be slightly different to Edinburgh.
Everything is completely hand made, there’s no factory process anywhere, so please don’t expect everything to be 100% the same size. There may be 1-3mm difference in sizes.
PRINTS
There are two ways I provide prints. Prints bought for delivery in the UK are printed by myself using 260gsm lustre (semi-gloss) photo paper. This is a beautiful weighty paper to use with fantastic colour reproduction.
For prints bought outside of the UK, I have print partners in most regions around the world. They offer a similar paper with also great colour reproduction, but using a print paper ultimately saves a lot of money for you, the consumer. If I send prints from the UK, postage will be expensive, but by using print papers I’m able to offer free shipping on most prints.
JIGSAW PUZZLES
These are printed and produced by myself. My jigsaw puzzles are printed on thick card and come with a satin finish. I print these myself using a sublimation printer and then they are heat pressed to product the final product. All jigsaw puzzles are then bagged up and posted in a metal tin. As of 2021 I’m able to print jigsaw puzzles up to 300-pieces (30×42.5cm) in size although from 2022, if demand requires, I hope to print 500-1000 piece jigsaw puzzles.
STICKER SHEETS
I produce two different kinds of sticker sheets, one is a regular sticker sheet and the other planner sticker sheets. The regular stick sheets are printed on a glossy sticker paper and I cut these myself. The planner stickers are printed on a heavyweight matte paper which is perfect for writing on. All sticker sheets are 6×9″ in size.
Just returned from the London Book Fair, and it was a fantastic experience! Most of the publishers I met were kind and welcoming, and I had some wonderful conversations. A few of the big-name publishers didn’t accept my postcards since they don’t take submissions—but that’s all part of the process!
One of the highlights was catching up with a book designer from Penguin Random House. We had such an inspiring and insightful chat.
And the best part? Seeing my books at the fair—it was such a proud and surreal moment!
Now, I’m feeling even more excited about the idea of visiting the Bologna Children’s Book Fair next!
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Updated map list! Just in case anyone needs this. 😉❤️
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I created four new illustrat for my “I Love London” series.
Which one is your favorite?
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Something new for this weekend!
All the kitties going to have so much fun in London! 😆😆
Top up my “I Love London” collection with four new illustrations. Yay!
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New work from me as we are starting our happy market season this Saturday! I’ve been busy working and creating all the newbies for you!
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After a busy week, I think I need my fast food therapy! 🤤😆😌
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Sweet Switzerland postcards! It reminds me all the lovely memories of visiting Switzerland many years ago!
Wish I can go back again soon!
Massive thanks to sweet @justchap helping me complete this map! You are my life saver 😄😉
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When I start working on my map of Switzerland, I know I have to illustrate @rogerfederer !! How can I miss him? No way! He is the GOAT! 😄
And….of course I have to put lots of yummy food on my map! 🤤❤️
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First market of 2025! Save the date as we have so many new goodies for you! @openartspaces
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Just received this surprise sample from one of my client.
So many super cute Halloween scratch art activities packed in this little book!
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Just a friendly reminder that most of our products are ‘print to order,’ so if you need something for a time-sensitive occasion, it’s best to place your order a few days in advance. We don’t keep large quantities in stock, so ordering early ensures we can get it to you on time. Thank you for your support!
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New pattern design of my new collection “I Love Fast Food”!
This fun, yummy and cute collection coming soon!
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