I have been super busy designing lots of new items for my range and I think these are my favourite so far!

I have designed a set of 12 circus inspired cards which can be used to help record your baby's first year. They are the perfect size to use as props in photographs (5" x 7"). Let your imagination go wild! 

​The cards are now available in my shop, Etsy & Folksy 

There is space on the back to write the date the milestone happened. The photo below shows the back of the 'Today I said my First Word' card which also has space to write the first word

I'd love to see your photos so please #faysieboostudio photos you post on your social media or email them to faye@faysieboostudio.co.uk if you are happy for me to show the photos on my social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest) 
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I was lucky enough to attend a day long watercolour workshop at the beautiful Makelight Studio last weekend. It was a horrible rainy day and being in Emily's studio was exactly the right tonic! The studio is dressed beautifully with tea cups, ceramics, vintage luggage cases, prints and fresh flowers galore.

​It certainly showed me that I need to work on my studio space (I feel a Pinterest board coming on) 

The workshop was run by the very talented Emma Block Illustration. Emma gave us a great introduction to colour theory, mixing and watercolour techniques. We then practiced our 'new skills' and spent the afternoon painting some beautiful fresh flowers and a red velvet cake (before we scoffed it)

A highlight of the day was watching Emma demonstrate how she paints live portraits. I have always found drawing people tricky so have definitely picked up some tips and tricks

I found the day so relaxing and it was lovely to have a paintbrush in my hand! Life can be so busy I don't get chance to paint anywhere near enough. But I made it a new year's resolution to paint more and I vow to keep practicing

​I now have so many ideas for hand painted cards, prints and wedding stationery... Watch this space

Image credit - Emma Block Illustration

Faysie Boo Studio, Emma Block Illustration & Makelight Workshops are all on Instagram 

I need to confess... I love Pinterest! I've always prioritised Instagram for my business but am now seeing how great Pinterest is too. It's a great way to find inspiration, follow some talented people and discover some great community boards
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Here's the link to my Pinterest site
www.pinterest.com/faysieboostudio