tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9111341117256263612024-03-13T14:08:12.012-07:00I DREW THISIDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-34950109113407437052015-10-12T05:40:00.001-07:002015-10-12T05:40:06.547-07:00My first Henries experience.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Henries was an amazing experience for me and I Drew This, this time last year I had so wanted to go but decided that I would only go if nominated so you can imagine my pure delight when Mischief was nominated in the best Cute category, up against stiff competition, I am friends with Eleri who created Tiddly Poms for Paper Rose and I had already fallen in love with Pippi & Me's designs so I decided to stay cool and just enjoy the evening as it happened.</div>
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I stayed at The Lancaster Gate Hotel where the awards were being held which made the whole experience even better and around 6.30 decided to head to the Windles cocktail party where I was immediately met by a friendly face, Bex from Bexy Boo, who was also up for a couple of awards.</div>
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We then all made our way down to the hall which had been decorated with a fun 1920's theme.</div>
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Wow 700 people from the industry all under one roof, there was such a buzz as everyone sat down for the evening which began with a few words from organisers Jakki Brown and Warren Lomax some fab 1920's dancers.</div>
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The food was delicious and the conversation flowed around our table, I was sitting with representatives of Five Dollar Shake, Belly Button and Simon from Wraptious (a fellow Ladder club member) also nominated for an award.</div>
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Once everyone had finished the amazing desserts it was time for the awards, compere comedian Mark Watson was the perfect host and before I knew it we were flying through the results, I was sitting close to the Paper Salad girls and it was really inspiring to see them celebrating with their teams who have helped them get to this point, Belly Button too had great success on the night.</div>
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When my category was announced I did my best to stay calm but my heart was beating so fast in my chest it was such an exciting feeling.</div>
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After the awards the band came out and dancing and fun continued, I went on to have some really good conversations and again fully appreciate the greatness of the industry that I am now so very proud to be a part of, there were so many people there that I didn't get to see but I am determined that I will be there again so see you next time.</div>
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This just leaves me to say a huge congratulations to all of the nominees and winners and to see a full list do <a href="http://www.thehenriesawards.co.uk/categories.html">click here</a>.</div>
<br />IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-82803987780801730452015-08-11T07:42:00.002-07:002015-08-11T07:48:10.692-07:00Henries finalist 2015!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow 2015 is turning into such an amazing year for I Drew This, so much going on and the company is steadily growing with so many positive and exciting things in the pipeline.</div>
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An absolute highlight for me has to be being a finalist in the Henries, last year I dreamt of going, anyone can go but I decided that I wouldn't unless I was nominated so you can imagine my absolute delight to see Mischief in the best cute nominations especially as there first illustration I did for the range was of a little Olive, what seems now like a long two years ago when I first began putting my greeting card catalogue together.</div>
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Today I found my outfit for the award ceremony, phew and now just have a couple of months of excited belly nerves about the big night to go!!</div>
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To read a bit more about the awards <a href="http://www.thehenriesawards.co.uk/">click here</a>.</div>
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So those of you who have been following me since Olive arrived into my life may not have seen her for a while so I thought I would finish with a happy photo of her.</div>
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Olive starts school in September so we have been trying to cram in as many mini holidays and special times as possible before we both start new chapters :)</div>
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So preparations for PG Live are well under way now the proofs have been ordered and the stand is getting planned, lots of new designs have been added to my ever growing Mischief and Little Tweets ranges and Umami has had an overhaul, looking forward to seeing the reaction.</div>
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In amongst show prep I have been shipping out Pavilion prints like there is no tomorrow, I am delighted it is being so well received and one of the stockists is the lovely Caroline over in Present in the Laine, I love popping in convenient as its just down the road from my office, and hearing the great news that more and more have been selling.</div>
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Caroline also asked me to do a quick interview for her gorgeous blog which you can read<a href="http://www.presentinthelaine.com/spotlight-ilona-drew/"> here</a>.</div>
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My second interview of the month has been for Claire over at Just Daydreaming, Claire is also the fantastic organiser of The Fairy Tale Fair which I am sure you all know by now is one of my favourites to take part in, click <a href="http://www.justdaydreaming.com/designer-makers/meet-the-maker-i-drew-this/">here</a> to have a read and I will be in touch soon with PG news!!</div>
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<br />IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-4308354736117998892015-04-03T11:40:00.001-07:002015-04-03T11:47:34.347-07:002015 so far...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wow</span> 2015 is now well under way and I don't know where the time is going, although I realise that I seem to be saying that every year these days and in all honestly I pack so much into my days its no surprise that time is flying by and what an <span style="font-size: large;">amazing</span> year it has been already and so many cool things to come :)</div>
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So far I have tackled public speaking for the first time in a long time...twice...once with <a href="http://jessicahogarth.com/">Jess Hogarth</a> back at <span style="font-size: large;">Staffordshire University</span> where I studied <span style="font-size: large;">Surface Pattern</span> many moons ago.</div>
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It was lovely to meet all of the students and share some of our experiences since graduating and going freelance and the second was at a talk I organised for<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://brightonillustrators.co.uk/">BIG</a></span> ( Brighton Illustrators Group) it was great to have Jeremy Corner MD of <a href="http://www.blueeyedsun.co.uk/">Blue Eyed Sun</a> and James Emmerson from <a href="http://nineteenseventythree.com/">1973</a> ( and me) speaking about what makes a good greeting card design and sharing our thoughts, you can read more from Jeremy about the evening <a href="http://www.blueeyedsun.co.uk/blog/brighton-illustrators-group/">here</a>. </div>
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My cards went into the flagship store of <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.paperchase.co.uk/">Paperchase</a></span> on Tottenham Court Road which has been fantastic for I Drew This, I have signed up with a <span style="font-size: large;">fabulous</span> new textiles agency whose name I can't reveal just yet but it is really rather super!!!</div>
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I have taken part in <span style="font-size: large;">two markets</span>, both with <a href="http://www.thefairytalefair.co.uk/">The Fairy Tale Fair</a> organiser Claire never fails to create a wonderful environment for shoppers and stall holders alike.</div>
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My giclee pavilion print has been greatly received and has been flying out of stockists around Brighton and I am in discussion with the <span style="font-size: large;">Brighton Pavilion shop</span> for some exciting plans too which is wonderful.</div>
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Not forgetting to mention I am currently on a business course which has so far proved to be brilliant although intense and I have had<span style="font-size: large;"> labyrinthitis</span> which I must add I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, it is awful, for anyone not sure what it is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labyrinthitis">see here</a>, it really has been horrible and couldn't have come at a worse time but luckily it seems to finally be easing off, yay :)</div>
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So what is next for<span style="font-size: large;"> I Drew This</span>?</div>
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So up next up is the House of Animal Conciousness <a href="https://houseofanimalconsciousness.wordpress.com/2014/12/29/house-of-animal-consciousness-is-go-for-2015/">Open House</a> in <span style="font-size: large;">May</span> and then we get straight into <a href="http://www.progressivegreetingslive.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">PG Live 2015</span></a> which I have heard is going to be a stormer this year, <span style="font-size: large;">can't wait</span> and not long after that I am really looking forward to the arrival of the one and only<span style="font-size: large;"> Lilla Rogers</span> in Brighton with her <a href="http://lillarogers.com/">Make art that sells</a> event at the Dome.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Phew</span> I think thats enough for now eh...?? I need a holiday just thinking about it ;)<br />
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All images copyright Ilona Drew or <a href="http://www.candyflossandbowties.com/">Candyfloss and bow ties</a>.</div>
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My blog has officially been neglected due to massive busyness of the last few months! </div>
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I am still in shock that it is soon to be Olive's 4th birthday and another Christmas, this time last year I was busy preparing for Top Drawer.</div>
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What is now a distant memory was a fantastic trip to Barcelona in October for my birthday and our first anniversary. </div>
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It was amazing, we went to a gorgeous spa called <a href="http://www.airedebarcelona.com/">Aire de Barcelona </a>and I would highly recommend a visit if you are looking for a heavenly peaceful and relaxing time.</div>
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Since coming back I have been caught up in craft fairs, four craft fairs in Patcham, Brighton Open Market and Lewes, all went very well for I Drew This.</div>
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I have just finished a new range for I Drew This and have been working on a number of commissions and projects for the Open House next May, so lots of planning for 2015 which is most exciting including my first spot of public speaking which I am really looking forward back at my old university, Staffordshire University in front of 80 students :)</div>
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Above I have posted pics of my have stall of the Christmas season at the Open Market in Brighton, my peacock print which has been selling really well, my Christmas cards for 2014 and of course Olive this morning in the nativity, she was a little star x<br />
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Ps. To win a set of 6 of my Christmas cards pop over to my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ilonadrewthis">I Drew This Facebook page here</a>!</div>
IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-80362513376989466072014-10-14T01:29:00.004-07:002014-10-14T01:35:01.501-07:00Blog Hop.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have been asked by Anna of Anna's Drawing Room to take part in Blog Hop, it was just the little nudge I needed to do a blog entry too!</div>
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Anna creates lovely nature inspired lino prints and illustrations and we met whilst doing a craft fair and have stayed in touch since.</div>
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Following on from me I have asked two of my favourite talented ladies <a href="http://jessicahogarth.com/">Jessica Hogarth</a> and Lisa Stubbs of <a href="http://lilsonnysky.blogspot.co.uk/">Lil Sonny Sky</a>.</div>
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My weeks are very choppy at the moment I have to admit ( see question 3!) so at my desk this week I have been preparing files for a recent licensing project (above).<br />
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I am on my way to the BLE exhibition at Olympia as I am considering exhibiting there next year.</div>
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Yay, caught up with some friends at BLE, left- Jo Rose from <a href="http://www.deerlittleforest.com/">Deer Little Forest</a>, her gorgeous work is magical and her characters are soon being made into an animated kids TV show and right lovely <a href="http://www.libbymcmullin.co.uk/">Libby McMullin</a> and Kali Stileman of <a href="http://www.kalistileman.co.uk/">The Square Card Co</a>. such talented wonderful ladies.</div>
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Brighton in general is really inspiring I love looking at what kids/teenagers wear and do with their hair etc.</div>
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I have also been working in a friends shop called <a href="http://www.smallfolkrun.com/">Small Folk Run</a>, its down on the seafront which is immediately a different and atmospheric place to be and is filled with fab stylish kids clothes from brands like <a href="http://tootsamacginty.com/">Toots & Macginty</a>, <a href="http://www.minirodini.com/">Mini Rodini</a> and <a href="http://www.beauloves.co.uk/">Beau Loves</a>.</div>
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There isn't a single day when I am not doing something creative and that I know will never change, since going freelance nearly 6 years ago I have also had Olive and I didn't take any time off even then, I remember gently putting her down so I could get back to my desk, it all feels pretty intense sometimes but I really believe that you get back what you put in and that the work I put in now will pay off later in life, well, that's the plan!!<br />
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IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-88493679848068149632014-09-26T07:42:00.002-07:002014-09-26T08:41:09.762-07:00Fig Taylor.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">She was great, she has so much information in her head about the industry, well all different industries really and after a quick Q & A about how to present your portfolio we all split into smaller groups and did mini portfolio reviews, it felt a bit like Dragons Den on hyper drive trying to get all the words about what I am doing and where I want to be with my work but the feedback was great and has given me lots to think about and do with regards to approaching book publishers.</span></div>
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We had to keep it pretty simple ( didn't want to go too crazy and scare the fishermen ) but they seemed to like it and I am hoping that it is now settling in since we left, it was a magical place to be and gather my thoughts before heading back to a totally crazy Brighton...<br />
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So now summer continues down here on the south coast and with the little one back at pre school its back to focussing on work and I Drew This. </div>
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Having now done three trade shows I have a much better understanding of what it takes to get the business going and ask myself whether this is the route I want to take with my work, my prints have been proving very successful and I am still on the quest to find a book publisher to begin working with, with lots of new projects in motion Autumn is looking to be an exciting time...</div>
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<br />IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-46211736445345725272014-07-28T02:57:00.000-07:002014-07-28T02:59:44.561-07:00Love print studio interview 2014.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was very flattered by Louise from the love print studio blog to do an interview about my inspirations/life and days as part of her etsy shop finds feature.</div>
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Happy Monday everyone its crazy thunder/lightening down here today!!</div>
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Been really busy with orders and commissions which have come off the back of the open house and fairs, I cannot rate doing these fairs enough for making contacts and generating interest in your work.</div>
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In amongst the card work I was asked to do a map to showcase my style with some editorial in mind.</div>
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Happy to do something different here is my first map, I had to do Brighton and could have made it super detailed the amount of key places around the city but this time I stuck with the big ones.</div>
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Only two weeks until a well earned break, I Drew This is off to Germany for some rest!!<a name='more'></a></div>
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<br />IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-11646994663897787782014-05-21T05:57:00.002-07:002014-05-21T05:57:38.893-07:00PG LIve 2014.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May has really turned into a whirlwind of fun events what with the Open House ( which is going really well and last weekend coming up) and the trade show which was really positive for I Drew This.</div>
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After the success of last year I opted for a larger stand this year with great location just as you enter the last aisle of Springboard. I had always known I would add some colour to my stand and am really proud of my choices.</div>
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I was surrounded by lovely people (as always!) and every day was called to photoshoots, the first day was for a project organised by the lovely Lynn Tait raising money for Action Medical research, a charity who help children with life threatening illness's.</div>
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The project ran last year and raised a whopping £13,000 for the charity so our aim is to smash it this year. Here is all the artists and organisers on the first day.</div>
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After setting up and settling in on the Monday I went over to Pulse to check out what was going on over there and catch up with Jo Rose who is currently having huge success with her brand Deer Little Forest and also to have a look at the Timbergram stand.</div>
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We met in January at Top Drawer and Timbergram now have many I Drew This designs on their wooden postcards, they looked great and are proving very popular which is great news, certain designs will soon be available over at my etsy shop.</div>
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So I am now feeling on top of orders and and excited about creating lots of new designs and what the future may hold for I Drew This…</div>
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Here is my work in our Open House.</div>
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Having not done an open house before it was bit of an unknown how it would first time round and so I was thrilled when the first sale of the house on Sunday was two Matryoska doll A3 framed prints.</div>
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What is interesting about the Open Houses is that is it a different audience to the craft fairs and as a result my creative brain is already whirring with ideas for new prints I can work on for next year and there is still three more weekends of The House of Animal Consciousness to go.</div>
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We have been so lucky that professor Anil Seth has been kind enough to let us use his beautiful house and if you would like to see some photos of the other artists taking part you can pop over to my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ilonadrewthis">here</a>.</div>
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After living in Brighton for eight years now the time has come for me to take part in my first Open House, a month of artists all over Brighton coming together and throwing open doors and offering tea, cake and art, the perfect combination and also a great way to have a little nose inside some of Brightons lovely buildings too.</div>
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Studio Greenhouse was lucky to be offered the use of a house on Montpelier Street and will be showing the work of fellow studio mates <a href="http://www.tiffanylynch.co.uk/">Tiffany Lynch</a>, <a href="http://www.emmabrownjohn.com/">Emma Brownjohn</a>, Edwina Roberts, Rachel Fuller, Paul Reed, Geraint Hughes and jewellery from Bella Hamilton.</div>
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<br />IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-12143124366006013282014-04-20T03:16:00.002-07:002014-04-20T03:16:18.921-07:00Happy Easter.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Happy Easter Sunday, its a quiet and rainy one in the studio today, I am working on bringing some characters to life and thinking about chocolate and stories to capture the imagination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">With PG galloping towards us again (can't actually believe it has been nearly a year, time never ceases to amaze me!!) I wanted to post some photos of one of my new ranges. I have called this one Flower Power and is inspired by flowers and vases, there will also be A5 co-ordinating blank notepads coming to the etsy shop soon, in the meantime there are 2 designs available to buy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ilona28">here</a> as gorgeous giclee prints.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">How is everyone? Its officially crazy time over at I Drew This headquarters at the moment planning for PG and the Open House that I will be exhibiting at for the first time this year so Saturday over at the We Made This in Lewes was a welcome bit of light relief, fab stall holders, it was great to see David from Custard cards there and my I Drew This prints got a brilliant reaction and I am pleased to say they will be on Etsy VERY soon!!</span></div>
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IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-23319222034832152432014-03-07T07:00:00.003-08:002014-03-07T07:00:29.588-08:00Mischief GIVEAWAY!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Where do the weeks go…I cant believe it is friday again and the weeks before PG Live 2014 are whizzing by, I Drew This will be launching 2 new ranges which I am very excited about and am in the middle of making decisions on proofs etc along with creating some more Mischief characters and in celebration of the weekend I am doing a giveaway over on my Facebook page which will be drawn by my little helper, Olive, next friday. Pop over <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ilonadrewthis">HERE</a> to take part, have a fab weekend all!!</span></div>
IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-56790965472999568672014-02-27T02:22:00.003-08:002014-02-27T02:25:00.907-08:00BIG meeting February 2014.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMp6ZZuQUB_3hxKky_3X1MPIOL_Lz75vDZymC0v-tFL3Xmx88VEDnK2mdP1KkIUvsCes0EdmnKT9_ONMUqjnrSVt-wid-ob1QSnwdDvjutwz9URedDsdoptZ9qC_1ASQsaqi2EoQLAzUr/s1600/item-64-m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHMp6ZZuQUB_3hxKky_3X1MPIOL_Lz75vDZymC0v-tFL3Xmx88VEDnK2mdP1KkIUvsCes0EdmnKT9_ONMUqjnrSVt-wid-ob1QSnwdDvjutwz9URedDsdoptZ9qC_1ASQsaqi2EoQLAzUr/s1600/item-64-m.jpg" height="256" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We had a really good turn out last night at the first BIG meeting of 2014 held at The King & Queen in Brighton, no less that 40 artists and illustrators came along to pick the brains of our key speakers, Peter Greenwood, Tony de Saulles, Sean Sims, Penny Dann, Jo Moore, Sophie Joyce, Rachel Fuller, Sue Hendra and partner in crime, and Sophie Giblin, young entrepreneur and owner of </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We kept it small and personal and the conversation flowed from how do you price for jobs to why do we do what we do, we were so delighted that so many came along and we are already in discussion about the next meeting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And so January 2014 will always be memorable, I did Top Drawer for the first time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After years and I mean years of dreaming of doing such a trade fair I just went and did it, well not quite that straightforward but hey! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">so here goes, my journey in words.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It takes a bit of thinking getting everything ready for a trade show</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sleepless nights spent wondering if I have covered everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Order forms, catalogues, insurance, marketing etc but once you have done one the process starts to get a bit easier. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think the best way to approach doing a trade show is to have fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its the one time where you can meet lots and lots of people who share the same interest, a nerd fest for card lovers and designers. Where you can get a first hand view on what people really think about your work and other peoples and make contacts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our journey began in Brighton on the Saturday morning at the studio, after loading the car, which involved lugging my boards and other stuff down 3 flights of stairs we set off up to London.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">London yeah it gets quite busy up there, we finally arrive at Earls Court at 2 and swiftly unload the car, check into the (not too shabby) hotel 2 minutes away then back to my home for the next 3 days to set up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4 hours later and I am already frazzled but the hard bit is done, see below :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I was in aisle C, on my left was Jill from <a href="http://www.rocket68.com/">Rocket 68</a> and to my right <a href="http://www.jessicahogarth.com/">Jessica Hogarth</a>, I had read press about Jess and Rocket 68 and knew they were hot property so it was great to be inbetween them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Opposite <a href="http://www.loumills.co.uk/">Lou Mills</a>, been exhibiting at Top Drawer for 4 years now and a bit further down the talented <a href="http://www.petraboase.com/">Petra Boase</a>, who has exhibited roughly 16 years. She told me she remembers being one of the only card stands at the early shows and now there is a whole section dedicated to greeting cards & stationery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Further down the very end of the aisle was a bit of a personal fave the V cool <a href="http://www.rosiewonders.co.uk/">Rosie Wonders</a> and awesome <a href="http://stoptheclockdesign.com/">Stop the clock</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Around the corner Tamsin Seed with <a href="http://studioseed.co.uk/">Studio Seed</a> with the most beautiful boutique stationery and opposite <a href="http://www.alisonhardcastle.com/">Alison Hardcastle</a> with her sunny simple style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Where are the boys...??? well 2 of them were a couple of aisles across where 2 fellow Brightonians were sharing a stand, David of <a href="http://www.custardbrighton.co.uk/">Custard</a> with his collaged cheeky designs and Ashley of <a href="http://www.linokingcards.co.uk/">LinoKing</a> with his gorgeous hand embossed cards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Opening day, Sunday, as I walked to the entrance of the show at the back of Earls Court I said goodbye to the sunshine (its not raining which is good) and went into the hall along with TONS of other exhibitors, a stomach full of nerves and excitment, a big deep breath and I am in it, no going back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first person I met was Jessica Howgarth, shes great and immediately it was all going to be cool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We all took a bit of time to chat and settle in and then the show began, I was surprised at how busy it became so quickly and as we all stood there anxiously i the conversations began and order forms came out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sauntering past I saw badges revealing buyers from London Zoo, Fenwicks, Paperchase, Saatchi Gallery, MTV, what a crew, and that is not to mention a countless number of artistic business men and women from retailers and the creative industry AND the ones who kept their badges under wraps!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The flowers had all been made by <a href="http://www.imogenowen.com/">Imogen Owen </a>and were stunning, Imogen I wish I had known of you when I got married, I would have commissioned you you are very talented!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Happy New Year!! I Drew This has got off with a flying start that for sure with my first show at Top Drawer in just 3 days time. For many years I went along to the show and drooled over peoples gorgeous work and now I am going to be there myself, its the stuff that dreams are made of.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Its made better by knowing a few of the other exhibitors so will be a jolly nice chance to catch up and talk about design.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After PG last year I decided to expand the Mischief range and above you can see some of the new characters for the first time, I am just so excited to be giving them their first outing and below that is a sample design that arrived on my desk just after Christmas from my collaboration with Gemma International, they have really done my designs justice and they all have gorgeous spot UV and the colours look great!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Finally is a photo of what life is like at the moment in our small house with I Drew This taking over!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Got to keep squirrelling so we can get a bigger house haha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Lately I have been posting lots over on the I Drew This Facebook page so please do pop over there to read press releases and the like too <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ilonadrewthis">https://www.facebook.com/ilonadrewthis</a></span></div>
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<br />IDREWTHIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205007076621421683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-911134111725626361.post-38044110289966624252013-12-21T09:05:00.000-08:002013-12-21T09:05:02.951-08:00Hallo and a Merry Christmas!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Sitting here in the studio with gales blowing outside I find myself asking 2 questions 1. Does anyone still read my blog??!!! and 2.How is Olive turning 3 tomorrow????!!! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #274e13; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Above I thought I would post one of my favourite and most popular Christmas designs from this year and take this opportunity to wish everyone in this twisty turny wonderful freelance life a very Merry Christmas and prosperous 2014.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For my birthday this year I asked if I could go on a foraging course and we did on Saturday. I can now identify edible mushrooms and fungi hurrah! for the first half everything I thought looked delicious and edible it turned out wasn't.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> It was lovely to be out in the woods with all the fairies and badgers and deer, we saw a beautiful fawn and young stag, it was really magical.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We collected a decent portion of winter chanterells, brown birch belite and some mushrooms commonly known as hedgehogs and with them all I cooked up a mushroom and garlic soup from the covent garden cook book which was indeed marvellously tasty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It was my birthday on Saturday and we took a day trip up to London to deliver some cards to <a href="http://www.iglookids.co.uk/">Igloo</a>, a gorgeous childrens shop on the King's Road and then we popped into the Waterstone's flagship store in Piccadilly who also have I Drew This cards on the shelves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> Our official photos are in and so I couldn't resist posting another lot. Myself, my dad, olive and my bridesmaid went to St Anne's Well Gardens before the ceremony for some pictures, its a park that has become very special to me since having Olive. There is also a great shot of our wedding cakes which a good friend of ours made, we were so lucky there was a lemon drizzle, honey, white chocolate and raspberry and carrot mmm they were incredible!! Love olive having a cheeky peek!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Our friends reunited their band too for some tracks which was great to hear and we finished up with a DJ for some serious dancing, one AMAZING day!! x</span></div>
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