Thursday 26 December 2013
Saturday 7 December 2013
Freya Lines Designs @ Creative Clerkenwell Christmas Pop-Up 17-22 December
This December the Creative Clerkenwell Christmas Pop-up shop will be selling a small selection of Freya Lines' Handmade Christmas Collection!
The collection includes the 'Winter Foliage' Paper cut Christmas Cards, 'Golden Autumn' hand painted greetings cards and hand cut & folded 'Paper Leaves Garlands'. All items are lovingly handmade by Freya Lines, bringing delicate & golden decoration to your festive celebrations.
EVENT INFO
Opening hours:
Tue 17 – Sun 22 December, 2013
weekdays 11am – 7pm
weekend 11am-5pm
private view Tue evening 6-8pm – join us for a drink and nibbles!
letterpress-printing demonstration by Apple & Pear
Location:
Showcase at Craft Central
33-35 St John’s Square
London EC1M 4DS
I won't be personally selling at the event but I will be popping by to the Private view!
The collection includes the 'Winter Foliage' Paper cut Christmas Cards, 'Golden Autumn' hand painted greetings cards and hand cut & folded 'Paper Leaves Garlands'. All items are lovingly handmade by Freya Lines, bringing delicate & golden decoration to your festive celebrations.
EVENT INFO
Opening hours:
Tue 17 – Sun 22 December, 2013
weekdays 11am – 7pm
weekend 11am-5pm
private view Tue evening 6-8pm – join us for a drink and nibbles!
letterpress-printing demonstration by Apple & Pear
Location:
Showcase at Craft Central
33-35 St John’s Square
London EC1M 4DS
I won't be personally selling at the event but I will be popping by to the Private view!
Freya Lines Designs @ Anna Lovell Jewellery Xmas Sale 13-15 December
This year I will be
selling my products at the Anna Lovell Jewellery Xmas Sale again, along
side her beautiful jewellery!
I will be selling my Christmas Collection, which includes the 'Winter Foliage' Paper cut Christmas Cards, 'Golden Autumn' hand painted greetings cards and hand cut & folded 'Paper Leaves Garlands'. All items are lovingly handmade by Freya Lines, bringing delicate & golden decoration to your festive celebrations!
There will also be a selection of my 'everyday' Greetings Cards, Notebooks, Mugs & Cushions!
And I am hoping to have ready some special A4 paper cuts for the more unique and one-off Christmas gift!
There will be mulled wine & nibbles!
EVENT INFO
Opening Hours
Friday 13th December 12-9
Saturday 14th December 11-5
Sunday 15th December 11-5
Address
9, Links Yard, Spelman Street, London, E1 5LX
Anna Lovell Jewellery www.annalovell.co.uk / 07986611220
I can only be there on the Friday evening from 7pm & Saturday daytime! So if you miss me, still pop in & say hi to my amazing and super lovely fairy-godmother Anna Lovell!
I will be selling my Christmas Collection, which includes the 'Winter Foliage' Paper cut Christmas Cards, 'Golden Autumn' hand painted greetings cards and hand cut & folded 'Paper Leaves Garlands'. All items are lovingly handmade by Freya Lines, bringing delicate & golden decoration to your festive celebrations!
There will also be a selection of my 'everyday' Greetings Cards, Notebooks, Mugs & Cushions!
And I am hoping to have ready some special A4 paper cuts for the more unique and one-off Christmas gift!
There will be mulled wine & nibbles!
EVENT INFO
Opening Hours
Friday 13th December 12-9
Saturday 14th December 11-5
Sunday 15th December 11-5
Address
9, Links Yard, Spelman Street, London, E1 5LX
Anna Lovell Jewellery www.annalovell.co.uk / 07986611220
I can only be there on the Friday evening from 7pm & Saturday daytime! So if you miss me, still pop in & say hi to my amazing and super lovely fairy-godmother Anna Lovell!
Tuesday 19 November 2013
Extra Large Paper Leaves Garlands
I have been commissioned by the lovely Creative Clerkenwell to make an extra large version of my 'Paper Leaves Garlands' for the display in their Christmas pop-up shop!
If you follow my work, you'll know the garlands well from last year, but here's a previous post about them HERE.
The standard size garlands will be up in the shop by next week! These come in 2 x designs, 'Birch & Beech Leaves' and 'Elm & Ash leaves' - Each garland has 12 individually hand cut & hand folded leaves, hung on over a meter of ribbon, gold or silver leaves come with gold or silver ribbon, at £12 a garland.
I will also being doing a small amount of the extra large garlands, these will come in 1 x design of 12 individually hand cut and hand folded leaves in the 4 different designs 'Birch', 'Beech', 'Ash' & 'Elm', each cut from an A4 size sheet of metallic paper, gold or silver, and hung on 4 meters of gold or silver ribbon.
Keep an eye out for updates of when the garlands are made, photographed and in the shop!
Also for further details & an invite to Creative Clerkenwell's Christmas pop-up shop (dates 17th-22nd December 2013)
If you follow my work, you'll know the garlands well from last year, but here's a previous post about them HERE.
The standard size garlands will be up in the shop by next week! These come in 2 x designs, 'Birch & Beech Leaves' and 'Elm & Ash leaves' - Each garland has 12 individually hand cut & hand folded leaves, hung on over a meter of ribbon, gold or silver leaves come with gold or silver ribbon, at £12 a garland.
I will also being doing a small amount of the extra large garlands, these will come in 1 x design of 12 individually hand cut and hand folded leaves in the 4 different designs 'Birch', 'Beech', 'Ash' & 'Elm', each cut from an A4 size sheet of metallic paper, gold or silver, and hung on 4 meters of gold or silver ribbon.
Keep an eye out for updates of when the garlands are made, photographed and in the shop!
Also for further details & an invite to Creative Clerkenwell's Christmas pop-up shop (dates 17th-22nd December 2013)
Wednesday 13 November 2013
Hand cut Christmas Card Collection
My new hand cut Christmas Card Collection is now made & available to buy!
The set of 4 x greetings cards are inspired by festive winter foliage, including designs of 'Bramble', 'Juniper', 'Mistletoe' & 'Fir' and all are lovingly cut by hand by me.
You can buy the Christmas card collection as a set of 4 or individually from my Online Shop HERE
A few more details...
Cut from 200gsm Cartridge Paper.
Blank Inside
Size A6 approx 10.5 cm x 14.8 cm
Comes with 4 x gold metallic envelop & inside plastic sleeve
The set of 4 x greetings cards are inspired by festive winter foliage, including designs of 'Bramble', 'Juniper', 'Mistletoe' & 'Fir' and all are lovingly cut by hand by me.
All images & designs COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
Hand cut Christmas Card Collection
All images & designs COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Bramble' Hand cut Christmas Card
All images & designs COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Juniper' Hand cut Christmas Card
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'Mistletoe' Hand cut Christmas Cad
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'Fir' Hand cut Christmas Car
You can buy the Christmas card collection as a set of 4 or individually from my Online Shop HERE
A few more details...
Cut from 200gsm Cartridge Paper.
Blank Inside
Size A6 approx 10.5 cm x 14.8 cm
Comes with 4 x gold metallic envelop & inside plastic sleeve
Tuesday 12 November 2013
Golden Autumn Christmas Cards
This week I have had a little festive photo shoot of my handmade Christmas cards & decorations. First up is my newly revised 'Golden Autumn' Greetings card range, of which you may remember from last year, previously in the form of little A7 notecards, this year they are A6 size greetings cards.
The Golden Autumn range is inspired by vintage British wildflower books, dried plants & the golden tones of Autumn. Consisting of 4 different designs, 'Tansy Flower', 'Reed Grass', 'Pepper Grass' & 'Moor Grass', all cards are digitally Printed & individually hand finished with gold paint.
All images & design COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Tansy Flower' Greetings Card
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'Reed Grass' Greetings Card
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'Pepper Grass' Greetings Card
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'Moor Grass' Greetings Card
Thursday 7 November 2013
Getting Inspired for Christmas
I'm getting inspired for Christmas! And yes, it may be a bit early for the festive music & sparkly jumper (I have already had a minced pie however!) but on the days between work & life I have been working on my little Christmas Collection. For me Christmas is all about all things golden & handmade, here are some instagram images of the journey so far, the Collection of cards & decorations will be launched from mid November!
Keep an eye out in the Online Shop for the Christmas Collection along with other ranges & products!
All images are COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
Production line of hand painted greetings cards
Designing hand cut greetings cards
Hand cut Greetings Cards Range
Gold & Silver Ribbons for Christmas Decorations
A desk full of hand cut paper leaves
A desk full of hand cut paper leaves
Developing last years popular Christmas garlands
Keep an eye out in the Online Shop for the Christmas Collection along with other ranges & products!
All images are COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
Thursday 31 October 2013
Handmade & Personalised Papercut Wreath's
My Handmade & Personalised Papercut Wreaths are now back in the shop!
'A unique & bespoke hand crafted artwork, lovingly cut by hand by me.
Perfect for a special birthday, wedding, anniversary or commemorative gift.'
Perfect for a special birthday, wedding, anniversary or commemorative gift.'
The 4 different wreath designs, depict the 4 seasons, 'Spring Greens',
'Summer Blooms', 'Autumn Grasses' & 'Winter Leaves' and can all be
personalised with your bespoke choice of numbers or letters.
Visit the Shop here www.etsy.com/shop/freyalinesdesigns
Tuesday 29 October 2013
Autumn
Here is a little update of images & life lately, of all things golden & Autumnal.
Heath Walking
The view from the Mr's
'Buttercup' Paper cut Commission
Autumn Leaves
Homemade Almond Macaroons
A Regents Park walk
An Obergine Tarte
Design Inspiration
A lovely Roast with friends
You can add me on Instagram here - http://instagram.com/freyalines
Wednesday 11 September 2013
In the Garden
I did my first bit of gardening last week, admittedly it wasn't really proper gardening, just some deadheading and sweeping, for about 20 minutes, but it made me feel so happy. It's such a peaceful, relaxing thing. And as someone who loves a good tidy and sort out in the home, I certainly need to learn to do it in the garden too. Still need to face my fear of worms & slugs though! Anyway, after I watered the beds, I took some pictures too, the water drops were looking rather magical resting on the fennel & spiders webs.
Sunday 8 September 2013
Design & life lately & the things to come
I have been meaning to write more of an informative blog post for a long time
now, I don't like doing blog posts that
are too personal, but this one is just as an update on what I have been up to
& what I will be up to for the rest of 2013...
Over the summer I was working on the 'Sightings' collection, which was showcased & exhibited with Reena Makwana at Craft Central in August, see previous blog post HERE about the project and previous blog post HERE to view the Sightings Collection.
I then had a lovely and well needed break, to finalise some things in my mind and to relax!
So to now.... I have 2 wonderful jobs! The first, which I have been doing for 7 months, where I am the studio assistant for the wonderful Zoe Bateman of Ladybird Likes. I was so thrilled to get the job in March & it was perfect timing! It's been a great few months, time has flown by and Zoe and her business are so inspiring and positive. I get to be creative & crafty, making products and be organised, as well as help the day to day tasks of the business. Plus we always have biscuits, Jasper the dog to laugh at & the radio to sing along to.
The second job, I got in July, is a studio assistant role for the amazing paper artist Su Blackwell, I have been such an admirer of Su's Book Sculptures for years and years, so it really it such an honor to work for her, and an inspiring and joyful job, I get to paper cut all day!
In terms of my design journey so far...I have been designing, working on freelance jobs and commissions, as well as balancing a range of internships and job roles since leaving university in 2010. (I like to keep busy & experience & learn as much as possible & now my CV is pretty jam packed with some wonderful things!)
But at the end of 2012, after a year of designing and launching a some product ranges, I was desperate for a ‘day job’ (I'm a hard worker and I enjoy working for other people, not to mention needing to earn money to fund life).
I was also aware I had not pushed my design and business as much as I could, in terms of marketing, and selling in shops and at shows. Due to various factors, such as time, money and confidence, but also I think part of me didn't want to, not yet anyway. So I very consciously decided it was to be a ‘part-time’ venture for a while, part-time designing and part-time day jobs.
As all self-employed freelancers know, it's always a nerve wracking path, never knowing if things are for certain and all the other things that come along with being self-employed - self-doubt, having no money, no weekends or evenings, trying and failing at things, making it all up as you go and working all on your own. (There are lots of positives too of course, like giving a go of creating a career out of your passion!)
Making the decision to have a bit of a break from my own designs and collections has been a great relief and weight of my shoulders, well, in terms of a break, I will still be creating a Christmas range and making Paper cut works, so not a complete break, but just in more of a relaxed and enjoyable manner.
Another reason for wanting to slow down design, is that I want to have more of a life, I've spent years working all week and all weekend, so I have decided, (except for the odd occasion, when I have a commission, deadline or new creative idea), to have weekends off, to work on my 'day jobs' in the week and my design when I can.
Then for 2014... I will have a further think about my design and business and where it is headed, whether I have a further break or give it another boost, I’m not sure yet. Things can change so easily.
But I’d love to look for a great design studio manager role, something I think I'd be really good at and something steady & secure that enables me to stay within a creative career, earn enough to save and move into my own home (not my parents). - That brings up another factor, that as a 25 year old freelancer, I still live at home with my parents, who are the loveliest people and have the lovliest home, but my studio is my bedroom, so everything can get on top of me, physically and mentally.
My design and craft is something I will always do, it's the first and last thing I think about every day, but it is important to keep it as something that makes me happy, in terms of the ideas I have and the enjoyment of the process of creating things.
Perhaps I will potentially give my design and business a boost and relaunch in a few years time when I am more experienced, more knowledgeable and confident. Or carry on at the pace I am going.
And so for the rest of 2013... It may be a little quieter and it will be more relaxed, although I would like to revamp my branding, website & blog over Christmas and I will be doing that Christmas collection, (watch out for updates). But it is a big pressure off my mind to accept that my pace is OK.
It is now September and London is turning Autumny, my favorite season, I can't wait for the golden leaves, the crisp walks in the park, big hot meals with friends & family after a good day at work.
Over the summer I was working on the 'Sightings' collection, which was showcased & exhibited with Reena Makwana at Craft Central in August, see previous blog post HERE about the project and previous blog post HERE to view the Sightings Collection.
I then had a lovely and well needed break, to finalise some things in my mind and to relax!
So to now.... I have 2 wonderful jobs! The first, which I have been doing for 7 months, where I am the studio assistant for the wonderful Zoe Bateman of Ladybird Likes. I was so thrilled to get the job in March & it was perfect timing! It's been a great few months, time has flown by and Zoe and her business are so inspiring and positive. I get to be creative & crafty, making products and be organised, as well as help the day to day tasks of the business. Plus we always have biscuits, Jasper the dog to laugh at & the radio to sing along to.
The second job, I got in July, is a studio assistant role for the amazing paper artist Su Blackwell, I have been such an admirer of Su's Book Sculptures for years and years, so it really it such an honor to work for her, and an inspiring and joyful job, I get to paper cut all day!
In terms of my design journey so far...I have been designing, working on freelance jobs and commissions, as well as balancing a range of internships and job roles since leaving university in 2010. (I like to keep busy & experience & learn as much as possible & now my CV is pretty jam packed with some wonderful things!)
But at the end of 2012, after a year of designing and launching a some product ranges, I was desperate for a ‘day job’ (I'm a hard worker and I enjoy working for other people, not to mention needing to earn money to fund life).
I was also aware I had not pushed my design and business as much as I could, in terms of marketing, and selling in shops and at shows. Due to various factors, such as time, money and confidence, but also I think part of me didn't want to, not yet anyway. So I very consciously decided it was to be a ‘part-time’ venture for a while, part-time designing and part-time day jobs.
As all self-employed freelancers know, it's always a nerve wracking path, never knowing if things are for certain and all the other things that come along with being self-employed - self-doubt, having no money, no weekends or evenings, trying and failing at things, making it all up as you go and working all on your own. (There are lots of positives too of course, like giving a go of creating a career out of your passion!)
Making the decision to have a bit of a break from my own designs and collections has been a great relief and weight of my shoulders, well, in terms of a break, I will still be creating a Christmas range and making Paper cut works, so not a complete break, but just in more of a relaxed and enjoyable manner.
Another reason for wanting to slow down design, is that I want to have more of a life, I've spent years working all week and all weekend, so I have decided, (except for the odd occasion, when I have a commission, deadline or new creative idea), to have weekends off, to work on my 'day jobs' in the week and my design when I can.
Then for 2014... I will have a further think about my design and business and where it is headed, whether I have a further break or give it another boost, I’m not sure yet. Things can change so easily.
But I’d love to look for a great design studio manager role, something I think I'd be really good at and something steady & secure that enables me to stay within a creative career, earn enough to save and move into my own home (not my parents). - That brings up another factor, that as a 25 year old freelancer, I still live at home with my parents, who are the loveliest people and have the lovliest home, but my studio is my bedroom, so everything can get on top of me, physically and mentally.
My design and craft is something I will always do, it's the first and last thing I think about every day, but it is important to keep it as something that makes me happy, in terms of the ideas I have and the enjoyment of the process of creating things.
Perhaps I will potentially give my design and business a boost and relaunch in a few years time when I am more experienced, more knowledgeable and confident. Or carry on at the pace I am going.
And so for the rest of 2013... It may be a little quieter and it will be more relaxed, although I would like to revamp my branding, website & blog over Christmas and I will be doing that Christmas collection, (watch out for updates). But it is a big pressure off my mind to accept that my pace is OK.
It is now September and London is turning Autumny, my favorite season, I can't wait for the golden leaves, the crisp walks in the park, big hot meals with friends & family after a good day at work.
'Sightings' The Collection
My collection of paper cut works created for & showcased at the August exhibition 'Sightings' at Craft Central, along side Reena Makwana's embroidered works.
You can view more details & images of the journey of the project in previous posts, HERE, and see more images of the exhibition itself HERE and the Private View HERE.
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Herb Garden' Museum of St John
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Herb Garden' Museum of St John
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'House with Vines'
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'House with Vines'
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Meadowland' Spa Fields
Hand cut Paper 2013
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'Meadowland' Spa Fields
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'House with Bicycle'
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'House with Bicycle'
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Courtyard Garden'
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Courtyard Garden'
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Window with Plant Pots'
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Window with Plant Pots'
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
'Window with Grass/Flowers/Ivy'
Hand cut Paper 2013
All images COPYRIGHT Freya Lines
Sightings Collection
Hand cut Paper 2013
You can view more details & images of the journey of the project in previous posts, HERE, and see more images of the exhibition itself HERE and the Private View HERE.
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