These last couple of weeks have been very busy, I’m finishing the last batch of fabrics to send to the heat setters next week so there hasn’t been much time for anything else. Here is a peek at what I’ve been printing in the studio…
Whilst waiting for the fabric to dry, I’ve been working on my packaging for my sample packs. I’ve always sent out samples either in a little stack which is then sewn together, or when selling them to the public, they are sent out in a biodegradable cellophane packet which is eco friendly, but not quite as pretty as I’d like it to be. At the moment I’m just concentrating on the sample packs that are sent out when fabrics are requested but I hope to develop this into something I can use for my packs in my Etsy shop too. The fabric swatches are about 4 inches square and I’ve designed some cute new packaging which wraps them up in a sweet little envelope.
I love choosing different papers and cards and as a notebook addict, collecting really interesting and unique papers is all part of the fun. I’ve chosen some really lovely papers which are made from waste from the Beer industry, they are in wonderful colours, all named after different Beers. To finish I have some stickers to seal up the pack, I had to settle for just my initials as Waterhouse is a very long name.
That’s all for now, on with the printing.
All the fabrics are so lovely! I might just have to revise my budget to see if I can splurge on some fabric for pillows soon…!
Your work is amazing and your photo quality is superb ~ note to self to make better friends with my camera in general and macro button in particular. This blog’s a great coffee-break browse for me, thanks for sharing!
I love these prints – they’re so cute! The packaging you’ve designed looks great too!
I really like the new packaging, it looks fabulous- can’t believe it’s only 2 weeks until we get to come and play at screenprinting with you, yay!!!!
Thanks everyone, I’m glad you like the new prints :)
Glad you like the packaging too Goose and Angela and I’m looking forward to the lesson too Angela, have you found some inspiration for your images for the session?