Baby it's cold outside

With a new baby on the way it is always exciting deciding how your going to decorate the nursery, picking out the coolest and cutest clothes and what name you want to choose. Desiging a range of baby grows with Autumn as the theme, I have chose the long legged/sleeves baby outfits to keep baby warm. I have now introduced a new colour adding a warm marl grey keeping a minialist look. Perfect for a baby shower, new baby, christening gift or just because. Available in a range of sizes and made to order.

Autumn Fall

Autumn is among us and how I love this season with a path of golden leaves and misty fog mornings. Taking inspiration from autumn and nature, I have created some designs and pieces over the last month ready for stockists and events. 

With it getting colder I decided to invest in creating more baby grows to keep baby warm this time of year with the introduction of my long sleeved/legged baby body suits. Using a palette of oranges and browns inspired with a hint of Halloween infused spirit too. 

Take a look at my newly decorated Halloween themed cacti (not just for Halloween) ready for any fireplace, shelf or window display. These limited edition went down a treat :) 

I am hoping to keep you posted a little more over the coming weeks with the lead up to the winter. Keeping you posted with my adventures. 

Cacti Buddies

These little fellows have a little story of their own. After rescuing from being lost forever in a skip. I brought them back to life and created my little mexio cactus using eco friendly earthenware clay and fired into biscuit before hand painting them and being glazed. They come as a pair and ideally stick together which you can share with your best friend. Each one is hand painted with its own characteristic face. If you would like my pair of cacti and add to your collection of wierd and wonderful  things then you can purchase from my etsy shop or email me.

Wedding Keepsake

Its the season for weddings and we all know someone that is getting married this summer. I have hand decorated these heart trinket boxes with 'Mrs & Mr'. An ironic twist on the saying mr and mrs meaning the woman wears the trousers. I can also offer personalied messages and intials of the happy couple and even the date. A lovely keep sake for the day that the couple to keep their rings in or sentimental items from the day. Also personalised idea for the bridesmaids with their individual names on to thank them for being part of the special day. They are available to purchase and order from my etsy shop.

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All designs copyright bear in mind design 2015

Art in the Village Showcase

My first two day event in the lovey Derbyshire countryside at the Peak Shopping Village went well and I got to meet some very lovely fellow talented artists. Having had a very hectic few months dealing with lifes strifes and juggling alot on my dinner plate, I have Introduced some new pieces to my collection that I have been working on. My hard work has paid off with having some lovely feedback and interest over the two days. 

I would like to thank all for stopping by and taking an interest in my stall. I hope to be adding my new work to my etsy shop and website in due course. In the meantime if you would like to order any of my bespoke pieces then please feel free to drop me an email: bearinminddesign@gmail.com

Things to come

Hello...

I just want to say thank you to all my followers, supporters and customers. It has been a year of tears, hopes, dreams and wishes but I have picked myself up and dusted off the bad times. Running your own business is never an easy one and you have to put in a lot of time, effort, sweat and tears to get somewhere in life. I have not long settled in Derby and finding where best to sell my wares has just begun. Having recently exhibited with Sheena Hollands Markets, I have found a gem in which I hope I can grow from. I will hopefully be doing more fairs in the future.

In the meantime now Christmas is fast approaching, I will be hanging up my craft stalls until the spring. I will be looking at putting together some new ideas and ranges for the new year. My handmade items will be available to purchase from my Etsy shop....

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Bearinminddesign?ref=hdr_shop_menu

My website is being currently being updated so bear with me as I will be having my new work uploaded and new features. You can still access my website if you wanted to take a peek :) 

www.bearinminddesign.co.uk

Having had such good feedback from the last few events, it is always lovely to see people smile and admire my work as they stop by my stall. All the hard work that goes into handmade arts and crafts is sometimes unforgotten and unnoticed. It is always lovely to see so many faces who take the time to talk and buy items no matter how small. 

In the meantime, there is still time to purchase gifts for christmas including handmade items and cards. I look forward to any comments below and your support in the new year. 

Merry Christmas from Bear in Mind Design 

Night Market Derbyshire

I have been working on my new ranges, busy creating over the past few months and not had chance to update my blog. I am now updating and here is what I have been up to lately. I had the opportunity to showcase my work at a Christmas Night Market ran by Sheena Holland in Derby at The Old Bell. It was a successful night and I had a lovely time meeting new people/customers. It was great to hear all the positive comments and I would like to thank all that came by my stall. If you would like to purchase any of my items then please check out my Etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Bearinminddesign?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Here are some pictures from the night. I will be exhibiting again on Saturday 13th December at The Old Bell in Derby.  

Sweet As Sugar

To follow my new product range for the home, I have included the addition of a sugar pot to go with my teapot. Hand painted wit my illustration and typography on to the sugar pot with the words, Oh Sugar!

These cute and quaint pots are great for those who have a sweet tooth :) Available in black but can come in a range of colours upon request which include, yellow, pink, red, blue, green, orange and brown. 

Here are a few pictures all copyright of Bear in Mind Design 2014

Tea for Two

I have been working hard of late to put together some designs on to ceramics and create a range of products for the home. The tea design started as a illustration for a tote shopping bag and print for the kitchen. I have since expanded the design to a teapot with the help of my familys locally run pottery company. 

I would love to know what people think of my new range and all comments are welcome. This item is available to purchase through my etsy page:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Bearinminddesign?ref=shopinfo_shophome_leftnav

All ware is hand painted and illustrations are all copyright of Bear in Mind Design 2014

Work in Progress - Sneak Peeks

I have recently been working very hard networking and not updated my blog for a little while. Balancing a day job and then putting your all into your night job can be a very long and pressuring time. At times you feel your not getting anywhere, other times you receive some lovely feedback it keeps you going. I believe in what I do and with this I keep on going each and every day with or without the motivation, I get up and work on. 

I have been getting some new designs together and would like as much feedback as possible. I am a designer and work with a variety of mediums. I am looking to putting together some ranges so my new work will all tie in together. I have attached a few sneak peek pictures so you can see what ive been up to :)

You are my Hero

These are my new mother's day cards that are for sale. I will be selling them on my etsy shop or you can contact me if you fancy getting these unique hand crafted designed cards. If you love your mom or think she is you're hero then why not let her know with one of my beautifully handcrafted cards.

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Limited Edition Illustration Ceramics

Here are the finished sample pieces of ceramic ware that I have illustrated and hand painted. Having been decorated using specialised paint and fired in a large kiln. The pieces have come out in one piece and have turned out just the way I had hoped. I am looking to produce a limited edition range of my work on to ceramic ware. It is all work in progress at the moment. These illustrations will also be available as prints and into one of painted pieces. If you are interested in any of these pieces get in touch.



All images and designs are copyright of Bear in Mind Design