tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13279166723472784362024-03-14T01:41:25.406+00:00The World of Laura HambletonLaura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-82168673720925485872014-10-01T20:34:00.000+01:002014-10-01T20:34:03.905+01:00personalised wedding cake toppersAs you may already know, I have been taking on some more commissions recently for personalised wedding cake toppers.
I love creating these and have dreams to make many more personalised wedding couples!
Here is my most recent commission. I created the bride, groom and her one year old girl.
I used a mini wooden peg for her and am chuffed with the way she turned out!
Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-23528636309656129572014-03-03T10:23:00.004+00:002014-03-03T10:26:25.165+00:00Stencil Art booksVery exciting to receive my copies of Stencil Art Bugs and Stencil Art Safari Animals, in the post. So I thought I would post a few photos for you to see. These two books are out now and you can buy them from amazon now! They were really lovely books to work on.
As you can see from the little images, each spread has three stencils imbedded into the page. These stencils can be individually Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-80825347587053973432013-07-01T17:57:00.006+01:002013-07-01T17:57:59.152+01:00My last day of design work (for a while at least!)Well last week was very emotional for me. It was time for me to finish my work and start my maternity leave.
I do love my two regular freelance design jobs and Wednesday I had to say goodbye to the Quarto Children's team. They gave me a great send off with a box of mummy smellies, a chocolate cake and a nice pub lunch. Plus an awesome, lovingly made, hand cut leaving card (see below). Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-53511757332110078282013-02-13T20:57:00.000+00:002013-02-13T20:57:10.299+00:00Type postcards and tagsI have been busy working away on my new series of postcards and tags. This time I wanted to create little cards and tags with positive messages in a fresh and colourful type based look. I illustrated the quirky type styles and got them printed on lovely card stock by moo.com. I am really pleased with the final outcome and look forward to selling these and then adding more type based ones to the Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-42832710389056449642013-01-21T22:16:00.003+00:002013-01-21T22:16:44.383+00:00Etsy shop updateJust to let you know that I have a few little card collections for sale on my Etsy shop at the moment. Here are just a few... Click on this link to get buying.... Laura's Etsy shop
Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-24327108132490542042013-01-21T22:06:00.003+00:002013-01-21T22:06:26.050+00:00Little Wishes character cardsI have been working on some more card ideas and thought I would show you my latest ideas.
Here are two cards, a 'birthday wishes' card and a 'friends forever' with two of my characters in my 'Litte Wishes' range.
I am working on a boy's 'Super' hero card in the same collection and will post that soon too.
What do you think of them? I am considering getting them printed to sell in my Etsy shop...
Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-41640157733390661452012-12-02T18:43:00.005+00:002012-12-02T18:45:21.567+00:00My new books
I have been so excited to show you all my two new books for Collins that are out on January 3rd 2013. Here is a little image showing the two books!
One of them is called Top Dog and the other is called Rat's Wishing Hat.
I have been working lots of very late nights recently to get them finished for the deadline but am proud of how they are looking.
I hope you like them too!&Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-76077738075467868822012-11-25T22:41:00.002+00:002012-11-25T22:53:14.323+00:00Stars on canvasThe eBay auction has started for the Willow Foundation Stars on Canvas charity auction.
You can click on this link to vote for a canvas illustrated by many stars and artists:
http://starsoncanvas.org.uk/
You can also bid on my canvas for the auction by clicking on this link:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laura-Hambleton-Original-Art-Stars-Canvas-/181021464851
There are only 6 days left so get Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-22679863687453402092012-10-21T19:29:00.002+01:002012-10-21T19:35:38.307+01:00Inspired: London A Guide to Handmade in LondonI am excited to be one of the designer/makers featured in
this new book called Inspired: London by We Make London.
The book is out
on November 10th and contains over 150 handpicked designers that create
handmade products in London.
It's great to be among fab designers and
even one designer who created the embroidery on Kate Middleton's dress!
You can take a look at the bookLaura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-68878007201047026792012-10-21T19:23:00.000+01:002012-10-21T19:23:15.873+01:00Little Wishes mini notecard setsI have been busy working on my Little Wishes mini notecard sets this week. These sets will go in my Etsy shop very soon, but I couldn't wait to
show you them! Each little pillow pack has 8 mini cards and envelopes
and a sheet of my mini stickers too. They are great cards for giving little thank you's to a friend or relative. Also they could be good as little secret notes to go inside lunch Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-18709793758347680142012-10-13T15:56:00.000+01:002012-10-13T15:57:43.352+01:00wedding doll cake toppers commissionI was very happy to be asked to create a wedding couple for the top of their wedding cake, taking place today!
The bride and groom's
theme was cycling so I included a little bike and basket of flowers to
go with the bride and groom. Each flower was made from eggshell and blue shades of paper and stuck into place to create the bridal flowers and the basket of flowers on the front of the mini Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-62236679974104763502012-09-30T13:55:00.000+01:002012-09-30T13:55:23.579+01:00Peg doll 'Tilly'Exciting! One of my peg doll's is featured in this month's Dolls House magazine! My little peg dolly 'Tilly' has been featured in the 'modern peg dollies' shopping section. You can buy little Tilly from my Etsy shop or order a customised one directly from me!
Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-28859520046819549232012-09-08T19:05:00.001+01:002012-09-08T19:05:38.514+01:00Wonder Words noteletsI now have a few little packs of my Wonder Words notelets available to buy in my Etsy shop!
They are a perfect way to send a friend a cheery note go brighten their day.
There are currently six packs available and each pack contains four colourful envelopes, four notelets of different designs and a little set of six mini stickers.
You can buy them here. Hope you like them:
https://www.etsy.com/Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-87310259600151068542012-08-05T14:15:00.001+01:002012-08-05T14:15:11.063+01:00Little Wishes cardsI have been busy creating my new series of cards ready to sell in my Etsy shop and am pleased to say that my first set titled 'Little Wishes' is available to buy now! I have created a lovely set of four cards, teamed with pastel coloured envelopes and a set of six stickers. Also these postcards are available singularly too. Follow this link to purchase some from my shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-88830403522538722962012-07-01T18:53:00.001+01:002012-07-01T19:03:13.169+01:00Pug PendantMy lovely friend Abi is getting married next weekend and for her hen party a couple weeks ago the theme was 'pug dogs'. Abi loves pug dogs and so I decided to make her a little pendant with a pug dog illustration on and thought I would show you the photo of it on her neck.
I do have a couple of pendants available on my Etsy store and am also always happy to take on commissions, so feel free to Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-53876545195241944782012-06-27T22:10:00.000+01:002012-06-27T22:10:20.837+01:00Wedding peg dolliesWell it's been a long time since I last blogged. The main reason is that I have been pretty rushed off my feet with work and also our internet has been down for most of the month! So while it's all now back up and running (fingers crossed) I thought I would show you one of the first commissions for wedding peg dollies that I have made. They were for a friend's wedding in London and they asked me Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-29052032275315466272012-06-01T22:46:00.000+01:002012-06-01T22:49:43.933+01:00An interview
Well I was very happy to be asked by Laura Clempson of Cupcakes for Clara to be interviewed and feature on her blog this week. I was very privelaged to be asked by Laura and thought I would share the link so you can see. Do also pop over and look at her blog of lovely arty and crafty gifts: Cupcakes for Clara
Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-39399338549391677632012-05-07T12:32:00.001+01:002012-05-07T12:41:41.339+01:00UK Handmade summer showcase
I am very excited to announce that my little felted Frog Prince has been picked for the UK Handmade summer showcase!
It's a little summer showcase to promote selected craft makers.
This summer's theme is Best of British and I was very happy to be picked to feature in the showcase with other lovely crafters.
Here is the link to see him:
http://ukhandmade.co.uk/showcase/summerLaura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-48387922390625527172012-05-02T23:16:00.002+01:002012-05-03T20:25:07.495+01:00Join the snail trail!
Fabulous fellow crafter
Laura Clempson (Cupcakes for Clara) is launching her exciting new range of products which includes the very cute character Colin.
Colin is a very big fan of snails and if you locate and click on the tiny snail within my blog you will receive a free prize from Cupcakes for Clara, from her new range.
Just follow the snail trail to claim your goodies!!
ToLaura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-36253194317256193732012-03-29T21:21:00.002+01:002012-09-16T19:20:20.395+01:00Stars on Canvas
Here is my entry for this years 'Stars on Canvas' campaign for the Willow Foundation. The charity will auction of canvas art by artists and celebrities to raise money to provide support for seriously ill 16 to 40 year olds through special day experiences. They will be auctioning the canvas in November on ebay. You will also be able to see all the art before it gets sold at Maddox Arts in LondonLaura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-57653164786807378682012-03-21T14:19:00.002+00:002012-03-21T14:22:41.853+00:00Less than 24 hours!!There is only one day left to go to bid on my envelope! Get your bids in before it's too late :)Just click on this link to bid:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280841176067#ht_500wt_1262It's for The National Literacy Trust to get children reading and all proceeds go towards this.It's currently at £36 and I would really love to get a higher bid.Thanks for your support!Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-81442647320621429292012-03-21T08:43:00.003+00:002012-03-21T08:45:02.447+00:00One day left!!There is only one day left. Yes, just one day, to bid on my charity envelope. Please click here to bid and remember that all proceeds go to help the National Literacy Trust! Thanks for your bid :)http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280841176067Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-56337980417237226642012-03-13T20:45:00.002+00:002012-03-13T20:52:29.117+00:00Pushing the EnvelopeAn exciting start to the week! My charity envelope is now on ebay and is available to bid on! It's a great chance to own a one off piece of art by me or by many other artists and celebrities. You can view my envelope here:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280841176067Remember that it's for a great charity and raises money to support the National Literacy Trust. A cause Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-48040753100085953872012-03-03T20:22:00.003+00:002012-03-03T20:24:52.175+00:00Wanted raccoon broochOh take a look in my Etsy shop now! My first ever brooch is now available. It's a rascally raccoon brooch and is part of my 'Wanted' brooch series. I am very excited to add him to my shop and hope you like him too!Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327916672347278436.post-15567851550589818952012-03-01T20:11:00.002+00:002012-03-01T20:13:33.677+00:00Business cardsI also treated myself to some business cards by Moo. I will be sending a card in every purchase from my Etsy shop!Laura Hambletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147036173768798051noreply@blogger.com0