Alfrescoartisan

Here are some images I created for a few of the cards posted out this morning. I've left names and dates off these so you can better see what I can make for you.
Three of these cards had very specific requests - hair colour, background with a certain historic building, Mr & Mr wedding and (my favourite) winter birthday for a retired Scottish engineer who loves beer and football. I had such fun with this one. ☺️

Today's cards.🤣

Three of the made to order cards from this week.

I've not been posting much - or anything - lately but I've still been busy card making for customers. Most have been of the 'can be used for any occasion' cards, which is where I started out really, but these three are bespoke and different. One is for a very happy occasion (and that's for me), one is really sad and the other is a card of joy and hope. Descriptions will be on each image.

Star sign birthday card for a customer is being posted out today. It has been hand finished with gold ink which doesn't show up too well on this image.

The first of the father's Day cards ready to be posted out.

These Father's day images can all be personalised with dad, daddy, step-dad etc. The puffins can have as many named 'children' on as you need.

I can now post both of these cards designed for a wedding where the groom's business is motor bikes.

I've had a couple of cards ordered for readers this week and I've really enjoyed making them. There's also the 'here for you' card which makes me smile. I'm always working on new designs - even when I don't post - so please feel free to ask if you have a specific idea in mind. I often work with customers on their unique vision and it has always been an enjoyable collaboration.

I have a few more bespoke wedding cards coming up soon....but for now here are a recent birthday and one of the bespoke wedding cards.

Birthday card designed for an artist. I designed and printed it then finished with watercolours to bring it to life. Very happy with this one.

I only designed two easterish cards but they have both been well received. I love both of these; one with the Faberge style eggs in an eggbox and the other a pre-Christian easter goddess. I wanted to turn away from what is considered to be 'traditional' easter and make my cards a little more unusual while still in the mode.
The last orders have been posted out now for purchasers to send on to family and friends and I hope they all arrive in time.

It's been a busy couple of weeks here at Alfrescoartisan. I've only had four customers but three of them ordered four cards each and another also ordered one. A few of the cards (three) were from designs I had already worked on but the rest were custom or designed from scratch which is so much fun. At the moment I can only post these two because some are from designs you've already seen - so no need to go there - and others have not been given yet; the recipients follow me so I don't want to ruin the surpise. They WILL be posted on here by the happy recipients or me. Hopefully.

Here's a card I've been working on with a customer. I can often work with you to create something if you don't see it here and I may even have just the design you want already in my files but not made up yet. Feel free to ask. 😊

Here is a recent birthday card for a book lover and gardening enthusiast which went down very well.
I have many more designs so, if you don't see exactly what you have in your head in cards already made up for customers, please feel free to ask if I can help you with your ideas.

I'm looking for another retailer to stock my cards but, as usual, they remain available directly from me. Thank you so much for all the orders and support you show me. x
Here's one of my woodland nymphs for you to enjoy.

Mother's Day designs. There's not much personalisation can be done on these but there is the card with the puffins on, which I posted recently, suitable for personalisation.

This new baby girl card has arrived safely at it's destination.

St Patrick's Day design for you.

This is the Mother's Day card I can personalise for you with more or less baby puffins and names.
The general Mother's Day cards will follow in a few weeks. 😊

I have a St Patrick's day, two easter and a couple of Mother's day designs to show you soon but in the meantime enjoy the bell jars.

I'm overwhelmed with your online orders for personalised Valentine's cards and truly appreciate your support.
I have some new seasonal designs also going into a local business today or tomorrow so thankyou to P.I.G. Designs in Market Rasen for offering to showcase some of my 'stuff'.
I'm also working on a Mother's Day, St Patrick's Day and Ostara (the pagan day the Christian St Patrick's Day also follows) for customers. And a couple of others.
March has a lot of celebrations.
My Easter card design is all ready and just waiting to go (I'm thrilled with this one, in particular) because it's Easterish but not; a card for many occasions. Yes; it's a favourite of mine.
Thanks again for your support.

These are the last of the Valentine's - or general 'I love you' designs.

A couple of the bespoke/requested birthday cards forJanuary. A lovely winter scene - I really LOVE this one - and a chess players birthday card. There are a few more to come from this week....but you'll just have to be patient.

Valentine's Day card on craft card.

Here are a couple of new designs for Valentine's Day.

May the dawn of this New Year fill your heart with new hopes, open up new horizons and bring you promises of new tomorrows. Have a wonderful year ahead, all. x❤️x

I'd just like to thank each and every one of you who have bought cards, ordered bespoke cards, recommended me to others and given reviews. I value your custom and hope we can continue to work together in the New Year.
May your days be merry and bright.
Kath x