Irenic Bears
Irina Irenic - pattern designer, teddy bear artist & quilter
London UK
Happy wedding anniversary, Dan π 12 years and 8 years... Fun fact: we got married twice on the same day, 13th September, in both 2012 and 2016. The first time was the legal bit, and the second time, we had a proper ceremony with a party and everything. The last 5 pics are from 12 years ago. Who are those youngsters? π€
This is my latest entry for the Refined Bohemian Wallpaper Design Challenge on ! This challenge is all about sophistication with a touch of boho chic, and Iβve combined those vibes into a vintage-inspired design - Bohemian Celestial Sun Moon Phases and Stars! β¨ππ
If you're dreaming of celestial decor or looking to add a cosmic touch to your home, this design might be your new fave! πππ
What do you think? Let me know in the comments! π¬
Oh, and if you're still reading, Iβm really chuffed to share that I placed number 133 out of 1321entries in the previous design challenge with my Christmas Baubles. My second-best result so far! π
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I'm excited to introduce my new tropical monkeys design, which I absolutely love! πππ It originally featured feathered headbands, but they had to go to avoid any concerns of cultural appropriation. Now, the playful monkeys stand out on their own, without any headbands. This design definitely looks incredible as wallpaper, as you can see on this mock-up from . It's also available in two other background colors - check them out in my shop, or just message me, and Iβll send you a direct link to the collection.
Hi friends, just a casual twice-a-month reminder that there's only one day left to vote in the current challenge, 'Ditsy Holiday'. If you wanted to check out and vote for the cutest ditsy designs, this is the last reminder π I would appreciate it if you voted for my ditsy Christmas baubles π
Check out my new fun and whimsical frogs design. The more I look at it the more I like it πΈπ It's already on my shop with different background colours. Light sage background's search ID is 17766774
My Vintage Grandeur Blossom in Rich Red looks awesome on a floristβs apron. This design is available on , just search for its ID 17140816 on www.spoonflower.com.
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Here are all my Christmas patterns from this year. Do you have a favourite? Every design is available for purchase on as fabric, wallpaper, or home decor items. You can find the link to the Cute Christmas Collection in my bio ππ βοΈβοΈ
Cute denim dungarees with gingerbread men on anyone? Cutest mockup from π
πβ¨ Excited to share my latest design for the Challenge: Non-Directional Ditsy Holiday! π This pattern features festive Christmas baubles decorated with traditional charming motifs. Of course I sneaked a bear in too π» Each bauble is a little nod to the holiday spirit, perfect for fabric, wallpaper, or home decor projects! π
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Designed in a small scale, itβs versatile and easy to use. How would you use this festive pattern? Let me know! β€οΈ
September is just around the corner - have you started prepping for Halloween yet? Iβve got the entire Halloween Collection ready for you on , available in various colourways and scales. Perfect for all your spooky projects! π¦πββ¬π» π Check it out here: https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/866903 or search ID 866903 in Collections.
I think it's time I finally set up π
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Vote for Conversational Wallpaper! π¨
I'm participating in Design Challenge with my Gingerbread Man design in pink and it's just one more day left to vote for it π
Another Christmas pattern from me - Rudolf Reindeer π¦ Which colour is your favourite?
Search IDs on :
17577042 - Red
17577044 - Light Blue
17577043 - Deep Rich Blue
Introducing my new Pattern 'Festive Bears Decorating Christmas Trees' π»ππβ¨π
Which colourway is your favourite?
Search IDs on
Soft Pink 17576793
Light Blue 17576792
Dark Navy 17576791
Three collaborative creations of mine:
1. Lydia - Created and nurtured together with . Lydia is my fav, no doubt π
2. Dress - Pattern designed by me, fabric printed by , and the dress sewn by me.
3. Cushion - Froggy design by me, with the cushion printed and sewn by .
π¨ Vote for Conversational Wallpaper! π¨
I'm excited to participate in Design Challenge with my Gingerbread Man design in pink! πͺβ¨ This type of designs definitely inspire small talk, and Iβd love your support! Personally I can chat about gingerbread men anytime because they are my family's favorite - especially with my daughter, whoβs absolutely obsessed with gingerbread biscuits πβ€οΈ Let's spread some sweet, festive vibes together ππ³οΈ Head over to Spoonflower to cast your vote in the next two weeks!
Just one more day left to vote in the design challenge 'Yes, Chef!' ππ. I'm competing with a vibrant citrus slices design - perfect for any chef's toolkit! Lemons and oranges are trending, so if you want to explore these fresh designs and cast your vote, you've got until 8pm UK time tomorrow. Your support means the world! π
I'm thrilled to share my latest creation: Preppy Chic in Pink - a bedding collection that brings a fresh, vibrant vibe to any room! πβ¨Whatβs brilliant about this collection is the customisation options. The mock-up you see here is just the start! You can pick each design in different scales - large, medium, or small - so itβs perfectly suited to your taste. In this post, Iβm showcasing the Preppy Chic in Pink, but thereβs more! π This collection also comes in an amazing blue π colourway and a vibrant green π thatβs sure to make a statement. Ready to give your space a bit of a makeover? ποΈ You can find the full collection on - link to it is in my bio. Or, if itβs easier, drop me a message, and Iβll send it straight over. I canβt wait to see how you style this collection! π
Hi friends! I wonder, what colour out of three speaks to you the most? Would you use this design for Christmas or for any other day? A gingerbread man is for life, not just for festive times, right? π
Summertime, and the living is easy... except when you're full-time childminding a growth-spurting, nonstop fringe-attacking child π«£
The search ID for this green fan flower design on is 17173815.
New design challenge 'Yes, Chef!' is open for voting. I went with citrus slices as any chef could have a use for them plus lemons and oranges are tranding ππ I would really appreciate your vote π
π As we were swimming in the sea today, here is my Paint Twirl Marble in blue silver metallic wallpaper. It reminds me of the sea a lot. You can find this design on by searching for its ID number 17326678. Hope you love it as much as I do! π
Just two more days left to vote in the Preppy Wallpaper Design Challenge on . There's so much cuteness to see as you scroll through the pages. The l*nk in my b*o will get you right there π
This beaty took part in cushion competition and just moved to my husband's office. Doesn't it look good on this blue sofa! Voting is finished now but I believe it's possible to buy it and my other 2 entries till the middle of August. You can find the l*nk in my b*o πππ
Preppy Elegant Striped Bows. Which colour out of 3 do you prefer? Available in 3 colours and in 3 scales from my shop π
My designs are still LIVE in the cushion competition! π Voting continues untilΒ midnight onΒ Tuesday 23rd July UK time. The artists with the six highest scores will be automatically shortlisted.
To celebrate the last weekend of voting, there is a 20% sale across ALL competition entries from 18th to 23rd July!
π How You Can Help me:
βLike & Share: Head to my b*o and click the link to my Facebook post. Every like and share earns me points!
βCheck Out These Cushions: Swipe to see my designs β Death Head Moth, Blue Lobster and Salmon Seashells and Froggy Foliage Fiesta.
βPurchase: Love what you see? You can also buy these velvety vegan-suede cushions and support me even more. Each purchase plants a tree and gives me 100 points plus a commission!
π₯Voting continues until 23rd July 2024, so every bit of support counts!
Thank you so much for your help and support! π
Meet my cute and stylish preppy animal gang created for the new design challenge 'Preppy Wallpaper'. I am madly in love with them, hope you like them too π Please vote if you do π
A lovely guest customer purchased 2 metres of cotton spandex jersey with these cool lilac Death Head Moths from my shop. I realy hope they can see my post and share what they make of it in the future as there is no way to contact and send personal thank you message to a guest user. If you want to check this design too, you can search for it on Spoonflower using its ID 17290319
If you fancy voting in the Winter Holiday Patchwork Design Challenge on , you've got just 1 day left! Voting ends at 8 pm UK time tomorrow. You'll be rewarded with lots of beautiful festive designs that are perfect for sewing a quick and cute cheater quilt. I believe you know where to find the l*nk to the challenge π
My Death's Head Moth wallpaper from the Halloween collection is now available in a variety of vibrant colors on my shop! Search ID is 866903 π¦π This design is perfect for the Halloween season and actually fits beautifully for every day, if you are into unique looking skull-headed insects πβ οΈ
But that's not all! π»β¨ Should I offer this adorable bear print as a downloadable piece, a purchasable print, or perhaps turn it into a repeat pattern? I'd love to hear your thoughts pretty please! π
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π»β¨ Get ready for a whimsigoth Halloween! π Sew an adorable dress or costume from my whimsical ghost fabric, available in various colours on my shop πΈοΈπ» The background pattern with cats and spiderwebs is also available in multiple colours. It's not too early to get ready for Halloween - itβs coming sooner than you think! Sew a similar piece of clothing (not necessarily a drees) and your little kid will look whimsigoth chic! π€πΈοΈ The Collection's search ID is 866903 on Spoonflower