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New Stockists page...

... on my website! Please see the new stockists page on my website to see all the places you can find my hand made cards.

www.helenharkawenko.co.uk

Derbyshire Open Arts

So, today I've been setting up for the opening of the Derbyshire Open Arts Festival which I am taking part in through New Mills Original gallery. It runs Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11 - 5 and lots of artists and venues are taking part throughtout the whole of the Derbyshire county. It will be an interesting few days in which I will be exhibiting a few new pieces.

Come and visit us if you can at:

Unit 4/4A Rock Mill Lane,

New Mills,

High Peak,

SK22 3BN

More information about the event here at http://www.derbyshireopenarts.co.uk/

New Stockist!

I am very excited to announce that Buxton Pavillion Gardens will be stocking my Father's Day cards in their beautiful gift shop from today! If you fancy a trip to the lovely spa town of Buxton and to see my cards you can find directions, location and information here

Join me on Facebook!

I now have a Facebook page, which you can 'like' here

Artist cards

I sell my artist cards at New Mills Original so I thought I'd share with those who aren't local to the gallery what my hand embellished art cards look like.




It is a print of my hand stitched 'Spring Tree' which I then hand stitch tiny beads onto to accentuate the colours and add dimension. I then attach them with foam pads which creates a 'floating' effect.

Father's Day

The special day for Dads is creeping up fast, only a month to go! So I've been busy making lots of cards; simple bold designs in bright but manly colors and patterns.


You can find them in New Mills Original gallery, Fibre in the Manchester Craft and Design Centre and select designs in my Etsy and Folksy shops.

I've also been working on a few commissions, I'll post up the pictures in a week or so once I know the recipients have had chance to see them!

Folksy shop...

... is now open!

Come and visit my Folksy shop to see another selection of my hand crafted cards. Just another outlet to get my self seen! It's abit empty at the moment, but keep checking as I will update it. See my shop here

Etsy

New item listed in my Etsy shop! I have also converted my prices to GBPounds; makes it a little easier to see and spend!

Visit my shop here

In the zone...

I hadn't made any new greetings cards for a while but I've been in the zone these last few days and have crafted some new designs. I thought I'd share a few with you. I might put some in my Etsy shop which, I'm hoping, will raise some interest as it's not been very fruitful as of yet!

Hand painted watercolour, Wedding Congratulations tag, Hand painted 21st girls and boys, Appliqued felt kids ages.

Spring Blooms

A commissioned birthday card inspired by the Spring flowers coming in to bloom.

Watercolours

I am taking part in the Derbyshire Open Arts Festival at the end of May bank holiday weekend, so I have been busy creating new sketches and paintings to show. I'll give you a sneak peek at one of my most recent drawings.



There is still lots for me to do in preparation for the event however, I may have to get my skates on!