Posts by Fay Martin
Highgrove – Christmas Cards and Tree Decorations.
In February whilst winding down from a busy Spring Fair International at the Birmingham NEC, I was approached by the Special Projects Manager from Highgrove about my British Birdillustrations on my trade stand. After a lengthy talk about my illustrations and how the cards are produced, we agreed to work together after the show on…
Read MoreHOORAY!
I had been hearing a lot on the grapevine from customers that they found it difficult to find Birthday cards for those difficult ages, especially teenagers that do get a bit forgotten. So, with this in mind I set out for some inspiration for a new range. I knew I wanted to design a card…
Read MoreThistles – New everyday card range.
Today I have a little product release news for you. I have been busying away on a new range of everyday cards with a bird theme. There are 18 cards in this C6 size (105 x 148mm) range which are printed onto a beautifully embossed board and hand-finished with iridescent glitter. Each card is blank…
Read MoreWrapped up.
Lately I have been considering many more ways to license my designs in cross category products via my agents Advocate Art, and have been trying ideas for gift wrap just to get a sense of how my work could look on gift stationery and wrap. I’ve had a bit of fun with my Birdcage and…
Read MoreTesco Extra!
This year Fay’s Studio turns 5 years old, (I might have a little cupcake to celebrate) I was actually reminded of this by the editor of Greetings Today magazine. How time has flown since those days selling my cards at craft fairs, and family and friends saying in jest, what if one day my cards…
Read MoreValentine’s Cards at Paperchase.
Well, it’s been a busy few weeks, keeping on top of Christmas orders and preparing designs and products for the seasons ahead. It has to be the busiest time of my work calendar. Next week, 3 huge parcels are leaving Fay’s Studio HQ and making their way to Paperchase for the busy Valentine’s season. I…
Read MoreDaily Mail Feature
Today I am really proud to have an article in the Daily Mail about my greeting card company, it is an honest overview of how my business started. The Prince’s Trust set up an interview with the newspaper and a photographer was sent to get some snaps of me and my products. The photographer was…
Read MorePrince’s Trust ‘Tomorrow’s Store’
Here are some quick photos from my visit to the new Prince’s Trust ‘Tomorrow’s Store’. After the success of many Prince’s Trust pop-up shops the Trust decided to open their first store last month, and already I have heard the news that the store is doing really well, which is fantastic! The store, full of…
Read MoreThe Henries 2013!
It’s been so busy lately, I haven’t even had the time to share the amazing industry awards night with you, The Henries 2013! The ceremony took place at the Lancaster London hotel, Mum and I dressed up for the occasion where my Valentine’s greeting card range ‘Sweet Tooth’ was nominated in the Best Spring Season’s…
Read MorePrince’s Trust Tomorrow Store
As you may know, I launched my business a few years ago with support from The Prince’s Trust through their Business Enterprise programme. As part of their on going campaign ‘Tomorrow‘ I have been involved with raising money for the charity in a number of ways. Last year I worked with Kelly Hoppen MBE and…
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