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DIY Teddies - by this little boy...

This little guy is truly amazing. His name is Campbell and he makes teddy bears for sick kids in hospital. What an incredible little human, so thoughtful and creative. He taught himself to sew and uses scraps of fabrics to make each one unique. The world needs more people like Campbell.

 

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A Very Special Wedding Gift...

By far, the strangest thing I've ever been asked to make, but absolutely LOVE the finished result! You may recognise these cufflinks from a particular Simpsons episode...

The (Simpsons obsessed!) bride wanted to give these to her (equally obsessed!) groom as a surprise on the morning of their wedding!! The couple even had Simpson's themed invitations and seating plans, so I was more than happy to be a part of their unique day. What a fab & fun gift that was sure to put a smile on his face. The bride asked her father to give them to the groom on the morning of the wedding, just like the episode! 

I had so much fun making these, and in such a tiny size it was tricky enough but god there in the end! I tried my best to even match the box from the episode too. Made using polymar clay and some cuuflink blanks, then cured in the oven and sealed.

Congratulations to Linda & John, wishing you many happy years together! 

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Simpsons Cufflinks - Custom Wedding Gift 1

 

Simpsons Cufflinks - Custom Wedding Gift 2

 

Simpsons Cufflinks - Custom Wedding Gift 3

 

Simpsons Cufflinks - Custom Wedding Gift 4

 

Simpsons Cufflinks - Custom Wedding Gift 5

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T-shirts Re-imagined

Mr Makery has quite a T-shirt collection, when they get worn to death...then I step in!
I LOVE this upcycle. Very cool Electric Picnic t-shirt from 2010 with all the artists on the back and a very striking and colourful stag's head image on the front. I wanted to make something using both sides, so this is what I came up with! A cool way to reuse something that you just can't say goodbye to. If have something you'd like me to upcycle get in touch.


Before:
Upcycled T-Shirt 1

After:
Upcycled T-Shirt 2

 

Upcycled T-Shirt 3

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Back to Black(board)!

I was asked to make a bespoke blackboard for a client. The brief was for a blackboard that could be wall mounted, big enough to have lots of reminders and notes for herself and her boyfriend and something with geometric prints. The challenge was set!

Made using MDF which was measured and cut to size, I then handmade a frame using some beading from the local DIY shop (which has become my second home at this rate!). The mdf was then painted with blackboard paint and the frame painted in Annie Sloan white chalk paint, with a bespoke mixed teal colour used for the geometric detailing.

For the geometric shapes I made a bespoke design stamp motif from a school eraser and stamped it onto the frame and added some matching with matching blue hooks for hanging keys etc.

There was a little surprise with this one... as I opted for magnetic chalkboard paint, and so they are matching blue magnets attached!! Please excuse the mess of my house in the first few shots, and the pic in its final destination merely highlights the important of keep cheques safe also :) 

Delighted with how it turned out, and the client was too so a job well done! 

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Custom Blackboard:
Custom Blackboard Preparation

 

Custom Blackboard 1

 

Custom Blackboard 2

 

Custom Blackboard 3

 

Custom Blackboard 4

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Market Time

Been non stop over the last few weeks - been designing up some uniquely Irish and original greeting cards to send to print, along with some snazzy new business cards and a banner for The Makery's first ever market stall pitch! The excitement is growing, and so too is the product line! More pebble pictures have been added and am currently working on some commissioned pieces, commissioned furniture painting and some beautiful upcycled and recycled wedding items for the budget shabby chic wedding craze - watch this space!

 

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