Friday, 14 July 2017

Exciting News...I'm A Bit Giddy!

A little while ago I was asked if I would like to have a stall at the Selvedge Fair at the Pendle Heritage Centre near Burnley, on September 23rd.
Now I don't really do New Year's Resolutions, but I did secretly promise myself to do things that are exciting but scary at the same time this year.
So, after a bit of 'umm-ing and ahh-ing' I decided to give it a go!
This has really got me thinking about where Mrs Bertimus is heading, because without realising your work changes gradually over time doesn't it. I've really enjoyed playing with collage and drawing recently, as well as painting and stitching, so I decided to order a small print run of Mrs B's greetings cards.
They will make their debut at the Selvedge Fair, that way I'll get some face-to-face feedback, be it good or not so good. I can then see if selling cards online, perhaps alongside my paintings, could be a possible idea in the future.
I thought it would be better to leave them blank inside for any occasion.
Here's a selection of some of the cards, hope you like!
I've also been snipping and cutting for England, getting some wall hanging prints ready too, I'll show you those when they're ready, if you'd like a peek.
All the best, wish me luck!
X

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  1. thrift deluxe14 July 2017 at 02:14

    That's so exciting, the fair popped up in my newsfeed a few days ago and I'm really looking forward to it andsaving up some spending money for something special.

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    1. Mrs Bertimus15 July 2017 at 11:56

      Oo that's fab! Please pop by and say hello! X

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  2. Denise Phillips14 July 2017 at 02:35

    Absolutely love your cards! Bravo!!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus15 July 2017 at 11:57

      Thanks so much Denise, I can't get over how supportive everyone has been x

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  3. Val14 July 2017 at 03:36

    That's great - they look lovely! I hope you sell lots. Also, have you heard of Green Pebble? They're a British publisher of fine art greeting cards, in case you don't want to do it all yourself. Good luck!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus15 July 2017 at 11:58

      Oo thanks Val, I'll look them up. I've always wanted to print a range of cards xxx

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  4. SueVinc14 July 2017 at 03:56

    The cards are lovely - what a good idea !

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  5. fibrefriend14 July 2017 at 04:05

    Custard cream today, please. I'd love to buy some of your cards, maybe all of your cards. As you may have gathered, I'm a fan!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus15 July 2017 at 13:29

      A www that is lovely, thank you....you can two biccies if you like! X

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  6. Ivy Black14 July 2017 at 04:36

    Wonderful news! You'll be inundated. I love the cards and I'd love to be able to get some online. I'd love to be able to pop up and say hello in person...maybe one day. My general resolution is to come to one of your workshops.x

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    1. Mrs Bertimus15 July 2017 at 13:30

      Thank you so much my friend, I know one day we will meet each other x

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  7. Anonymous14 July 2017 at 05:22

    These are fabulous xx

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  8. The Junque Seeker14 July 2017 at 10:16

    Congrats! Love your work, and the cards look amazing!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus15 July 2017 at 13:31

      Thank you me dear, I really enjoyed sorting out the designs for them x

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  9. Lilbitbrit14 July 2017 at 11:21

    I think it's exciting and I love your cards, you have your own unique style and that shows through in a grouping of cards.

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  10. Lynn Holland14 July 2017 at 15:05

    How exciting, it is very close to me. We'll come along with our pennies
    Lynn x

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  11. Anonymous14 July 2017 at 19:17

    You don't need luck. Your stuff is so wildly, weirdly, wonderful!!!!!

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  12. BadPenny14 July 2017 at 23:59

    I'd buy them xx

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  13. modflowers15 July 2017 at 05:23

    They are LOVELY.

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  14. Unknown15 July 2017 at 12:13

    LOVE them - they are beautiful and good for you. Exciting and scary is such a great combo!! Good luck lovely xx

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    1. Mrs Bertimus16 July 2017 at 13:39

      Thank you so much Ali, I really appreciate it x

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  15. Lyn15 July 2017 at 15:34

    I got very excited then as it isn't too far away from us (but I will be a a gin festival that day😬) but I'm sure it will be brill! I love them. Xx

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    1. Mrs Bertimus16 July 2017 at 13:42

      Many thanks Lyn, hope you have a fab time at the gin festival! Xxx

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  16. Chickpea16 July 2017 at 23:28

    Beautiful, I would buy them all :)

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  17. Unknown17 July 2017 at 04:55

    I love them all, but especially the bunny ones! Great idea ... and wish you all the best with them!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus19 July 2017 at 11:07

      Many thanks chuck, that really means a lot xxx

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  18. Absinthe17 July 2017 at 05:17

    Oh, we might pop along for a look. Btw, if you need some insurance (and this isn't me pitching for a sale) we can sort you out at www.craftcover.com If you're interested, let me know and I'll send you a 10% off discount code.

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    1. Mrs Bertimus19 July 2017 at 11:09

      That would be fab chuck!
      That's really kind about the insurance but I'm covered, that was really thoughtful though thanks x

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  19. Living to work - working to live19 July 2017 at 22:37

    Such giddy news!!! I need a custard cream to settle my excitement!

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    1. Mrs Bertimus20 July 2017 at 14:02

      Awwww thank you me dear! You can have two AND a jammy dodger! X

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