Mandala

Over a year ago I started a sketchbook for drawing circular patterns.
I have a bit of a sketchbook obsession, always have, that's one of the reasons I taught myself bookbinding. When I was a student I was constantly buying new sketchbooks, each one a different shape, size and colour.
With nearly every sketchbook I start working in I get bored and rarely fill them before starting a new one. So the other day I came across this little square book with lots of mandala style designs in. I'm thinking they could be developed into fab card designs. What do you think?

Updates

Sorry, sorry, sorry.  I seem to always start my posts with an apology.
Things have been busy and I still have my trusty, more like annoyingly slow, computer to try and deal with when it comes to my on line presence.  I know, I should use my phone to post but in all honesty, I'm just a bit rubbish at remembering.  If you really do miss me then you can always follow Bee Designs on Facebook, I'm not too bad at posting things on there :)
This weekend I have been busy updating the website, including a new look gallery and lots of goodies in the on line shop, all the items above are available to buy now with free shipping on all cards.
I'm off now to make my big sisters birthday card, or do you think I can get away with buying one?!!

Japanese inspired

 I've always had a love for Japanese art, design and style and these new pieces are inspired by just that.  The daisies are a design I produced some time ago but I've developed it into these pieces of art and added machine stitching and washi tape.

Kusudama love

A lovely but not very creative week so far.  After my mammoth clear out and day of organising on Tuesday I finally got round to making today, albeit only a Kusudama Ball so far.  I do love them but they take so long to make.
Time now to update the website and maybe even a drop of wine.
Almost forgot....my new phone is arriving tomorrow so i'm sure there will be lots more Instagram pictures on the way.

Mothers day ideas

Don't forget Mothers Day on Sunday 18th March.  These little notecards would make a lovely gift and are available to buy in packs of four here.

Paper love

Gosh weekends go so quick sometimes, this one in particular.  It's been busy and creative which has been wonderful and just what I've needed.
Yesterday was spent at Warkton Village Craft Fair and as always was a lovely day.  Meeting lots of new people and catching up with those I've met before.
Today I've had a visit from my parents, completed orders and made modular origami stars.  I LOVE modular origami.  It all started when I first saw a kusudama ball and I just had to learn how to make one, that was it, I was hooked.  My recent make is this origami star which is sitting on my shelf awaiting a home.  Today I've made another one from brown kraft paper with a white geometric pattern, no photos of that one though as it's been given to my Mum.
Have you had a good weekend?