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Dib dib dib!…

June 12, 2012 Julie Gardner2 Comments

It was so nice to have a break from it all in half term last week, shame about the weather but at least I had a chance to lie-in and spend some time with the boys and friends. The only thing I had to do was draw this picture of our local scout hut as… Continue reading Dib dib dib!…

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Everyone loves a wedding… gift!

March 22, 2012March 22, 2012 Julie GardnerLeave a comment

I love weddings but I find wedding presents really difficult to choose. Buying something from a wedding list at a department store can seem way too impersonal but then again buying something not on the list could be disastrous. This portrait of Notley Abbey near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, with a mosaic paper sky is my… Continue reading Everyone loves a wedding… gift!

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I love drawing, but not running…

December 13, 2011 Julie GardnerLeave a comment

I'm not a natural runner, but I used to run every week, without fail, round the streets where I live. And I have to say I didn't enjoy it much. The only things that kept me going were 1. knowing I would feel good about it afterwards and 2. Looking at all the houses as… Continue reading I love drawing, but not running…

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Our house in ink and collage

March 8, 2011March 10, 2011 Julie Gardner1 Comment

This is just something I did the other day to fill some time in between appointments. I've always loved our house and I can remember really clearly the first time I saw it two years ago. I thought it would be good to do a simple drawing to put on the wall as a keepsake.… Continue reading Our house in ink and collage

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Okay, so I'm a few days behind on this challenge so I'll do my best to catch up! #marchmeetthemaker is a chance to show you a bit about me and the gilhoolie brand so here goes! (Thank you to @joannehawker for the challenge).
These rectangular lampshades are super neat! 😍
I've been busy making lots of lampshades today, while listening to some lovely music from Florence and the Machine spotify radio 🎵
Loving the choice of fabric for these big drum lampshades made for a new client yesterday. Cotton lets the light💡 through beautifully and this @ninacampbellltd geometric print is really pretty. A bit of a challenge to line up, especially for a perfectionist like me... 🤣
My goodness, it really feels like spring today! 🌞🌷 I have been busy making with the doors to my workshop wide open which is so lovely.
Echinacea drawing by gilhoolie, just having a play in Photoshop this morning 😊 Still dreaming of spring and looking forward to milder weather and of course the unlockdown!!!
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