Author Archives: nicolabakerartist

CRAFTY NORTHERNERS

Posted on March 13, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

This weeks Crafty Northerner is slighlty North of the border.  Vivid Boutique has amazing Creative Curiosities and are based in the very lovely city of Edinburgh.  Vivid Boutique makes & designs lovely kitsch and curious products to fit into your … Continue reading →

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MORE TUSCAN LANDSCAPES

Posted on March 9, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

“Fields of Gold” is another in the series of Tuscan Landscape Collages.  The paper strips have been layered onto the paper to accentuate the topography of the landscape and in doing so, add depth to the collage.  View more of … Continue reading →

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Pinerly

Posted on March 9, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

If you have a Pinterest account and are wondering how this could and is benefiting your business then this could be of help to you. There is a new site for tracking Pinterest analytics.   Apparently it works similar to the … Continue reading →

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HANDMADE CARDS

Posted on March 6, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

I have recently been working on designing and making some new handmade cards.  Each card is lovingly made, with it’s own unique design or a variation of a theme.  These are some examples of the cards, with many more to … Continue reading →

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TUSCAN LANDSCAPE COLLAGE

Posted on March 5, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

This is the first in a series of collages depicting the glorious landscape of Tuscany.  Individual strips of paper have been cut out and have been layered in a way to create depth and therfore form the landscape. Have a … Continue reading →

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CRAFTY NORTHERNERS

Posted on March 5, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

Lissa Herd at Original Cloth is this weeks featured Crafty Northerner.  Lissa uses recycled, upcycled, vintage, organic and eco-friendly materials, to make some fabulous bags, patchwork quilts and ipod covers.  These are just some if the items she makes, please … Continue reading →

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So much to do?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

When running your own business there are so many hats you wear on a daily basis.  Aside from actually creating new products, you have to then promote and market them, as well as all of the business side of things, … Continue reading →

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CRAFTY NORTHERNERS

Posted on February 22, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

In this busy life of ours, where the high street is on the outs and we see the continued rise of the retail parks, it’s great to see and have something handmade.  Where someone has actually taken the time to … Continue reading →

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NEW PAPER BOWLS

Posted on February 17, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

I have just listed some new paper bowls on my ETSY shop.  I have experimented with the structure of the bowl, so they take on the form of ceramics.

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CRAFTY NORTHERNERS

Posted on February 14, 2012 by nicolabakerartist

Suzi Smith is this weeks featured artist.  Her  nature inspired photos are so atmospheric and capture a real moment in time.  Have a look at her shop; Lone Crow Photo at ETSY.

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