A busy week for me but well worth it as i've finally finished my Autumn designs! In digital form anyway, there's still a little way to go on the making front. I'm looking forward to sharing them with you today, as always your feedback is invaluable and much appreciated :)
'Autumn Naturally'
I've called the collection 'Autumn Naturally'. It includes the apple and nut designs i've shown you recently and also some falling leaves and colour coordinating spotty fabrics you haven't seen yet. These designs are available to buy as printable craft papers and fabrics and will also feature in items i make for sale in my shops.
'Autumn Naturally' A4 Craft Papers
There are twelve papers in the collection and they are available for instant download from my FSD Print And Paper shop on Etsy for £3.50. As with all my printable papers, once you have downloaded them you may print them off as many times as you like for use in scrapbooking, card making and other craft projects. They may also be used for making items you wish to sell on a small scale (please credit Free Spirit Designs :)).
These papers are available in printer friendly A4 size but other size options could be available - just let me know what you're after.
Incase anyone was wondering, i'm also working on making a range of pre-printed papers available - i'll keep you update of course!
'Autumn Naturally' Fabrics
I've already shown you the Autumn Apple and Nut fabrics in previous posts (links in the sidebar) so i'll just show you the newest Autumnal designs today (you may be interested to know that the Autumn Apple fabrics are now available to buy from my Spoonflower shop, and the rest of the Autumn Naturally fabrics can also be seen over there and will also be available to buy soon - if you'd like to be notified just let me know).
Here are the falling leaves, available on crisp white or mellow yellow...
... i'm happy with how this design turned out, i just love the warmth of Autumnal colours :)
I decide to also create some simple spotty designs as part of this collection. I always find when i'm making things that i'm looking for simpler fabrics to use alongside those with more complex patterns in colours that are complimentary, and its not always easy! The beauty of designing my own fabrics is that this problem is easy to solve, its just a matter of using the same colour codes for the complimentary designs.
In this instance the reds and greens of the 'Apple Tones' spotty fabric matches with the colours i've used in the 'Autumn Apples' designs...
...the browns and creams in the 'Nut Tones' spotty fabric matches with the colours i've used in the Autumn nuts designs...
... and the reds, oranges and yellows in the 'Leaf Tones' spotty fabric matches with the colours i've used in the falling leaves designs.
I'm really happy with how these turned out, i could see them being useful for lots of Autumnal makes, they make me think of bonfires and fireworks, pumpkin soup on halloween and all that's warm and lovely about this time of year.
Apple Bunting
At the risk of overloading you with information i do have one last thing to show you today. The samples of my Autumn Apples fabrics arrived this week and as promised i've made some apple bunting.
Its double sided so would work well hung across the centre of a room, i could see it on a beam of a country style kitchen :)
Here's one side...
...and here's the other.
Its a bit hard to see from this picture but each flag has an applique apple like this.
It will appear in my usual online outlets for sale in the next couple of days priced £18.
Handmade Monday
That's more than enough from me i think, its time to find out what you've all been up to! I'm off over to Handmade Harbour ... see you there! x
Really lovely bunting and I do like your autumn papers, especially the squirrel one. Autumn is a time of really beautiful colours. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeletethank you very much!
Deleteit is such a lovely time of year isn't it, especially when the sun is shining :) x
All your designs are inspiring! But I love the squirrel, we saw one today, Molly and I were in the car. She was so eager to get out and chase. But it easily got away from Molly as she had to wait for me to let her out of the car. :-)
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DeleteHehe :) my dog loves to chase them too, when he hears them rustle in the trees he stares up for ages -as if they're going to plop down right in front of him!
Hmmm your autumn designs really bring those lovely cozy autumnal treats to mind, along with the colours that I so love about autumn. Your bunting is just brilliant too. Hope you have another great week. xx
ReplyDeletethank you! i love the colours too, they're so lovely and warm even if the weather isn't! x
DeleteI love the autumnal colours in your designs, and I think my favourites this week are the spotty ones.
ReplyDeletethank you!! x
DeleteI love the golden colours of Autumn, it's a shame that our lovely Summer is over but Autumn gives us so much beauty.
ReplyDeleteJan x
i know, it is a shame, but we'll get another one next year... hopefully! :)
DeleteIs there no end to your talents, the Apple bunting looks amazing, I love it! Even just basic spotty patterns you've made look warm and inviting! :-)
ReplyDeleteaww thank you, that's really kind of you to say, i'm happy that you like them! :) x
DeleteI know I should like the conkers best, but I do like the spotty fabrics a lot. So often I want fabrics that go together, but not always pictures. I can imagine them making lovely bag linings etc.
ReplyDeleteaww thank you! I'm glad you like them, yes, that's the kind of thing i was thinking about too :) x
DeleteLovely things as always, my favourite this week is the leaves on the yellow background - makes me feel very autumnal!
ReplyDeletethank you :) Hehe, yes, i felt very Autumnal designing it too! x
DeleteYour new designs are so lovely! And the bunting is so sweet.
ReplyDeletethank you very much Leeanne! x
DeleteI particularly like the apple design:)
ReplyDeletethank you! x
DeleteLove the designs - as always!! Mr Squierel is cute and I like the idea of the simple 'spot' designs as they will really complement each other xx
ReplyDeletethank you! i'm glad you like them too, i'm really looking forward to trying them out! :) x
DeleteYour new Autumn fabrics are lovely. The warm colours will certainly help with the colder weather Autumn brings.
ReplyDeleteThe apple bunting looks great. I like that you've made it double sided with different designs on each side.
thank you very much Stephen! I'm glad you like it :)
DeleteI love your new Autumn designs and the colours are perfect.
ReplyDeletethanks Clare! x
DeleteThe autumnal designs look great. I can't believe how effective the spot design looks. So simple but really stunning. It must be your clever colour choices. Gorgeous bunting, perfect for harvest time. Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteAli x
Aww thanks Ali, i was pleased with how it turned out too, i think you're right, simple designs in nice colours can work really well :) x
DeleteThese are all perfect for autumn and with a fresh twist. I love them :)
ReplyDeletethank you very much!! x
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