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alisonjanedesigns

Illustration | Calligraphy | Graphic Design
🌳 Eco-conscious
🏞️ Nature-inspired
🎨 Maker of pretty things
🐕 Distracted by dogs
🇬🇧 Bristol
🛍️ Website 👇🏻

Alison | Illustration and Hand Lettered Prints
As I've already got a full-time job (which can be As I've already got a full-time job (which can be very full-time sometimes), my #reality is that the majority of the time I spend on this little business venture is squeezed into the hours between that and all of the other life things!
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@joannehawker #working #workingfivetonine #working9to5 #reallife #smallbusiness #workinprogress #sidehustle #hobby #dollyparton #dolly #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #handlettering #quote #qotd #quoteoftheday #workinghard #hustling #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2023 #maker #businessowner #quoteillustration
When I considered the idea of starting an Etsy sho When I considered the idea of starting an Etsy shop, one of the main decisions I made was that I would only do it if I could source environmentally friendly materials for both my products and packaging so I would be having as little impact on the planet as possible.
It's taken a lot of research, but everything from my paper, cello sleeves, cardboard packaging and paper tape are recycled, recyclable or biodegradable! ♻️
@joannehawker #decision #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2023 #marchmadness #reducereuserecycle #plasticfree #environmentallyfriendly #environmental #savetheplanet #sustainability #earth #planet #planetearth #illustrate #illustration #earthillustration #recycle #biodegradable
My favourite processes are usually the finishing t My favourite processes are usually the finishing touches and seeing the reactions of others to those details when they receive their gift. It makes all the effort worth it in my opinion ☺️
These started life as white ceramic blanks from Hobbycraft but individually painted to look like the family's campers!
Excited to spend some time in their real-life counterparts this summer!
@joannehawker @thebristolcampercompany #favourite #favouriteprocess #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2023 #maker #makercommunity #ceramic #campervan #handpainted #detail #camperlife #campervanconversion #campervanlife #vanlife #vanconversion #vincentvango #vwbus #vwtransporter #mercedesvito
Another wedding make, but this is probably the one Another wedding make, but this is probably the one of which I'm proudest!
I made our wedding cake topper!
I think they turned out pretty well, but oh my days they took a long time (mostly because I constantly thought I was going to ruin them 🙈)!
Swipe for the #glowup process and to see what you think of the likeness!
For any makers that are interested in re-creating:
- wooden doll bases are from the kids section in @hobbycrafthq
- arms/hair/accessories are polymer clay stuck on with super glue
- and then everything is painted in acrylic paint and sealed with a spray top coat. Phew!
Big thank you to @novaweddingphotography for capturing the detail on the day, and also special mention to my lovely friend @clareltaylor18 for our very yummy cake!
@joannehawker
#marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2023 #makersgonnamake #weddinginspiration #weddingmake #weddingdiy #diywedding #diycrafts #caketopper #caketopperideas #cakedecorating #weddingcake #weddingcakesideas #weddingcakeinspiration #handpainted #makercommunity #maker
My 'creative space' can vary wildly so in reality, My 'creative space' can vary wildly so in reality, I usually carve out a spot to nest wherever I find myself, and as long as there's tea, my laptop and/or a sketchbook, I'm usually pretty happy! Here are a few more common places to find me  though:
1. This is my 'studio' corner of our house, but in reality it's also my home office for my day job and our spare room for guests so has to wear a lot of hats! The furniture has been moved around countless times but I think we've got it in the best setup now. It is also never this clean (and yes, that is a dinosaur lamp) 🤣🦕
2. If I've been sat at my desk all day for work, I usually want a bit of a change of scenery. So more often than not, I'll be curled up in the big comfy chair (an absolute bargain from a neighbour who didn't want it anymore) with a cuppa and a cosy blanket! I also just got that lap desk, which is not the prettiest, but is quite the game changer!
3. Orrrr finally, I'm hoping to be spending a good amount of time in our sparkly new campervan this year (thanks again @thebristolcampercompany)! There's already a Europe trip on the cards and I'm sure a good number of weekend camping trips to come!
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@joannehawker #marchmeetthemaker #makercommunity #marchmeetthemaker2023 #MMTM #creativepreneur #creativity #creativespace #officespace #homeoffice #campervan #vwcamper #campinglife #illustragram #illustrate #drawing #digitaldrawing #smallbusiness #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessownersclub #studiotour #artstudio #artsy #camperlife #camperlifestyle #camperconversion #campervanconversion
Highs and lows are so normal in all aspects of lif Highs and lows are so normal in all aspects of life but it's often hard to remember that!
My highs art-wise are always the feelings when I look at something that has come out of my brain/hand and it actually looks good! It gets me every time!
The lows are real though, and that imposter syndrome and self-doubt is strong sometimes. I often need to remind myself that I don't have to have it all figured out yet and that almost everyone is making it up as they go!
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I also wanted to mention that it's #neurodiversitycelebrationweek this week! My post for today's #marchmeetthemaker prompt seemed fitting for that!
It's so true that you never know the full extent of what's going on in someone else's life.
Sometimes we're not okay and it's really hard to work out why. Sometimes it's just a bad day or something upsetting has happened in our lives, but sometimes it can be a daily struggle or something we didn't even know we were dealing with. 
Support is out there though! Whether you just want to know more to be able to be more inclusive (which I am so here for by the way), you're just doing some of your own research for yourself or a family member/friend, or seeking full formal diagnosis yourself, there are some great resources for all kinds of brain things and they're getting better all the time! 🧠
@joannehawker #marchmeetthemaker2023 #MMTM #smallbusiness #highsandlows #impostersyndrome #itsokaytonotbeokay #itsokaynottobeokay #handlettering #moderncalligraphy #quote #quoteoftheday #qotd #spoonie #spoonielife #neurodiversity #supportnetwork #itsokay
This is not a drill! New Spring product range drop This is not a drill! New Spring product range dropping soon!
(Also seeing as this song has been living in my brain rent-free for months, may as well put it to good use!)
#flowers #springflowers #floralillustration #productreveal #smallbusiness #marchmeetthemaker #fromideatoproduct #ideatoproduct #botanical #botanicalillustration #botanicalart #etsyseller #etsyuk
I don't tend to make what I would call 'big' thing I don't tend to make what I would call 'big' things very often, but my biggest project (which included a number of 'big' things) was undoubtedly making everything for our wedding last year! This isn't even close to everything, but a decent snapshot!
I learnt SO much about so many things by making these - wood staining and painting, printable vinyl, heat transfer vinyl, top coating, glass painting, wax seal making (yep, I made my own stamp and everything), working with different fabrics, outdoor painting, keeping home-grown plants alive in a heat wave... The list really does go on!
Details of everything pictured below:
1. Welcome sign - even the eucalyptus is home grown and dried from the tree in our garden
2. Hand decorated milk bottles with home made wax seals
3. Dog treat pouches for all the dogs that couldn't be there (including ours) 🐕
4. Hand painted flower pots with home grown plants
5. Printed vinyl signs on wood backing - yes, we do have our very own hidden messages on a Marauder's Map now!
6. Table plan - printable vinyl on a stained wood panel
7. Centrepieces - painted flower pots with home grown alyssum and lavender with wood sign and the scannable Spotify code for the country music artist
8. Favours - boxes containing all the components of smores (our last name is Schillemore so they were Schille(s)mores, obviously 🙈), on top of a questionnaire for guests to fill out and even a scavenger hunt on the back!
9. Personalised hangers and flower girl banners
10. Special mention to the hand made and painted corn hole boards and our very own photobooth (both programmed and built)! I cannot take much credit for either of these though, they were very much my husband's passion projects!
Big thank you to @novaweddingphotography
for lots of these gorgeous photos!
@joannehawker #bigorsmall #marchmeetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2023 #wedding #diywedding #makersgonnamake #crafty #craftybride #makercommunity #cricutmaker #weddinginspiration #weddingdecor #weddingideas #weddingday #weddingstyle #rusticwedding #rustic #countrysidewedding #uptonbarn #devonwedding #britishwedding #englishcountryside #diyprojects #bridetobe #weddingplanning #cricutmade #madebyme
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