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Summertime Fun

I can't begin to tell you how much fun it is placing new designs on the latest products over at the Floating Lemons CafePress store. Working with the new Summertime text design seems to be adding cheerful colour to my life as a whole too, as it's so .... well, summery and bright.

Here's a glimpse at some of the cool, new stuff I've put up:

 

 

Summertime Apron for those outdoor cookouts.

 

Summer Serving Trays, large and small

 

Summertime Placemats for mealtimes in the shade

 

Summer Wine Tote Bag, perfect for picnics

 

Summer Tealight Holders ... I'd place these around everywhere!

 

Summer Eyeglasses Case to protect those sunnies

 

Summertime Womens All Over Print T-shirt (also available for men and kids)

 

and finally, the essential Summertime flip flops

 

I'll have to confess to liking this design of mine (is one allowed to do that?) so much that I've ordered a few of the items above. One of them might even become a giveaway if I can bear to part with it ... more on that soon.

Meanwhile, have a lovely sun-filled day! Cheers.

 

Summertime Party Invitations

It's time to start planning those wonderful get-togethers in the sun. Barbecues (or BBQs, grills or barbies depending on where you're from), pool parties and picnics, or any other cool event that takes advantage of the long days of sunlight and warmth.

To help you along here's a pick of a few favourites - well, okay, I snuck one of my own in as well but it's cheerful and bright, and perfectly summery. They're all customizable, so replace the existing text with your own details for some sweet, unique, party invites.

 

from left clockwise: Summertime BBQ Invitation by Floating Lemons, POOL PARTY | Party Invitation by Oh Baby Paperie, Colorful Summer Party Invitation by berryberrysweet.

 

from top left clockwise: Summer BBQ Cookout Party Invitation by berryberrysweet, Watermelon Summer Party Invitation by kat kadoodle, Summer Patio Party Invitation by Reflections

 

left: Retro BBQ Sauce Party Invitation by Unique Invites, right: Eat, Drink & be Lazy at a Summer BBQ by kat kadoodle.

 

Wishing you a lovely season of sunshine-filled gatherings with family and friends. Cheers.

 

Fun DIY Scratcher Postcards

Saw this cool little project on the Zazzle blog, so thought I'd share. I'm going to have to design myself some postcards for scratchers now ... these were done for a baby shower but, think about it - the possibilities (and fun with them) are endless.

 

 

The instructions are up at the Zazzle blog: click here, or on either of the images above, to pop over and find out how to make them. Who knew acrylic paint (and glue!) was that versatile? Has anyone tried them yet? Didn't we use to call them scratch-its once upon a time, or is that my over-active imagination on the run again?

Anyway, if you try this please share! I'd love to see some scratchers and the ideas for their use. Great for party playtimes :)

Have a happy day! Cheers.

 

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all you lovely ladies a happy and loving Mother's Day today!

 

Celebrating Summertime: a New Text Design

I've just returned from a walk to the village in gorgeous sunshine. The weather is improving, and there's green everywhere, with bright floral colours peeking out in between - Irises, Daisies, little red Poppies, tons of wildflowers in the fields ... a perfect time to celebrate the coming summer, wouldn't you agree?

Here's my new text design, celebrating summertime and all its bright, colour-filled joy ...

 

Summer Drinking Glass

 

Summertime Apron

 

Summertime Kids T-shirt

 

Summertime Cushion

 

Summertime Shower Curtain

 

I've still to place the design on flip-flops and a whole host of lovely summer goodies, so check back soon for the rest of the summer fun! Wishing you a joyous sun-filled day. Cheers.

 

 

 

Showcase: Designs by Tiffany from Bulan Lifestyle

A lovely old friend is visiting, and she brought a friend of hers along to stay, and it turns out that she - Tiffany - is a talented illustrator who is churning out lovely designs that she's made available at her own stores, not only online at both Zazzle and Bespo, but also at several outlets in Penang, Malaysia. We've had some wonderfully motivating conversations about our passions and our lives, and I love her art, so of course had to showcase it here and share it with everyone.

One of my favourite illustrations of hers is of Arthur the Artichoke. She's given me bag with Arthur on it (yay), and here she is modelling it for me ...

 

Very cool, right? I love the bag! Below is another of her bags, with her My Little Peony illustration, and a wee sampling from the many lovely items she sells at her online stores ...

 

 

Lucy with Dragonfly Round Plate at Bulan Lifestyle on Zazzle

 

From left to right clockwise: Mojo the Dog/It's a Dog Eat Dog World T-Shirt, Arthur the Artichoke Printed Cushion, and Brittania Series Printed Cushion: Buddy from Bulan Lifestlye on Zazzle and Bespo

If you'd like to further explore Bulan Lifestyle and Tiffany's other illustrations and designs, click on the links below, and have fun! Cheers.

• Bulan Lifestyle blog (A Work-in-Progress) 
• Bulan Lifestyle on facebook
• Bulan Lifestyle (@The Crazy Bag Lady) on Twitter
• Bulan Lifestyle at Bespo
• Bulan Lifestyle at Zazzle

Rosebud, Daisy, and Loving You Cushions at Bespo

I'm slowly adding new designs onto the lovely products over at Bespo (UK) store. Well, cushions for the moment, and I'll be extending the lines to their mugs, place mats, roller blinds, etc, very very soon. Meanwhile, here's a quick peek at what's up so far ...

 

Loving You is Easy Cushions at Bespo

Aren't these just perfect for someone you care deeply for, whether it be the love of your life or a family member (Mother's Day gift idea!)? They simply say it as it is.

 

Daisy Joy Cushions at Bespo

Spring is in the air and flowers are springing up everywhere, so it's the perfect time to decorate your home with some floral colour.

Well, ok, so it's pretty miserable here in Provence today - wet, drizzly and grey, but we need the rain and I'm expecting sunshine and cheer back in the garden (and home) soon. Meanwhile, these should cheer anyone up. As will the pretty, sweet, Rosebud Joy colours below:

 

Rosebud Joy Cushions at Bespo

 

I hope the weather is better wherever you are today, and that we'll all be enjoying springtime joy soon. Cheers.

 

 

Mother's Day Around the World

Mother’s Day cards are selling well at the Floating Lemons stores at the moment, so it must be coming up soon. I said this to a friend of mine the other day and she asked, “Hasn’t it just been and gone?” Well, yes, but that was in the United Kingdom …

So to avoid confusion there’s a list of Mother’s Days dates from around the world at the end of this post. But first, here are a few of our best-selling cards to celebrate the special occasion:

 

Sunflower Mother’s Day Card at Greeting Card Universe

 

Mother's Day Pink Card at Greeting Card Universe

 

Fun Doodle Flowers orange purple Mother's Day Card at Zazzle

 

Bee Happy Mother's Day Card at Greeting Card Universe

 

Purple Iris Mother's Day Card at Greeting Card Universe

 

After a bit of research online, I've compiled the list, and it's a surprisingly long one ...

MOTHER'S DAY AROUND THE WORLD:

• The United States - celebrates Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May.
• The United Kingdom - celebrates “Mothering Sunday” on the fourth Sunday in Lent.

And around the rest of our globe, it’s celebrated on ..

• February 12 - Norway
• March 3 - Georgia
• March 8 - Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Laos, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Vietnam.
• March 18 - Bangladesh, Ireland, Nigeria
• March 21 (first day of spring) - Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
• March 25 - Slovenia
• April 7 (Mother's Day and Beauty Day) - Armenia
• April 21 (Mata Tirtha Aunshi) - Nepal
• First Sunday in May - Hungary, Lithuania, Mozambique, Portugal, Spain
• May 8 - South Korea (Parents' Day)
• May 10 - El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico
• Second Sunday in May - Anguilla, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
• May 15 - Paraguay
• May 26 - Poland
• May 27 - Bolivia
• Last Sunday in May - Algeria, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mauritius, Morocco, Sweden, Tunisia, France and French Antilles (France is the last Sunday in May except if it coincides with Pentecost day (50th day after lent), in which case it is shifted to the first Sunday in June)
• May 30 - Nicaragua
• June 1 - Mongolia
• Second Sunday in June - Luxembourg
• Last Sunday in June - Kenya
• August 12 - Thailand (Queen Sirikit Kitiyakara's birthday)
• August 15 - Costa Rica, Antwerp (Belgium)
• Second Monday in October - Malawi
• October 14 - Belarus
• Third Sunday in October - Argentina
• December 8 - Panama
• December 22 - Indonesia

It’s wonderful to know that there are mothers being appreciated all year round, which explains why our cards fly from the stores on a constant basis, though admittedly the majority get grabbed up before the May United States date!

Wishing all of you, and your mothers, a happy day, every day, wherever you might be. Cheers.

 

Sources: Mother’s Day Central, Wikipedia, Project Britain

 

New Heliconia Rollerblinds, & a New UK Store!

Heliconia Rollerblind at Floating Lemons Bespo (UK)

 

We seem to be attracting a lot more customers from the United Kingdom and Europe recently, which is wonderful news. A good time, therefore, to open up at an online store based in the UK, wouldn't you agree?

The Floating Lemons at Bespo (UK) store is very shiny and new, so there are only a few designs up, but more are being uploaded daily. Meanwhile, the bonus here is new product lines for us ... we're showing off one of our new rollerblinds with my Heliconia illustration, aren't they just so cool? Matching cushions and more in the Heliconia design are coming up soon ...

Have a great day! Cheers.

Our First Wallpaper Sale

I've only recently started placing designs on wallpaper over at Spoonflower, and we've made our first sale. And yes, I'm delighted. So I had to share. The orange green stripes are part of my Painted Retro Circles Fabric Collection ...

 

 Painted Retro Circles orange green matching stripes Wallpaper at Spoonflower

 

Thank you for indulging me and allowing me to share my pleasure with you! Hope you have a lovely day. Cheers.