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All designers, makers, artists, illustrators, and creative professionals get creative block. Sometimes creative block comes when you're really overworked, and actually do need a break (if this is true, then take a break, it might be an hour, a day, or a whole week's holiday that you require!). Anno…

I love being my own boss - and it's so good to see Holly Tucker with her own TV show to help small businesses boost their brands. It's called Be Your Own Boss and is helping creative businesses selling their products online and by post - it's on Sunday lunchtimes on ITV - with 5 episodes to watch.

I particularly enjoy posting out orders which are for artists - especially hoping that children are inspired to dream big and draw their hearts out! As well as being a great place to keep their artistic materials and tools. ... Go make your mark on the world! :: https://shop.alicepalace.co.uk/produ…

It was funny hearing about the activities that kids think old people love on the radio the other day! Means I'm officially half old, as I do love 5 of them! ...Talking about the good old days!!

Here’s to all the travel adventures ahead...

I was asked to add a little tabby cat illustration to a personalised key holder... 'I received my order! It’s beautiful (the cat is excellent!!).' https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/alicepalace/product/personalised-there-s-no-place-like-home-key-holder

Love this bag as an 18th birthday present... Go out there and smash it! :: https://shop.alicepalace.co.uk/products/personalised-badminton-kit-bag

Say happy birthday to a swimming pal! :: https://shop.alicepalace.co.uk/products/personalised-swim-wild-mug

On the night of October the 31st, many people celebrate the traditions of Halloween and dress up in costumes and tell tales of witches and ghosts. Children go from house to house to “trick or treat” and collect sweets along the way!

It's the school holidays and I am on annual leave; 20th August until the 29th August.

Most of my designs can be altered if required - here are some examples... This customer wanted a personalised wedding bag to match my 'happy couples' wrapping paper and greeting card. :: https://shop.alicepalace.co.uk/products/wedding-gift-wrap-pack

I loved making this marmalade illustration for a bepoke art print... :: https://shop.alicepalace.co.uk/products/personalised-retirement-story-print