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I created some bepoke tins for JS Gymnastics - to keep chalk and tape inside...

Happy 2026! It was a busy run up to Christmas and I've enjoyed a good rest - these are some of the orders I enjoyed packing up = anything sweet related really! :: https://shop.alicepalace.co.uk/products/personalised-sweet-tin

It's almost Christmas! If you'd like to order, my last day to post out in time for Christmas is tomorrow (the 19th December).

I'm a big fan of the sprout - and like eating them all year round.

It's all go on Christmas orders, and I've been appreciating my travel mug for a daily cuppa outside... :: https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/alicepalace/product/personalised-travel-mug

Let's shop with artists, makers, independent shops and small businesses this Christmas. It really helps small businesses if you can shop early as well, they are small teams or individuals and can only cope with so many orders all at once.

I was listening to the radio last week, and they were talking about AI proof jobs, and it seems that hands-on artists are going to be ok! The randomness and chaos of hand-drawn illustration is AI proof. AI can make things that would be considered art, but they aren't human and can't create anything…

I was asked to create these personalised cricket mugs for party gifts - born to bat and bowl!

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!!