I thought I’d share a little about what I've been working on this week because it’s a great example of how one trend can work in completely different ways. The trend in question is That’s Amore . Italian-inspired bridal shower themes are everywhere right now: lemons, pasta, wine, handwritten menus, relaxed table styling. Pinterest is full of them, and they’re proving really popular with clients too. But what’s interesting isn’t just that the trend is popular. It’s how differently it can be interpreted. Looking at Trends From Two Angles Whenever I spot a trend like this, I tend to look at it from two sides: as a stationery designer creating finished invitations and event pieces and as someone creating clipart for other designers to use in their own work And one thing has become very clear: The same trend can suit completely different people depending on how it’s styled. So instead of creating one single “That’s Amore” look, I explored the theme in two very differ...
If you’ve been following along for a little while, you’ll know I’ve been quietly putting something together behind the scenes. A small cosy email list for my Etsy clipart shop . Today I’m really happy to finally share it with you 💗 When you join, you’ll receive a small creative welcome - something designed to help you get started straight away, without pressure. This is my free 5 Product Clipart Challenge , designed to help you create more, with less overwhelm and to gently build confidence in your design process. And yay!!! There’s a free clipart mini pink bow pack included too. ✨ What is the 5 Product Clipart Challenge? The idea is simple: Take one piece of clipart and turn it into five different products or designs No pressure. No rules. No “right” outcome. It’s all about practising: working with a single idea and discovering how much you can do with what you already have This is the exact approach I use in my own design work, and it’s one of the ...