Button Heart

I had seen button hearts similar to this when out and about and thought it would be the perfect way to show off some of my much treasured inherited buttons.

It was really simple to make with thin coated wire simply threaded through the buttons and then shaped. The hanging ribbon at the top is just looped through the wire at the back.

It is now hanging on the bathroom door in our house and makes me smile each time I see it.

New Mother's Day Card Design

I have just added a new Mother's Day card design to my online shops (both Folksy and NOTHS).

This elegant handmade Mother's Day card has a detachable fabric heart brooch. The brooch has been lovingly handmade and embellished with lace, satin ribbon, button detail and hand-embroidered 'Mum' text. The perfect card for Mother's day with a gift that can be treasured forever!

The heart brooch measures approx. W.5cm, H.5cm. The card itself measures approx. W.10cm, H.15cm and comes cellophane wrapped with a matching pearly white envelope.

I have more new designs and some personal projects to share with you soon. Cx

Cupcake and Heart Cards now Available with Text

My Cupcake and Love Heart cards are now available with the options to have no text, an elegant 'With Love' ribbon threaded through the card face, or with a pretty 'Congratulations' ribbon threaded through.

Take a look at my NOTHS Shop for details.

Mother's Day Cards

Now that Valentine's Day has been and gone it is time to concentrate on Mother's Day (14th March). I discovered some lovely 'Special Mum' printed ribbon whilst out shopping for materials last week so I have added it to a couple of my card designs to create something especially for Mum.

My 'Special Mum' appliquéd cupcake and heart cards are now available to purchase in my online shops (Folksy and NOTHS).

Valentine's Cards

Due to the popularity of my appliquéd love heart card and limited availability of the materials used for this design I have run out!

No panic though, I have taken the opportunity to update my love heart card and also re-introduce my cupcake cards. Cards are still available to order for Valentine's Day right up until midnight on Thursday 11th February.

I shall also be making these cards available soon with ribbon messages reading 'With Love', 'Congratulations' and 'Happy Birthday'. Details will be featured here once they are available.

Claire Hurd Design featured in the UK Handmade Valentine Gift Guide

My appliqué heart 'With Love' card has been featured in the UK Handmade Valentine Gift Guide 2010.

Take a look, it is a lovely guide, beautifully put together with lots of wonderful handmade gift ideas.

Handmade Valentine's Love Heart Framed Artwork

My latest addition to my online shops (Folksy and Not on the Highstreet) - a lovingly handmade embroidered and appliquéd Valentine's Love Heart framed artwork.

The fabric heart has been teamed with gingham ribbon, cotton lace trim and a natural mother-of-pearl button. The motif has a soft grey printed heart tag and hand-embroidered 'Love' text. The artwork comes framed in an off-white locally made textured wooden frame with stand and hanging hook. The artwork has a pale cream mount with a red border and is signed and dated with the year. The frame measures approx. W.16cm, H.16cm, D.1.5cm and has a glass front.

If you would like to order one of these artworks with a personalised message then please contact me at studio@clairehurd.co.uk.

Valentine's Love Heart Brooch

I have just added a new product to my online shops. My new handmade fabric Love Heart Brooch is now available both on Folksy and NOTHS.

This love heart brooch has been delicately handmade with satin ribbon, lace trim and button detail. The text 'Love' has been carefully embroidered by hand. I have used a sturdy vilene on the brooch reverse to give a clean finish and keep the fabric heart in shape. There is a brooch bar securely stitched to the reverse. The heart measures approx. W.5cm x H.5cm.

If you would like a personalised Love Heart Brooch made to your own specifications then email me your details at studio@clairehurd.co.uk.

I shall be adding more fabric brooches in this style to my shops over time based on my favourite motifs from my existing products - cupcakes, teatime, boats etc. Watch this space ....