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Christine Gardner
Apr 15, 20243 min read
Ask me anything! 8 questions you have asked...
I thought it was worth updating my ask me anything, so I've chosen 8 questions to answer about me, business, and anything else in between.
Christine Gardner
Apr 8, 20243 min read
8 Highlights of 8 Years of Running a Design Business
This April, I'm celebrating 8 years of my design business so I thought I would do some reflecting and share my highlights from the years
Christine Gardner
Apr 2, 20241 min read
Where Can You Find Me? Upcoming Events to Meet, Greet and Shop!
Come see me at these upcoming events. It will be great to see you! I'll be launching a new pattern here (there's a clue in the poster!)...
Christine Gardner
Mar 4, 20244 min read
Celebrating Women In Art: Recognising Female Artists on International Women's Day
Todays surface pattern design industry, from what I see, predominantly features women making and selling art. Making money, creating...
cegardner
Feb 11, 20244 min read
Hello 👋 Pixel & Bloom: A Spotlight on the Brand's Journey
If you've been following me for a while you will have noticed - I've had a rebrand! I wanted to answer some questions I know you'll be...
cegardner
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Hope Blooms: Introducing a Stunning New Snowdrop Pattern Collection
You know that feeling you get when you first see new flowers appear or reappear from the ground after a wet, cold and windy winter? It's...
cegardner
Nov 30, 20233 min read
5 really good reasons to send a few Christmas cards this year
...And every year! I've always been a big sender of cards - even before designing them myself. Maybe it's because I grew up without a...
cegardner
Nov 27, 20231 min read
New Christmas collection - Pinksettia
Who says Christmas needs to be red and green? Introducing the new Pinksettia pattern collection. Vibrant pink, bright neutrals and deep...
cegardner
Sep 21, 20236 min read
The dos and don'ts of a 30 day Art Instagram Challenge!
This September I'm partaking in a 30 day Instagram Drawing challenge with the very talented artist and illustrator Tati Abaurre As I...
cegardner
May 15, 20232 min read
May Dates For Your Diary
Some May dates for you all. What are you looking forward to most? 1st May - May Day May Day is traditionally celebrated across Europe...
cegardner
Apr 24, 20231 min read
Happy Birthday to us - we're 7 years old!
As it's our birthday I thought it would be a good time to tell you a bit more about me and about what we do just in case you didn't...
cegardner
Apr 10, 20231 min read
April dates for your diary
Some April dates for you all. What are you looking forward to most? And some others that you might want to celebrate... 1st - April Fools...
cegardner
Mar 13, 20232 min read
Left things a bit late? We can help you with that…
You pick it, we send it Here are 3 ways we can help you get that card or gift to someone if you've left it a bit late. PS. We can save...
cegardner
Mar 1, 20232 min read
7 cards you might need in March, and other dates for your diary
It's March - are you card ready? Here are a few cards you might need throughout the month and a few other dates you might like to know...
cegardner
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Win Your Order 💕 Random Act of Kindness Day
RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY It's Random Act of Kindness Day today and we're on a mission to spread some joy! We're offering one lucky...
cegardner
Feb 7, 20233 min read
February - What's On and Key February dates
We want to help you get organised every month so we're going to go live on Instagram every first weekend of the month with a list of...
cegardner
Jan 26, 20231 min read
7 ways to tell someone they are great
In celebration of our new Thought Full range launching this January, we've picked 7 of our cards that are perfect to cheer up someones...
cegardner
Nov 10, 20223 min read
A few really great reasons to shop from a small business
It's Holly Tucker's Colour Friday on November 25th and we're celebrating by supporting small and independent businesses. Holly is...
cegardner
Sep 22, 20222 min read
7 reasons to subscribe to the Happy Post Club - Candle Collective
October sees the launch of the Happy Post Club - Candle Collective! We've put together 7 reasons why it's a great thing to join. 1. 'tis...
cegardner
Sep 1, 20222 min read
5 reasons to subscribe to the Happy Post Club
September sees the launch of our new Happy Post Club - Card Collective! We've put together 5 reasons why it's a great thing to join. 1....
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