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Thursday, 29 October 2009

MADE gallery

Definately one for my Xmas list!

We thought it would be nice to feature some of the lovely shops and galleries that are stocking our cards! This week we are featuring 'Made' gallery a small independant gallery based in Uppingham that sells beautiful, handmade jewellery and contemporary gifts.
Check out her online store here: www.madegallery.co.uk

Made is owned by Julia Groundsell who believes passionately
in preserving the art of designing and making things by hand.
Julia strives to seek out and promote the best emerging talent,
both locally and throughout UK and Europe.
If you want a bespoke design she can create something just for you,
you can call her on 01572 822002

These little beauties are made from old vintage biscuit tins!

And they also have beautiful artworks like this butterfly piece from Michelle Mckinney

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

N.O.T.H.S


We have been listed in the Most Original Cards and Wrap on N.O.T.H.S.
Have a loook here... www.notonthehighstreet.com
this is a great site to do all your Christmas shopping (or just to treat yourself!)

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Pretty Tasty

'Pretty Tasty' make the most wonderful cakes...traditional tiered cakes, fondant fancies, mini cakes, iced cookiesand cupcakes but our favourites are the aniseed biscuits!!
These stunning designs are so delicate and pretty they are perfect for wedding favours (the butterfly biscuits above go perfectly with our butterfly stationery!
The beautiful designs can be tailored to suit any different occasion.
Shape, colour, flavour and decoration can all be tailored to your request.
But we think they are lovely just to send as a gift!


Check out their website here: www.prettytasty.co.uk

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Caravan

Now this shop is just gorgeous, and totally inspiring.....full of vintage treasures and quirky pieces, all beautifully displayed.
We are very excited to say that they will soon be stocking a few of our designs!


Emily Chalmers, the owner of Caravan, has also put together this fab book on Vintage style and Flea Market finds....You can pick up a signed copy from here:
http://www.caravanstyle.com/shop_books.html
definately one I am putting on my Xmas list!

Visit the website here www.caravanstyle.com
or if your in London pay the shop a visit......
CARAVAN
, 3 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 7DJ
020 7033-3532 Tuesday - Friday: 11-6:30pm, Saturday & Sunday: 12-6pm
info@caravanstyle.com

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Foiled Collection.....

These are the beautiful embossing plates, used to make our foiled heart and butterfly cards. We are hoping to expand this foiled collection...so will be adding to it in the next few weeks!



The Foiled cards are available online here:
http://www.hummingbirdcards.co.uk/hummingbird-card/cards/weddings-cards.cfm
They come in a choice of mink, aqua or ivory card, FOIL PRINTED in silver with a matching envelope. Finished with a diamante....to add a litle sparkle!
This card is left blank for your own message.
Hand finished and sealed in a cellophane wrapper.
Size 105mm x 148mm
£3.10


Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Perfect Note!

Butterfly Notelets
We are very happy to say.....Our New Notelets are now available for you to buy online!
Our beautiful notelet cards come in little boxes of five, perfect for a 'thank you', an 'invitation' or just to send a lovely message!
Cut from a beautiful pale ivory textured card, these cards are left blank for your own message.
Hand finished and sealed in a cellophane box.
Size 105mm x 148mm
£7.50 (for 5 cards)
Cupcake Notelets
Heart Notelets

Monday, 12 October 2009

Christmas Decorations.....





Due to the huge success of our butterfly and heart mobiles we have created some gorgeous hanging decorations for the festive season...
available from our website here:

Our stunning Folk Bauble & Folk Star Decorations are cut from a beautiful,
textured white card.
They come in packs of 6, each with a chiffon ribbon to hang.
They look gorgeous hung from willow branches, on the xmas tree, or to decorate a present.
There are so many ways to use them...so be creative!
£7.50 (6 per pack)

Get ready for Christmas!!

Here are our new collection of Christmas Cards..available online through our website here:
or if you want to place a trade order just drop us an email to: info@hummingbirdcards.co.uk or give us a call in the studio on 01530 411905



Friday, 9 October 2009

Simply Stunning!! Butterfly Pictures....




After having a little play around in the studio...
we have come up with these gorgeous butterfly pictures.
Six lasercut butterflies, cut from our beautiful, white,
textured card and mounted together in a white box frame.
They look simply stunning!!
They make a beautiful gift, or wedding present and we can
also personalise them with your names and wedding date!
They will be available on the website soon but until then...just give us a call or drop us an email info@hummingbirdcards.co.uk if you fancy one!
They are £30.00 and measure approx: 14cm x 14cm x 4.5cm

Thursday, 8 October 2009

Mobiles & Decorations

Our stunning butterfly and heart mobiles are cut from a beautiful, textured white card.
They come in packs of 6, with nylon thread to hang them. They can be hung together from one strand or from seperate strands, the butterflies also look gorgeous on the edge of a glass or on florists wire in a floral display...perfect for dressing your wedding table!
There are so many ways to use them...so be creative!
£7.50 (6 per pack)

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

New to the range - Photo Albums!

We are really excited to tell you about a number of new products
we have added into our range!
Firstly, as so many of our brides have been asking we have
developed a beautiful photograph album.
Our stunning, handmade albums are beautiful for a gift or to keep for yourself.
With a choice of design (Heart, Butterfly, Wedding letters, Cake, Doves) and your choice of coloured inlay behind, each album comes beautifully wrapped in a presentation box, with tissue paper. Covered with beautiful handmade crisp white cotton, with 48 white pages, 320mm x 320mm (approx)

With parchment overlays to protect your pictures they have that traditional and luxurious feel..that makes viewing your photographs a special treat!.
Use our photo corners or spray mount to mount photos
Pages are acid free and will not harm your pictures over time.
These are now available on our website:

Thursday, 1 October 2009

Vintage Finds.....

Some lovely little vintage finds to inspire us!