My mission's simple, create POSITIVE and EMPOWERING Textiles Art, Embroidery, Illustration & Pattern Design! 

So, you are half way there to supporting the #JUSTACARD campaign just by reading the post... the next step, support #independent #makers, #designers and businesses by investing in them.. even just a little bit by buying something as small as a card. As Just a Card says, every time you buy something from an independent business an actual person does a happy dance. In my case, there is also a lot of jumping around and smiling too and the dancing normally gravitates towards the kitchen sometimes spilling in to the outside world too! Today my happy dancing and singing is fuelled by some amazing commission opportunities, an upcoming #exhibition at @upstairsgalleryberkhamsted (watch this space) and the awesome upbeat playlist from fab not for profit entrepreneurs @anotherworldbelfast (if you haven’t checked them out you should, follow, like and love their awesome work)!! Just a card asked all involved in post a clip of their happy dance for the final day of a very interesting #JUSTACARD Week. This is a little problematic for me as I may be dancing, but I work in a studio on my own 99% of the time... so here is a little happy dance from the end of last year with @benalgarcarving captured by the stealthy @sarakonig also enjoy this slightly hidden but more up to date happy face! Happy Friday all!
Day 4 of #JUSTACARD week and today is all about what's new! For me that is a lot of stuff... so in the spirit of the @justacard a card campaign I will firstly stick to all things #greetingscards! I am very lucky that my brand new greetings #cards have been received so well and I already have my first stockist, the fabulous @epanouilifestyle. If you can't make it to beautiful Bedford to see them in person, they are also available at my online shop, so feast your eyes on these and maybe buy one for yourself (click the link in the bio to shop).
Day 3 of #JustaCard week is all about COMMUNITY! A little difficult as there are so many amazing designers, makers, retailers... I could go on, so I thought I would share my 'little black book', of my #favourite #independents that are at the forefront of my mind RIGHT NOW and why (there will be an awful lot more in my insta stories... if you are feeling inspired). MY FAVOURITE INDIES OF THE MOMENT... Shop - @epanouilifestyle (Fantastic gifts, lifestyle, workshops & jewellery in a beautiful little shop in Bedford, UK) Gallery - @upstairsgalleryberkhamsted (A brilliant gallery with an array of different exhibitions throughout the year, from invited artists to open calls there is always something to see in this little gem of a gallery). Homewares & Accessories - @toria_victoriajowett (A talented UK based designer who produces all her own clutch bags, homewares and accessories featuring her gorgeous prints, stock is normally limited so keep an eye out for new listings). Handmade clothing - @sarahdianecreative (Beautifully hand crafted pieces from this very talented designer and maker, a real perfectionist with fashion flair)! Newborn photography - @capturethelightphotouk (Wonderful photography that truly captures the moment of a newborn through the first year. A true specialist in her field, I cannot recommend enough for her professionalism and fab shots)! Wedding photography - @sterooney (Honestly, where to start Steven is an absolute master, he captures the essence of the day without getting in the way. Full of flair and creativity, if you can hire Steven DO IT)! Fab furniture - @nikkitapdesigns (Beautifully crafting pieces from all things reclaimed. From chopping boards to log tables, Nikkita's expert eye with the weird and wonderful make her fab furniture a must in your home). Prop hire - @nikkitaphire (If only I knew about Nikkita when I got married, her eye for style shines through in her choices for props and pieces that would make any event pop, and unlike so much prop hire that I encountered SO REASONABLY PRICED)! Culinary creations cakes and afternoon teas @cakerebecca (An absolute dream to work with and h
Continuing with #JustaCard week, Day 2 is all about what the @justacard #message means to me... Well this #picture says it all, the possibilities truly are endless. I love being able to produce #Textiles #art, #greetingscards and #artprints and I really appreciate how lucky I am to be able to pursue doing what I am passionate about... but it is only possible because fantastic #independentretailers such as @epanouilifestyle, galleries such as @upstairsgalleryberkhamsted all my lovely customers invest in me, whether that is through an art piece or just a #card (sorry to be cheesy). These purchases, however big or small allow me to continue to #design, #create #POSITIVE and #EMPOWERING Textiles Art, #Embroidery, #Illustration & #Pattern Design! So #THANKYOU!!! For anyone that didn't head over to www.justacard.org/ yesterday, the Just a Card campaign aims to encourage people to buy from Designer/Makers and Independent Galleries and Shops by reinforcing the message that all purchases, however small, even 'just a card' are so vital to the prosperity and survival of small businesses.
As it is @justacard week I thought I would get involved in the #challenge. Day 1 - #Introduce yourself... so here it goes! My name is Hannah Heys, I am a #TextilesArtist, #Pattern #Designer & #Illustrator. My ultimate aim is to make people #feelgood whilst they are looking at a piece I have created. I use my #illustrative style to give a #contemporary feel to my #art, using everything from Indian #inks, #freehandmachine and #handembroidery through to #cutpaper and #digital #illustration. I exhibit in #galleries & sell through my online shop. I also use my #Art and Illustrations to make my own range of #greetingscards and #artprints featuring my #embroidery, #digital illustration and cut paper work, which I sell through lovely independent retailers such as @epanouilifestyle as well as through my online shop (click the link in the bio to see more). If you fancy becoming a stockist, please get in touch at studio@hannahheys.com. Thanks for taking the time to find out a bit more about what I do, to find out a bit more about the #JustaCard campaign visit justacard.org
#WOW, what a way to start the week! A lovely #creative catch up at @epanouilifestyle followed by another catch up with the very talented @sarahdianecreative, all to be topped off by coming back to the #studio to find that some of the brand new cards soft launched on the website on Friday are already sold out!!! Thank you so much you lovely lot and keep buying by clicking the link in the bio before they all get snapped up (hoping to re-stock soon, I'll keep you posted)! #HappyMonday All!!! - - - #yourock #greetingscards #stitchedbyhand #licensingartist #embroidery #embroideryart #embroideryartist #contemporaryart #contemporaryembroidery #empowerment #empowermentquotes #stitching #positivevibes #positivequotes #florals #flowers #cards
Sharing a little #summery piece of #illustrative #embroidery that is on display at the @upstairsgalleryberkhamsted until Thursday 7th June, click the link in the bio to find out more info and see more of what's on display! - - - #licensingartist #art #textiles #textile #textileart #licensedartist #embroidery #embroideryart #contemporaryart #contemporaryembroidery #modernembroidery #flowers #floral #portrait #freehand #freehandmachineembroidery #artist