Thursday, 20 October 2011

15 % off Alexia Claire Gifts!


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Exclusive to my Etsy shop... 15% off everything!

Simply enter the code: 2WTSMG6 into the checkout to receive your discount.

Couldn't be easier.

Get those Christmas presents in early!



Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Alexia Claire's New Stockists!

I have been pretty busy recently with the Liverpool show prepping and moving to London for a little while for my new placement, that I haven't yet shown my excitement for my new stockists!

The fabulous Moonko website, who's aims are to "promote emerging graduates and established artists in their practise" I now have my own profile and portfolio of work on the site, which in itself is very exciting. I was also asked to have a collection of my products in their brand new Moonko boutique, which is in The Nichols Building in Sheffield. Such a lovely building dedicated to the world of craft and art both vintage and contemporary. So a great honour to be part of in some way. If you find yourself in sheffield, it is well worth a visit. Once back from London my products will also be available to buy on the Moonko website so keep a look out!



Secondly, I met the lovely Debbie Bryan at the Liverpool Design Show this year. She was my neighbouring exhibitor and very supportive and friendly from the start offering me advice for my first big show. I asked her and her fellow design friend Hannah Lobley lots of questions and gained helpful tips from them as they are both well experienced in the craft world. Debbie creates and designs knitted and felted lambs wool scarves that form interesting spirals because of the way they are made. Her shop in Nottingham showcases lots of craft and handmade products and was awarded the title "Best New Venture" 2011, so it's great to be asked for my products for her shop! They are already in there now so if you are local definitely go take a look at the shop and the workshops that the studio have to offer.

Book Shop Visit

I couple of weeks ago I found some very old vouchers for Waterstones hidden away in my drawer, that I had been awarded with when I was at high school (at least four years ago!) So I took at trip there to choose a book. I've not spent a decent amount of time in a book shop for a long time, usually just going in with one purchase already in mind, so it was quite fun just browsing for once. I must have been in there for nearly two hours! And during my browse I spotted all of these lovely surface designed book covers. I ended up getting a dummie's guide. Not a pretty cover!










Etsy Listing

My Etsy has finally caught up with my Folksy and is now fully stocked with my new printed range!

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Alexia Claire's New Website!


Alexia Claire Website

Over the summer I have collaborated with web builder and designer Rob Matwiejczyk to completely revamp my website. Originally it was designed and built by me while still at uni but I didn't think it suited my brand and it was very basic. So after lots of talking and idea swapping, I hand drew each element of the new site in keeping with my brand, with an idea of how I wanted it arranged and Rob built it all for me and added in his own touches too.


You can browse my brand new product range using the Shop section which uses the secure method of Paypal...


The new Portfolio section showcases a collection of my past work in various categories...


And the new Contact page makes contacting and emailing me easier than ever!


So go take a peek, and don't forget to go take a peek at Rob's website too, which will soon have a full and amazing gallery. He is available for freelance and for all your web needs! No job too small or big.

Friday, 7 October 2011

Liverpool Design Show

Today was Alexia Claire's first full day at the Liverpool Design Show after last night's private view evening last night. My fellow printed textile designer Heather Clarke has joined me for the weekend and we've been meeting lots of lovely people and learning lots of hints and tips already so far! We have not only met some friendly customers but have introduced ourselves to lots of our exhibitor neighbours too who are all lovely and full of advice. A very nice community feel. After the weekend I will be blogging about some of my favourite designers that I have met, but I haven't met them all yet!


Here are a couple of photos so far of us both in my stand, the show is open for two more full days Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm. Get your tickets online for a discount!





Sunday, 25 September 2011

Brand New Screen Printed Range

I am VERY excited to share with you all my brand new screen printed product range. I have been working on the designs, prints and photography over the summer and I am finally unleashing it to the world! I will be exhibiting them all at the Liverpool Design Show 6th October - 9th. Come pay me a visit as I will have some items exclusive to the Show!


You can buy my products on my Folksy, Etsy and as of tonight on my website! I will be listing a few each night this week but they can all be viewed on my website.