sweet & smarte hand-cut lino prints and cards
balancing act therapies endeavours to bring health and well-being to clients who come to the clinic and use the modalities available. sweet & smarte cards are part of the desire to help create health and well-being through art making, as well as offering something which is both functional and fun (and hopefully inspiring)!
These original designs are inspired by my love of nature and colour. They also speak of my desire to mix my enjoyment of writing with the joy of creating. With so much of our communication emailed, texted, tweeted or fb'd, I believes there is still a place for the hand written, postperson delivered card or letter. And how much more enjoyable it is to send and receive something handcrafted! The designs are printed on quality paper and come in a variety of colours. There are 14 (and growing) general lino print designs and 3 labyrinth designs (spiral, heart & flower - which are printed on a square or circle). There are also 4 ink and watercolour designs. All cards are blank inside.
Cards are available individually or in packs of 4 (or other quantity if desired). Packs can be made up of the same design or multiple designs. Colour options vary. If you've got something specific in mind, please use the contact form to indicate colour preferences. Cards are $5 each or 4 for $20. Have a look in the Store for designs and packs.
I also offer the service of mailing a card for you. This is especially useful if you see a card you would like to send, but don't have time to get it delivered to you before it needs to be somewhere else! If you order a card this way, I will contact you for the recipient's address as well as the message and card you would like. Price includes postage and cards will be mailed from Coffs Harbour, NSW. Use the 'mail a card' button at the bottom of the card gallery.
These designs are also available as lino prints. Please contact me for prices and more information.
These original designs are inspired by my love of nature and colour. They also speak of my desire to mix my enjoyment of writing with the joy of creating. With so much of our communication emailed, texted, tweeted or fb'd, I believes there is still a place for the hand written, postperson delivered card or letter. And how much more enjoyable it is to send and receive something handcrafted! The designs are printed on quality paper and come in a variety of colours. There are 14 (and growing) general lino print designs and 3 labyrinth designs (spiral, heart & flower - which are printed on a square or circle). There are also 4 ink and watercolour designs. All cards are blank inside.
Cards are available individually or in packs of 4 (or other quantity if desired). Packs can be made up of the same design or multiple designs. Colour options vary. If you've got something specific in mind, please use the contact form to indicate colour preferences. Cards are $5 each or 4 for $20. Have a look in the Store for designs and packs.
I also offer the service of mailing a card for you. This is especially useful if you see a card you would like to send, but don't have time to get it delivered to you before it needs to be somewhere else! If you order a card this way, I will contact you for the recipient's address as well as the message and card you would like. Price includes postage and cards will be mailed from Coffs Harbour, NSW. Use the 'mail a card' button at the bottom of the card gallery.
These designs are also available as lino prints. Please contact me for prices and more information.
A bit of the story behind the ink & watercolour designs...
I have friends and family who live far away and sometimes I would love to be able to sit with them awhile, have a cup of tea and a chat. I wanted a lino design of a chair and table. I thought it would be inviting and convey that we were sitting together. I wasn't sure I would be able to create a lino print with enough detail so I reached for my ink and nib and started sketching. I like the black and white but wanted to add some colour and thought the look of watercolours might bring more dimension to the scene. Each card is hand painted to varying degrees. So they are all unique. Want to have a chat and sit awhile with someone far away? Grab a card and get started!
sweet & smarte image used in website design
I was thrilled and honoured late last year, to be contacted by a woman in California organising a symposium. She asked if she could use my heart labyrinth image in her website design. It was a bit surprising she even found me. She was searching the internet for labyrinths with hearts and came across the image on this page. The interesting thing, to me, was that at the time I had this page 'hidden' from view. You couldn't see it on this website. After she contacted me, it made me wonder what else I was 'hiding'. So now, this page is in full view! The Mothers' Symposium is March 9, 2013, near Palo Alto, CA. Interested? Have a look here.
in coffs Harbour (or elsewhere) and need a card?
I am now also offering the service to mail a card on your behalf. See a card you like? Want it sent to someone? Use the 'mail a card' button below (all the way on the bottom) and I will contact you for the recipient's address, as well as the card and message you would like included. Price includes postage from Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Original hand-cut lino cards and prints
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