This is my new little label- it is called My Bearded Pigeon. Do you like the name? ( some have commented it sounds like a euphemism for .....)
....and how great is the logo???
I knew exactly what kind of pigeon I wanted - but I left the look of the beard entirely to Val, how great is it???!!! I have said it before and I will say it again, if you need a logo- head over to xinkblot, she is so great and patient and clever.
I wanted to do something for grown ups... so I have opened a shop on madeit selling woodcut brooches of the most lovely pictures, big gorgeous butterflies and moths, vintage cameras and vintage tin robots.... they range in price from $11-$18.50, depending on size.I knew exactly what kind of pigeon I wanted - but I left the look of the beard entirely to Val, how great is it???!!! I have said it before and I will say it again, if you need a logo- head over to xinkblot, she is so great and patient and clever.
but lots more is coming....and I have plans, oh the plans that I have for so much more.... so to launch this shop I am giving away not 1 but 2 brooches!
You could win both of these lovely brooches! Easy!!! All you have to do is pop over to my madeit shop and have a look-see and leave a comment below. I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE!!!I will draw a winner on Sunday 6th June.
SOLD!!!!!
Ooohs and also Aahhhs from over here. The brooches really (forgive me for using the word) "pop" on your store front page. I am liking these bits for big kids much.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to begin a new adventure! I'm going to have think which one I like best.
Best wishes on your new frontier!
Wow, you have been busy!! I love the camera brooch, very cool! Good luck with this new venture Cath! You know, they would go great in Handmade Heaven (hint, hint).
ReplyDeleteI love the specimen jars- that 3d illusion they have is mesmerising. And they are out just in time for winter to pop on the jacket!
ReplyDeleteAlready popped a gorgeous butterfly into the cart! So sweet and really great pricing by looks. Can't wait to see mine fly into the letter box
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I have no idea how you make these dear brooches, which just adds to their loveliness and intrigue. Best of luck with the store, I love the name and the logo, so funny! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! The brooches are just great, especially love the camera.
ReplyDeleteOh bugger! I wanted to buy the red and yellow one but someone beat me to it... are you planning on some more in those colours by any chance hint hint???
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shop, the brooches are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT. Yes, I'm shouting! This just inspires me no end Cath.
ReplyDeleteThey are clever, quirky, unique and adorable. The speciman jars crack me up - yes, people would stop to talk about thos. And hooray for your new label name and look. Big future ahead for the bearded pigeon - BIG!!!
Go you!!!!
p.s rattle arrived. Cuteness plus! Straight in the kiddo's gob - it's a winner :) Thanks again.
xo
Oh those brooches are adorable! I really love the little cameras, too cute! Well done on your new shop.
ReplyDeletethose tin robots are frikkin' awesome! love it.
ReplyDeleteoh yes, and woop for your logo, I laughed so hard at the idea of the name being a euphemism..
ReplyDeleteSeriously great stuff Miss. Very exciting, I just bagged me a robot brooch . One can never have too many robot related items in their life...
ReplyDeleteOoh, lovely. Big Kids Toys. Much fun. Am off buying my fav now - the flying TV. Are you possibly going to be able to combine postage from your other store items?
ReplyDeleteoh oh oh those brooches are beautiful - so crisp and clear! Well done! I wish you luck.
ReplyDeleteGo ahead PICK MEeeeeee
woho Cathy! awesomeness! I love them all! maybe I could wear a butterfly coat, and look like a big flower. or something.
ReplyDeleteThey're all great - love them! Good luck with your bearded pigeon!
ReplyDeleteoo ar, I had no idea your talents lay in that direction as well - you are so full of wonderful directions!
ReplyDeletegood luck with new stuff!
Ya have to remember one bearded pigeon in the hand is better than two in the errr bush! hehehe LOVE the camera brooch! Magic hat please pick me!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh they are all great well done and good luck I'm sure I will be buying some for presents soon!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on opening your madeit shop. I just opened one as well today! Your stuff is amazing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! How do you find the time for all this shoppy bizzo?
ReplyDeleteBest of luck, I like the camera brooch. :)
Hi Cath, I love your brooches, the butterflies are gorgeous! Love the new name too! carolyne
ReplyDeleteOh wow, those brooches are amazing and are sure to sell! I think the name is one that will stick in the mind - it's definitely different and that's a good thing. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteAnd while we're on the subject of giveaways, I hope you don't mind but I'd like to invite you and your readers over to my blog to join in my giveaway... it's for one of my Pondlife + Plankton appliqued pencil rolls. It's on until 31 May over at http://amoebahandmade.blogspot.com/2010/05/thats-my-pic-just-there-and-my-first.html
I will be posting a link to your giveaway on my site..
Oh, and I love the new title!
Emma x
Cath they are gorgeous, all of them and the logo too. Clever you. X
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find the time Cath? They are insanely gorgeous. That specimen jar rocks. You are on my pressie list, at the tippy top. Love the nale + logo too. Well done!
ReplyDeletewonderful Cath!!
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so in love the camera!! wonderful work cathy
ReplyDeleteHow the hell do you find the time?! I am in awe. AWE I tell you! Shop looks fab & the brooches... I am beyond impressed... I am! I love your logo, and the name for that matter, it makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteHow unique and special. I just love them. I have a penchant for all things butterfly's so may need to pop a few in my cart for good measure. Just gorgeous. Count me in for the giveaway. How exciting.
ReplyDeleteTotally fantastic, I love it all! How exciting!! Well done you, so very clever. x
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited about your new creations Cath, and I love the name. The Bearded Pigeon is awesome. My grandmas maiden name was Pigeon.
ReplyDeleteI think the butterflies are my favourite.
Nice brooches and the pidgeon is cool. Very original!
ReplyDeleteI don't usually shop for accessories for myself, but I am totally lusting after one of your beautiful butterflies. I can't wait to walk around all day with it perched on me, ready to flutter off ;-)
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ReplyDeleteLove this - our favourite things together in brooch form - butterflies, robots and a pigeon - but in our house the pigeon is beardless and keeps asking to drive the bus!
ReplyDeletebest wishes for your store
great work- and I love it that you are called 'the bearded pigeon'- that's fantastic. I was just talking to my neighbour this morning about what I would call a pub if I owned one- how would this go..."meet you for a stout at the Bearded Pigeon" Not bad (I know, you sell lovely made things not stout), so in this case it would be more like (hear British accent)-"oooh check out the luvly brooches over at the Bearded Pigeon-nice". And in case you were wondering my pub would be something with an 'and the' in eg. The pig and the tin whistle.
ReplyDeleteI just"accidently"found you on the net while I was cooking, cleaning and looking after children. "No dear... of course I am not shopping online again". It was your name that drew me in and I am in love with everything I saw. I adore the brooches just need to chose which one I love the most....GORGEOUS well done and good luck :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow - wonderful wonderful stuff! So dangerously tempting...must add to Hubby's "you should shop around here" list!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe butterflies certainly are very special indeed. I'm sure they will trick many an admirer. Yes, intriguing is the word!
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