Bethany and Neil tie the knot...

I've not blogged for quite a while because things have been pretty hectic! But now that I'm all moved back to Leeds I've got chance to show you what I've been up to! Last weekend my two good friends Beth and Neil tied the knot and they asked if I would design their table plan. I was over the moon to be involved in their special day and designed a floral seating plan as well as an illustration of the two of them to sit next to the wedding cake. They loved both and it was a truly special day had by all.


Above: Illustration of Bethany and Neil, Seating plan background.

Imagine That

Yey the lovely people at Imagine That have featured me.


See the feature here...

Amelia's Magazine....

So excited to see the illustration I did for Amelia's Magazine on their Jubilee feature...


Amelia's Magazine - Jubilee Feature

Tea light holders...

Been back in ceramics today and made 6 little tea light holders. Now off to the kiln!

Creative Review...

Woop woop I've managed to get my work featured on Creative Review again! How exciting!


Click here to see my illustration!

Featured on 'Your Business Card Sucks'...

See my business card here...go on click it....click it!

Ceramics fun...

I was once quoted as saying, "3D! Why would I ever need that!" on my foundation course. However, it has come back to bite me in the bum as I love making 3D artefacts these days. I recently had an induction into the wonderful ceramics workshop at Uni and loved every minute of it. Here are my labours of love!

Bunny rabbit egg cup

Clay love heart sweet

Pencils

A teeny tiny teacup

A magnet for Mama H

A magnet for my brother in law

A magnet for my sister

Website Updated hooray!

I have just updated my little website...go on have a wee look...I dare you!

Claire Wood Illustration...take me there!

Miranda Gore Browne...

My sister recently bought me Miranda Gore Browne's new book 'Biscuits' and it is fab! I got up bright and early yesterday morning and got straight in the kitchen to make her coconut thumb biscuits (the jam was replaced with a chocolate button). I would definitely recommend the book for any baking or biscuit lovers!

A little acorn for my creative chum Caitlin...

Postcards...the penultimate brief...

I set myself a day brief to make some little postcards. The last and final brief at Uni.

Happy Birthday from Morgan...

Vintage Robot Felt Cube...

Last week it my good friend Steve's birthday and to mark the occasion I made him this felt robot cube.

Plog Magazine...

Eeeee! So exciting I have just been featured on Plog magazine’s blog! I love those guys so its such an honour! See their lovely comments at the link below!


Plog Magazine - Claire Wood

Ulverston Walkfest Poster Ideas...

Poster ideas for Ulverston Walkfest 2013

Hello Sunshine...

A little illustration I did in light of all the bad weather we've had recently!

Military Insignia...

Pages from my little book about Military Insignia.

Yorkshire born and bred...

Just playing around with some hand drawn type at the mo. Thought I'd illustrate some well known Yorkshire phrases.

Race for Life T-Shirt Competition...

I am so excited to announce that I have won the Race for Life T-Shirt Competition. It is such an honour and privilege to think women across the UK will be wearing my design this summer. Race for Life is such a worthy cause and it is so good to be able to support them in another way. Still waiting to see how the design process is going at R4L HQ but I look forward to seeing my design brought to life!

Madeira Threads Competition...

I recently entered the Madeira Threads annual competition. This year's theme was 'Glimpses of Blighty.' You had to produce either a hand or machine embroidered piece based on this subject. Although I didn't win it was still pretty awesome seeing it showcased in the exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham.

Shop Now Open...

Woohoo! I've finally sorted out my online shop where my little felt houses are now available to buy! Take a little looky!

http://clairewoodillustration.bigcartel.com/

Shiny new website...

I decided the old website needed a bit of a Spring clean. I have just uploaded the new version so take a peek at...

www.clairewoodillustration.co.uk

A little something for Miss Lauren Clarke...

My friend Lauren celebrated her birthday at the end of January and to mark the occasion, I made her a sock monkey (who she has named Luis), and a little case for her Blackberry.

Tigerprint Gift Packaging Competition...

I got an email today to say that I have been chosen as one of the runners up in the recent Tigerprint competition. The brief was to design an envelope or kind of gift packaging that would enhance a special occasion. I am beyond chuffed and am awaiting my little prize in the post!

Here are my entries...

See more about the winning designs on their website.

Liebster Blog Award....

My oh so lovely and extremely talented friend Elly Carthy just nominated me for the Liebster Blog Award woop woop!

Liebster is a German word meaning dearest, and the award is given to bloggers with less than 200 followers.

If you receive it you should:
1. Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you...

2. Link back to the blogger who awarded you.

3. Copy & paste the blog award on your blog
4. Reveal your 5 blog picks.
5. Let them know you chose them by leaving a comment on their blog.

Thank you Miss Elly, everyone check out her blog and website they are amazing!

And my top blog picks are...

1. The awesomely talented Jennifer Bows

2. The beautiful Emma Jayne Baylis

3. The wonderful Amy Holliday

4. The fantastic James Bradley

5. And the exceptional Caitlin Ashton

Merci beaucoup!