Rose & Hen

Finally got a recording to try and confirm we have a tawny owl nesting in a large leydandii tree behind our garden. It's quite vocal even during the day, does it have chicks maybe? Can't see it as the tree is too dense. @BBCSpringwatch

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I’m thinking ahead to Christmas, getting my Christmas cards written and decorations my tree! It’s not long now, and the kids love helping. I usually tend to have a little rearrange once they have gone to bed, just to make sure the tree fully covered. Our… instagr.am/p/CWG6NYlIRK3/

I’m thinking this Golden Bee linocut print would make a lovely gift for Christmas, particularly for a nature lover or bee keeper. The gold is so bright and shiny and makes a really nice addition to your home. #printspotters #womenwhoprint #printmaking #… instagr.am/p/CWEVfPAIDjx/

So who’s baked their Christmas cake already? We had a zoom Christmas cake making session this Sunday with myself, my mum and my sister all In our own homes. I forgot to soak my fruit in brandy the night before, and was also cooking a roast dinner! Noth… instagr.am/p/CWBwmv0qz7K/

Sometimes a decision on why we do something a certain way comes quite naturally to us. For me, using more sustainable materials just felt right to me. I use traditional lino as apposed to the plastic vinyl version, and I use paper made from recycled coff… instagr.am/p/CV5LZncKW4q/

The Christmas events are fast approaching and I'm looking forward to taking part in them. Print stock will be limited as Hen has been off school due to Covid. He's find and has no symptoms, but that does mean I haven't been able to do much printing. Chri… instagr.am/p/CV42vHXLL0T/

Day 4 of #meetthemakerWeek is celebrate! My proudest moment this year was to take part in my first @yorkopenstudios. It's been an ambition of mine since I started designing, and to be accepted was a real boost for me and affirmation that I am good enoug… instagr.am/p/CV2Hpr_Fq7o/

Day three of #MeetTheMakerWeek by Joanne Hawker Design & Illustration is detail. Love zooming in on the details, and you can't get closer up than this shop of Sunflower and Bee Linocut plate. It's got lots of detail, particularly on the center. It's such… instagr.am/p/CVzi3s3LmQ_/

For today's #MeetTheMakerWeek challenge we are talking about USP or unique selling point. So what is that key ingredient in my brand? Well I'd say that it's me. I bring the knowledge, skills and creativity. I bring the passion and inspiration. There is n… instagr.am/p/CVw-DjXo3Tq/

My first Christmas event is coming up soon and this time I'm keeping it local with a Christmas fair in my village. If you are local do pop along as it looks like lots of fun. #countdowntochristmas #christmasiscoming #ukprintmakers #craftmarkets #artmar… instagr.am/p/CVpMUR5IlPw/

Love it when my customer leave me feedback, as it's always so nice to know they love their purchases. These cards are available in my shop, but going quite fast so make sure you don't miss out. "I saw these last year but had already bought my Christmas … instagr.am/p/CVmj_xzIA0H/

One month to go until the @folksyhq local online Christmas market! So excited for this as along with captains of @folksynorthwest and @folksynortheast, myself and @hem_handwoven will be heading up the north market as captains of @folksyyorkshireandhumber… instagr.am/p/CVhacmHoUBy/

It’s getting to that time of year again, and my shop has now been restocked with beautiful cards. You can buy them individually or as a pack of four with one of each design. So pop on over to my shop and grab them whilst you can. #christmascards2021 #ch… instagr.am/p/CVcQ4G6ICv0/

It's fun to see how this print is progressing and I'm really pleased with this colour way. Using the winter grey means the black is not as harsh and is, in fact, a very dark grey. I think this suits the print, but as I want to experiment more with the co… instagr.am/p/CU7RcvzKyi3/

I used my mini @slamapress to burnish my moth prints, and it's worked well with the Cupcycle paper. It's light weight enough for this, but I learnt that I really must tape it down to stop it from slipping. Here's a little shot from the printing session l… instagr.am/p/CU4sp9oKZ15/

Super excited for the lock off meeting of @yorkopenstudios 2022 today. This is the day when we get together to meet the artists and discuss the plans for the event. It was such a fantastic event this year and a real boost for me as a first time exhibitor… instagr.am/p/CUzOCteKnNM/

I’m taking a short break from events right now, but you’ll be able to catch me at the following events in November. Saturday 13th November, 10am-3pm - Stamford Bridge Art Club Christmas Fair, The Village Hall, Low Catton Road Sunday 21st November, 10am-… instagr.am/p/CUyC6GFKfDD/

I’m taking a short break from events right now, but you’ll be able to catch me at the following events in November. Saturday 13th November, 10am-3pm - Stamford Bridge Art Club Christmas Fair, The Village Hall, Low Catton Road Sunday 21st November, 10am… instagr.am/p/CUx7OJcsCjW/