twicedesigns

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I have a background in feature writing but I've done fundraising work, journalism, film reviewing and I should be working on my novel right now... But I've always loved to tinker, make and collect.

THEN
I began twice designs after I had my third child and took a break from paid employment. It started off with handmade cards, painstakingly assembled - each card had an insert so it could be used 'twice'. It was fun and creative but expensive and cost more than I made! I also began increasing my collection of vintage ephemera; maps, playing cards, Scrabble games, buttons etc.

NOW
I still make cards and thoroughly enjoy the process. Because I'm a writer with a dangerous addiction to wordplay my cards are pretty wordy. They are deliberately humorous and whimsical and I do love making people smile and laugh.
I now design my cards in Photoshop and have them printed on recycled card stock. I score and fold them but having them printed in bulk saves time and money.

I also share my vintage collections with my customers. As a devotee of pre computer age graphics I am slightly obsessed with vintage illustrations and the incidental beauty of things like advertisements, playing cards, games, packaging, blotters, crate labels. An essential part of twice designs is looking at things differently - seeing and enjoying beauty and enabling my customers to experience the same joy.

I frequently "go hunting" with special requests for customers and love being able to help procure the perfect gift.