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HANDMADE SKETCHBOOKS, WATERCOLOUR PAINTING KITS, READY TO PAINT DRAWINGS,CLOCKS, CARDS, POSTERS, CRAFTS IN SCHOOLS, WORKSHOPS

I enjoy making things for people to use. This page shows a selection of lovely useful things to buy.These items make wonderful presents! If you see anything you want, email me, stating which item number and colour. sue.paton@ntlworld.com

HANDMADE SKETCHBOOKS

No.1 - Small and beautiful at 12cm x 8.5cm. Paper is handmade from recycled cotton rag, with delicate deckled edges. Suitable for watercolour and all drawing media. Covered in soft dual sided leather / suede. In navy or dark brown leather, blue or tan suede. £7.50 each

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No.2 - In deep brown or cream leather. Paper is 140lb / 300gsm Cotman Watercolour medium surface. Suitable for watercolour & all drawing media. Handy size at 18cm x 13cm. £15 each

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No.3 - Forest Green or Warm Brown leather, with "buckle" feature, 18cm x 13cm. £15 each

Forest Green - Paper is 140lb / 300gsm Cotman Watercolour medium surface with hand torn edges. Suitable for watercolour & all drawing media.

Warm Brown - Paper is handmade from recycled cotton rag, with delicate deckled edges. Suitable for watercolour and all drawing media. First page is Saunders Waterford paper for strengthening.

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No.4 - Creamy leather covers, paper is handmade from recycled cotton rag, with delicate deckled edges. Suitable for watercolour and all drawing media. 4A - top, 4B - middle and 4C - bottom. £15 each

Inside views of 4A, 4B & 4C

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No.5 - Drawing Books. Handmade, each with a variety of carefully selected papers, each book has its own colour theme. For drawing media only - not suitable for wet media. Each sketchbook has a different tie binder of ribbon, tape or braiding. Colour themes - Greens & Blues, Yellows & Oranges, Pinks & Creams or Pastels & Neutrals. Size - 21cm x 15cm. £5 each

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WATERCOLOUR PAINTING KITS

I have put together these painting kits, which are handy sized and light to carry around with you. The covers made from beautiful handmade felt and measure 20cm x 13cm. Inside you'll find a Windsor & Newton Cotman Sketcher's Pocket Box containing 12 half pans and a brush. Also in the kit are 15 sheets of paper, handmade from recycled cotton rag, with delicate deckled edges, 15cm x 11cm, which is suitable for watercolour and all drawing media. There is also a 2B pencil, a kneadable rubber and a metal pencil sharpener. Choose between Black Pom Pom or Red Spotty covers. £20 each

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WATERCOLOUR AND DRAWING STARTER or FIELD KITS

I've put together this kit for people who want to start Watercolour and Drawing or go out on painting and drawing trips. The kit includes a Windsor & Newton Cotman Sketcher's Pocket Box containing 12 half pans and a brush. Also in the kit Cotman Watercolour paper 54cm x 19cm, folded, white drawing paper, a size 4 Prolene Pro Arte round tip brush, a 2B pencil, a kneadable rubber and a metal pencil sharpener, a Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen. Choose a Blue or Pink showerproof plastic folder. This kit is a good present for a beginner. £20 each

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SUE'S CARDS, CLOCKS AND CARDIFF BAY ACTIVITY POSTER

Sue's hand-made cards are very popular and suit every occasion. Here's a small selection. Prices from £2 a card.

'Cuties' range. Blank for all occasions

Sue has designed the artwork for her clocks and constructs them herself. 
The bases are thick white foamboard and the artwork is matt laminated for protection.
All clocks are available with either gold or black hands. They cost £22 each.
 

 Sue is available to do Clockmaking Workshops with children.

The children at Woodlands School Cardiff were very proud of their clocks!

If you feel you know a group of children who would enjoy a Clockmaking Workshop with Sue you can contact her by e-mailing  sue.paton@ntlworld.com