Dove of Peace

Another popular Christmas card design features the Dove of Peace.  I made my dove card  from stamps of the world and it's available now in several outlets including Made In Stroud, in Stroud, Gloucestershire,  Taunton Stamp shop in Bridge Street, Taunton and also the Torbay Stamp Centre.

The card is an A5 sized card reproduced from an original stamp collage design. The Dove carries an olive branch, in its beak.

Made in Stroud Shop, Stroud, Gloucestershire

Just delivered new stock of cards to the shop today, including my latest Union Jack stamp collage which celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. It incorporates many stamps issued during her reign, with a beautiful photo portrait of her in the centre. Cards £3 each and there is also a canvas print which is A3 (30 x 40 cms approx) at £70. New card designs also available from the shop including three new garden themed designs and the French flag, also available as a canvas print - I think they have a retro/vintage feel about them!

The Made in Stroud shop has a great selection of locally made items including cards, ceramics. jewellery, pictures, textiles, decorative items and more all very reasonably priced.

Valentine's Day - Valentine Card

With Valentine's Day fast approaching on 14th February, this pretty design made entirely from US LOVE Greetings stamps is available as a canvas print or card. Varous sizes available.

Can be ordered direct from Rachel Markwick email: markwickfamily@aol.com and can also be purchased from Made In Stroud Shop, Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Stamp Collage Christmas tree card

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I recently made this Christmas tree from postage stamps. The idea came initially from US Greetings stamps featuring a Christmas tree bauble. I thought they would look lovely hanging from the tree along with other "stamps" including a Christmas stocking, bell, angels and toys.

Merry Christmas!

These are available in Made in Stroud Shop, Stroud, Gloucestershire and also in the pop up shop in Beechwood Shopping centre, Cheltenham which is called Artshop run by the disabilities charity Artshape. They have a great range of reasonably priced artwork made by students, tutors and supporters of Artshape. A great place to purchase unusual and individual gifts.

The shop will be open until 24th December.

Christmas card - Stamp Collaged Angel

Inspired by a wooden angel seen in a shop in Orvieto, Italy this Angel's wings are made from stamps of Finland. Stamps from all over the world have also been used in this Christmas card creation. Available in Made In Stroud Shop and also the Artshape Artshop in Beechwood Shopping Centre, Cheltenham.