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Today's one of those rare days that my Art room is semi-tidy, so I thought I'd take the chance to do one of those #meethemaker "here's a glimpse at my workspace" posts. . . So this is my Art 'Studio' also known as the front bedroom of our house. (One day I'd love to get a nice big shed in the garden, or maybe a loft conversion... one can dream!) . . I've always been a scavenger and most furnishings and storage in my art space were freebies I saved from skips. One man's waste is another's treasure. It's taken a lot of trial and error to make these odd bits and pieces work in the space but it's finally at a workable level. . . My system at the moment is an L shape of tables, one for drawing, one for experiments/ drying and one for cutting down work and packaging. There's usually piles of handwritten notes... to do lists and ideas loitering everywhere. Once in a blue moon it gets too much and I have a good sort sesh. -Epic bonus, today I've found some notes for some awesome ideas I had at the beginning of the year! I'll probably remember to start them soon... . . Just off shot is some garage shelves where I stack materials, reference books & on going projects. 'The Beast' aka my printer. And one side of the room is dedicated to boxed work ready to take to events . Organised Chaos here 100% . . . #meetthemakermondays #myworkspace #meettheartist #organisedchaos #orangefruitcake #orangefruitcakeart #beckyfoxton #artist #artspace #workspace #workinghard #hardworker #artistofig #skipfinds #wasteless #reducereuserecycle #nolandfill https://www.instagram.com/p/CClN_rpF3hE/?igshid=rg7inr295hb7

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🖤💙🖤 Good morning all, happy news 🖤💙🖤 Our albums are now available to purchase from until 6pm 1st July. Link is in bio 🖤💙🖤 #shopindependent #shopsmall #shopsmalluk #shopsmallbusiness #shoponline #onlineshopping #onlinebusiness #onlineshop #market #marketevents #virtualmarket #shopsafe #magicalmakers #magicalmarket #numberonemarkets #supportsmallbusiness #supporteachother #supporteachother #magic #alternativefashion #alternativedecor #magicalgifts #pagangifts #wiccansofinstagram #pagansofinstagram #happyshopping @angelsmagicalcrafts.alter @angelsmagicalcraftsx @glitzwarecreations @twistedcovenshop @pieceofheavenbytoyah @celticmooncraftshop @k8tiesparkles @longdogcraft @dreaming.ofrainbows @mistweavercreations @nellsgifts @heavenly_darkness_candles669 @naturalodysseyart @nutty_as_squirrel @illumiglass_crafts @headgeekbfd @dragonbythemoon @crystalmeadowcreations @myownbags @melsmelts9 @knitted_niceties @thehandmadestudio @orangefruitcake @thecherrybombboutique @helensibsonart @fgreaves69 @moonmistemporium @syrainechaotica https://www.instagram.com/p/CQk5EgwpStE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I'm now proudly a listed supplier with @loveofall_weddings the go to place for eco conscious Wedding planning. 🌱 They have a Wedding fair on Instagram live Sat 6th June and Sun 7th June, be sure to pop the dates in your calendar if you are Wedding planning at the moment. 🖤 💚 💜 #ecolivingideas #ecowedding #weddingplanning #newsupplier #veganweddings #weddingplanning #weddingfair #loveisintheair #loveofallweddings #love #weddingart #weddingdesign #igfair #orangefruitcakeart #orangefruitcake #newproject #sustainableweddingideas #ecowitch #witchyweddings https://www.instagram.com/p/CAsodTwFRhV/?igshid=czmggpxhyfyg

[orangefruitcakeart]

I've been busy working on a new shop. . My Etsy Shop is still up and running, but I want to give Folksy a try. I'll see which I get along with best and decide next year if I will continue with just one or maintain both. . For those who aren't farmiliar with #Folksy it's UK only handmade online marketplace. You can find my shop here; https://folksy.com/shops/OrangeFruitcakeArt . It's still work in progress and I'm only stocking smaller items for now. With lockdown measures still in place I'm not visiting the post office and will be sending out post when I go for my daily exercise with #bobthedog to the post box down the road. . Keep your eyes peeled for more updates, and please let me know what you think of the new shop. . Any suggested edits welcome. . Stay home. . And stay safe. . #newshop #orangefruitcake #ethicalart #ecowitch #stayhome #staysafe #veganartist #derbyshireartist #folksyartist #behindthescenes #meetthemaker https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QPWIuFSnW/?igshid=p145mnhpp2md

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Happy love your pet day from me and #bobthedog 💚 I love it when I attend fairs that Bob can come along with me to. He likes all the extra attention he gets, especially if we find another stallholder selling doggy treats! I havent booked many outdoor events yet, but so far this year I'm planning on bringing Bob along with me to #fantasyforestfestival as well, I think he will love exploring the grounds around surly castle 💜 This was us last summer at #dogloversfestival organised by @mad_hatters_events 🖤 Its a busy time for us here at the burrow, but soon I'll be reopening commission slots for pet portraits, so watch this space over the next month or so if you'd like something drawing up in my whimsical styling. 💚 . . . #loveyourpetday #loveyourpet #jackrussellowner #artistwithanimals #behindthescenes #meandmydog #myartstall #artist #artistselfie #orangefruitcake #orangefruitcakeart #mydogisbestdog #ilovemydog #ilovemyjrt #jackrussell #dogsatwork #workingdog https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zJcnMl4LI/?igshid=1y0hhb2zry3s9

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Had a lovely family outing yesterday to @the_cosyclub in Derby. First time weve ever been and oh my days, the decor is right up my street. (So much William Morris Wallpaper!) . Can't reccomend this place enough, we will deffineately be making a return visit. I need more of that tofish and chips in my belly. . It was a real treat getting both sides of the family together before the Wedding (only 5 weeks to go now) . Not much art/ business is going on at the moment with the wedding getting so close, but I have so many ideas for taking @orangefruitcake forwards over the next year. 2020 is going to make for an exciting year. . Commissions are currently closed, but my books will reopen after the chaos is over and I've got my head back into work mode. (Probably towards the end of March) . My Etsy shop will remain open up till the last week of February when I will close it for 2 weeks while we have a well deserved break and some time to ourselves at home. . . #cosyclubderby #cosyclub #weddingplanning #veganeats #tofish #tofuaddict #orangefruitcake #williammorris #derby #lifeoutsideofwork #behindthescenes #artist #wedding #planning #etsyartist https://www.instagram.com/p/B7yMmbzl0wT/?igshid=bzp3xk9an9nk

[orangefruitcakeart]

I do my best to support small UK based businesses for my work and home needs... but sometimes the only place I can find what I need it's still Amazon. Last year I raised about £10 for WWF using Amazon Smile for a small selection of business needs. This year I will be supporting Sea Shepherd. 🖤 For those of you who haven't used Amazon smile before, it's a very easy swap. You can choose a charity close to your heart and Amazon will automatically donate 0.5% to your chosen charity with eligible purchases. Its not a lot, but if every person using Amazon made the small swap to smile.amazon.co.uk instead of the regular site, think how much it could add up to. 🌏 You can even have a separate log in for home use and business use. For example I donate to Altzeimers research using my personal Amazon account. 🖤 . . . #seashepherduk #amazonsmile #mysmallbusiness #domoregood #seashepherd #conservationcharity #charity #smallthings #smallbizz #ethicalshopping #orangefruitcakeart #orangefruitcake #sustainableart #veganartist #myveganbizz https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Wkf0sFqXG/?igshid=zb4by4yl6cc

[orangefruitcakeart]

I'm just packaging up my first Etsy sale of 2020! (Still in shock that 2019 has passed) 🖤 Pippin is making his way all the way to America; protected in his compostable cornstarch wallet, inside a recycled paper envelope, reinforced with recycled paper tape (which is free from animal bi-products) ♻️ Last year I started popping business cards for fellow small businesses which share my morals inside my outgoing post. If you'd like to pass on some of your business cards get in touch. Let's support each other. 🖤 💜 💚 #supportsmall #smallbizz #ecofriendlyart #plasticfreerevolution #meetthemaker #behindthescenes #indieartist #artistssupportingartists #artistsupport #plasticfree #ecowarrior #labrador #labradorart #lotrfanart #orangefruitcakeart #orangefruitcake #sauron #blackdog #illustration #watercolour https://www.instagram.com/p/B6xncEhFojh/?igshid=vnkey1wqabfs

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My 2020 Dog Art Calendars now have free UK delivery from my Etsy shop, and a reduced delivery charge for everywhere else. 🖤 The more of these I can sell the more money I can donate to a good cause. I'm giving £1 from every sale to local animal charity Harleys Hounds 💜 💚 🖤 If you don't like shopping online, and you are local to Burton on Trent, fear not, I also have a small collection of calendars available at Art gallery and coffee shop @themessyhare 💜 💚 #localart #derbyshireartist #dogart #dogartist #petportraitart #dogillustration #etsyart #etsyshop #pawfect #2020 #artgallery #artcalendar #dogsofinstagram #xmasshopping #animal Art #artistic_share #colourfulcreative #orangefruitcake #oramgefruitcakeart https://www.instagram.com/p/B6IZJA9lqqs/?igshid=siacmg3xo2ih

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Bag yourself a Halloween Treat, 50% off everything in my Etsy shop. Sale starts today and ends Sunday. 🍄 https://etsy.me/2JCZ6Hp 🐸 🧟‍♀️ 👻 🖤 💜 💚 #happyhalloween #pumpkimcarving #orangefruitcakeart #orangefruitcake #etsyartist #etsyshop #sale #coupon #bargain #etsyartist #deal #derbyshireartist #plasticfreeart #veganartist #fantasyartist #samhain #halloween #hallowseve #feelinspooky https://www.instagram.com/p/B4R0fpplqW7/?igshid=1fbfc72gkiz03

[orangefruitcakeart]

Bag yourself a Halloween Treat, 50% off everything in my Etsy shop. Sale starts today and ends Sunday. 🍄 https://etsy.me/2JCZ6Hp 🐸 🧟‍♀️ 👻 🖤 💜 💚 #happyhalloween #pumpkimcarving #orangefruitcakeart #orangefruitcake #etsyartist #etsyshop #sale #coupon #bargain #etsyartist #deal #derbyshireartist #plasticfreeart #veganartist #fantasyartist #samhain #halloween #hallowseve #feelinspooky https://www.instagram.com/p/B4R0fpplqW7/?igshid=yo00v7psm3jn

[orangefruitcakeart]

Greetings Earthlings. I've had quite a few new followers recently so I thought I'd do a wee post reintroducing myself. 🖤 I'm Becky, the face behind Orange Fruitcake Arts and crafts. I originally started using OrangeFruitcake as a pseudonym years ago when I first started posting my work online, I didn't have the confidence to use my own name. Though I do now sign works with my real name, I still use OrangeFruitcake as my shop name as a homage to how far I've come. The name stems from my natural ginger (orange) locks, and the fact I've always been a bit of a fruitcake (may contain nuts) 💜 My work reflects my love of nature, sci-fi and fantasy. 💚 You can find my work online on Etsy and Redbubble (links in Bio) or in the flesh @themessyhare gallery and coffee shop in Burton, where I've recently started working. OR @saltsupstairs in Swadlincote and the Honeypot tea room at Rosliston. 🖤 I'm striving to be as eco-friendly as possible in my work and home life. All my packaging is plastic free, I protect my cards and art prints in clear wallets made from corn starch which are fully compostable. And the envelopes and backboards I use are made from 100% recycled paper. I don't use any plastic coatings on my greetings cards or business cards making them suitable for home recycling or composting, though I do encourage framing my Art cards. ♻️ I know some good eco craft suppliers so if anyone would like some links send me a message and I'll be happy to talk you through some options which could work for your craft projects. 👾 Thanks to everyone for your support so far, every follow, like, and comment makes a difference to small businesses. I only started out selling my work last year and it has been a massive learning curve. 🤯 #everydaysaschoolday #ecofriendlyartist #veganartist #derbyshireartist #meetthemaker #meettheartist #britishartist #etsyartist #ecoartist #plasticfree #reducereuserecycle #greenwitch #orangefruitcake #orangefruitcakeart #nofilter #fantasyartist #iamart #zerowastemovement #lifewithoutplastic #ecowitch https://www.instagram.com/p/B24ersTFKJC/?igshid=1w5fgew1otn2g

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Tomorrow I will be running a stall at the Emanual Church Hall in Swadlincote 10am-3pm. I'm taking bookings for Pet Portraits in time for Christmas, so pop over for a chat if you are considering commissioning a piece. Its always nicer talking out designs face to face. 🖤 💜 💚 I will also have a good stock of cards, prints and trinkets with me. 🖤 💜 💚 #swadlincote #churchgresley #burtonontrent #derbyshire #staffordshire #craftstall #whatsonderbyshire #whatsonstaffordshire #localcraftfair #swad #swadcraftfair #derbyshireartist #fantasyart #perfectgift #presentideas #artstall #derbyshiremaker #meetthemaker #orangefruitcake #commissionsopen https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pE9QOF4m4/?igshid=1hlymkve0mnyk

[orangefruitcakeart]

We are all set up and ready for whatever the day has to bring... . . . #nottinghamemcon #orangefruitcake #nerdsdayout #geeksofinstagram #emcom #geekcon #animeconvention #comicconvention https://www.instagram.com/p/BxCSf-vFF_J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10mev16nuof9e

[orangefruitcakeart]

Hot off the press! Herbology with Mr Piggles is now available on my online shop, cards and stickers to follow, as well as more Pigs. . I'm currently working on 3 pigs round a Cauldron, and a Pig reading bones, if you have any more suggestions for magical pigs, post them below! . You can find Mr Piggles here https://etsy.me/31pOrqS . . . #pig #pigart #pigsofinstagram #pigsdoingmagic #wizzardingpigs #wizard #boots #mandrake #screamingmandrake #magickart #earthfriendly #gardenart #derbyshireartist #ilovepigs #yearofthepig #illustration_society #illustrationow #fantasyartcollection #greenwitch #gardenwitch https://www.instagram.com/orangefruitcake/p/BylB9K9l00z/?igshid=6vx4bhpvvg9m

[orangefruitcakeart]

Here's my latest pet portrait commission, which I dropped off while I was at Scropton fete yesterday. . Featuring Mother and Daughter Spaniels, Rosie & Poppy. . I was aiming for a fairytale/ storybook kind of feel with this pencil illustration. If you scroll you can see a few progress shots. . . . #petart #animalart #petportrait #petportraitartist #petpawtrait #englishspaniel #spaniel #dogsofinstagram #dogart #bestwoof #mother #daughter #colourart #colourillustration #brightart #landscape #rural #spanielsofinstagram #puppypower #loveart https://www.instagram.com/orangefruitcake/p/ByNYGMRFCZZ/?igshid=1b3k6a1t8cb18