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08/06/2026

Heeeeeya 👋

I have a mega busy day, and plan to make a video reel of some kind, but just wanted to pop this up and say a quick MEGA thank you to everyone who’s been out this weekend. There’s lots to celebrate:

✨ Launching my new *foiled* SHOWTIME greetings cards wholesale on Faire
✨ The busiest weekend I’ve EVER had in my studio, with visitors from Tadcaster Creates, its been so wonderful to meet so many new (and familiar alike) faces and build connection, I can’t even tell you how happy you’ve made me ❤️❤️❤️
✨ Just 6 weeks until HOME & GIFT in July, trade show. I’m on stand DP4 B12
✨ I’m going to be back in Curated Makers, this time at RHS Harlow Carr 🥳
✨ Oh and I’m also getting a special delivery to the studio soon (...pa rum pa pum pum) 👀 👀 👀

Ooooft, okey dokes. I need to go and sort out some orders.

Speak soon, lots of love xx

08/06/2026

How fantastic does this look 🥰🥰🥰

My collaboration with Trouvaille has been such a fun project, and to see it come to life like this is so exciting! ✨✨✨

⭐ Introducing our BRAND NEW cross stitch kit - Mardy Bum featuring artwork by Marco Looks ⭐

The second in my new Artists Collection, this kit celebrating a cheeky northern phrase is sure to brighten up any space! I was so excited when Marc from MarcoLooks agreed to work with me because I absolutely love his art, particularly the colours he uses... not to mention he's a wonderful person! 😊

While all our designs are beginner-friendly with full instructions and all materials required, this one is super easy with big block colours, full stitches and 14 count fabric. Perfect for a newbie or an experienced stitcher looking for an 'in front of the TV' project. 😊

🧵 As usual the kit includes everything you need to complete the project as well as some information about the artist.

Mardy Bum Cross Stitch Kits are available NOW so head to the link in the comments to get yours! 🛍

J xx

03/06/2026

🎨 Open Studios | Marco Looks

Ever wanted to peek inside a real illustrator's studio? Now's your chance.

Marc Godfrey-Murphy - former CBeebies animator, now independent greetings card publisher - is throwing open his Tadcaster studio doors. Expect colourful, vibrant work guaranteed to put a smile on your face 😄

📅 6–7 June & 13–14 June, 10am–5pm
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Free to visit. Part of Tadcaster Creates, 6–14 June.

01/06/2026

📣 MAY ROUNDUP NOW ON SUBSTACK

For all my updates on what I got up to in May (and it’s a lot), I’ve written a SUBSTACK post about it.

‼️ It includes Draw As You May, my feature in Greetings Today with the Greetings Lab, Live drawing, Tadcaster Creates, the Henries, my latest markets and always some quick thoughts on my latest reads and theatre 🥳

👉 Read it here: https://marcgodfrey.substack.com/

22/05/2026

✨EVENTS✨ (including THIS WEEKEND 👀 )

I have a few things coming up to tell you about...

1) THIS Sunday 24th May, I’m at the RI, next to York Station, for . A stunning curation of makers and bakers and sellers. I will have a massive range of cards and a very special offer just for this Sunday 👀

2) In June I’m taking part in TADCASTER CREATES Arts Festival .My studio will be open across the two weekends 6th-7th and 13th-14th June. 10am-5pm. That is also the same weekends as North Yorkshire Open Studios, so there are two other incredible artists in the SAME building. downstairs and .art next door. So much to see! Come and have a look what we’re up to at 30a High Street, Tadcaster. Also, there is *FREE CAR PARKING* behind the studio 🚗

3) Sunday 21st June (Father’s Day) is the Tadcaster Midsummer Market. As the event is just round the corner from my studio, I’ll be opening up my studio up again 🥳. Yay. 10am-4pm. 30a High Street, Tadcaster. Also, there is *FREE CAR PARKING* behind the studio!

😍 Gotta say, I didn’t prrrroperly plan for the next few weeks to be so busy, but here we are, haha. I’d love to see you x

21/05/2026

✨ SNEAK PEEK ✨

I promised you a sneaky peeky of a collaboration I’ve got coming up. I can’t reveal the whole shebang just yet, but this should be enough of a clue of what’s going on.

More details coming soon!

In the mean time, tell me what we think we’re looking at…

06/05/2026

I love this card. That’s all.

Oh, I should probably tell you that I’m going to be at Home&Gift again, in July. Same stand as last year. W*p it in your diary to come and see me, stand PD4-B12 xx

05/05/2026

📣 MONTHLY UPDATE ON SUBSTACK

For all my updates on what I got up to in April (and it’s a lot), I’ve written a SUBSTACK post about it.

‼️ It also includes the link to my interview on BBC Radio York, where they called me Paddington Bear’s bodyguard.

👉 I’ve added the links to bio to make it easy for you to find everything. Yay!

24/04/2026

It’s the last weekend of !

A favourite in the calendar for Yorkshire locals. 150 local artists, are opening their studios to the public, to come and have a browse and (hopefully) buy some special pieces of artwork.

✨ This year, I’m exhibiting with Naomi from at my studio in Tadcaster. A very short drive from York (it’s quicker to drive to, than it was to get to my previous studio in Clifton Moor!).

👉👉 Here are all the details you need:

🕰️ When: Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th April. 10am-5pm
📍 Where: 30a High Street, Tadcaster, LS24 9AT (entrance round the side from Beth Elsdon Art Gallery , on the main high street. Opposite the John’s Smith Brewery).

👉 THERE IS A FREE CAR PARK BEHIND THE STUDIO 👈

📝 Note: The studio is up a flight of stairs.

🥳 I really can’t wait to welcome you in to see the new space, where I design my new cards and prints and pack my wholesale orders.

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03/02/2026

✨Storytime✨ A little introduction to the story behind my new range of greetings cards, launched this week at on my stand with and

🎭 Based on one of my first true loves, the theatre. This collection celebrates the joy of going to see a show!

🛍️ Available now from my Faire direct store.

🫶 Thanks for watching

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