Where inspiration ignites creativity, ideas are celebrated and innovation flourishes!

In July, we hosted an open competition to uncover fresh creative talent and collaborate on an exciting new greeting card collection. Our winning collaborators, hailing from all corners of the UK, include writers, illustrators, photographers, and designers of all ages and backgrounds, from self-taught enthusiasts to university-trained professionals. We’re thrilled to share the work of this talented group and hope you enjoy sending and sharing these cards with those who mean the most to you.​

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"Connecting people through art has always been very important to me. A chance to design something as thoughtful as a card was amazing, and making one suitable for any occasion makes me feel like my art could be used in a special way."

James Kaye
Inspired Competition Winner

Chloe O'Donnell​

Chloe is an illustrator and pattern designer based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her work is an expression of her passion for all things flora and fauna, and her love for bold colour palettes brings a sense of joy and character to her creations.

Jen Sutton

Jen has enjoyed writing ever since she can remember, creating her first book with her late dad when she was just a child. Her passion developed into writing poetry and she takes inspiration from everywhere, adding “words can have such an impact on people and it means a lot to think that my words could make someone's day or help them through a tough time.”​

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Lauren Elizabeth​

Lauren is a budding illustrator who builds little worlds through ​her drawings. Using woodland animals, trees, flowers and mushrooms, she constructs imaginative and beautiful pieces that help people feel more connected to wildlife and the world around them. Lauren hopes to create joy through​ nature and promote sustainability and wildlife protection through her work.

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Darcie Couch​

From an early age, Darcie realised she wanted to draw and create. She finds inspiration in things that stir her emotions, from sunsets to song lyrics. Having studied in Portsmouth for an art diploma, as well as two university degrees - a BA (Hons) in illustration and MA in graphic design, she has designed clothing, album artworks, and taken part in local art festivals.​

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Jasmine Baker​

Jasmine is a UK illustrator and graphic designer who conjures bright and playful artworks, often featuring humorous personifications of inanimate objects, plants and animals.​ Her love of colour, bouncy shapes, and snazzy textures form the foundation of her practice, which celebrates the beauty of diversity and nurtures a gentle optimism, making her work perfect for small beings and fun adults alike.​

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Aya Labib​

Aya is a self-taught illustrator with English and Egyptian heritage, based in​ the beautiful Devon countryside. In 2021 she launched her own online shop​ selling colourful abstract prints and greeting cards. Using a diverse colour​ palette her playful, bold and fun designs showcase her abstract style beautifully.​

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James Kaye

James is an illustrator from England who recently graduated in animation. With a passion for children’s media, he creates stories and visuals that are suitable for all ages. Hoping to inspire and educate all generations, he uses a playful yet simple art style and aspires to become an illustrator for print work, such as children’s books or greeting cards.

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Emma Hudson​

Emma is a designer and illustrator based in Cornwall. She draws much of her inspiration from nature, using traditional methods, such as hand painting and printed mark making. Her work fuses these techniques with bright, modern colour palettes and compositions to create a contemporary feel.

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Samantha Williams​

Based in South Wales, Samantha has a background in fashion and education. When not spending time with her children and family in the great outdoors she takes inspiration for her designs from the countryside around her. Samantha’s design has been created in collaboration with her autistic brother, Ieuan, who has a keen eye for photography. ​

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Lauran Perkins

An illustrator from Leicestershire with a passion for creating artwork that embraces​ positive messages, Lauran loves to create work that people can relate to and enjoys using the odd pun to bring a smile. You will usually find her creating a new character ​of some kind – from people, to animals, to anything that can have a face drawn on!

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Becky Johnston​

Becky was inspired to create a card that shows gratitude to those who’ve been ​the light to someone’s darkness. Having struggled with her own battles, she has always turned to art as a form of therapeutic expression, saying “If you can bring a smile or give hope through a picture, that’s a great achievement and that’s why I do art, because it evokes emotion and love when it’s most needed.”

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Sarah Christou

Sarah is an author and illustrator living near Cambridge. She has a master's degree in children's book illustration, and her debut picture book, Blue, was published in 2023. Sarah's love of illustration and her writing skills have inspired this heartfelt, hand-lettered design. She believes that when we reach out to each other with a card, we're making an important moment of connection. ​

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Natalie Rodrigues​

Natalie has loved illustration since she could pick up a pencil, and these days is never without her sketchbook. She is especially drawn to nature-inspired art, quirky colour​ combinations and hand-drawn lettering. ​

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Maisy Dainty​

Maisy graduated from Norwich University of the Arts with a BA Honours degree in illustration in 2023. Having recently moved to the Scottish countryside she is inspired by the beautiful landscapes and incredible wildlife that surround her. She hopes to spread joy through her cheerful and charming art.

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Nationwide Talent

From Pontypool to Portsmouth, Surrey to Scotland, our fantastic Inspired Competition winners come from all corners of the UK, bringing a wealth of new and exciting talent to help you reach out, connect and show that you care.

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“If you can bring a smile or give hope through a picture, that’s a great achievement and that’s why I do art, because it evokes emotion and love when it’s most needed."

Becky Johnston​