Maggie Magoo Designs

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It’s world book day today & it seems like the perfect time to reveal my first ever colouring book! I’ve designed a series of illustrated letters & numbers for you to decorate. Inside you’ll find mini beasts crawling over the page, surrounded by flowers & foliage. The lovely people at @batsfordbooks asked me to create these illustrations, inspired by my initial letter prints. 🐞 It isn’t out until 8th June, but you can preorder it now. I’ve added a link to my profile that takes you to the @batsfordbooks website. 🐞 It’s available to order worldwide from major retailers such as Waterstones in the UK, Target in the USA & Amazon, as well as lots of other places. 🐞 It was a dream come true to let my imagination run wild over 70+ pages & I thank @batsfordbooks for this opportunity. 🐞 #maggiemagoodesigns #batsfordbooks 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 🐞 #worldbookday2023 #worldbookday #mindfulcolouring #colouringforadults #indiebookstore #publishedbook #indiebooksellers #colouringbooks #colouringbookforadults #colouringforgrownups #kidscoloring #kidscolouring #alphabetbook #initialletter #personalisedletters #wonderfulcoloring #worldofcolorists #magesticcoloring #beautifulcoloring #beautifulcolouring #mycreativeescape #mindfulcolouring #mindfulcoloring https://www.instagram.com/p/CpSEsm6ocaZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Spotted in @marksandspencer on Sunday in Leeds. A mini range of laser cut valentine cards I designed last year. It’s great to see them in real life, the detail & delicacy of the foliage is just lovely. Nothing beats holding an actual product I’ve designed in my hands ❤️ * #maggiemagoodesigns #greetingscarddesign #greetingcarddesigner * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #mydesigns #marksandspencers #greetingscard #valentinecard #valentinescards #valentinecards #loveisintheair💕 #designerforhire #valentine2023 #lasercutcards #lasercutdesign #tomyvalentine https://www.instagram.com/p/Cny1yT6oheS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today I found this card that I designed for M&S so long ago, I can’t actually remember, maybe 10 years ago? Before I was on Instagram anyway… I remember being so proud of these 2 cards at the time. I still like them now. Seems like I’ve always loved a bit of gold foil. I also found some real horrors I designed too, can’t quite bring myself to share them 😳 also why have I kept hold of them?! Anyone else kept hold of art they think is terrible? #maggiemagoodesigns * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #valentinesdaydesign #valentinesdaycards #valentinesdaycard #surfacepatterndesigner #sendingloveyourway #greetingscarddesign #lifeincolour #floralpatterns #Surfacepatterncommunity #womenwhodesign #ourcreativeisle #colours_up https://www.instagram.com/p/Copjoa2IH8e/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I don’t know if you’ve seen my story? Yesterday I showed up at a creative meet up a whole month too soon! I had also convinced Jules @now.then.sunshine it was happening yesterday! Luckily @natalie_ratcliffe_ was in @stillstudio_leeds & was so welcoming & invited us in for a coffee (scroll to see a couple of pics of their beautiful space, which Natalie shares with @rosedufton) We had such a great chat about all things creative & I came away feeling really inspired. When I got home I actually did a bit of collage. I had intended to spend more time with paper & scissors, but then I accidentally blew my creation all over the desk! Luckily I took a pic before I trashed it😅 So I retreated back to my iPad & drew this tile design. Any tile companies out there - I’d love to work with you! 😊 And I’ll try again next month & hopefully turn up on the right day for the @inkandbear creative meet up 🙈 #maggiemagoodesigns * * * * * * * * * * * * #surfacepatterncommunity #textilelover #blanketdesign #brightblooms #moderncraft #patterndesignersclub #happymakersblog #tiledesigns #tilesofinstagram #botanicaldreamers #patternseverywhere #callforartists #theydrawandgarden #tempuradesign #modernfolk #modernfolkart #createwithoutlimits #createveryday #beboldbecreativebeyou #ceramictileart https://www.instagram.com/p/CowvZerIYSJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today I’ve created a picnic design for the @melanie.johnsson February pattern challenge. This one isn’t even a pattern! 😬 This also took absolutely ages, not sure I’m going to get past day 2 at this speed! 😂 It’s full of my favourite things to eat & I forced myself to work in photoshop, so that’s a good thing, learnt a few things today. I don’t hate it, so that’s also progress!! And I’d really love some cups like these 😊 #maggiemagoodesigns #thepatternchallengebymel * * * * * * * * * #picnictime #picnicfood #watermelonsalad #favouritefoods #patternlicious #patternchallenge #designchallenges #repeatpatterns #patternobserver #picnicaesthetic #surfacepatterncommunity #surfacepatterndesigner https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSQJAXosA5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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So much for not giving a shit, which is what I said I’d do in my last post. I still feel paralysed by fear at the thought of posting & tumbleweed. I know it’s ridiculous, but I can’t seem to shift this from my head. So, anyway, forcing myself to post another static image coz that’s what I like to see. It will bomb & I’ll feel crap, but hey ho. Had 2 health scares in the last week, so that’s been a way bigger thing to deal with than being ignored on here! Huge thanks to the NHS for being amazing , thorough & super fast. I have no clue what this image is about, but I like it. I just really really love creating florals. That is all 🌸 #maggiemagoodesigns * * * * * * * * * * #bigblooms #maximaliststyle #maximalisthome #flowerseverywhere🌸 #flowerseveryday #flowersmakemehappy🌸 https://www.instagram.com/p/CnmFzvnochm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s almost the end of January & though I haven’t got a clue what this design is about or what it could be (card, print??) it’s the first thing I’ve created this year that I haven’t disliked! I love drawing snakes & flowers, so I went with the flow in a doodling session last night. 🐍🌸🐍🌸🐍 I feel like I need to relearn how to create without pressuring myself for it to be ‘something’, but it’s hard habit to break - any advice would be appreciated 😊 #maggiemagoodesigns * * * * * * * * * * * * #surfacepatterncommunity #textilelover #blanketdesign #brightblooms #moderncraft #patterndesignersclub #happymakersblog #botanicaldreamers #patternseverywhere #callforartists #theydrawandgarden #snakedesign #snakeillustration #snake🐍 #snakelovers #snakeart #tempuradesign #modernfolk #modernfolkart #createwithoutlimits #createveryday #beboldbecreativebeyou https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAMhC-oOVU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Currently trying to see a couple of months into the future when spring has arrived. Took Maggie for a walk to @templenewsam recently. I always head for the glasshouses & the geraniums. They’re not in their full glory yet and lots of planting needs to be done, but it still inspired me to create this little floral pattern. 🌸 Where do you go in the winter months to lift your spirits or find a bit of inspiration? I’m thinking near to you, not jetting off on a plane to somewhere amazing! Something all of us can access 🥰 Also, does anyone use Tumblr? I just set up an account & this will be my first post on there. I used to use it lots years ago, then forgot about it until recently. It’s incredible for imagery, so naturally I love it. Though I haven’t got a clue how to use it! #maggiemagoodesigns * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * #templenewsam #glasshouses #leedsartist #staylocal #exploreyorkshire #beinspiredbynature #inspiredbyflowers #surfacepatterncommunity #quiltersgonnaquilt #quiltlovers #floralfriday #floralfridaycompetition #textilelove #patternlovers #findinginspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CoMoT6xIosC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=