Rui Ruis Random Adventures.........

I've just been randomly playing around on Foto Flexer and I must say I'm loving the cross process effect.....i just love how it instantly makes your snaps look retro. So I've picked out a few of my fav's in the most random moments of my life! Adventures include my own garden in the UK, to China's Sichuan province, over to Shanghai and down to breathless views in Thailand! Enjoy! :)

Wednesday's Sketch!

I have actually designed more than this today, but this is all I want to show you for now! The collection is almost complete!!! Hooray!!!

Crafty Window Displays

Love these fab crafty window displays....especially in love with the sewing machine! 

Check out more fascinating window displays from 'The Window Shopper'.

Tai Kang lu - Shanghai

Ah watch out for the bicycles in Shanghai...they are literally everywhere!!

If you're lucky enough to visit Shanghai,  then make sure you take a trip down Tai Kang Lu, there's some beautiful little alleyways with special boutique shops and cafes. It's a gorgeous and inspiring place to be come rain or shine. 

You can always witness the locals washing hanging out the dry! This is one of my fav features in Shanghai!

A shop window - theres some lovely designer pieces in these shops, from Japan, Korea, Australia!

Cafes!

Someone's not washed up yet!!!!

Some inspiring wall art!

Kims Little Monsters.....

I've luckily just come across a very talented designer/ teacher/ illustrator/ blogger that goes by the name of Kim Welling who's working and living from the Netherlands.

 I wanted to share some of her work with you, because I just love Kims use of colour and free hand illustrations and above all I'm totally in love with her instant comfort boxes, they are just  too adorable! 

To find out more about Kim, take a peek at her blog or website.

Stepping into Xmas - Trends for 2011

The warm weather might be fooling you, but it is actually October tomorrow and yes for all you scrooges it probably is far too early, but in the world of design it's actually very late. So come back to me in a few months if it is too early for some! For others enjoy planning ahead!

So heres Rui Rui's take on trends for this year! x

Merry Xmas....Wink wink!! 

Time for a spot of Male Design.....

Sealed with a kiss....my new male prints come complete with printed envelopes and  stylish inserts! 

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Rui Rui's Design Archives.......

Just happened to come across some of my old Uni work this afternoon, I forgot how much work I'd racked up over the 3 years, so here's a few snippets from some old sketchbooks. 

Some of the sketchbooks were made from handmade and scraps of paper to give it an authentic style & I forgot how much free-style machine embroidery I did and what a great effect that this can have an your work.  At the time I didn't really reflect on typography too much, but it's interesting to see how much of a focus this was in some of my artwork. So its def worth digging up some of your old work & research files....might give you some new ideas by adding your new and more experienced stamp on them. :)

Toad Kids - New exciting clothing line!

Introducing a new fabulous kids clothing line, which comes from the very talented designer Kate Slater, Kate has just launched her new website, which showcases fun & quirky tees for both boys and girls aging from 3 months to 3 years, they are all under a fair-trade label and eco- friendly!! 

Kate also has some gorgeous homewear pieces, which include cushions and aprons, with a watermelon apron yummy enough to eat! 

For more information visit her site directly on this link : http://www.toadkids.co.uk

Its all about the Bunny & the Mousy!

My beautiful niece is about to turn 2 next weekend, so I've been franticly coming up with some new card designs and  invitations. The little lady just happens to be obsessed with bunny rabbits.....ever since she was born, shes been clutching to her fav little floppy eared friend & his companion mousy, who she cannot be without.

 So there you have the reasoning for the sketch below! Just finished sketching bunny in an aeroplane - its very adorable and will show you next week the finished product!

Cute stamp designs in the background

Rui Rui Designs Logo

Inside the card

Card and special stitched envelope

Design is now on Etsy for purchase