Gifts for the garden-lover

We all have a loved one, a friend or a family member who loves gardening. And now, gifting for these special people has never been easier! You will find many ideal gifts for the garden-lover in my portfolio. Surprise family and friends with a unique gift this festive season. Forget the bath salts, socks and ties - clothing, wall art, home décor, stationery, cases and skins for your gadgets and bags, all to be found at my RedBubble shop. Please also note that I have lowered my prices on ALL ITEMS until the 24th December 2016 as a Festive Season Special! And together with regular discounts offered by RedBubble, now is the opportune moment to do your Christmas Shopping!

Tote bags make ideal gifts for all those gardening tools, a bar of soap, your phone, gardening journal, garden gloves (but not the wheel barrow!) and a snack for the field mouse! That's how sturdy they are!

Elaborate blossoms, in every hue

Autumn Echeverias

It's Agapanthus time!

She never recognised her own beauty

Aloe cooperi

Hydrangea splendour 

Oh! Marigold!

My favourite garden tools

You just gotta love garden tools!

The Garden party

 

Another shelf in my garden shed

Marigold (Tagetes patula)

But these gorgeous tote bags are not just for gardening - use them while shopping for groceries, when going to the library, for camping, going to the beach and for collecting wild grasses and flowers while out hiking. Your imagination and the sky's the limit!

The ideal gift for those that love the outdoors - Beautify and brighten up your garden or patio set with these gorgeous throw pillows!
Choose matching colours or go for mix and match, either way you will create a lovely setting for breakfast or lunch or that special garden party!

Sweet Geranium

 

My Geranium would like to see you

Lavender in a Pot

A shelf in my garden shed

Comfortable and easy to wear leggings are the greatest invention since sticky pudding! Ideal for gardening as they allow easy bending and kneeling and even climbing a tree!

Helianthus (Sunflower)

Enjoying a cup of coffee is always part of my gardening ritual. Taking a well-deserved break from digging and planting, a cup of coffee always gives me that extra energy!

Aloe vera coffee mug

Calendula coffee mug

Bunny ears Cactus

Beat the summer heat with a comfortable tank top. Teemed with your leggings, it's the ideal gardening garb.

Rosemary and Parsley

A relaxed fit t-shirt goes a long way towards comfortable gardening.

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OPEN for Christmas shopping!

My RedBubble Store now open for Xmas shopping!

Whether or not you believe in Christmas, you don’t need to be a Christian to appreciate Christmas as a time of compassion and kindness. The joy of family get-togethers and giving and receiving gifts is as old as the hills, and this time of the year there's always extra excitement in the air!

I know it's the thought in the giving of a gift that counts, but how about breaking away from socks, ties, bath salts and candles this year and get a gift with meaning this year, something that shows you really thought about that friend or loved one during this festive season.

In my RedBubble store you will find many items to delight any member of your family, a friend or someone you have not seen for ages. Sending a special gift to someone far spreads joy and a feeling of being special.

So here are some suggestions to get your creativity flowing!

Mugs with words
Brighten up their Christmas morning with a colourful, festive coffee mug!

Journals and Diaries

iPad Cases and Skins

Spiral Notebooks

Tote bags
Also ideal to be used as a stocking filler

iPhone Wallets

Stickers - always appreciated by the young crowd!

Or use them to stick on gifts for that personal touch.

And then, of course, there are the obligatory Christmas Cards, nothing says it like a from-the-heart hand-written note!

Unisex T-shirts

There are many more products like clothing, home décor, greeting cards and postcards, framed prints and kids' clothing. For a more comprehensive look at what's available, please feel free to stop by my PORTFOLIO, you're sure to find something that pleases you! You can also visit my SHOP, just click on "Department" and/or "Product" for a wide variety on offer.

COMING SOON! Wall Clocks (Now available!)

Some days it feels like there just isn’t enough time! Well now, you can have all the time you want with these new clocks which will be available in my RedBubble portfolio shortly. This latest product is perfect for those that like to watch time go by in the most artistic way possible.

The clock has a bamboo wood frame with a natural finish or painted black or white. The clock has diameter of 10.25” and a frame frame depth of 2”. It has a high quality, printed polypropylene face and a quartz clock mechanism. A hook is built into back of the face of the clock so that you can easily hang it on the wall.

I have chosen certain display settings for the clocks in my portfolio, but you will be able to customise the hand and frame colour yourself. Play around and see which setting you like best when purchasing a clock.

 Perfect for the kitchen!

Perfect for the kitchen or your green grocer shop!

Make sure to keep an eye on this space and feel free to pop into my portfolio from time-to-time to keep up to date with any new additions.

Thank you for stopping by!

My artwork available as an App for iPhone and iPad

Do you ever wish you had MORE icons on your iPhone or iPad to use when messaging? Sick and tired of all the same old icons on your phone?

Well, finally, a dream come true! Some of my artwork is now available as an App of stickers for iPhone and iPad, to use with iMessage, available on the Apple iStore, developed by Donovan Crewe from Ballito, South Africa. Both my Apps have already been featured in the iStore, with one being considered for PROMOTION.

App for iPhone or iPad - Maree Clarkson Fine Art - Birds

App for iPhone or iPad - Maree Clarkson Fine Art - African Animals

All these images are also available as stickers from my RedBubble store. Individual slices of personality, totally unique and 400% awesome! Turn a boring laptop / notebook / otherwise plain surface into your own personal game farm with a selection of animal stickers. Finally you can have lions, giraffe, buffalo and wild dogs all hanging out together being bros!

"Don't deem my spirit fled" sticker

If you take time to notice throughout your day, you will find that stickers are used for a tremendous number of reasons. Almost everywhere you look you’ll see stickers employed to decorate, advertise or communicate important information. Anyone trying to promote a business or organization should understand the usefulness of stickers in achieving their goals. Those who enjoy crafting and decorating will also love using stickers to brighten up and enhance any project, be it a photo album, a diary or journal or storage boxes, even Christmas gifts!

"Three Little Birds 2" Christmas sticker

Stickers and labels will never go out of fashion -  When you want longevity but you haven’t got a blockbuster budget, stickers are the perfect vehicle to make sure your message really sticks around!  So if you're looking for that special sticker for a gift or to convey a special message, please feel free to visit my portfolio, where you will find a wide range to suit all tastes.

"Crow wears a band of silver" sticker

Pippin, the Bush baby sticker

Styling tips for your new Wall tapestry

Summer Cosmos 2 Wall tapestry

RedBubble tapestries come in all your favourite styles ranging from bright florals to landscape scenes and wildlife. These tapestries are available in three sizes - Small (60" x 51"), Medium (80" x 68") and Large (104" x 88").

Whatever the space you’re decorating, I recommend the following suggestions for creating a cozy, artful room. 

"Tropical Garden IV" by Burcu Korkmazyurek

For those of you who rent, or would prefer not to poke holes in your walls…

1. Velcro – Yep, velcro. Self-adhesive velcro can be purchased in long strips at many of your local hardware and craft stores. Simply apply some sections along your tapestry, then a section to the wall and VIOLA. Easy peasy. Tapestry hung.
2. Command adhesive strips – Pretty much the ‘duct tape’ of the modern home, adhesive strips can be wonderful for hanging just about anything without adding holes to the walls or your tapestry. An additional fun idea, you can use the mini clothes-pins that come with every Redbubble tee or bulldog clips. Simply stick the mini-pins or clips to the adhesive strips and you have a perfect way to hang your tapestry, hole free.

Some other fun, styling tips for your tapestry:

1. Headboard – Fasten your tapestry around your bed’s headboard to create a relaxing space, reducing the need for all that sheep-counting.
2. Picnic Blanket – What could be better than a music festival or a picnic spent hanging out with your favorite artwork? Plus, you can use it as a cover up if it rains.
3. Throw blanket – Brighten up your room and furniture by using your tapestry as a throw blanket. Switch them out every season to reflect your favourite colours and designs!
4. Gift wrap – Make a statement and give the gift that gets remembered. How to do this? Place your gift in the center, pull the corners together and tie.
5. Tablecloth – A table can be a place for family and friends to meet up to chat, share a meal, enjoy a board game, or a cup of tea or coffee. What better way to express yourself than with a tablecloth that is perfect for you.

"Tropical Garden IV" by Burcu Korkmazyurek

For those whose walls and tapestries that can handle some holes: 

1. Nails, push pins, and tacks – A staple (no pun intended) in most homes and dorms, nails and tacks can be a great way to hang your lightweight tapestry.
2. Mounted on a wooden frame – With a bit of time and effort you can stretch your tapestry over a canvas or wooden frame and staple the tapestry in place. You can also use foam core in place of the wood backing.
3. Rod in casing – With a bit of stitching or the use of a sewing machine, you can create a small casing in which you can insert a wooden rod. You can then hang this rod from a picture railing or hook.
4. Hanging from the rafters (or ceiling) – you can create a bohemian style room by nailing or tacking your tapestry to the ceiling. Remember to allow the center of the tapestry to remain loose and flowy to complete the look.

 

The view from my bedroom window tapestry

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