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Tamzen Lundy Designs

Feltmaker, Textile Artist, Tutor

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I use the start of the year to think up new ideas. I use the start of the year to think up new ideas... I'm incubating! Some of them will get legs( see what I did there) some of them won't... but it's my creative buzz and helps me bridge the gap between creative practice and manufacturing for money...

you see, I need money to live but I also know I'm not really living when I'm not  creating...

 it's a chicken an egg situation... round and round she goes... find lovely little gifts thru my bio link, that might awake your inner creative and by supporting you'll certainly be championing this crazy chicken! Happy Friday. 

#newideas #wip #felting #feltmakersireland #feltmakersofinstagram #chickenandtheegg #creatuvepractice #championgreen #madelocal #shoplocal #irishhandmadecraft #craftversusart #art #madetolast #notavailableinpenneys #supportlocal #chickensofinstagram #egg #needlefelting #hatchling #feltcraft #eastereggs #easter
I've ben restocking foxes for my retailer's and bu I've ben restocking foxes for my retailer's and building up a few in my personal stash... if you fancy a fox this valentine's, dm me for various fantastic faux taxidermy currently in the make! They are all handsome and a little mischievous! 

#fantasticmrfox #roalddahl #bestofirish #irishdesign_irishcraft #madetolast #notavailableinpenneys #originalkildare #fox #fantasticmrfox #wetfeltingtechnique #wetfeltanimal #wetfelting #buyirishandlocal #buyirishvalentines #championgreen #madelocal #wetfelt #wetfeltwool
Happy February, st Brigid's day and the first of s Happy February, st Brigid's day and the first of spring... brighter days,  courage, new buds. So lovely to look forward to our long weekend in Ireland!
Makes hump day a proper down hill ride! Whoop.

#buyirish #wetfelting #tildadoll #wetfeltdoll #handmadedoll #madeinkildare #madelocal #originalkildare #championgreen #irishdesign_irishcraft #smallshopsireland #madeinireland #bossladiesireland #lookforlocal #feltmakersireland #tamzenlundydesigns #textileartist #feltmaker #imbolc
Getting ready for #brigidsday #imbolc the beginnin Getting ready for #brigidsday #imbolc the beginning of spring... we get a new bank holiday this year,  the first named after a woman! Celebrating the beginning of spring... lighter evenings,  grand stretches and fresh buds!
Created this old rag doll, ready for the new season!

Subscribe to my website mail list,  link in bio... think I might prepare a workshop for maybe autumn- how to make these lady witches! 

#madeinkildare #madelocal #lovewhatyougive #irishdesign_irishcraft #smallshopsireland #madeinireland #brigidscross #brigidsday #springday #spring #felt #textileart #wetfeltartist #imbolcblessings #pagan
RTE 1 nationwide feature on #feltmakersireland the RTE 1 nationwide feature on #feltmakersireland the national guild of feltmakers.  Lovely to be asked to demonstrate and facilitate a workshop with the group... perhaps I should have done my hair!!
#felt #felting #feltmakersireland #tamzenlundydesigns #textileartist #feltmaker #feltartist #wetfeltartist #wetfeltingtechnique #madelocal #madetolast #irishtextileartist #irishbusiness #dccireland #sustainablecraft
Love tokens available and all as individual as you Love tokens available and all as individual as you are! Ready to send,  shop,  ship, collect and gift. 

#madelocal #madetolast #lovemadelocal  #buyirishvalentines #buyirishandlocal #localcraft #shoplocal  #designireland 
#irishdesign_irishcraft   
#notavailableinpenneys #buylocal   #shopsmall  #freemotionembroidery #lovemadelocal #heart❤️ #embroidery #lovestory
#felt #bestofirish #shoplocalireland #wetfelting #originalkildare  #supportsmallbusiness  #supportlocal  #etsyireland  #buyirish   
#irishdesign_irishcraft 
#championgreen
Our cat was a little poorly last week, he spiked Our cat was a little poorly last week,  he spiked a temperature,  he seems better this week after some treatment but still isn't quite himself... so I'm watching him like a proper helicopter parent, how's he eating,  consistency of his pool's (: yes you know those poo colour conversations)!! A selection of these felines are available through my link to wee shop... my workshop in march to make your own pussy has SOLD OUT!! Whoop... and as per my " January to-do" list I have myself a swanky little subscribe button on my website! Thanks to those who've already signed up... please subscribe ( I literally have sent nothing yet,  so you won't be getting junk mail)... I'm just trying to build a list of people who'd be interested in attending workshops... so that I'll know I have the numbers and can select appropriate venues, all in good time...

You can subscribe via website
www.tamzenlundydesigns.ie 
Or dm your email to be added, tell your friends... oh and get yourself a stuffed cat that won't cause you any worries at all. 

#madelocal #madetolast #lovemadelocal  #buyirishvalentines #buyirishandlocal #localcraft #shoplocal  #designireland 
#irishdesign_irishcraft   
#notavailableinpenneys #buylocal   #shopsmall  #freemotionembroidery #lovemadelocal #robin #embroidery 
#felt #bestofirish #shoplocalireland #wetfelting #originalkildare  #supportsmallbusiness  #supportlocal  #etsyireland  #buyirish   
#irishdesign_irishcraft 
#championgreen
I'd consider eating and sleeping my hobbies, perh I'd consider eating and sleeping my hobbies,  perhaps the school runs for the kids count too? But this,  this,  this is my life!
Actively searching for small independent Irish retailers... to stock my wonderful faux taxidermy... and big shout out to all my wee retailers who already stock it! You are stars!

#irishbusiness #irishtextileartist #wetfeltartist #fauxtaxidermydecor #fantasticmrfoxasthetic #fantasticmrfox #wetfeltanimal #needlefelting #woolsculpture #championgreen #buyirish #madelocal #lovewhatyougive #irishdesign_irishcraft #mcnuttofdonegal #originalkildare #feltmakersireland #tamzenlundydesigns
Tiny tweety happy thoughts to you this Monday morn Tiny tweety happy thoughts to you this Monday morning! Token gifts,  ready to ship. Sometimes it really is the thought that counts! Link in bio to shop,  click and collect also available locally. 

#madelocal #madetolast #lovemadelocal  #buyirishvalentines #buyirishandlocal #localcraft #shoplocal  #designireland 
#irishdesign_irishcraft   
#notavailableinpenneys #buylocal   #shopsmall  #freemotionembroidery #lovemadelocal  #embroidery 
#felt #bestofirish #shoplocalireland #wetfelting #originalkildare #matchboxgift #messageinabottle #valentinesaday2023 #supportsmallbusiness  #supportlocal  #etsyireland  #buyirish   
#irishdesign_irishcraft 
#championgreen
Working away, sharing some love… handmade in sm Working away,  sharing some love... handmade in small batches,  by me... #felt #felting #embroiderylove #embroidery #valentinesaday2023 #buylocal #buyirishvalentines #championgreen #madelocal
Valentine's is just around the corner! My markets Valentine's is just around the corner! My markets won't begin till March,  but all those little things are still available via my link to online shop,  and for locals there is always click and collect available. 

#lovemadelocal #loveislove #valentinesaday2023 #championgreen #madelocal #originalkildare #madetolast #spreadlove #bekind #handmade #woolbobbles #woolpompoms #heart #felt #feltmakersireland
Do you need a little gift for an up coming occasio Do you need a little gift for an up coming occasion? Galentine's or valentines or just sending someone some love? My token woollen hand embroidered hearts are all one of kind,  ready to gift.  Here's a tip, these woollen hearts make excellent scent carriers, a little drop of your favourite essential oil will make the place smell beautiful!

#bekind #sendlove #buyirishvalentines #irishhandmadecraft #valentinesaday2023 #championgreen #madetolast #madelocal #lovewhatyougive #irishdesign_irishcraft #smallshopsireland #buylocal #championgreen #embroidery #wool #heart #love
Good morning all you handsome frogs! I mean prince Good morning all you handsome frogs! I mean prince(cess)s! Remember this valentine's you need to kiss a few frogs before you find your prince! This little faux taxidermy will remind you... or your galentine! A new character in my felted faux range... with wire sculpted hands and a gold crown made from wire,  paper and bio glitter.

#buyirishvalentines #buyirish #notavailableinpenneys #buylocal #frog #frogprince #stories #fairytale #wetfelting #merinowool #wetfeltingartists #textileartist #wool #softsculpture
Step 1 of 3d wet felting, layout… here using 18 Step 1 of 3d wet felting,  layout... here using 18.5 micron, merino tops (roving) laying out shingles in a lightly overlapped formation,  first vertically,  then a second layer horizontally... around a resist template.

Felting a funky feline in march is sold out.
But sign up via my subscribe button on my website ( link in bio) to my email list... where I will share future workshop possibilities. Thx to those who've already subscribed.

#wetfelting #wetfelt #wetfeltingtechnique #wip #layoutfibre #fibreartist #wetfeltartist #textileartist #textileteacher #textiletechniques #wool #woolfelt #fibre #merinowool #merino
My series of self care/self love banners are now a My series of self care/self love banners are now available in my wee shop ( link in bio to etsy) just in time to get yourself a gentle reminder gift for valentine's day! January,  go easy... we are just waking up, pulling ourselves out of hibernation. These mini banners are ever so popular when I attend markets,  affordable art and great sending gifts.  How lucky am I to work with the gorgeous range of " tilda" fabrics,  i buy these from the wonderful @thecraftyfoxie in Drogheda, who have a brilliant online delivery too. Remember valentine's and galentine's starts with a little self care first. 

#buyirishvalentines #championgreen #bestofirish #buylocalreland #irishdesign_irishcraft #bossladiesireland #momsinbusiness #madetolast #selfcare #motivation #allbettertogether #guaranteedirish #quotes #motivationalquotes #embroideryart #minibanner #roomdecoration #feltmakersofinstagram #notavailableinpenneys
Did you buy one of these from me this Christmas? W Did you buy one of these from me this Christmas? Woollen felted hanging hearts... all completely unique! Fish them out of the Christmas box and regift for valentine's... or if you can't bear to part, they are still available via link to etsy shop!

A little token gift for V-day... send, share and spread a little love.

#madelocal #madetolast  #buyirishvalentines #buyirishandlocal #localcraft #shoplocal  #designireland 
#irishdesign_irishcraft   
#notavailableinpenneys #buylocal   #shopsmall  #freemotionembroidery #lovemadelocal #robin #embroidery 
#felt #bestofirish #shoplocalireland #wetfelting #originalkildare  #supportsmallbusiness  #supportlocal  #etsyireland  #buyirish   #heart
#valentines #love #irishdesign_irishcraft 
#championgreen
If I could bottle my love… keep it safe, gift i If I could bottle my love... keep it safe,  gift it carefully,  glass miniatures, a fragile love incases your soft hearts and a simple "I love you" message in a bottle.  Pocket sized gifts at pocket sized prices... of course if you want to add an engagement ring and a "marry me" message,  I won't argue! Valentine's is just next month,  allow time for postage of these hand crafted mini gifts. 

#buyirishvalentines #valentines2023 #fragile #lovemadelocal #lovetoken #messageinabottle #iloveyou #madetolast #feltmaker #felt #heart #supportlocalbusiness #originalkildare #dccireland #supportsmallbusiness #etsyireland #bestofirish #sustainablecraft #irishdesign_irishcraft #lovewhatyougive
Look away if you are easily offended! Me this morn Look away if you are easily offended! Me this morning getting back to work...think small, think local,  think funny,  irreverent, modern, quirky... support the little folks who make you laugh,  or make your coffee,  your croissants, who made your Christmas, cause we need to feed our families in January too! 

#greenfriday #championgreen #buyirish #buylocalreland #supportlocalbusiness #sustainable #shoplocal #originalkildare #madeinkildare #madebyhand #notavailableinpenneys #notmassproduced #feltmakersireland #feltmakersofinstagram #forfoxsake
I'm going to be adding a few of my "proper artwork I'm going to be adding a few of my "proper artworks" ( as I described it once... what is art, really?) To my etsy shop... they aren't there yet, because I'm actually still in my Christmas pjs and on my January "go- slow" ( it's a marathon not a sprint)! But I aim to get them up on etsy next week... they'll be in a section "proper art"!!

I'm making the #artistpledge when I sell these pieces I will in turn pass on a portion of my sales by buying a piece of art for me, from a living artist in Ireland... because artists support artists.

I made a comment yesterday and its haunted me since, such is the curse of my overactive brain... you know it was something like, it's not the money it's the sense of pride when you sell a piece... I'd like to retract and clarify this statement... it should read " it IS the money AND the sense of pride".... ( cause you can't bloody well eat pride;)! 

So watch this space for the artists pledge pieces!
X tamzen

#artistssupportartists #felting #feltmakersireland #tamzenlundydesigns #textileartist #artistpledgesupport #artistpledge #dccireland #madetolast #madelocal #notavailableinpenneys #notmassproduced #oneofakind #irishart #irishcraft_irishdesign #championgreen
@championgreen #allrise #artistsupportpledge
It was the icing on the cake of a lovely exhibitio It was the icing on the cake of a lovely exhibition and my first solo show,  when I learnt that 4 of my larger works had been bought by Kildare county council. It's always a pleasure to see your work go to good homes and its just that little bit more special when a piece is going to a municipal, public collection... meaning someday it could be on the wall of a local library, council office or public building... near me, in my local community!
You can scan across to see some of the inspiration behind these abstract textile pieces.  All wet felted,  primarily with wool, with additions of silk, tweeds, nepps, cotton threads. 
"Lichen and barnacles on rock", "wool caught in barbed wire", "flat stones on ( Falcarragh) beach" and "macro"... an interpretation of the centre of a daisy flower as seen through the eyes of a child and produced in  response to my first visit to the @riverbankartscentreie 

I'll be adding some of my remaining pieces to my etsy shop over the next weeks... this means there will be some larger ( and a wee bit pricier that I my normal bracket) in my shop... but purchasing a piece of art, should be, for a lifetime... ie it lasts a lifetime and you aren't purchasing only an object but an idea, a piece of a dream and a new way of looking at the world. 

#felt #felting #feltmakersireland #tamzenlundydesigns #textileartist #wetfelting #beachcomber #merinowool #donegaltweed #mcnuttofdonegal #donegal #dunfanaghy #falcarragh #originalkildare #dccireland #supportsmallbusiness #artistpledge #supportlivingartists #kildare #childrensart #contemporarytextiles 
#textileinstitute #softsculpture #woolsculpture #originaltextileart #craft #textilearts #kildarecountycouncil #kildare
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