Time is running out to take advantage of the special Christmas prices!

It is now too late to order in time for Christmas, however, don't forget that the next big event is Valentine's and I have lots of designs that would make ideal gifts for the one you love! Check out my website to see what I mean. Plus, if you order before December 24th, you can still take advantage of my special Christmas price offer!
I also have several new designs on the website ready for the New Year - can you spot them?
Oh, merry Christmas everyone! I hope hope you have a fabulous one!

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Check out my special Christmas price offers! £5 off any framed print or canvas up to and including 12" x 12". A whopping £10 off any 16" x 12" or larger framed print or canvas! There has never been a better time to order your very own piece of bespoke, personalised artwork!
See my website for more details :
http://thebeaskneesandthecatswhiskers.co.uk

Attention men!

Girls......wouldn't it be nice if our men gave us something like this??!! Drop him some hints and then send him to my website!

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Love Is.....

Love Is.......
What a fabulous way to say exactly what it means to you! Your words on canvas or a fantastic, fine art framed print. See our website and Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Beas-Knees-and-The-Cats-Whiskers/178827622222559) for lots more ideas and inspiration! Designs can be tailored for anyone and any occasions! This one went to one of my customers, destined for her lucky partner!

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Special Offer for "Likers" of our Facebook page...

Our facebook page is going from strength to strength. We have added approximately 40 fans in the last month and this has resulted in more orders and happy customers, so thank you if you are one of those! If you are not already a "Liker" of our Facebook page, then perhaps you should consider it because I periodically post details of special offers and discounts on the page. For example, I am currently offering all Facebook "Likers" 10% discount on all orders throughout September. Hurry to take advantage of this odder as there are only five days left! You can follow us by clicking on the link to the left of each main page on this website, and clicking on "Like" on the Facebook page, or simply follow this link :http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Beas-Knees-and-The-Cats-Whiskers/178827622222559

We are also on Twitter - follow us here : https://twitter.com/The_Beas_Knees_

There has never been a better time to order - click on our website here : http://thebeaskneesandthecatswhiskers.co.uk

The Bea's Knees & The Cat's Whiskers to feature in British GQ magazine?

I've only been contacted by the Senior Sales Executive from British GQ Magazine. Here is an excerpt from an email I received via my website :

"I'm contacting you from British GQ magazine with regards to a wall-art advertorial we are preparing in the magazine. 'Wonderwall’ will showcase the very best art and canvas pieces, and companies that will attract our affluent male GQ readers.

With Nick Ca

ndy doing our Interiors Editorial, we have quite a focus on furniture and design in the magazine, as our readers certainly have the money to spend! We are currently preparing our Nov/Dec/Jan Christmas issues, which are the biggest sellers of the year. I would love to be in touch with someone that deals with your marketing, to discuss opportunities to feature in GQ and in particular, on the Wonderwall advertorial."

What do you think of that??!! Watch this space......

Why don't you get ahead of the rush and let us design your personalised wall art now?!
See our website for lots of ideas :
http://thebeaskneesandthecatswhiskers.co.uk/

An Interesting Article.....

Click on the link to read an article about us!

http://www.widepr.com/press_release/45583/a_little_success_story_despite_the_recession.html

We will have some more exciting news coming soon!

There has never been a better time to order your personalised wall art from us. Our canvas prints can be produced in sizes right up to 46" x 33". Our framed prints are expertly mounted and framed using only the highest quality, eco friendly materials by our professional framer.

Click on the link below to see a gallery of some of our creations :
 http://thebeaskneesandthecatswhiskers.co.uk/content/9-gallery-showing-a-selection-of-our-creations

Great News - Now Even Better Quality Canvas Prints!

Great news!As if our canvas prints weren't fantastic enough as they were, we have recently changed the way we produce them, which has, believe it or not, improved the quality of the finish.

We have changed the canvas from a 340gsm weave to a 350gsm weave, so they are even heavier and more durable. This is the same standard of canvas that you would find in a museum or art gallery. Furthermore, we now add a subtle laminate to seal the surface which not only helps to protect them, but makes them even more hard wearing and easy to clean and maintain. You can gently wipe dirt and marks from the surface without jeopardising the integrity of the canvas or the ink.

Secondly, we are now using a chunky 45mm deep profile, ultra-stable frame. This means that the frames are not susceptible to twisting or warping and they are even more sturdy. They give a very solid, high quality finish, whilst still being light. There is also a new, sturdier hanger attached to the back.

Take a look at the pictures below to see what we mean.

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better - we are pleased to announce that we have not increased the cost, so our canvases are now even better value for money! there has never been a better time to order a bespoke canvas print from The Bea's Knees & The Cat's Whiskers!

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Some exciting and important news!

We have some exciting news coming soon about a business collaboration! Watch this space for further details!

Further important news : We are always seeking to improve our products and services and as a consequence, we have changed the wooden frames we use for our canvas prints. We now use an even sturdier, chunky 45mm deep wooden frame. They add a real sense of strength and quality. They are still kiln dried to a moisture content of 8% or less to prevent warping in a centrally heated environment and they are still carefully crafted by hand. The canvas itself is still the very high quality, 340gsm museum standard, so all in all, you can expect an even higher quality of finish. Due to chunkier frames being used, the measurements of some of our canvases has changed slightly. Do not fear though, as where there is a change, they are bigger! We are not passing on any extra cost to our customers, so our products are now even better value for money!

What are you waiting for? Order yours today!

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A busy week!

It has been another busy and varied week at The Bea's Knees And The Cat's Whiskers. I have recently created and despatched a pile of personalised Thank You cards, some brilliant eye-catching canvases for various occasions including a wedding anniversary and a 40th birthday, plus some beautiful framed prints for wedding gifts. Don't forget, I can produce designs for all occasions, including all of the above plus births, christenings, house moving/warming, congratulations and anything else you can think of really! The only limit is your imagination! Take a look at the gallery to inspire you.....

http://thebeaskneesandthecatswhiskers.co.uk/content/9-gallery-showing-a-selection-of-our-creations

Here is a quick picture of one of my latest.....

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The Wedding Season!

Well, it has been a very busy few weeks at The Bea's Knees And The Cat's Whiskers. I have had lots of orders for Father's Day and all prints and canvases have now been despatched to some lucky Dads! I feel very privileged to be asked to commit so many special memories and words to print for the special person on the big day. I hope that the Dad's will love their designs as much as I did creating them.

Anyway, we are now into the time of year when weddings are at their peak. I have already done several over the last couple of months but I am hoping to do many more for those happy couples who are tying the knot over the next few months. The framed prints and canvases make fantastic, unique gifts and ensure that they never forget all of the important details about their day. They should also serve as a nice reminder to the husbands when their anniversary approaches......he should never forget a card (and a present) again!
Take a look at the examples below to give you some ideas.....

See my website for many more designs and ideas for all occasions :
http://thebeaskneesandthecatswhiskers.co.uk

Order soon for father's Day!

Father's Day is fast approaching! Don't forget the big day! Why don't you get your thinking caps on and let me design you a personalised, bespoke print for your Dad! Tell me all of those things that are special to him, whether they are his favourite foods, drinks, places, phrases, sports team, people, activities, special sayings or nicknames that only you know, or indeed anything else you can think of!  Take a look at my website to see some example designs and fire your imagination fire! Here is one below......

Don't forget, you can include any words and phrases you want, choose the colours and fonts and have the design committed to high quality, 300gsm, permanent card or a museum standard, 340gsm ready to hang wall canvas. The card prints are mounted as standard so that you can frame them yourself, or you can take advantage of our bespoke framing service so that they arrive ready to hang. Order soon to make sure you get it on time! See the website for lots of ideas and more details about my products :

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Father's Day Gifts!

Hey everyone. I have been away for a week but am now back and eager to fulfill your Father's Day orders! I have some special designs for you to choose from, just for this occasion. You can see them under the "Other Occasions" category on the website. Take a look below as I have added a picture of one I have recently completed, including a white frame. As ever, you get the same great finish. Your Daddy's will be over the moon with a unique, personalised gift from The Bea's Knees And The Cat's Whiskers. Of course, you don't have to stick to these specific Father's Day designs. You can always go down the route of a completely bespoke design instead - take a look at the Bespoke category to start tour imagination! As with all of my designs, they are available on fine card or ready to hang wall canvas prints, in various sizes. Fine card prints are mounted as standard, but don't forget, you can also take advantage of the bespoke framing service, for the complete package!
Hurry up and get your orders in....there's not long to go until the special day!


Suzanne.
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A New Concept - Shaped Mounts

I have recently produced some new designs, based on a slightly different concept. Rather than a personalised print, mounted in a standard mount, I have designed some prints which are placed within a shaped mount. These are great for certain special occasions. For example, I have mounts with the aperture in the shape of a cross, which are ideal as a Christening gift. Personal details, such as the name and date can be produced on the print and displayed within the cross. I also have mounts with the aperture in the shape of a house - ideal gifts for someone buying a new home. The print I have designed to fit into it is based around a repetitive "Home Sweet Home" text but with the name of the recipient highlighted in a contrasting colour. Examples of these can now be seen on the website under the "Shaped Mounts" tab under Categories. If you want to see what they look like within one of our bespoke frames, take a look below.

I have a few more ideas for some other shapes, so watch the website as they will be available soon. By the way, these products are slightly smaller than others and make for fantastic, compact gifts. Due to their size, they are cheaper, however, all of the designs are printed on the same high quality 300gsm card, the mounts and backing boards are archival standard and the frames are our usual, high quality, chunky, made to measure bespoke frames. So, you can be sure that you are still getting the exact same high standard materials and quality of finish that you would expect from all of our products.

See our website for many more fantastic personalised canvas prints, framed wall art and gift ideas. 

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Father's Day ideas.....

So, with Father's Day fast approaching, I have been working hard to produce some new, unique designs. See the examples below and tell me what you think. The designs are available as canvas prints or bespoke, mounted or framed fine card prints. I think they would make fabulous gifts for daddy! Prices start from as little as £25 for your own personalised wall art. Of course, you could also browse through the site for other ideas and choose another, completely bespoke design instead. Whatever your choice, I will design you something that you and your Dad will love!

Please visit my site for ideas and inspiration!

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Thank You Cards - A good idea?

I have recently designed some Thank You cards for a friend. They are a little different from my usual designs as I also inserted a photograph to make them even more personal. These are a couple of templates of the design. You can see that there is a space in the middle where a photograph would go. I have added a couple of photographs of my two beautiful daughters in the purple one just to give you an idea of what they might look like. Obviously, the customer would send me the photograph(s) they want included. The back of the card is designed like a post card, with a space for a message and lines for a name and address. You can simply fill it in, stick on a stamp and post them as they are.  They are not available on my website yet as I am seeking some feedback first.

What do you think? A good idea?

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Promoting Our Business.....

We have been working hard over the last few weeks, updating and developing our website and trying to promote and advertise The Bea's Knees wherever we can. We are now listed on several of the biggest web directories and are pushing hard to raise through the Google rankings. If you know anybody who would like our products, please mention us to them.

Everyone can find our website at : http://thebeaskneesandthecatswhiskers.co.uk/

We also have pages on Pinterest, Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Please read the previous blogs for details and links.

Here are some examples of our recent creations....

Browse our website and let us create a fantastic, unique piece of artwork for you too!

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We are now on Twitter and Pinterest

12th April 2012

Good news! We are now on Twitter and will be twittering away to all of our followers very shortly. You can follow us by clicking the link below or by clicking on the "Follow Us On Twitter" Logo on our home page.

https://twitter.com/#!/The_Beas_Knees_

As eluded to in our last update, we were also looking at Pinterest. We have now listed ourselves on the site as it is a fantastic tool for a business like this. It is primarily image driven, so we can post lots of our designs for members to view and link back to our site. It is the fastest growing Social networking site ever! So, it is well worth a look. It could be the next big thing......Remember, you heard it hear first. You can view our page and follow us by clicking on the link below. Alternatively, there is a direct link to follow us on our Home page. Once you are a member, you can pin images from our site, by using the "Pin It" button on our Home page.

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Watch this page for more developments on our site and the world of The Bea's Knees And The Cat's Whiskers!

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Networking!

We have now listed The Bea's Knees And The Cat's Whiskers on Google+. Please click on the link below to view our page. Follow us, like us, add us to your circles, please help spread the word if you like our products!

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We will soon be Twittering and as soon as we have created a Twitter account, we will update you on the news page. Again, once it's up and running, please feel free to follow us. We will be listing new products and special offers to Twitter followers.

We are already on Facebook, so please come on over and take a look and "Like" our page if you want to be kept updated with news, new products and special offers.

Below is the link to our Facebook page :

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Beas-Knees-and-The-Cats-Whiskers/178827622222559

We are also looking at a relatively new social networking site called Pinterest. It looks brilliant for a business like ours as it is primarily driven by image based content. So, watch this space, we could be appearing on a Pinterest Pinboard soon!

Please take a look at our website and feel free to let us know what you think :

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About Me

Hi, my name is Suzanne Thomas and I am the founder and owner of The Bea's Knees And The Cat's Whiskers. This is the first news bulletin on my new website so I thought I would start off by giving a little bit of background information about me and my business.

As I am sure you are aware by now, I specialise in designing and producing bespoke, personalised typography artwork. The designs are finishd as museum standard canvas prints and high quality mounted or framed card prints. All of the designs are customisable - you are able to change all of the elements of the artwork, including words, phrases, and even colour schemes. This makes each design personal and unique to each customer. There are plenty of examples for you to browse through on this site, together with instructions on how you can configure and order your print.

I am thirty seven years old, married to my husband, Martin, and together, we have two beautiful daughters - Ursula Bea, who will be three years old this June, and Clara Belle, who is now eighteen months old. I was born and raised in London, which is where I studied Display And Exhibition Design. When I left college, I pursued a career in fashion retail and became a Visual Merchandising Manager. This experience, together with my studies has meant that I have developed a keen eye for elements that work well together. I am also quite the perfectionist!

Martin and I married in 2008 and we moved away from the South East, to our current home in Worcester. I gave up my sixteen year career in retail at the beginning of 2012, so that I could be a full time mum. Being at home gave me the incentive and time to realise one of my long term ambitions - to set up and run a business from home.

With my background and interests, I naturally began to develop ideas based around design. I taught myself how to use graphic design software and I dabbled with a couple of projects including designing and making some personalised artwork, thank you and gift cards. These received great feedback from friends and family and from there, the business idea was born. It is something that I have taken to easily and naturally. I also thoroughly enjoy the work. I love the process of designing the prints, which often contain many special and treasured memories. I feel privileged that someone has chosen me to commit theirs or another's memories and experiences to print. It feels as though I am piecing together a huge part of somebody's life. That is why I take great care and pride in what I do. I ensure that all of my customers receive a personal service from start to finish. I want everyone to receive a piece of artwork that will take pride of place in their home and create a talking point in any room.

One last thing - you may be wondering about how I came up with the name for my business, particlarly with the non conventional spelling of "Bea's".....Well, the eagle eyed of you will have noticed that my eldest daughter's middle name is Bea. My husband and I affectionately refer to our youngest daughter by the pet name of Clara "Cat". So there you have it! I have incorporated two of the most important people in my life into the name of my business.....

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