The New Mr Yen Blog...

If you haven't visited the new Mr Yen blog yet, I've decided that a new launch needs a new blog, and you can find the new blog here.

I felt the need for a clean slate, as this blog has all sorts of things mixed in with it - from my very first blog post on the internet EVER to little peeks at my University work, bringing Toby home for the first time and lots of breakfast photographs!

I feel as though this blog has been the place that I've grown up on the internet and where I've been on a journey of growth and development, with lots of help and support over the years. 

I hope you will join me over on the new Mr Yen blog, where we can hopefully share, support and entertain each other for many more years to come!

Mr Yen Christmas Cards - Available for pre-order!

Every year I promise myself to be organised for all things Christmas related by the end of July, and this year I finally am! Hopefully this year you will see some of the new Mr Yen paper cuts in magazines and newspapers as I have a press release in the making, plus I've been researching lots of people and publications to contact about the Mr Yen re-launch.

This year I've decided to only release a printed Christmas card specifically for this years festivities - which is a photograph of an original paper cut (these come in sets of five - with envelopes) and I've decided to launch these for pre order immediately. They will start shipping out on August 1st - the official launch date of all things Mr Yen. I can't wait for all the other products to be launched too - there should be something for everyone!

I hope you like it....I'm really pleased with how it turned out and I think this new way of using my paper cuts will open up a whole new range of products and way of designing for me. I love how the paper cut translates as an actual 3D piece through the delicate shadows in the photograph and you feel like you can actually touch the paper cut - even my logo on the back is a photograph of a paper cut!

Available here!

Mr Yen Look Book Autumn/Winter 2012

Well here it is.....the new Mr Yen Look Book for Autumn/Winter 2012!

It's been fun and very interesting trying to get these paper cuts made up, planning photo shoots, buying props and photographing everything while working full time! I would love to hear any feedback you have about the paper cuts themselves, or the look book, and don't forget, this look book is only a tease of  the products and things to come!

I haven't had time to send out a Mr Yen newsletter last month or this month, but with the launch coming up next month, there will be a great big newsletter, packed with treats, surprises and lots of information about all the new Mr Yen products.

I'll be back soon with more detailed information about the launch and all the things I have planned for it!

It's been a while.....

It's been a while since I posted anything here or written any guest posts, as I've been so busy working away through the day and paper cutting in the evenings.

I'm working towards a re-launch of all things Mr Yen for August, which means preparing everything for this, while also making sure I have some things ready for Christmas by July, which will mean I can get press releases and promo pieces out as soon as possible for magazines in time for December.

I'm really excited to re-launch, with completely brand new products, new branding, new photographs and new styling! I hope you will all love the new designs and you can see a little peek of two of them below - the botanical silhouette which can be customised and the botanical paper lace....which brings me on to my next point....if you would like any of the pieces currently in the shop, then act fast as they will be discontinued mid July.

See you soon with another update on the re-launch!

Mr Yen in the press!

Hello there, I hope you're having a great weekend - I certainly am. I've got the day of work today and I'm working on some new designs for the relaunch as well as having my work featured in the local newspaper!

A month ago I was contacted by someone from the Yorkshire Post newspaper about a feature in their weekend supplement magazine and it was published yesterday! I'm so proud to have some local press and I think it's such a nice little feature. I did think it was going to be a few sentences and maybe just an image, but I didn't expect this mini feature - thanks Yorkshire Post!

I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Flower Of The Month - Ranunculus

In the language of flowers, a bouquet of Ranunculus signifies the meaning, “I am dazzled by your charms.”

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The fantastic Ranunculus flowers are prized for their ability to communicate a beauty as stunning and welcoming as a gilded statue at the entrance of an ancient city. 

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Ranunculus symbolizes radiant charm.

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Flower Of The Month - Thyme

Thyme's origins are logged in history and culture as been widely used for religious purposes, a flavouring in foods, a tea, and as a food preservative.

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According to Greek history, Thyme is attributed for restoring vigor and acuity in the mind.

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Thyme was a herb that was used in rites of passage, either being burned in an incense or being buried in the coffin with the deceased. It is believed that the soul of the deceased then took up residence within the flowers of the herb.

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It is said that Thyme is used in mythical folklore as its matted appearance and structure makes it perfect for Faery folk to live in.