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Sarah Robinson

@sarahdesigns

When I'm not walking the dog and hugging unsuspecting trees, I'm an artist, mainly working with linocut. You can find my work on Etsy : https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SarahRobinsonDesigns?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

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This is a photo of 6 greeting cards reproduced from my linocut design of Campion flowers. They are fanned out on a table with their envelopes and have a variety of different coloured backgrounds in blues, pinks, greys and greens.

This is a photo of 6 greeting cards reproduced from my linocut design of Campion flowers. They are fanned out on a table with their envelopes and have a variety of different coloured backgrounds in blues, pinks, greys and greens.

My Campion designs come in a pack with 6 gorgeous colours. It's really useful to have some cards handy for birthdays, notes and thank-yous πŸŒΏπŸ’š

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10.03.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photograph of wild primroses and celandines growing under an old hazel tree.

This is a photograph of wild primroses and celandines growing under an old hazel tree.

This is a photo of some sherds of pottery found on some common land near where a house used to stand. They are a mix of colours and patterns, in pink, blue and green.

This is a photo of some sherds of pottery found on some common land near where a house used to stand. They are a mix of colours and patterns, in pink, blue and green.

This is a photo of a newly opened little campion flower.

This is a photo of a newly opened little campion flower.

This is a photo of a little white flower from a wild strawberry plant, sitting among a patchwork of leaves.

This is a photo of a little white flower from a wild strawberry plant, sitting among a patchwork of leaves.

A few finds from yesterday's walk πŸ’š

#springiscoming

10.03.2026 07:54 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photograph of an oak tree, taken in late afternoon with a moon above it in blue sky and with some large clouds behind. It's taken from a crouching position with some grasses in the foreground.

This is a photograph of an oak tree, taken in late afternoon with a moon above it in blue sky and with some large clouds behind. It's taken from a crouching position with some grasses in the foreground.

There were some beautiful skies a couple of days ago which provided a gorgeous backdrop to this beautiful oak πŸ’š

08.03.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What gorgeous colours! #UKGiftAM

07.03.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A 1944 map by geologist Harold Fisk charts a 40-mile stretch of the Mississippi River from Friars Point to Gunnison, Mississippi. Fisk used aerial photos and maps to estimate the past and then-present channels. Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/mississippi-rivers-hidden-history-uncovered-by-lidar?fbclid=IwY2xjawQYXkdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCZ2JBT2tWdVlXMmEzNU5Uc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsbjW-Yuubr_o_Kfeh0Elzc94geDwfXIZmeNL7NyljEBAOEjH53m2QLSo1NF_aem__4NkCIJ_D8J6mI1e8eMByg

A 1944 map by geologist Harold Fisk charts a 40-mile stretch of the Mississippi River from Friars Point to Gunnison, Mississippi. Fisk used aerial photos and maps to estimate the past and then-present channels. Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/mississippi-rivers-hidden-history-uncovered-by-lidar?fbclid=IwY2xjawQYXkdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCZ2JBT2tWdVlXMmEzNU5Uc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsbjW-Yuubr_o_Kfeh0Elzc94geDwfXIZmeNL7NyljEBAOEjH53m2QLSo1NF_aem__4NkCIJ_D8J6mI1e8eMByg

Rivers are living beings.

07.03.2026 01:31 πŸ‘ 2404 πŸ” 606 πŸ’¬ 40 πŸ“Œ 73
This is a flat lay photograph with lots of elements. The main subject is a set of colourful bunting with the theme of peace including doves, stars, crescent moons, flowers and a winged heart. On the wooden table there's also some coloured pencils, scissors, thread and some flowers.

This is a flat lay photograph with lots of elements. The main subject is a set of colourful bunting with the theme of peace including doves, stars, crescent moons, flowers and a winged heart. On the wooden table there's also some coloured pencils, scissors, thread and some flowers.

πŸ•ŠοΈπŸ’šI don't think I'm alone in just wanting a simple life πŸ’šπŸ•ŠοΈ

This bunting set is available for you to download and colour in here:
sarahrobinsondesigns.etsy.com/listing/4320...

#shopindie #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #shopsmall

07.03.2026 08:32 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you!
Yes, when I was drawing and printing them, I took a really good look at the colour and concluded that they really should be Purpley-bluebells! 😁The top right is the most accurate but I think they all give the impression of a bluebell woodπŸ’š

06.03.2026 09:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK arts must not be sacrificed for speculative AI gains, peers say Ministers urged to abandon plans to let tech firms use work of novelists, artists and writers without permission The UK’s creative industries must not be sacrificed in the pursuit of speculative gains in AI technology, a House of Lords committee has warned, as the government prepares to reveal the economic cost of proposals to change copyright rules. A report by peers has urged ministers to develop a licensing regime for the use of creative works in AI products and abandon proposals to let tech firms use the work of novelists, artists, writers and journalists without permission. Continue reading...

UK arts must not be sacrificed for speculative AI gains, peers say

06.03.2026 06:08 πŸ‘ 176 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 5
This is a photograph of 4 greeting cards with a Bluebell design. They are reproduced from a linocut which is carved in white and printed with different coloured backgrounds in blues, purple and green. They are on a table with wildflowers including cow parsley, campion, forget-me-nots and, of course, bluebells.

This is a photograph of 4 greeting cards with a Bluebell design. They are reproduced from a linocut which is carved in white and printed with different coloured backgrounds in blues, purple and green. They are on a table with wildflowers including cow parsley, campion, forget-me-nots and, of course, bluebells.

I saw my first Bluebell yesterday!
This morning I'm printing some cards πŸ’™πŸ’š

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06.03.2026 07:52 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of a greeting card. It features a repeat pattern of trotting white horses with black spots, against a red background. It has a black and white decorative border of black and white squares. It's lying on a wooden table with some flowers on either side.

This is a photo of a greeting card. It features a repeat pattern of trotting white horses with black spots, against a red background. It has a black and white decorative border of black and white squares. It's lying on a wooden table with some flowers on either side.

Colourful spotty horse card available here!
sarahrobinsondesigns.etsy.com/listing/4456...

#shopindie #shopsmall #supportartists

05.03.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is beautiful. You can replay your writing, if not the dream.

05.03.2026 08:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of a greeting card. It features a repeat pattern of trotting white horses with black spots, against a red background. It has a black and white decorative border of black and white squares. There are flowers on the wooden table on which it lies.

This is a photo of a greeting card. It features a repeat pattern of trotting white horses with black spots, against a red background. It has a black and white decorative border of black and white squares. There are flowers on the wooden table on which it lies.

Here's a card which would brighten up a horse or
pony lover's birthday!
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05.03.2026 08:15 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of a greeting card. It features a repeat pattern of white birds against a blue background, with a black and white decorative border of angled triangles. There are flowers on the wooden table on which it lies.

This is a photo of a greeting card. It features a repeat pattern of white birds against a blue background, with a black and white decorative border of angled triangles. There are flowers on the wooden table on which it lies.

It's a bright and sunny start to the day here today!
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04.03.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photograph of some of my collected objects used as props, on a wooden table along with a greeting card featuring 4 birds carrying sprigs of leaves and a crescent moon as the central motif.
The props include old glass bottles, fossils, stones, bird's egg shells and dried plants and flower heads.

This is a photograph of some of my collected objects used as props, on a wooden table along with a greeting card featuring 4 birds carrying sprigs of leaves and a crescent moon as the central motif. The props include old glass bottles, fossils, stones, bird's egg shells and dried plants and flower heads.

I don't have any technical know-how when it comes to product photography and the light was pretty awful for this one, but I like how the grainy quality lends an atmosphere to the scene.
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03.03.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’¬ "The actions that have been taken by the US and Israeli government are not making the world a safer place. They are making it more dangerous. "

@elliechowns.bsky.social MP on Trump and Netanyahu's attacks on #Iran.

02.03.2026 15:41 πŸ‘ 99 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Kind of incredible. I was just sitting down to write about how Starmer should be given credit for keeping us out of this mess when he does this. Unutterably foolish and obsequious. Why in God's name should we have anything to do with this shortsighted madness.

01.03.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 2201 πŸ” 528 πŸ’¬ 227 πŸ“Œ 36

Thank you Julia 😊x

02.03.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of a greeting card featuring a repeat pattern of suns and moons with faces on a white background. It's lying on a wooden table on a recycled brown envelope.

This is a photo of a greeting card featuring a repeat pattern of suns and moons with faces on a white background. It's lying on a wooden table on a recycled brown envelope.

Such a lovely review!

''I adore these cards, the added bookmark for myself, the message was a lovely touch. I will cherish them! My bridal party adored the cards today πŸŽ‰ quality is incredible, artwork is gorgeous... cannot recommend any higher!''
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02.03.2026 07:46 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Thanks so much! πŸ’š

28.02.2026 14:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photograph of the back of 3 greeting cards lying, fanned out on a table. They all have a strip of design elements which can be cut out and used for bookmarks or gift tags. The illustrations are of birds, suns and moons and oak leaves with acorns.

This is a photograph of the back of 3 greeting cards lying, fanned out on a table. They all have a strip of design elements which can be cut out and used for bookmarks or gift tags. The illustrations are of birds, suns and moons and oak leaves with acorns.

This is a photograph of the front of 3 greeting cards lying, fanned out on a table. Because of their repeat patterns, they all have design elements which can be cut out and used to make attractive bookmarks or gift tags. The illustrations are of birds, suns and moons and oak leaves with acorns.

This is a photograph of the front of 3 greeting cards lying, fanned out on a table. Because of their repeat patterns, they all have design elements which can be cut out and used to make attractive bookmarks or gift tags. The illustrations are of birds, suns and moons and oak leaves with acorns.

My new greeting cards all have an extra design feature on the back, with a bookmark or gift tag that you can cut out after use.
Of course, you can do the same with the front too - great to get as much possible use before recycling what's left πŸ’š

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#shopindie #UKGiftHour

28.02.2026 08:18 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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It seems that my customers are also keeping with a green theme today - it's lovely to have sold a pack of these! πŸ’š
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#shopindie #shopsmall #green

27.02.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Manchester Green Party graphic on a green background with hannah spencer. it’s a green win! the gorton and denton residents chose hope, not hate. here’s to change. thank you very much to all of our volunteers that helped elect hannah, our 5th Green MP and 1st in the north!

Manchester Green Party graphic on a green background with hannah spencer. it’s a green win! the gorton and denton residents chose hope, not hate. here’s to change. thank you very much to all of our volunteers that helped elect hannah, our 5th Green MP and 1st in the north!

βœ… Hope HAS WON!

πŸ’ͺ Only the GREENS can take on Farage

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Politics has changed forever

πŸͺ  Hannah the Plumber is now Hannah Spencer the MP for Gorton and Denton!

🐝 The FIRST NORTHERN GREEN MP

πŸ₯€ Labour have been replaced

🚫 Reform's rise has been halted. Hate has been defeated.

27.02.2026 04:32 πŸ‘ 743 πŸ” 195 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 23
This is a photo of 4 linocuts, printed in a grass green colour, with the subjects of seed heads. They are each lying on a wooden table and surrounded by flowers.

This is a photo of 4 linocuts, printed in a grass green colour, with the subjects of seed heads. They are each lying on a wooden table and surrounded by flowers.

Sharing the greenest photo I could find this morning to celebrate the win of the Green Party in Manchester! How amazing to wake up to some hopeful news for once!! πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š

27.02.2026 07:56 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of a table full of greeting cards which I printed today from my original designs. They all feature birds, flowers or some of both!

This is a photo of a table full of greeting cards which I printed today from my original designs. They all feature birds, flowers or some of both!

Can you tell that I like flowers and birds?!

www.etsy.com/shop/SarahRo...

26.02.2026 18:33 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of a greeting card on a wooden table with some flowers. It features a repeat design of white birds against a background of bright blue. The card has a border of black and white and overall it's a striking graphic design.

This is a photo of a greeting card on a wooden table with some flowers. It features a repeat design of white birds against a background of bright blue. The card has a border of black and white and overall it's a striking graphic design.

The forecast shows that we might get some blue sky today! Hurrah! πŸ’™

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25.02.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! 😊

24.02.2026 08:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photo of 5 greeting cards with a dandelion design in different colours. They are lying on a rustic wooden table with envelopes, twine and wild flowers. They are reproduced digitally from a handmade linocut.

This is a photo of 5 greeting cards with a dandelion design in different colours. They are lying on a rustic wooden table with envelopes, twine and wild flowers. They are reproduced digitally from a handmade linocut.

I'm not sure who does the choosing but it's gratifying nonetheless to see that my Dandelion cards are currently one of Etsy's picks! πŸ’š

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#shopindie #shopsmall

24.02.2026 08:17 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a montage of 4 photos featuring stacks and groups of brightly coloured greeting cards. I've been making lots for shops this week!

This is a montage of 4 photos featuring stacks and groups of brightly coloured greeting cards. I've been making lots for shops this week!

I've been making cards and enjoying all the patterns!
These designs might work nicely as a set of notebooks, or even tea towels - what do you think?

For now they're available as greeting cards here :
www.etsy.com/shop/SarahRo...
#shopindie #greetingcards #shopsmall #madebyhumans

20.02.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you πŸ’™

20.02.2026 08:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This is a photograph of a greeting card with a repeat pattern of flying white birds on a background of a strong, bright blue and with a black and white zigzag border. The card is on a wooden table alongside some spring flowers.

This is a photograph of a greeting card with a repeat pattern of flying white birds on a background of a strong, bright blue and with a black and white zigzag border. The card is on a wooden table alongside some spring flowers.

In case there's no blue sky where you are (it's all grey here again☁️), how about some birds and a cheerful bright blue to help us all daydream of brighter days πŸ’™

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20.02.2026 07:55 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0