Hello!
I'm Leanna
I am a graphic designer and marketer, mum of three and the person behind Lilypad Designs and Lilypad Designs Studio.
Lilypad Designs started from my love of creating personalised things - thoughtful gifts, stationery and keepsakes made especially for the people receiving them. Over the years, that creativity has grown into something much bigger, with Lilypad Designs Studio bringing together my professional experience in branding, design, websites and marketing.
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I’ve spent my career working across design and marketing, from creating brands and campaigns to websites, content and everything in between. I love being able to bring that experience to small businesses and organisations, while still having the creative, personal side of Lilypad Designs running alongside it.
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Away from my desk, I’m usually with my family, drinking far too much coffee, volunteering locally, or finding something that could definitely be improved with a little redesign!
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Whether you’re here looking for the perfect personalised gift or need someone to help bring your business ideas to life, you’re in the right place.
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Meet the other half of the Lilypad family
Sunshine & showers
Let me introduce myself and Sunshine & Showers
A mum of four, a hands on Nana of three, the administrator of my husband’s company, a volunteer at various local groups and a patcher-up of a very old rambling ‘character’ home, life is busy.
This has always been the reason (excuse) why my creative tendencies have been unexplored. Not any more!
As the mum of Leanna (Mrs Lilypad Designs) I have access to the selling platforms, social media channels and marketing expertise to get me started. Time to cash in on the many hours (days/years!) of help and support I’ve given Leanna over the years.
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Sunshine & Showers has been born
It all starts with a ball of clay. This is then moulded, cut, stamped and painted to create bowls, hanging ornaments, signs and coasters – the options are endless. Made for you to celebrate your home, family, pets, friends, life events and thank you gifts. After drying, it is lovingly sanded, painted, constructed and varnished.
In the words of Lilypad Designs ‘None of my designs are cast in stone. We are all individual and have our own ideas. If you would like any of my designs 'tweaking', or can't quite find what you're looking for, please contact me and we can come up with a design that suits your personality.’
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There is nothing as tactile and pleasant to touch as a natural product. The feel of the smooth sanded edges and the appreciation of the time and effort taken in its creation is relaxing and inspiring.
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Sunshine and Showers is excited to be part of the Lilypad Designs family
I hope you like my designs and find something you like. Every purchase you make means I can be seen doing a happy dance around my kitchen! Supporting a small business means a lot to every small business owner.
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You can’t beat handmade. It is perfectly imperfect!
Kim x
