Green Machine Creative

04/06/2026

Maps, signs and stickers for Melton's Great Big Green Week trail, ready to be delivered to local businesses ahead of the start of GBGW this weekend. Thank you to Vicky at Hello Print Co. for printing these.

In preparation for Great Big Green Week which starts this weekend here's everything I printed for the trail around Melton Mowbray. Designed by it's a brilliant activity to get your kids involved with. Pick up a map at or The Lions Hub in the Bell Centre, follow the trail, discover new businesses and note down their Green Tips! At the end there is a sticker and a balloon for the kids too!

All printed on FSC approved papers, which are fully recyclable. The stickers are made from recycled paper too and the balloon at the end is a biodegradable one 💚

04/06/2026

I have a very special workshop coming up this month as part of the Summer Makers Market hosted antiques in Stamford.

Join me for an introduction to letterpress printing on Wednesday 24th June from 6pm.

Choose your design and work with vintage Adana tabletop presses to print your own set of greeting cards by hand. Personalise them with borders, lino blocks and stamps to create a finished set that feels entirely your own.

Letterpress printing is valued for the depth and texture it creates in the paper, with each print carrying the subtle variations of a hand process.

Alongside my letterpress practice, I run a contemporary design studio, bringing a strong eye for layout and composition. You will leave with your own printed cards and a practical introduction to letterpress and typographic design.

Date
Wednesday 24 June 2026

Time
Join us from 6pm to browse the market before the workshop begins at 7pm.

What’s included
A welcome drink, all materials, and guidance to make your own finished set of greeting cards.

The venue
Claire Langley Antiques, Hallidays Yard, Radcliffe Road, Stamford PE9 1ED

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Parking at the venue is very limited. Please plan to park in one of Stamford’s local car parks and allow 5 to 15 minutes to walk to the venue.

02/06/2026

The Melton Mowbray Great Big Green Week family trail begins this Saturday! Collect a map from on Burton St. or The Lions Hub in The Bell Centre to begin your journey.

Follow the trail around town, discover businesses you didn’t know were there and record the little tips displayed under the Green Heart 💚 in each of their windows.

After completing the trail collect a sticker, some sunflower seeds and a (biodegradable) balloon from The Balloon Bar or The Lions Hub by Tuesday 16th June 🌻 .

Complete the full trail in one day or spread it across the whole of Great Big Green Week 6-14th June.

A lovely free activity for families keen to discover more of Melton and those looking for ways to live a little greener.

Look out for further Great Big Green Week events happening across Melton by visiting and following the Melton Green Week page on Facebook.

26/05/2026

Do I take letterpress commissions?

In short, yes!

Previous projects include:
• One-off personal prints for the home
• A set of sixty prints for a cruise ship
• New Year cards for a branding client
• Party invitations
• Wedding Invitations
• Personalised wedding gifts

See below a few things to consider when planning your print.

• 📖 The number of words

Less text tends to work better. A short quote or phrase can be really impactful. More words = more set up time = more expensive.

• 📏 Dimensions of the final piece

Is your card a batch of custom postcards for clients or a large scale print for a living room or hallway? I can create prints from A6 105x148mm (postcard size) up to A2 420x594mm

• 🌈 The number of colours

Letterpress prints can look great in a single colour and one colour will be quicker and less expensive to produce. But drop shadows (one colour printed off-set over another) can add depth and energy. Gradients can make prints feel really dynamic.

• 🔢 How many copies
The more prints requested the more cost effective each final piece will be. You can order 1 copy or 500.

• 🕰️ Turnaround time
Turnaround time will always be a minimum of 3 weeks to allow for proper drying time.

• 💸 What does it cost?
All custom projects are quoted for individually based on the above specifications.

To discuss a potential commission please DM or email: [email protected]

22/05/2026

Have you seen the beautiful wall of locally made cards ?

If you’re looking for original, handmade greeting cards in Melton Mowbray, be sure to pop into the Bell Centre and look for the bright yellow Kick Up The Arts shop where you’ll find an array of one-off, witty and beautifully made cards and lots of other original artwork and products all made by local crafts people including:








And many more!

The shop is open on Tuesday and Sunday mornings. You can also shop whilst attending one of the many workshops hosted at the venue.

Follow for info on workshops, drop in sessions and opening times.

19/05/2026

Sometimes a client walks in to begin a new branding project and you just get an immediate sense of what the project needs to be. In this case, it was sunshine 🌞.

This recent project for Becca of was such a joy to work on. Becca is a highly experienced charity consultant and fundraising specialist supporting charities of all sizes to meet their goals.

The brand identity needed to project Becca’s infectious, upbeat energy, set her new business apart from the corporate mainstream– and capture the sector’s overworked executives’ imagination.

The toolkit we put together for RJ Consulting comprised of:

• Logo design
• Colour palette
• Fonts and typographic styling
• Tagline and supporting copy

Once the style guide and brand identity was established, Becca visited Ella for a brand shoot to complete her new business visual toolkit. Ella did a brilliant job capturing Becca’s warm personality and fabulous sense of humour.

Read the full case study at: greenmachinecreative.com

If you’d like to chat about a branding project for your new business, email [email protected]

15/05/2026

➡️ Swipe for a rare glimpse of a tidy (and sun-drenched) GMC workshop 🌅💚.

The stars aligned… and I had to capture the moment; The Green Machine herself basking in the glow of a beautiful spring sunset and proudly sitting amongst an unusually tidy workshop, after a special visit from 🎥 two weeks ago.

It was also a nice moment to enjoy the new artwork I have up:

1. The beautiful ‘Forever’ print by has just been hung above the door

2. The Dolly quote ‘I will always love you’ by is nestled into a new arrangement of prints on the adjacent wall. Both expertly framed by .