I’ve been having so much fun getting ready for Christmas this year.  And new for this year are my hand-painted Christmas decorations.

My little wooden heart tree decorations have been proving really popular.  You can choose from a snowman, robin or bunnies (& more to come!) & I can personalised with a name.  Do message me if you’d like to order one.

Personalised hand-painted Christmas decoration £6 (+P&P)

I’m a busy little elf in the run up to Christmas with stalls at:

• Carrdus Christmas Fair – Saturday 14th November
• NCT Witney Christmas Shopping Extravaganza – Saturday 21st November
• Barn Farm Plants Charity Evening – Wednesday 25th November
• Horley Christmas Market – Saturday 28th November
• Hanfestive Christmas Food & Craft Market – Sunday 29th November
• Deddington Christmas Fayre & Pamper Evening – Tuesday 1st December
• Banbury Museum Shop Christmas Market – Sunday 6th December

Check out my Facebook events page for further details.

Some of the gorgeous Christmassy creations I will be selling

… all in my latest newsletter!

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My gorgeous hand-finished Dragonfly-gazing Bunnies print is extra special as it is being sold in support of Children’s Hospice South West.  I will be donating £2 from every print sold to this amazing charity.

The work they do to help families with life-limited children is both heart-warmingly uplifting and sadly much needed. You can find out more about the charity here.

Children’s Hospice South West relies almost entirely on voluntary donations to keep its vital services going.  It’s a cause very close to my heart, and I hope you will join me in supporting Children’s Hospice South West too.

You can buy the Dragonfly-gazing Bunnies print through my online shop.

Dragonfly-gazing Bunnies print – hand-finished with gold paint

As well as painting bespoke artworks, did you know I have a growing range of gorgeous prints and cards?  And a fab new feature to my website means you can buy selected ones with just a click.

If you haven’t had a browse yet, make your next stop my new online shop!

I’ve got a busy weekend ahead, bringing my unique art to new places.  You’ll find me at the Chipping Norton Town Hall Craft & Gift Fair on Saturday (10am – 4:40pm) & Dandy Development’s Big Birthday Bash, Chase Meadow Community Centre in Warwick on Sunday (10:30am – 12:30pm).  All the details over on the events tab on my Facebook page.

I’ve got lots more events in the run up to Christmas (dare I mention it so early?!) so check back for more news soon.

Toys with Sparkle – look out for some of these unique gifts on my stall

… Not the furry kind you might see in shops, some of my beautifully painted original artworks.  I’m really excited to be exhibiting at the Old Town Deli & Café, Banbury throughout July.  Next time you’re ambling along Parsons Street, do pop in for a coffee, cake and a to have a  browse of my originals, prints & cards that are for sale.

Coffee, cake & creativity – Ella Hendy originals are on show throughout July

As he’s proving so popular, I’m very pleased to say that I now have prints and cards available to buy of this lovely bear.

You can take him home for just £10 for a 6″ by 6″ print in a 10″ by 10″ mount, or £15 for an 8″ by 8″ print in a 12″ by 12″ mount (plus P&P for all orders).

He’d make a lovely gift & you can even get a matching card!  “Old Favourite” greeting cards are available for £1.50 each.

“Old Favourite” now available to buy as a card or print – just message me to order

With less than a month to go, I’m busy getting ready for the first ever HanFest – the art exhibition & concert taking place in Hanwell on 6th & 7th June.  I’ll have lots of new paintings on show, including this friendly little bear – a different take on my popular toy on bookshelf design with a charming antique feel.

Do you have a special toy who would love to have his portrait painted?

“Old Favourite” – oil paints on 12″ by 12″ chunky canvas (£145)