Heather Alstead Design

27/07/2026

Let’s wrap a mug… but make it fancy. 🎀🐱

The tutorial is perfect mugs, candles or anything that’s little bit of an awkward shape.

Here’s one of my favourite new ways to turn a simple gift into something that feels extra special using our beautiful cat party wrapping paper 😉😻

Save this post for the next time you need to wrap an awkward-shaped gift, and let me know in the comments… should I tackle another tricky shape next? 👇

Wrapping paper / card and personalised cat mug designed by me and available in my shop.

22/07/2026

30/04/2026

For a while, I stopped creating new bear designs.

When a larger company began making something similar — even asking me at shows how long I’d been doing them — it made me question whether there was any point continuing. (For the record… about 10 years longer 🤪)

So I paused. But the truth is, my bears have been there since the very beginning. They’re part of my story.

And I’ve realised they don’t need to compete — they just need to exist, and be enjoyed for what they are.

So they’re coming back 🐻🐻🐻

I’ve just launched a new wrap, and I’m updating the cards to be more environmentally friendly and in line with my current ranges.

Watch this space…

24/04/2026

In all seriousness the world is a mess, and it’s pretty grim at the moment! Got to find the joy wherever you can 🌸 but if you do fancy buying a card, gift or wrap check out our for all the newness 😅✨💕