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My name is Karen - a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, knitter, and vintage admirer living in beautiful Victoria, BC. Learn more here.

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Teacups & Spectacles is a place to share my illustrations and knitting projects. I like talking about design, crafts, vintage goods, social media, design, and my lovely seaside city, Victoria BC.

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You asked, we delivered! 💌Finally—a card with a guy on it. 😅 He’s cute, he’s hip, he’s West Coast and he’s perfect for birthdays, congratulations, or any time you want to celebrate your special guy. Raise a glass to al
It’s been awhile since I checked in here and I’ve struggled about whether it was useful to post or to just keep sharing resources and others work on stories. Could this usually cheerful space acknowledge what’s going on correctly?
This is one of my favourite cards—I love quirky planters and vintage china figurines from the 1950s and 1960s.💛 This guy is inspired by Felix, my parents red and white mini-dachshund, and it’s fun to think he’s being sent to others
Another sketchbook relic that’s rather ironically timed. 😅 This was for a “Bon Voyage card” but I suppose no one will be sending those for quite some time! I love the vintage suitcase, camera, the heavy 1960s bangs, and of course t
Lately I’ve been filling up my library with art books. ✍🏻 I tend to read novels on my iPad (which honestly isn’t often) or listen on Audible (happens much more), but there’s something very satisfying and tactile about a reference-i
I tried something a little bit different with these teacups, teapot, and a plate of cookies that are perfect for this grey day. ✍🏻 I’m so inspired by the book “50 Ways To Draw Your Beautiful Ordinary Life” by @flow_magazine. So man

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