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Formerly 'Buttons, Beads and Blanket Stitch'.

My work predominantly comprises hand cut and burnished lino prints, with sewing playing an occasional part.

Whether working in print or in stitch, I am inspired by the natural world and the people around me, with words/text frequently playing an integral part.

* I endeavour to represent my pieces as clearly and with colours as true to life as possible, however some slight variations in tone between the image on screen and the piece itself may occur.*

Shop collections

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  • 'Beautiful Autumn', Lino Print in Deep Pink on Natural Lokta Paper

    'Beautiful Autumn', Lino Pr...

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    £45.00

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  • 'Cyclamen Persicum', Lino Print in Black on Rose Lokta Paper (VE2)

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    £45.00

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  • 'Spring Tulips', Lino Print in Orange on Natural Lokta Paper

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    £45.00

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  • 'The Promise of Tulips', Two Block Lino Print in Black and Green on Hosho Paper

    'The Promise of Tulips', Tw...

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    £50.00

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  • 'Time is Precious' Lino Print

    'Time is Precious' Lino Print

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    £45.00

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  • 'Time is Precious' Tea Towel

    'Time is Precious' Tea Towel

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    £12.00

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  • 'Time is Precious' Wooden Clock

    'Time is Precious' Wooden C...

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    £30.00

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  • 'Time is Precious' Coaster

    'Time is Precious' Coaster

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    £5.00

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  • 'Time is Precious' Wooden Keyring

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    £4.50

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  • Large Festive Bauble Decoration, 2D 'Onion' Shape

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    £12.00

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  • Large Festive Bauble Decoration, 2D Circular Shape

    Large Festive Bauble Decora...

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    £12.00

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  • Festive Bauble Decoration, 2D, Red and Gold

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    £10.00

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  • Festive Bauble Decoration, 2D, Blue and Silver

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    £10.00

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  • 'Hag and Heart Stones', Lino Print on Lokta Paper (VE1)

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    £12.00

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  • 'Hag and Heart Stones', Lino Print on Hosho Paper (VE2)

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    £12.00

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  • 'Winter Warmer' Lino Print on Kitakata Paper (VE1)

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    £12.00

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  • 'Winter Warmer' Lino Print on Shiramine Select Paper (VE2)

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    £12.00

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  • 'Winter Warmer' Lino Print on Hosho Paper (VE3)

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    £12.00

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  • 'Glad all Over', Lino Print in Purple on Lokta Paper (VE2)

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    £45.00

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  • 'Glad all Over' Tea Towel

    'Glad all Over' Tea Towel

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    £12.00

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  • 'September in the Garden', Lino Print

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    £45.00

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  • 'Wild Beauty', Lino Print in Black on Lokta Paper (VE1)

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    £45.00

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  • 'Wild Beauty', Lino Print in Green on Hosho Paper (VE3)

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    £45.00

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  • 'Wild Beauty' Tea Towel

    'Wild Beauty' Tea Towel

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    £12.00

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  • 'Hello There Spring' Lino Print

    'Hello There Spring' Lino P...

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    £40.00

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  • 'Everlasting Blooms, With Love' Lino Print

    'Everlasting Blooms, With L...

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    £30.00

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  • 'Grandma's Wise Words' Lino Print

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    £30.00

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  • 'Grandpa's Goodnight' Lino Print

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    £30.00

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  • 'The Promise of Tulips', Two Block Lino Print over Green (VE no.4 of 7)

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    £50.00

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  • 'The Promise of Tulips', Two Block Lino Print over Green (VE no.5 of 7)

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  • 'The Promise of Tulips', Two Block Lino Print over Green (VE no.6 of 7)

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    £50.00

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  • 'The Promise of Tulips', Two Block Lino Print over Green (VE no.7 of 7)

    'The Promise of Tulips', Tw...

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  • 'Mini Hydrangea' Lino Print

    'Mini Hydrangea' Lino Print

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    £5.00

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  • 'Mightier than the Sword', Lino Printed Sketchbook

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    £6.00

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About Mandy Benton Printmaker

Mandy Benton Printmaker

Lino Print & Occasional Stitch, made by me in the Midlands.

I have always loved to create; from making clothes as a teenager to experimenting with painting, drawing and printmaking and gaining a Fine Art degree, through to teaching children to running workshops and creative classes for adults too…

Following 10 years as a primary school teacher, I determined to make time for some of the things I had loved to do before work took over, and so my love for hand sewing and later of printmaking was re-kindled, and my one-woman business was born.

My original business name, ‘Buttons, Beads and Blanket Stitch’, perfectly encapsulated those days when my work comprised entirely stitched pieces. It is printmaking, specifically hand cut and burnished lino printing which now dominates my work, though these two areas, of print and stitch, do still occasionally overlap and combine.

My textile pieces are largely created from natural and/or re-purposed fabrics with the sewing not at all complex in terms of stitches or technique; I love the simplicity of drawing with the thread, using simple black outlines with colour to create and fill spaces.

Regarding print, I love the almost meditative process of carving and the boldness of a single block print onto beautiful handmade papers.

Whether working in print, in stitch or a combination, the changing seasons, the natural world and the people around me are my constant inspiration.

Reviews

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    Reviewed by barbara

    I am delighted with my coasters. They are beautifully made and I love the design.
    They came beautifully packaged and I would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Melanie

    Beautiful print of garden birds. I love the way the berries they eat are represented next to the birds. I bought two as gifts but really want to keep one for myself! Carefully wrapped with signature cards making a perfect gift. I would definitely recommend.

    Reviewed by Wubsys

    Absolutely beautiful little bird, so well made. I'm keeping him out all year round to enjoy.