East & Inkwell Studio

27/08/2026

A little business update 🧱💛

I haven’t had much time for designing new things over the summer holidays — the work + childcare juggle has definitely kept me busy! 😂

But while I’ve been a little quieter on the designing front, one of my existing collections has been having a very good summer…

My Bricktastic party collection has been my best-selling range this summer! 🧱🎈

One of the bestsellers is the cupcake toppers and what I love is that you don’t need to be a professional cake decorator to make your party table look themed. They are are simply download, print, cut and add to your own cupcakes. 🧁✨

A really easy way to bring the theme together without having to make everything from scratch.

So if you’ve got a little brick fan with a birthday coming up in September, the Bricktastic collection is still available in my Etsy shop. 💛

And yes… I have plenty of new ideas waiting for me for when the summer holiday chaos eventually calms down! 😂

Thank you to everyone who has ordered from my little shop this summer. Every order really does mean a lot. 🥰

05/08/2026

We’re back! 🌞🎪

I’ve been a little quieter on here because we’ve just spent the last five days making memories Camp Bestival Dorset as a family. It was hot, dusty, chaotic, exhausting… and absolutely brilliant.

Now we’re home, the washing pile is mountain-sized, everyone’s a little tired, and we’re easing back into normal life for the rest of the summer holidays.

Of course, not every day needs to be a festival! Some of the best holiday moments happen with no plans on a lazy afternoon at home, whether that’s pulling a boredom card from the jar, ticking something off a Summer Fun Checklist or finding a quick activity to fill a couple of hours.

If you’re looking for simple screen-free ideas to help keep little ones entertained over the next few weeks, my summer printables are all available in my Etsy shop. ☀️

I hope everyone else is having a lovely summer so far! What have been your favourite holiday adventures (big or small)? 💛

30/07/2026

🎈 Got an August or September birthday to plan?

The summer holidays are busy enough without adding party planning to the list!

If you’ve got a birthday coming up over the next few weeks, my personalised printable party collections are designed to make one part of the planning that little bit easier.

✨ Editable invitations
✨ Welcome signs
✨ Food labels
✨ Cupcake toppers
✨ Thank you tags
✨ Party favour tags

Everything is delivered digitally, so there’s no waiting for the post—you can personalise your designs and print them whenever you’re ready.

Current themes include:
🧱 Building Bricks
🤠 Toy Cowboy
🦖 Dinosaurs
👑 Princess

I’m always adding new collections too, so if you’re looking for something specific, let me know!

Which birthday are you planning next? 🎉

21/07/2026

☀️ Hello, summer holidays.

Seven weeks of adventures, lazy mornings, park trips, beach days… and yes, probably a few “I’m bored!” moments too. 😅

I’m all for making the most of the sunshine while it’s here, but we all know the weather (and little attention spans!) can change in an instant.

That’s exactly why I created my Summer Family Planning Bundle. Link in comments 👇

Inside you’ll find printable activities including:
☀️ A summer bucket list
📚 A reading challenge
🎲 Boredom buster cards
📝 Summer planner
✅ Summer fun checklist
🎨 Colouring pages and more

Perfect to keep tucked away for rainy afternoons, quiet time at home, cafés, holidays or whenever you need an easy screen-free activity.

Here’s to making lots of lovely memories this summer. 💛

What’s first on your family’s summer holiday list this year?

14/07/2026

Parents… we’re nearly there! 🎉

If you’re already wondering how you’ll fill six weeks without hearing “I’m bored” every five minutes, these printable activity packs are here to help.

I’ve been testing them with my own two children, and they’ve been a brilliant screen-free activity for rainy afternoons, cafés, holidays and quiet time at home.

Because they’re digital downloads, you can print them whenever you need them—no waiting for delivery.

They’re packed with colouring, puzzles, games and activities designed to keep little hands and minds busy throughout the summer holidays.

I’d love to know… what’s your biggest challenge over the summer holidays?
☀️ Keeping children entertained?
🌧 Rainy days?
🚗 Long journeys?
🍽 Eating out?

10/07/2026

☀️ Looking for affordable ways to keep the children entertained this summer?

The summer holidays are amazing… until you hear “I’m bored!” for the tenth time! 😅

That’s exactly why I’ve been creating a collection of printable activities that are easy to download, print at home and enjoy all summer long.

The Summer Family Planning Bundle includes:

📅 Summer Holiday Planner
📚 Summer Reading Adventure Challenge
🎲 80 Summer Boredom Buster Cards
☀️ Summer Fun Checklist
🏖️ Summer Bucket List
🖍️ Summer Memories Page

Perfect for:
✅ Rainy days at home
✅ Sunny afternoons in the garden
✅ Holiday packing
✅ Keeping children busy without screens
✅ Making special summer memories together

Simply download, print and use whenever you need them. Many of the pages can even be printed again for siblings or future holidays.

✨ Instant download
🖨️ Print at home
💛 Designed by me here in Eastbourne

You can find the bundle, along with my other printable party designs and children’s activities, in my Etsy shop:
🔗 https://eastandinkwell.etsy.com/listing/4522860341

I’d love to know… what’s your family’s favourite summer holiday tradition? ☀️🏖️

This Calendars & Planners item is sold by EastandInkwell. Ships from United States. Listed on Jun 24, 2026

09/07/2026

🌿 Looking for a fun project for your Brownie, Guide or Ranger over the summer holidays?

These printable Interest Badge Trackers are designed to help girls keep track of the badges they’re working towards by ticking off each task as they complete it.

Whether they’re learning a new skill, trying a new hobby or finishing a badge they’ve already started, it’s a lovely way to keep motivated and see their progress all in one place.

Available as instant downloads for:
💛 Brownies
💙 Guides
💚 Rangers

Perfect for summer holiday badge work and ready to print at home whenever you need them.

You can find them now in my Etsy shop.

03/07/2026

Anyone else counting down to seeing Toy Story 5? 🤠⭐

It’s our birthday treat this weekend and I honestly can’t wait! 💛

Designing this Toy Cowboy party collection has made me even more excited, and it’s still one of my favourite bundles I’ve created.

From invitations and welcome signs to food labels, cupcake toppers and activity packs, everything is designed to help create a party that’s full of adventure.

If you’ve got a little Toy Story fan at home, this one might just be the perfect theme. 🐴⭐

Now… no spoilers if you’ve already seen the film! 🤫

29/06/2026

☀️ Summer is almost here… and so are the six weeks of “What are we doing today?” 😅

I’ve been busy creating a collection of printable summer activities designed to make the holidays a little easier (and a lot more fun!).

📅 Summer Holiday Planner – organise days out, clubs and family adventures.
📚 Summer Reading Adventure Chart – a fun, no-pressure way to keep reading ticking over.
🌈 Summer Boredom Buster Cards – 80 screen-free activity ideas to pop in a jar and pick whenever you hear, “I’m bored!”

Everything is available as an instant download in my Etsy shop, ready to print whenever you need it.

I’d love to keep adding to this collection too… what other summer printables would you find useful as a parent? ☀️💛