Etsy Wednesday: Cock-a-Hoop

I’ve got a real gem for you today - something outside the norm, a little bit different – don’t you just love the name?

Allow me to introduce you to Cock-a-Hoop, a lovely little shop from the land of my fathers (and me!), England. If you love beautiful collages made the old fashioned way then look no further. Even better, each collage is not only made by hand, but is made from vintage and recycled materials too!

Looking for new school stationery? These notebooks are perfect! They contain lined paper and come in a set of three, all with different collaged covers – one for maths, one for English, one for doodling?

Cock-a-Hoop’s series of Appropriated Envelopes (see Messenger Owl, above) are a stroke of pure genius. The idea is that the envelope itself is the main event. When you fold it up and seal it with the handmade sticker provided it looks like a normal envelope. Pop on a stamp and send one to each of your loved ones – I know I’d be thrilled to receive one :)

You can buy large ones individually, or a set of 3 mini Magic Mail Envelopes, each with a different design. Why send a boring email when something this charming is available?

Don’t want to hide the images within an envelope? Want the world to know you have good taste in stationery? Well, Cock-a-Hoop also produce these Fancy That postcard sets. Each set contains 5 cards, individually handmade using layers of vintage images, illustrations and papers.

Cock-a-Hoop also create pin brooches, bunting, editorial illustrations and one-off art pieces.

If you’d like to see more, visit their shop, or beautifully styled website where you can view the whole fantastic collection. If you happen to be in Kent, check out Boho, 27 High Street, Canterbury to see Cock-a-Hoop’s work in the flesh (so to speak).

Cock-a-Hoop also have work in the Margate Harbour Arm Gallery’s Art Auction, alongside pieces from Tracey Emin(!) which takes place on the 8th August and supports the charity Nicole’s Fund.

If you really love them, why not become a fan on Facebook too!

Go see (because my ramblings may not have done them justice!)

Beccy