A mum has made herself a business making hilariously honest cards about motherhood.
Katie Kirby, who introduces herself on her Etsy profile as ‘My name is Katie, I live with my little family by the sea and I love bunnies and gin,’ discovered she had quite the knack for channelling the true realities of parenting on her blog, HurrahForGin.com.
After seeing how well other mums responded to her drawings, she decided to turn her talent into a business, creating her own Etsy shop of greetings cards.
Katie lives with her partner and two young sons in Brighton
She told GoodtoKnow, ‘There didn’t seem to be much else like on the market, so it then occurred to me that others might like to buy them for friends. I’ve sold hundreds since posting just the one picture – the power of social media is crazy!
‘It’s great though and I’m really chuffed to see so many mums wanting to support each other in this way.’
This one is very rosemantic 😉 #valentinesday #valentinesdaycardBuy here: http://goo.gl/Q0a3cV
Posted by Hurrah For Gin Prints on Thursday, January 22, 2015
One of Katie’s most popular designs
Katie’s illustrations were even more popular than she’d anticipated, resonating with hundreds of other mums out there. She’s received hundreds of likes, comments and shares on her Facebook page, with many commenting how much her cards pick them up. One wrote: ‘This is amazing and just what I needed to see today.’
Perhaps the best part of the cards is how Katie doesn’t try to ‘iron out’ the hiccoughs we meet as parents, but instead, seeks to emphasise them. They also involve gin. Lots of gin.
Katie said, ‘I produce cards that are honest, true and a bit cheeky.’
Check out some of our favourites below!
‘You’re doing a great job’
I made this for a couple of good friends of mine, who have had babies recently. I made it because there comes a point…
Posted by Hurrah For Gin Prints on Monday, September 14, 2015
‘Thanks for filling my head with awesome things’
Thank you for all of your lovely comments about the teacher card yesterday! It's now available to buy here: – http://etsy.me/1C2jTNhYay for awesome teachers eh 🙂
Posted by Hurrah For Gin Prints on Monday, June 29, 2015
Nothing better than honesty between friends
TBH people in the world I could be bothered to make a rainbow cake for = zero!
Posted by Hurrah For Gin Prints on Tuesday, August 4, 2015
‘YouTube, obvs’
YouTube obvs! Happy Father's Day all 🙂
Posted by Hurrah For Gin Prints on Sunday, June 21, 2015
‘Forever family’
This was a custom card a lovely lady commissioned for a friend who had her adoption finalised this weekend. It was an absolute joy to make and huge congratulations to the family if they see this 🙂
Posted by Hurrah For Gin Prints on Monday, May 4, 2015
‘Bananas’
New baby cards now up :)Available here on Etsy: http://etsy.me/1F4AUGz
Posted by Hurrah For Gin Prints on Wednesday, March 18, 2015
‘Love…’
**Last orders for valentines day to be received by Tuesday 10th February**I always try and get things sent out as soon…
Posted by Hurrah For Gin Prints on Friday, February 6, 2015
