Jo Collier Designs | Artist
Jo Collier Designs
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25.01.2022 There’s a reason why we called our cards Nature’s abc and Nature’s 123. Nature is and will forever be our inspiration. It’s behind my artwork, behind our play based activities and behind how we run the business. On another note, how cool is this bird nest we found in our garden??! So amazing to see up close . . #sensoryplay #sensoryplayideas #natureplay #naturetoys #loosepartsplay #openendedplay #finemotorskills #sensory #ecotoys #ecofriendly #sensoryplayideas #invitationtoplay #openendedplay #littlehands #playideasforkids #playmatters #montessori #montessoriathome #montessoritoddler #reggioinspired #reggiokids #playbasedlearning #montessoritoys #wherelearningmeetsplay #earlylearning #naturekids #learnthroughplay #playbasedlearning #jocollierdesigns #smallworldplay
25.01.2022 M for Maggie the Meerkat @our.dandelion.days this is so gorgeous! Flashcards, puzzles, letter recognition and small parts play. All of our favourite things. Happy Sunday everyone, I hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend
24.01.2022 Happy Halloween everyone I hope you’re having a lovely weekend. We have had the craziest couple of weeks after a crazy couple of months with our biggest release to date. All orders were sent out before the weekend and I’m excited to have the first weekend off in a lonnngggg time. So this morning we headed to the farmer markets then to Bunnings and tomorrow will be nothing but fam bam time I hope you all have a wonderful weekend whatever you get up to. Beautiful photo of o...ur custom designed puzzle box from the amazing @steph.soj #ecofriendlytoys #problemsolving #natureplay #naturetoys #loosepartsplay #openendedplay #finemotorskills #puzzlesforkids #ecotoys #ecofriendly #jigsawpuzzle #invitationtoplay #openendedplay #madeinaustralia #playideasforkids #playmatters #montessori #montessoriathome #montessoritoddler #reggioinspired #reggiokids #playbasedlearning #montessoritoys #wherelearningmeetsplay #earlylearning #naturekids #learnthroughplay #playbasedlearning #jocollierdesigns #smallworldplay
24.01.2022 Wow you guys love a sale! Thank you for all your beautiful orders. We have sold out of the imperfect 123’s but still have some of the abc’s left! I’ve been working around the clock with my beautiful helper (thank you @brianna_piper ) to get all your orders out tomorrow If you didn’t nab some, jump online now
22.01.2022 Like most small businesses I worked from our dinning table for the first 2 years. Then cleared the spare room and continued to run the business from the dinning table. Last year we moved and I got this incredible space to work from, it was specious and perfect, but made the term sweat shop very real. With the help of some incredible friends and an extremely supportive husband we transformed it into the perfect office space. I am beyond grateful to everyone that made this possible and for all of you that inspire and support me everyday. I’m so excited to get in and get creating again *the dinning table may still be slightly consumed . #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #artists #artistsoninstagram #workingmum #enterpreneur #smallbusinessaustralia
22.01.2022 Please read . It’s been nearly 2 years since I released our Nature’s abc flashcards, 3 years ago since I started them, painting each and every one. I originally did them for Isla as she was learning the alphabet at the time and I wanted to bring it to life for her. She inspired me to do the fun facts on the back as like most kids, she was always asking why? If you’ve followed me for a while you know I’m proud that all my products are made here in Australia, ethically made..., sweat shop free (well apart from me in mine ) so to see this beautiful photo from STOLEN from @steph.soj and my website appear on Alibaba selling my flashcards I am utterly heartbroken. I’ve seen this happen to so many amazing small businesses, some of them it crushed, it’s just appalling. I do this purely out of love, inspiration, passion and to support my family. Thank you so much for your kind DM’s today. As artists, creators, designers or artisans you really wear your heart on your sleeve, I definitely see the world a lot sadder today. Please be aware that our genuine cards are only stocked through the website and our listed stockists (which will be fully updated this week, as there are some beautiful new ones). See more
22.01.2022 Exploring woodland wonders this week We had so much fun creating this little play station matching the woodland puzzle with characters out of our abc cards. Our Nature’s abc cards have just been restocked . . #ecofriendlytoys #problemsolving #natureplay #naturetoys #loosepartsplay #openendedplay #finemotorskills #puzzlesforkids #ecotoys #ecofriendly #jigsawpuzzle #invitationtoplay #openendedplay #madeinaustralia #playideasforkids #playmatters #montessori #montessoriathome #montessoritoddler #reggioinspired #reggiokids #playbasedlearning #montessoritoys #wherelearningmeetsplay #earlylearning #naturekids #learnthroughplay #playbasedlearning #jocollierdesigns #smallworldplay
22.01.2022 5 days since posting I am still here honestly! Just busily getting things done and sorted for our puzzle release. Who’s excited? Just like our gorgeous flashcards they are made here in Australia, designed and painted by me. They will be ready to release in October....... and we can send them directly to Santa Beautiful shot from the incredible @steph.soj
21.01.2022 20% OFF SALE today at 5pm!!! 20% off EVERYTHING for 2 days only. Set your alarms!!! Code EASTER. . . #sale #ecofriendlytoys #problemsolving #natureplay #naturetoys #loosepartsplay #openendedplay #finemotorskills #puzzlesforkids #ecotoys #ecofriendly #jigsawpuzzle #invitationtoplay #openendedplay #madeinaustralia #playideasforkids #playmatters #montessori #montessoriathome #montessoritoddler #reggioinspired #reggiokids #playbasedlearning #montessoritoys #wherelearningmeetsplay #earlylearning #naturekids #learnthroughplay #playbasedlearning #jocollierdesigns #smallworldplay
21.01.2022 Happy Monday everyone. It’s the start of school holidays today, which is very exciting but slightly scary when you have to work full time also So if you find some little drawings or love hearts on the outside of your parcels, that will be courtesy of Isla Beautiful styling by the beautiful @hippppieatheart
20.01.2022 Happy Monday everyone. I’ve been a bit quiet on here as last weeks events really knocked me. But as the good old English saying by Chumbawamba goes You get knocked down, you get up again I won’t sing the rest as it’s not really appropriate for Monday morning Thank you again for all your constant love and support. On another note how beautiful is this by the gorgeous @littlebillies_ such beautiful photos and activities
19.01.2022 My heart is full!! I love you guys. Thank you all SO much for your lovely comments, feedback, shares and sales. I started these puzzles in February and after a very tough and challenging year (allllll round) I am so proud to finally release them. Incase you missed it the Majestic Wild puzzle collection is on line now . #ecofriendlytoys #problemsolving #natureplay #naturetoys #loosepartsplay #openendedplay #finemotorskills #puzzlesforkids #ecotoys #ecofriendly #jigsawpuzzle #invitationtoplay #openendedplay #madeinaustralia #playideasforkids #playmatters #montessori #montessoriathome #montessoritoddler #reggioinspired #reggiokids #playbasedlearning #montessoritoys #wherelearningmeetsplay #earlylearning #naturekids #learnthroughplay #playbasedlearning #jocollierdesigns #smallworldplay
18.01.2022 Months and months of planning, painting, editing, researching, designing, sourcing, graphic designing and marketing it’s easy to say I’m so excited that our jigsaw puzzles are nearly completed. I’m so proud of these. Made here in Australia and will be available next month! Who else is excited?
16.01.2022 Z for Zebra. Did you know their stripes work as an optical illusion against their predators? They run from side to side and their predators are unable to judge the distance between them. This one of the 78 fun facts on our Nature’s abc cards. Beautiful photo from the incredible @steph.soj
16.01.2022 Isla has been learning all about the ocean last week at school. She’s so sweet telling me about how people shouldn’t litter as it hurts turtles I just wish more people realised this. Beautiful set up by a lovely customer of mine @ourplayroomdiaries_
16.01.2022 Happy Easter everyone. I hope you all have a wonderful day and the Easter bunny found you all this morning Beautiful shot of our little bunny Basil by the super talented @sugarcanetribe
13.01.2022 These warmer days are making me dream of sandy toes take me to the beach Sorry I’ve been a bit quiet on here. We are busily working 24/7 behind the scenes on lots of things. All with a little monster that refuses to sleep. I hope everyone is staying safe, sending you all a virtual, social distancing hug
13.01.2022 Oh I’m soooo excited to release these puzzles next month! I’ve had so much fun this week doing them with Isla, even though I thought she was passed 12 piece puzzles, she hasn’t stopped playing with them
10.01.2022 How beautiful is this from @woodentinywonders I absolutely love nature based and invitation to play learning. Did you see my stories today??? I’m having a slightly imperfect sale tomorrow night!!!!
10.01.2022 Vertical Surface Tracing by @thiago_st.cortez I’ve never heard of this and really enjoyed reading about how beneficial it is. We do a lot of painting on an easel so might have to incorporate this. Head over to @thiago_st.cortez to read all about it. Thank you for including our cards in this beautiful exercise
09.01.2022 And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. ~ John Muir ~ . Beautiful capture from the incredible talented @ournatural_daily featuring our Nature’s scavenger hunt. The perfect gift for your little explorers ... #ecofriendlytoys #problemsolving #natureplay #naturetoys #scavengerhunt #naturescavengerhunt #openendedplay #ecotoys #ecofriendly #natureinspiredplay #outdoorplay #invitationtoplay #openendedplay #madeinaustralia #playideasforkids #playmatters #montessori #montessoriathome #montessoritoddler #reggioinspired #reggiokids #playbasedlearning #montessoritoys #wherelearningmeetsplay #earlylearning #naturekids #learnthroughplay #playbasedlearning #jocollierdesigns #smallworldplay
08.01.2022 After a huge couple of weeks stocking our amazing stockists we just sold out of our Nature’s abc cards. Do not fear though more are on their way!! But in the mean time please check out our stockists on the website to see who’s local to you. Also as England are now in their second lockdown I just shared in my stories my stockists there, so if you’re Christmas shopping please check them out. Stay safe . . #sensoryplay #sensoryplayideas #natureplay #naturetoys #looseparts...play #openendedplay #finemotorskills #sensory #ecotoys #ecofriendly #sensoryplayideas #invitationtoplay #openendedplay #littlehands #playideasforkids #playmatters #montessori #montessoriathome #montessoritoddler #reggioinspired #reggiokids #playbasedlearning #montessoritoys #wherelearningmeetsplay #earlylearning #naturekids #learnthroughplay #playbasedlearning #jocollierdesigns #smallworldplay #abcflashcards See more
08.01.2022 Monday morning we meet again I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are ready for the week ahead. How beautiful is this garden inspired set up from @ourplayroomdiaries_ featuring our You are my Sunshine print. Definitely buying some seeds this week to plants with the girls.
07.01.2022 A pretty whelk shell for your Wednesday. We are half way there. Have a lovely day
07.01.2022 Rainy day activities.... what are your go to’s? We are starting the first week of school holidays with more glorious rain. I’m thinking rainbow rice, blanket cubbies and of course puzzles!! Our Majestic Wild puzzles come in a pack of 3, Woodland, Safari and Ocean in one beautiful box. Made in Australia. . . #ecofriendlytoys #problemsolving #natureplay #naturetoys #loosepartsplay #openendedplay #finemotorskills #puzzlesforkids #ecotoys #ecofriendly #jigsawpuzzle #invitationtoplay #openendedplay #madeinaustralia #playideasforkids #playmatters #montessori #montessoriathome #montessoritoddler #reggioinspired #reggiokids #playbasedlearning #montessoritoys #wherelearningmeetsplay #earlylearning #naturekids #learnthroughplay #playbasedlearning #jocollierdesigns #smallworldplay
05.01.2022 Counting, counting 1 2 3 . We’ve been playing with our number cards and these number dots from @ellecollective_kids all week. Isla loves adding and subtracting at the moment and hasn’t stopped using our Nature’s 123 cards for all her little calculations
04.01.2022 20% Sale TOMORROW 5pm. Tell your friend, your Mum, your dog, your neighbour. Sharing caring Code EASTER (valid tomorrow once sale starts) . www.jocollierdesigns.com.au
04.01.2022 Happy Monday everyone. It’s a long weekend here and we are clearing the garden Poor Luke .. he gets time off then is put to work On another exciting note our puzzles will be available this month!
04.01.2022 P u z z l e s ..... . I know I showed a sneak peek of these a while ago buttttt with the move and being extra busy with lock downs and increased online shopping their release was slightly paused. But they are coming ... in perfect time for (Christmas) Made here in Australia painted and designed by me
02.01.2022 Gentle, low tox and ethically made. Learning at its best. Thank you @shecan_ from the lovely Philippines for sharing this BEAUTIFUL photo including our nature’s abc cards
02.01.2022 What a beautiful and gentle invitation to play Thank you so much for sharing and including our Nature’s abc cards @littlebillies_ Have a wonderful Thursday x
01.01.2022 Did someone say S A L E ??!!!! That’s right!! If you’ve missed me jabbering on in my stories we are having our slightly imperfect sale and it starts NOW!! These cards have small manufacturing faults that do not effect the use of the cards at all. The faults are purely cosmetic they just didn’t meet our high standards to send out at full price. So grab yourself a bargain before they sell out. Nab some for Christmas, for a friend or an extra set to hang in your playroom. Head to the website and click on the Imperfect Collection
01.01.2022 Small world Safari by @thiago_st.cortez . Wow!! I absolutely love this invitation to play set up featuring our Nature’s abc cards. I just want to play here! Happy Monday everyone.
