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Hi,
My name is Elizabeth Mayne, AKA Lizzie and I’ve had quite the transformative journey. Nestled in a quaint village just 15 minutes from Hereford in Herefordshire, UK, I share my life with my husband, our three grown-up children, five grandchildren, and Gertie the cat. My career has been a tale of constant evolution, marked by a series of rebirths and reinventions.
Beginning my work life at 16 in an MOD establishment, I was a wireperson crafting cables for the Navy – a role shrouded in secrecy due to the Official Secrets Act I signed back in the 70s (quite a story there!). From there, I transitioned into an electronics prototype technician during the dawning era of mobile phones.
Life took a delightful turn as I became a housewife, immersing myself in the world of crafts. From needlepoint to quilting, curtain making to roman blinds, papier-mâché to faux-paint effects – I’ve delved into it all with gusto. This period of exploration laid the groundwork for my later pursuits.
After my children were grown, I returned to education as a mature student, embracing the world of graphic design with a particular love for digital imagery. This phase marked a significant rebirth in my professional life, allowing me to harness my creative energies in new and exciting ways.
Now, in my retirement, I’ve embarked on another transformative journey. As a Designer, I create digital images and crochet patterns for the craft market, contributing as an artist for Silhouette America and Stencil Girl. My digital designs are available at the Silhouette Online Store, and for my stencil work, you can visit StencilGirl Products.
Crochet holds a special place in my heart, and you can find my patterns in two stores: Ravelry and my Etsy store, Passionforpatterns. I’ve also expanded my digital footprint with designs on Spoonflower.com, Contrado.co.uk, and an additional Etsy store for mock-ups ( to use in mocking up your artwork to see how it looks in everyday environments, and digital art.
My hobbies are as varied as my career path. I adore crochet, digital design, and Zentangling, the latter allowing me to create intricate designs through repetitive patterns. I’m also dipping my toes into watercolour painting at a beginner’s level.
You can explore my designs and more on my blog, where I share my passion and creativity. I also have designs featured on two other sites, Stencilgirl.com and Silhouette Design Store which have now become a significant part of my creative expression.
That’s a snapshot of my life’s journey, marked by continuous learning, personal rebirth, and the joy of creative exploration.
Take care, and I hope you enjoy the rest of my blog.
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Lizzie Mayne designs 
Well done Lizzie, wishing you all the best in your new endeavour!
Hi Lizzie… a great site, and a very versitile owner.. I did not know you have all that experience behind you. Love you, hope to see you all soon – again!!! Margo
Hi Auntie Margo. Glad you like my stuff and great to hear from you. Love you too.
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Hello,
I just want to inform you that there is a misspelling in the french house sign «chien mérchant». It should be spelled «chien méchant» without the «r».
Sincerely
Marie
Thanks for letting me know. Oh how embarrassing, I’ ll change it once I come off of holiday.
Elizabeth, I found you through Silhouette site. I am looking for a cutting file similar to your file Dahalia Flower mat. May I send you a photo of what I am looking for?
Thanks, Lora
Thank you. Yes of course. I see what I can do for you.
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Hello Elizabeth. I have just come across you in the silhouette site ?I am in New Zealand but originally born in the new forest area and my father was with the Navy ( he was a NZ Flyer in WW2 ) I am into multi media Art and all things sewn! I am looking into the Digital Die cuts but at moment use big shot or cut by hand. I have used many photoshop programmes and am pretty conversant with the computer through my work over the years. I am looking forward to using some of your products. I think I. Will have to have another Life time! Cheers from the land of the Hobbit!
Hi Carole
welcome to my blog. I hope I can be of help to you in the future.
Lizzie
Hi LIzzie, I bought your Union Jack rhinestone heart from Silhouette, but it’s not a complete project. Is it supposed to be done in different layers so that you don’t have to lay out each stone individually? Seems like I would have been better off just converting my own heart to a rhinestone pattern. Not sure why it was presented as a Union Jack? Am I missing something? Thanks.
Hi Amanda
Thank you for your enquiry. I thought the very same too but I put this question to silhouette when designing the rhinestone heart. They said to submitted as a rhinestone filled heart and the thumbnail it comes with will help the purchaser of the file to see where the colours should go. I’m not sure if my answer helps you any further. Try contacting silhouette and see what they say. support@silhouette.com
Hi Lizzie – Love your work – just purchaced the bull mask from silhoutte – very cute – going to use it at a boy scout party. I ran into a problem – the bull does not have his evebrows in the purchased design – can you help? Thanks Toni Howe
toni@tonihowe.com
Hi Toni
Thank you for your query. I am sorry that you have not had the complete file from Silhouette store I will resend them an updated file and email you the same one too. Please accept my apologies if this has cause you any inconvenience.
Regards
Lizzie
Lizzie, I am a brand new Silhouette user and it took me all of 15 minutes to figure out that all the patterns I love in the store are yours. I see that your patterns are for personal use only. Would you ever consider negotiating a commercial price? Thank you, and keep designing those beautiful patterns!
Hello Elan
Thank you for your kind comments on my designs. I can offer you a commercial licence I will email you with the details, plus a few inquiries.
regards
Lizzie
Hi
I bought your shadow box frame from the silhouette store are you able to give me assembly instructions?
Thanks
Hello
Thank you for the enquiry. If you go to my tutorial page on this site then you’ll find how to assemble the box at the end of ‘how to make a box frame in Silhouette Studio part 2’ video. It’ll be in picture format. If you have any further queries just let me know.
Regards
Lizzie
Hi Lizzie! I would like to use your “Indian Elephant And Temple” panting as my album artwork. Would that be ok with you? If so how could I buy it for that purpose?
Hello Chris
Thanks for your enquiry. I can sell you the artwork under an unlimited commercial licence. Please can you tell me where you saw my artwork.
Regards
Lizzie
Well I was searching for Asian Indian elephant paintings on google images. Most of them didn’t have the look my web designer and I created for the album I’m finishing up right now. I came across your painting but it was stripped down with just the elephant with a white background. I browsed until I found some information on you so I could give you some of my own ideas to incorporate into the unfinished painting. Then I came across the finished image and I liked how vibrant and fresh it was, so that’s how I ended up here.
Thank you for liking my elephant and temple. I am pleased that you would like to use my artwork on your album. Could you tell me a bit about yourself. you can email if you prefer. lijesm@gmail.com where we can discuss purchasing my artwork.
TIA
Lizzie
I just purchased your “A you’re Adorable” cut from Silhouette and was wondering if you have any plans on doing the whole alphabet? I have done many scrapbooks for my kids, nieces, nephews and cousins using the words to this song and usually cut my own, but I love the style of yours.
Hi Jeanne
I will be adding the DEF next week, and the rest will follow as some point.
Thanks
Lizzie
Hi Lizzie, I love your designs on silhouette site. It’s like whenever I find a patter I love, I automatically know if it’s yours. You have a distinct style and I love the intricacies of your patterns. I have a question on “paisley drops pattern” Design ID #55273. Will it cut as a circle? It kinda feels like the individual drops will fall out separately? Please clarify. Sorry if I am asking a silly question. I wanted it to be in a circle with paisley shapes inside, will purchase after I hear from you. Thanks!
Hello I have emailed you with an answer.
Lizzie I purchased your “Happy Anniversary Darling” cutting design from Silhoutte and I’m having problems with it. I don’t quite understand how it’s put together. I cut the different layers but when I cut the layer that says “Happy Anniversary” I can’t get it to cut properly. I tried several times with different settings and a new blade but the lines are too small. Are all the layers meant to be cut? Or are they to be sketched? Thank you for your help. Hazel
Hello Hazel
I’m sorry you are experiencing problems with your design. I will email you with solutions and explanation on how it should be assembled.
Regards
Lizzie
Is there anyway to get images you have on the Silhouette Store as an SVG? I don’t have a Silhouette but I have a Cricut Explorer.
Hello Tina
Yes there is. I’ll email you the details. Many thanks for your enquiry.
Lizzie
I was just wondering if you are going to make the rest of the alphabet for the “a you’re adorable” cuts for Silhouette? I bought the ones you have on the site and would like to make a scrapbook with the rest of the alphabet. If not, could you tell me what font you used and maybe I can finish it up myself. I would really appreciate it.
Hello Thank you for your query. I don’t intend to upload anymore but the font I used was Motion Picture for the Capital letters and Lobster 1.4 for the smaller text. They can both be found on Da font website. I Hope that helps.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
Lizzie, can you please contact me via email or facebook? I have included your wonderful Splinters tangle in my new shading guide, would love it if you could write a review for the webpage.
Yes of course. thanks
Hi Lizzie. I saw your Rubik’s cube on the Silhouette store and wondered if you could design something similar to the cube on this shirt? My daughter would like to make it for her older brother for Christmas. She plans on printing it in black iron on vinyl. Thank you. http://www.redbubble.com/people/jitterink/works/12331521-rubiks-cube-black?grid_pos=59&p=t-shirt
Hi Kelly
I’d be happy to. I will contact you via your email with prices.
Hi Lizzie. I bought the monogram card (letter R) but I am having hard time when I cut. It seem the good letter shape stay on the pad. Do I need to cut a another card to glue ? Do you have a tutorial?
Hello Linda
Thank you for your enquiry I will answer your questions via email.
Hi Lizzie,
I bought the 50th anniversary design on silhouette america and I was not able to get the “th” to cut out properly. I thought you had later designed it with the “th” separated from the 50. Is it possible to get that particular svg file from you?
Hello Kathryn
Thank you for your enquiry. I have amended the design and submitted it to silhouette america. Meanwhile I will respond to the rest of the inquiry via email.
Regards
Lizzie