Carmel Grant Designs, a Waterford based artist, captured the imagination of visitors at Showcase Ireland 2026 with its award-winning Paper Doll Books, a fresh revival of a favourite childhood classic. Exhibiting at Stand L83, Carmel Grant Designs had already attracted significant attention, being named a finalist in the Local Enterprise [...]
We are absolutely delighted to announce the arrival of our newest paper doll book, The Sports Star! Suitable for boys and girls aged 5 to 12 years, this sport themed activity book celebrates the excitement and energy of sport, mixed with the joy of creativity and play. Inside, you will find [...]
Buying the perfect gift for someone can be hard, especially when the person already seems to have everything. You want to get them something thoughtful, something fun, something that feels just right... but you don’t want to give them another generic item that will sit on a shelf or be [...]
As schools across Ireland have closed for the summer holidays, parents everywhere are bracing themselves for the long stretch of holidays ahead. While the summer break is a much-needed time to rest and recharge, it can also come with the constant challenge of keeping young minds busy—especially when the weather [...]
I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that Carmel Grant Designs has launched a brand new product - Colour & Style Paper Doll Books. The Colour & Style Paper Doll Book website is officially live—and the online shop is now open! This moment has been a long time coming, and I couldn’t [...]
As 2024 came to a close, Elaine and Kevin rang in the New Year not just with fireworks and fizz, but with wedding bells and boxing gloves. I had the absolute pleasure of designing a unique and playful caricature for their New Year’s Eve wedding at the beautiful Hotel Minella, [...]