Unique wonders of lichen used for my cards

My name is Sarah Hatton, I created Truly Trossachs in 2006 when I moved to Brig O' Turk near Callander.

I was inspired by the the natural beauty of The Queen Elizabeth Forest Park within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The woodland produces a host of natural materials including lichen covered larch branches and wonderful mosses and swathes of purple heather in September, which you may see on many of my cards.

The Isle of Arran, off the west coast of Scotland, inspires my coastal collection. Beach combing amongst the seals is so relaxing, particularly on Kildonen beach on the south of the island.

My peacock collection is sourced from a resident family of peacocks who give up their feathers willingly.