Tinks was started by me, Lucy, at the beginning of lockdown. My then 4 year old needed to shield which meant the whole family was facing months of being stuck within four walls, I needed to keep my mind occupied and thus Tinks was born.
The name Tinks is after my two very own ‘Tinks’ Amelia, 6 years old, and Ida, 4 years old.
I am sure you will agree that hand painted products are wonderfully luxurious presents to receive. At Tinks we offer that same hand painted wow factor but at fair prices, vital in this current economic climate.
Each product, from the font to the style of artwork, is painted with the child in mind. Being a teacher, I feel the precursive font is a useful tool in supporting children to learn the correct letter formation. Using the correct letter formation is a National Curriculum expectation hence why the standard script I use is this pre-cursive style. I have since added two new fonts due to popular demand. The designs I paint are bold, bright and colourful appealing to the young. Customers can either select designs from my growing bank on the website or request something more bespoke.
Tinks was a finalist for two Little Ankle Biter Hampshire Awards 2022; best local business and best new business.
HOW IT WORKS
On the website there are two options of painted products:
Limited edition products - these are already painted and ready to go all I need to do is add the name. The lead time for these products is 5-7 working days.
Painted/embroidered to order - these are painted/embroidered (shoes) to order. You choose the designs and colours. When ordering these products you will be sent a proof to approve before I begin painting. The lead time for these products is 2-3 weeks.
Clothing range - We also offer a range of clothes, these products will be sent out the next working day.