About Lucy Jay Designs

Here at Lucy Jay Designs, creativity is all about making people smile — usually with something slightly strange, a little dark, and wonderfully nostalgic.

Based in Nottingham, Lucy is a papercutter, illustrator, and maker of delightfully silly things inspired by myth, local urban legends, and the darker side of fairy tales. Mixed in with a healthy dose of silly nostalgia, her work blends the eerie and the playful to create pieces full of humour, character, and storytelling.

From wonderfully detailed papercuts to quirky illustrations and odd little creations, everything is designed to spark curiosity, laughter, and the occasional “that’s weird… I love it.”

Inspired by old stories, forgotten folklore, strange traditions, and the comforting chaos of childhood memories, Lucy Jay Designs celebrates imagination without taking itself too seriously. One moment it might be beautifully intricate papercutting inspired by a local legend; the next, it could be something completely ridiculous that exists purely to make people grin.

Everything is thoughtfully designed and made in her little garden cabin, with a love for handmade craft, storytelling, and embracing the wonderfully peculiar side of creativity.

Thanks for stopping by — and welcome to the strange, nostalgic, and slightly mischievous world of Lucy Jay Designs.