Frame workshop

I hadn't lead on a workshop for a little while, and it felt really good to back into it. Doing a session on making and decorating frames for Age UK in Derbyshire. We started with some simple origami, though some of them looked lovely. I especially liked the one shown in the 2 photos above. It looks like a really complex design when finished.

Then I went through a few different techniques to decorate frames with recycled paper. Everyone came up with their own take on it, which was lovely. It was a nice relaxing 2 hours. Looking forward to next weeks workshop now!

Charity Shop shinys!

Me and Joe went hunting around charity shops yesterday to see what we could find, and while our original plan of buying lots of cool odd plates to replace our cheap white ones, we did find some bargains!

I spotted the pattern on this dress from a mile off, and luckily it was in my size! £4.99

Spotless Thermos flask, in a gorgeous colour! £2.50

As some of you may know I love paper craft and have been getting into origami, this fantastic '80's book  was just £1.50. I especially love the origami moustache!

We did manage to get our hands on a couple of plates though for 50p, and enjoyed eating cake off them last night!

What I have been doing recently

Here is my latest illustration. 

I feel that Mushnoo will be a regular feature in my work, and for a while now I have been wanting to write/illustrate a children's book featuring him and his friends. The character was first conceived about 2 years ago, so I'm taking my time! I must put the objective in a list, because then I will probably actually do it! I have a thing about lists! Again I'm still experimenting with styles, but must say I'm pretty pleased with this one! I have also created a pattern using Mushnoo and his main friends.

Again I'm really stoked with this especially as it is the first pattern I have created.




I have also been working on my crocheting skills! I'm getting there slowly! My aim is to be able to make an amigurumi creature by the end of the year! A long way to go yet! Still only learnt slip stitch and double crochet.


Oh and here is my first ever origami crane

only 999 more to make to get all my wishes granted!






Finally had another great day at Madeley High school this week getting the children to come up with their own installations. It took a while for them to grasp the idea, but now they're doing brilliantly. I can't wait to see their final pieces! Will post the pics up on here when they are done!