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Fifty for fifty success!
So I thought you ought to enjoy a parade of mice, all made for a good cause. This is most of them, not all. I was completely blown away by the support for this venture. You did me proud, raggyrat fans...
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Safari Tales
I have a happy update about this GOOD NEWS because you can now get your little monkey paws on a copy of Safari Tales really soon, as there is the option to pop it in your shopping cart here! This...
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The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane
I began making dolls inspired by the book in 2010. A teacher was looking for someone in the Etsy Plush Team to recreate the china doll completely in fabric so the children could put on a play. And...
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January is cold and dark ...
But in the darkness, hope can always be found. And on a cold, cold day you can always put on your warm hat and coat and go outside...I decided to create in plush Little Mole, because he’s such a dear...
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Snuggle Time Easter Stories, and plush rabbits
It’s always good to have a special friend. And so for my friend Glenys Nellist’s brand new book I felt I ought to suggest she had both of the bunnies that feature on every page of the book. I made the...
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Prayer flags at the Music festival
Prayers for our time, a lockdown project, are having a surprise outing. As I snuggled down on the sofa on Friday night with a book and my iPad I had a quick look at social media. I was glad I did....
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Of Serpents …
I’ve loved Ragged Bears since having children and beginning to bring books into the house again. And my first child is now 24! And living in Dorset I’ve kinda made friends with them, I even have a...
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This is Susan
Susan is in her 60s and wears aged six-month clothes. She’s been staying with us for a few years. But this year we both became orphans when my mother died of cancer, in March. She belonged to my...
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This is Susan, too …
After carefully taking poor Susan apart and visiting the Doll Workshop in Kinson, it was cleanup time. I washed all her clothes in cool water and used some Vanish for some stain spots, before a cool...
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This is Susan, completed!
It was time to put Susan back together, and a double thickness of towel was spread out on the table. My visit to Ellie’s Doll Workshop was so helpful. I came away with some beautiful new elastic and...
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Illustrator again!
Happy to see my name in lights today, in the Publishers brochure. I’m a published illustrator for the second time. Meanwhile I’m an agented author with picture books out on submission. People think my...
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Memory Bears
A bear made from T-shirts lined with white fleece, gifted on a wedding day this summer. This year, rather sadly, I’ve slipped into making a few memory bears. It’s not completely sad, because it’s also...
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Memory Bears, Memory Mouse
Here are three lovely big bears, who were gifted yesterday…One pair of skinny size 8 jeans made one bear. As you can see, I also made 2 bears which are the reverse of each other. My mothers house-coat...
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40 Days with Labyrinths ...
When author and friend Fay Rowland asked me to join her blog tour, I said yes please, just so I could look at all the lovely colouring in her new book. She wont know until she reads this, but I...
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Two drawings and a chunky rat
An ink and pencil sketch I made recently from a photograph seen on Facebook. I doodled this spontaneously and gifted it, this lovely girl was saved from the meat trade. This detailed pencil drawing...
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Plush from Books …
In 2022 I entered a season of making larger plush, to help authors promote their books. I sort of lived that author life a little bit, sharing their excitement as a plush WIP was shared on social media...
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I do like pigeons!
I like pigeons a lot. We sometimes hand feed the ones near the RSPB reserve here in Weymouth. Look at those feathers. That sheen. Could I make one? So I gathered together an old (clean) sock, toy...
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My old film camera …
I haven’t seen a box of 35mm film since about 2003 when I finally had access to a decent digital camera. A camera I recently passed to Mary for GCSE Photography. And her lovely tutor sent home this box...
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Goose, Goose Goose!
Well, they weren’t too keen on me but my friend Lesley has two lovely geese. While they complained about my presence in the garden, I took pictures for Mary. They sang me the song of their people, but...
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Plush from books - Ellie!
A pair of paws balance on a book, while I needle sculpt their toes. This book is perfect for anyone who’s about to expand their family, or recently has. It’s relatable for anyone who ever suddenly...
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Sad, sad bears …
I made five bears from a teenager’s jacket, and it was tough going. I shouldn’t have been doing it. It felt appropriate that the fabric was hard to work with. One bright, stunning Superdry coat. I’m...
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Michael, the Amazing Mind Reading Sausage Dog!
I don’t just make plush from picture books of course, I love to recreate all kinds of kidlit characters. So meet Michael. And yes, I read the whole book before I made him. It’s as hilarious and...
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Little Mole Goes To School - book review
Great to see Little Mole again, in a third adventue. I should not have been worried that a book about 'starting school' might not have been different to others in the genre - it was!I want his lunch...
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Susie
Dorchester Susie has captured more than a few hearts since her arrival in the town. When I discovered her I offered to design a postcard to raise funds for a local charity and Feral Cat Care Dorset...
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Book Review MADE FOR US Polly Owen & Daniel Duncan
I’m in a SCBWI group with the author of this new book, and she sent me a copy to review. I was interested in seeing it because I’ve been working with adults who have learning and other disabilities and...
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