Feeling crafty?

I've spotted a couple of really nice craft activities recently, and although it's probably too late for Christmas, you can always keep them in mind for rainy days, long winter nights and school holidays.

Claire (De Beaux Souvenirs), one of my favourite French artists / wirework makers, has just started selling some wirework kits enabling you to make your own wire photophore.


I also discovered yesterday via papier mache that Ann Wood has posted a downloadable tutorial of her papier mache boats!

And if you haven't already seen them, you can also have a go at making her wonderful cardboard horses.

Emily Stewart

I am intrigued by these wonderful Scottish papier-mâché dolls by Perthshire based textile artist Emily Stewart. I really want to find out more...
A recent graduate from Grays School of Art in Aberdeen, Emily is "inspired by the rekindling of childhood memories and narratives by utilising illustrated stories and textile art as garments displayed on small handmade Papier-Mache dolls". Her work is available from Boo Vake, a lovely shop in Perth.