Fantasy toad

I like to work from photos, especially when the subject is tiny and might move. Photos also have the benefit of capturing exactly how light was falling on a subject in a given moment. To make the pain

■ Blue fluffy plush 65x35cm ■ Green smooth plush fabric 60x48cm ■ Light blue dimple plush 20x23cm ■ Pale orange plush 19x10cm ■ Yellow plush 18x7cm ■ Purple plush 18x7cm ■ White wool felt 14x7cm ■ Bla

Three things to make and do

From his bestselling books to star stints on television shows – including, of course, iconic show The Great British Bake Off – Paul Hollywood is a familiar face in homes up and down the country. We ca

AS SOMEONE WHO SPECIALISES in coloured pencil pet portraits, I’m very familiar with layering fur and capturing texture, but this time I wanted to explore smoother surfaces, bolder shapes and underwate

With 2.6m Instagram followers, chef Thomas Straker’s recipes are hugely popular. Find out why for yourself by trying these dishes from his latest book