2026 is the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, and to celebrate, I’m taking on two massive, long-term challenges! One involves my trusty book folding skills and the original 151 Pokémon, while the second pushes me way out of my comfort zone into the world of video to document a huge card collecting goal. Read on to find out my plans!
Hello 2026! Looking back, the end of last year was full of positives, especially finally launching this blog. As we head into the new year, I’m rejecting pressure-filled “resolutions” that I know I won’t keep. Instead, I’m setting some gentle plans across my crafting, online space, photography, and real life. Read on to see what I’m aiming for this year
Happy New Year! Looking back, December was surprisingly laid-back and organised for once. This month’s post is entirely imageless (oops!), but I’m chatting about enjoying Minecraft on my new PC, dealing with a pesky bout of tendinitis, lovely birthday celebrations, and navigating a quiet Christmas while on my weight loss journey.
When Marc asked for a handmade Secret Santa gift for a fellow Pokémon Professor with an “Eeveelutions” theme, I knew I had a challenge on my hands! I decided to turn a detailed image into an intricate book fold. It required weeks of patient folding and a lot of careful colouring to finally bring all those different characters to life, but I am so happy with how this colourful project turned out.
When I agreed to make Pikachu Christmas cards for Marc’s fellow Pokémon Professors, I didn’t realize exactly what I was getting myself into. What started as a simple Cricut project quickly turned into an epic, multi-layered jigsaw puzzle challenge!
November felt like a quiet, in-between month, but it still brought some bright moments. From colourful Pokémon crafting to a long-awaited cinema trip and a surprise new PC, there were plenty of little highlights tucked in among the slower days. Here’s a quick look back at how the month unfolded.
This festive Santa Cut and Fold Book was a joy to create — a cheerful Christmas design that folds beautifully into the pages of a pre-loved book. Perfect for adding a touch of handmade magic to the holiday season.
October was a whirlwind of creativity, confidence, and a little bit of chaos! From taking part in my first-ever craft fair and giving my Etsy shop a complete makeover, to starting new book projects and even trying my hand at penpalling — it’s been a busy month full of growth, gratitude, and a few exciting new adventures.
A surprise bouquet turned into an afternoon of quiet creativity as I explored each bloom through my macro lens. From the bold orange lily to the soft blush petals of a tiny mystery flower, every shot revealed beautiful textures and details that reminded me why I love macro photography so much.
I’ve always loved anything that sparkles, so one of the highlights of my year is when Light Night Leeds rolls around each October. The city transforms into a glowing playground of colour, creativity, and sound ...
