Happy Pokémon Day week! To celebrate, I’m turning up the heat by releasing the entire fire-starter evolution family over the next few days, starting right now with #004 Charmander. For this build, I decided to switch things up and pay homage to the original games with a retro pixel-art design. Read on to find out why this “simple” blocky style was actually deceptively trickier to fold and colour than the smooth designs!
The first Pokémon evolution family is officially complete! To capture the bulk of #003 Venusaur, I needed a hefty 650-page book. But being such a “wide boy” brought its own problems, and annoying print margins nearly made me abandon this specific book entirely! Read on to see how I battled the paper to finish this massive fold.
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Marching on Together! ⚽ Recently, I was delighted to receive a custom commission for a Leeds United book from a lovely customer who had received one of my previous folds as a gift. It was a pleasure to remake this iconic crest for a fellow fan of “The Whites”—humming the tune while I worked, of course! Read on to see how the detailed Yorkshire rose turned out in paper form.
Goodbye January, hello 2026! It’s been a surprisingly productive start to the year. I officially launched my mammoth Pokémon 151 challenge, hit a massive 30lb weight loss milestone, and finally got glasses! Read on for a full look back at my month in crafting, life updates, and a look ahead to February.
The Pokémon 151 challenge continues apace! Bulbasaur has already evolved, and today I’m sharing the completed book fold for #002: Ivysaur. I’ve kept the style consistent with the previous fold. Pop in to see the evolution.
Over in my Facebook group, January’s theme was “Mushrooms.” I decided to join in the fun and was captivated by a whimsical design showing fungi encapsulated within a lightbulb. It was the perfect quick project using a cut and fold technique alongside a 180 fold for a really neat finish. Pop in to see how this magical little design turned out!
The massive challenge has begun! To mark Pokémon’s upcoming 30th anniversary, I have started my mission to book fold all original 151 Generation 1 Pokémon. We begin at the very beginning with #001: Bulbasaur. Read on to see how I used a cut-and-fold technique, black cardstock outlines, and vibrant Promarker colouring to create this first entry in the series. One down, 150 to go!
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.
