Today's prompt for @joannehawker 's #meetthemakerweek is WHAT INSPIRED IT 😊 I'm obviously rather inspired by nature; going for walks, learning about animals and plants. I find animals comforting and cheerful. I enjoy the process of making creatures and I hope that that joy presents itself in my work. I've always enjoyed maths, so engineering their designs is my favourite part of the process. I sit down with a ruler, protector, scissors and cellotape and start designing shapes. I've always enjoyed a bit of problem solving 😊 And with each new design comes another idea to explore, which so far (in 12 years) hasn't left me with one moment where I wasn't inspired to make them. My Holly and Mistletoe bunting now adorns the studio @manchestercraft 😊, so Christmas is definitely on its way! #handmademodern #artisan #bespokemaker #giftidea #handmadeisbetter #imadethis #capturemycraft #craftsmanship #handmade #handmadebyme #handmadenation #handmademovement #designermaker #buyhandmade #maker #designermaker #wearethemakers #meetthemaker #madebyme #luxuryhandmade #heytheremaker #independentmaker #timeforcreativesouls #handmadeloves #favehandmade #craftersgonnacraft #showyourwork #artistoninstagram #originalartwork #artistlife (at MCDC - Manchester Craft & Design Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqru31tFXxd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g8dpmjuequmq