While we are on the topic of lovely papier mache creatures (see yesterday's post on Julie Arkell), some weeks ago I found a wonderful blog called do you mind if i knit, written by artist and illustrator Vanessa Cabban. Now this is not a new blog, so I wonder why it took me so long to find it????
Reading Vanessa's blog is like sitting down to a nice cup of tea and a chat with an old friend. I love her papier mache creatures (which she makes in this beautiful studio), she posts a tonne of photos from her open garden visits around her little corner of England (love those posts almost as much as her papier mache posts), and she has a hilarious Miniature Dachshund called Douglas who pops up regularly on the blog.
Here is one of Vanessa's wonderful creations below (Sir Henry Brambles) - you can see more on her blog, and she sells on etsy too! Make sure you keep an eye out for Audrey and Happy Louise. They are fabulous!
Image from do you mind if i knit.
I've been lusting after Louise for ages. But Sir Henry Brambles reminds me of G!
K x
Posted by: kristina | May 21, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I love Vanessa's blog too, her paper mache creatures are divine! Evangeline was my favourite!
Posted by: Sally | May 21, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Sam....dear Sam .....THANKS for sending us over to "do you mind if I knit"
...wow......
What incredible inspiration - and, BOY, do I need it today!
Now, can I translate it into what I need to do?
xo
Posted by: jone | May 21, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Just found your blog ... love, love, love! Will be back for more!
Posted by: Vintage Jane | May 22, 2011 at 10:50 PM
That is hilarious Kristina! Does G also wear suspenders and striped socks when he is gardening? Louise is just wonderful isn't she!?
Posted by: sam | May 23, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Hi Sally, I agree, Evangeline is great too. I had such a hard time picking just one of Vanessa's creatures to show in this post. It's a nice dilemma to have though : )
Posted by: sam | May 23, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Are you doing some more papier mache Jone? Hope so! Can't wait to see, whatever it is :) Did you see Vanessa's paintings too? Just beautiful, such joyful colours!
Posted by: sam | May 23, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Thanks Vintage Jane! And welcome to sam's notebook! I am just about to pop on over and visit your blog, see you there :)
Posted by: sam | May 23, 2011 at 09:35 AM
adore her work.
and her blog too.
xx
julie
Posted by: julie whitmore | May 26, 2011 at 12:47 AM