NATIONAL ADVERTISING MANAGER Describe yourself in 5 words or less. Fun-loving, tenacious and loud Describe your worst attempt at craft. Gluing my fingers together in a Kindergarten craft class while making Christmas decorations. If you could master one new skill, what would it be? Surfing What’s your favourite project that’s been featured in Handmade? So many to choose from - but I like anything vintage or retro. Describe your greatest creative achievement. Winning 3rd prize in the Derivan National Self-portrait competition. How is your home decorated? Eclectic What is your favourite colour and why? Red, black, white and blue – it’s hard to pick a favourite! Tell us about your earliest childhood craft memories. Filling in and ripping out the pages of colouring books, then putting them on the fridge door. What’s the best handmade present you’ve ever received? A handmade card from a dear friend – it took her hours to make as she’s not the crafty type. Tell us an unusual or surprising fact about yourself. I can whistle backwards! What is your motto in life? There is method in my madness! Describe any “what was I thinking?” purchases - craft or otherwise! A purple and pink jacket made of parachute material – I thought it was cool! What music do you listen to while you work? Sharon singing. Any amusing anecdotes? While on holiday in Thailand recently, I convinced the locals I knew how to ride a motorbike. As I drove it out of the rental place I stacked it within a few seconds! They chased me down the road to take it back and I walked home to the hotel that day!.