Yumi Okuda

Felt toys

2012-01-04T11:06:00.002Z

I made these tiny felt toys and I liked how they slowly come into shape. I've injured myself with the needle a few times so must be more careful next time.

C/STOREのArtist Book Corner

2011-12-13T11:09:00.004Z

Giant Mango 企画、C/STOREでアートブックおかせてもれっています。

会期
2011年12月9日(金) – 12月1月5日（木）
※一部商品は12月22日（木）までとなります。
11：00－21：00

場所
ラ　チッタデッラ　マッジョーレ棟2階A207 C/STOREギャラリースペース

出展アーティスト
小野正統 / 川野ヒロミ / 木暮奈津子 / わるいだ～ / ショウジョノトモ / トシダナルホ /ハタセレン / 奥田ゆみ

Vegetable patch

2011-12-09T09:26:00.002Z

My dad rents a vegetable patch. I went along and planted some beans and collected some vegetables. We planted the little sprouts and covered them with some straw for warmth.

Little stained glass window

2011-11-29T13:09:00.002Z

This little stained glass window I completed the evening before leaving England and travelled with me across Siberia.

Vespa mandarinia japonica rodszkowski

2011-11-21T12:49:00.001Z

UK - Japan

2011-10-29T09:39:00.007+01:00

At the end of August I started travelling back to Japan on fourteen trains, three buses and one ferry. I spent a lot of time on the train, knitting, chatting, napping and snacking. Here are some train drawings. There is a lot of land between UK and Japan. Lots of trees.

stained glass window

2011-08-22T01:48:00.002+01:00

I have been going to stained glass classes. It was really hard to cut the glass at first. I want to make some smaller things next.

2011-08-06T22:05:00.000+01:00

English country walk

2011-08-06T21:58:00.002+01:00

I went for an evening walk in Alfriston. Walking through the fields. One of my favourite things. English summer is so beautiful.

New Haven Cormorant

2011-07-22T00:44:00.002+01:00

At the weekend, I went to see an outdoor performance in New Haven with Generik Vapeur, Zap Art and the local community groups. There was music, bouncing cardboard boxes, and my favourite was when I thought the performance was finished and turned around to see the ferry appear from the edge of the cliff.

Rye harbour

2011-05-30T22:50:00.002+01:00

Today I went for a walk around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with Debbie. It was looking like a rainy day when we set off but as we got closer to Rye the sun started shinning. We saw some little tern and lots of flowers along the coast. My favourite was when Debbie read out the different points of the walk from the walking guide. After the walk, all the pubs weren't serving food until dinner time but we had a really good quiche with coleslaw and potato salad at The Cobbles Tea Room. I'd like to try their crab salad next time. Highly recommended.

Drawings from Brighton Museum

2011-05-14T18:44:00.003+01:00

There are many interesting objects to draw at the Brighton Museum. I like the room with the ceramic pieces the best.

krueger cardigan

2011-04-24T17:03:00.002+01:00

This is my new cardigan. I didn't like it at first. I made it too small and in skin colour which reminded me of Freddy Krueger skin. It's stretched now and a better fit. Very warm. The lovely buttons were made by a friend from Tokyo, Kiborio.

doodle

2011-04-07T19:27:00.002+01:00

Fair isle mittens

2011-04-05T20:38:00.002+01:00

I'm glad I finished them before it got too warm to wear mittens. I like finger puppets. They make me smile.

Inis Mor

2011-03-09T21:42:00.006Z

Debbie and I went to Aran Islands and cycled around making stops to see the seal colony and explore the beach. It was such a calm and sunny day.

Holiday in Gozo.

2011-03-09T00:12:00.002Z

Last month I went on holiday to Gozo with good friends. There was a lot of driving on bumpy roads and eating big pieces of cake. My favourite was twirling around on a sandy beach.

Bananaberry

2011-01-18T00:17:00.000Z

The other day I learned that raspberries aren't berries but bananas are.

More and more knitting

2010-11-28T15:13:00.006Z

I've finally got around to posting my first knitted cardigan. It's all in one piece so I didn't have to do much sewing. After I finish with all my Christmas knitting, I'd like to start on a second cardigan.

moss terrarium

2010-10-05T21:18:00.002+01:00

this is a little moss terrarium i made for a friend's birthday and a crochet shawl for my mum. lots of evening knitting is being done lately. lots of gifts to be made.

2010-07-25T13:53:00.002+01:00

A picture I submitted for a fairy tale project. Also now I have some work at Open Houses with delicious cake.

walled garden flowers

2010-07-22T14:56:00.003+01:00

Preston Manor

2010-07-17T17:11:00.004+01:00

Yesterday I visited Preston Manor. It is really really beautiful. The people working there have so much knowledge of the place that it made the visit so much more interesting. I was most intrigued by the basement area where there were the kitchens, washing area and butler's room with all the tools and equipment. In one of the kitchens there is also a beautiful embroidery by an eight year old. I also liked the paintings of the pet dogs. Outside in the garden area we found a long row of dog graves. I must revisit with my sketchbook but I was also told that it is a haunted house...

Si o No

2010-07-14T18:25:00.003+01:00

Sometimes it's hard making decisions. But not anymore! SiNo Project

...

2010-06-29T18:45:00.005+01:00

I have been making lots of crochet flowers and sitting on grass and going to the beach. As my co-worker Ben puts it, 'it's like fairyland at the moment'.

new project

2010-06-21T15:35:00.002+01:00

I have found a new project. To learn to make crochet flowers. I have made a couple at the weekend for the great friends who cycled on London to Brighton Bike Ride. Well done to Debbie, Rosie and the team!

Also now my windowsill plants are doing well. One of the cactus has some flowers. I think it it is Kalanchoe tomentosa (Panda Plant).

Junkboy Koyo

2010-06-13T19:44:00.003+01:00

At the weekend I followed the naked bikers to the seafront and joined a knitting picnic that Emily organized. I am only learning and doing rows. I am in need of a project or an adventure. I really do. Maybe I can keep knitting and knitting and it will be a warm scarf.

Here is the artwork for our friends and great musicians, Junkboy that Debbie and I worked on.

more summer weather please

2010-05-29T18:39:00.003+01:00

last weekend i saw some people swimming in the sea. i just got my feet wet and had an ice cream in a cup.

'Fifty-two'

2010-03-25T17:08:00.008Z

debbie and i have some work at this exhibition opening next week organized by claire platt and camilla stacey.

Calm Air All Ice Presents: 'Fifty-two'
31 March-3 April

Opening times: Wed-Fri 12-4pm / Sat 12-5.30pm

Opening Night: March 31st 6-8pm

Room 212 Glouceter Road, Bristol

exhibiting artists:

aaron sewards • alika cooper • alys paterson • amanda kindregan • amy greenan • ben o'leary • bess harding • bjorn lie • camilla stacey • cathy cullis • claire platt • courtney chelo • dave bain • debbie hill • deth p sun • edith abeytan• ekta kaul • elin thomas • fiona cassidy • gail mason • genevieve dionne• gunilla jähnichen • helen entwisle • jill bliss • kate parsons • kirsty hall • laura donald • leah duncan • lisa aaron • lisa solomon • lizzie stewart • lucie sheridan • marci washington • michal c william • mithila shafiq • nicole licht • nura porat • patrick gildersleeves • peskimo • roz inett • shannon rankin • simon daly • susan schwake • tinee häcker • yumi okuda

spring begins

2010-03-22T22:02:00.002Z

it's so nice to be so close to the sea.

airports and airplanes

2010-03-08T14:46:00.002Z

at shoreham airport you can sit and have a cup of tea and biscuits while admiring the planes taking off and landing.

indoor plants in colour, age nicolaisen

2010-02-09T21:46:00.003Z

i got this beautifully illustrated book from oxfam bookshop. i like how there are decorations drawn with the plants.

miniature dinky toys

2010-02-08T15:34:00.002Z

last week debbie and i visited brighton toy and model museum. there are many model trains there.

Book House Project

2010-01-21T22:08:00.003Z

Today Natacha, Debbie, Vicky and I went and displayed the rooms we created inspired by stories at the Books for Amnesty in Brighton.

よしみつさんへ

2010-01-14T20:21:00.002Z

いつも応援ありがとうございます。これからもどこからか笑いながらみていてください。

a snowy day drawing

2010-01-06T17:43:00.005Z

i like it when the trees turn white with snow.

omisoka

2009-12-31T16:06:00.004Z

i've become more adventurous with cooking and did a lot more baking this year. i'd like to go on more outings next year. train journeys, bus trips, bike rides, visiting places.

in japan, we are meant to have a big clean up on new year's eve.
i just cleaned my bedroom, kitchen next.

drawing game, scrabble and trivial pursuit

2009-12-30T00:58:00.008Z

things i experienced for the first time this christmas:
• played scrabble; fun but i can only make 3 or 4 letter words...
• ate pigs in a blanket; tasty!
• got a stocking; what a wonderful surprise to wake up to find a stocking!

christmas make

2009-12-12T13:25:00.003Z

this week i did a lot of making for christmas gifts and cards. evenings with tea and biscuits with good friends. yesterday i went round debbie and rosie's house and we made christmas crackers. but i was not so good at wrapping them so i did some decorating while debbie skillfully did the rolling and wrapping. we had mince pie and nice smelling herbal teas.

big value jotter

2009-12-01T23:58:00.002Z

this morning i woke up with a fever and lot of noise everyone trying to get to places in time. i heard my phone get a message, but when i checked there were no new messages. i lay in bed confused. later i watched garden programs day dreaming.

Blue Bird

2009-11-16T17:23:00.005Z

My sister reads lots and she used to read me stories when I was little. This is a drawing I did inspired one of those stories. I found out that it was by a Belgian playwright called Maurice Maeterlinck.
Also now my Biking is the Best print is on sale at Little Paper Planes for any bike lovers!

greeting card illustration

2009-10-19T18:42:00.003+01:00

Here are a couple of illustrations for a book of new year cards now on sale in Japan.

年賀状のイラスト描かせていただきました、インフォレスト社プリントするだけ　おしゃれ年賀状2010発売中です。

how to trim basil

2009-10-17T17:11:00.003+01:00

last night a group of us from the studio gathered for blac night. a night of sharing skills, performance, story telling and a meal. we made a mini animation and catherine presented her shadow puppet. we learned how to maintain your bike, how to make a flower and a box from paper, and how to trim basil so it will keep growing.

After the Rain

2009-10-09T14:29:00.002+01:00

After the Rain

After the all day rain,
The path now blooms
With blossoms pink and white.

Rey Ventura

cat drawing

2009-09-28T17:28:00.002+01:00

new images!!

2009-09-14T17:17:00.003+01:00

i've updated my website with new images and new links.

our first studio newsletter

2009-09-07T16:11:00.003+01:00

catherine and i have produced our first studio newsletter, 'trolls live under bridges' with suggestions, jokes, biscuit ratings and more. email me with your address if you would like to receive a copy.

MA09 Exhibition

2009-09-04T17:39:00.002+01:00

the MA Illustration Exhibition is coming soon at University of Brighton. Many friends are exhibition in the show and i got a chance to see some work in progress and they are looking great! I am really looking forward to seeing all the work together.
http://www.ma09.co.uk

british fete

2009-08-24T12:46:00.002+01:00

on saturday catherine and i were at tea & make(a great british fete). it was a lot of fun and we had chocolate brownie, lemon cake and chocolate marble cake. met lovely people and had fun making an explorer beard by the the talented artic. the images are cornelia o'donovans' beautiful toys, pheasant's teapot and our stall.

john o' groats to land's end

2009-08-19T00:04:00.003+01:00

a friend from the studio, david and his friend have gone cycling in scotland. they are cycling all the way down to land's end! you can follow their great adventures here.

Tea and Make

2009-08-11T13:27:00.006+01:00

Catherine and I will be at Tea and Make craft market in london next weekend, Saturday 22nd August at St Saviour'S Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, London SE23 1JN.
There will sure be lots of cake too!

confirmed stall holders:
Abigail Thomas
Capital Bee
Cassie English
Catherine Grimaldi
Choc Star
Cornelia O'Donovan
Cup of Sea
Eva Nueno
Garudio Studiage
Hannah Waldron
interim
Kamala Katbamna
Laura Laura
Mr Scruff's Make Us a Brew
Pete Fowler (Monsterism)
Pheasant
pingo [art vending machine]
Polly George
Sara Tierney
Selvedge
The Artic
Yumi Okuda

crow and heron drawings

2009-08-06T16:12:00.003+01:00

a couple of drawings i've been working on for a fable.

hat party

2009-08-05T19:19:00.003+01:00

a couple of weekends ago, i went to a fun hat party. everyone wore hats, a lot of them handmade including this lovely giraffe hat and there were homemade treats like this yummy hat cake. i made a paper bag hat.

outside in exhibition

2009-07-27T14:51:00.003+01:00

outside in, a biennial art competition for outsider and marginalised artists is opening at the pallant house gallery where i have been working as an intern. the exhibition opens from 4th august to 8th november. the images above by bob newman, kristen grbec and andrea cook.

t shirt illustrations

2009-07-21T15:43:00.003+01:00

my first trip to wales

2009-07-14T22:27:00.008+01:00

last week i spent one week volunteering at centre for alternative technology. we mostly helped at roger's field picking beans, weeding and thinning. in the evenings we went to some lectures. an architect called pat borer gave an interesting lecture about ecological buildings. at the weekend we went on a scenic train journey to barmouth - a seaside town, climbed cadair idris - second highest in wales! went skinny dipping in a lake!!

People Tree in Brighton

2009-07-13T17:21:00.004+01:00

last week i had some fun with paint helping my illustrator friend, chris haughton paint a new fair trade fashion shop opening in brighton.

how great the sea is, how small my split ends are

2009-06-28T17:24:00.003+01:00

yesterday i had a nice cycle along the seafront to saltdean to draw rabbits and horses. there was a gentle breeze. cycling can be so relaxing and enjoyable. in the evening i went to my friend simon's house where many of his lovely neighbours and friends gathered to enjoy his band, mates of mine play.

lovely morning

2009-06-18T12:22:00.002+01:00

i had the most wonderful morning today. debbie and i cycled along the seafront for a free breakfast. The sun was shining and some pleasant music by the hornblower brothers.

treyarnon bay and an ottoman embroidery

2009-06-16T20:50:00.009+01:00

last week i went on a camping trip to cornwall. it was the most luxurious camping trip i've been on! we had ceramic plates, table cloth and had risotto for dinner. we stayed at a campsite by treyarnon bay. i love the sound of wind in my ears when walking in the meadows.
my friend kim was visiting from japan too, so we had a day in london. we started at the victoria and albert musum and ended with curry in brick lane. we are already planning our next camping trip in the americas.

fun with architecture

2009-05-25T22:09:00.003+01:00

i tried out some stamps that i got some time ago in a charity shop in manchester. it is a box of rubber stamps called fun with architecture by david eisen.

The Recipe for Marmalade

2009-05-09T23:44:00.004+01:00

Illustration for a poem by Emily Wills.

graveyard drawing

2009-04-28T23:05:00.005+01:00

at the weekend i went on a stroll and location drawing at woodvale crematorium with debbie. it was really quiet and there weren't many people around. we saw a fox. the pond looked a lot bigger on the map than it was. on sunday we went on a bike ride to stanmer park. rosie found a barbie colouring book and we practiced some poses from it. after a bbq pork, potatoe wedges, spinach and cheese cake meal, we went to the pub for pub quiz. we came second! great weekend!!

the front garden

2009-04-22T12:28:00.004+01:00

it's been sunny and warm, i am spending more time in the garden. vicki, my housemate and i sit out with our cups of tea observing the birds and flowers. the tadpoles in the pond are doing well.
last year they didn't grow to be frogs... at the weekend i went to see the coach rally that debbie told me about. there was a lot of impressive driving on show.

drawing at the hunterian museum

2009-04-03T00:43:00.003+01:00

yesterday i went with a group of friends on a drawing trip to the hunterian museum at the royal college of surgeons in london. there were many animals in jars.

kitchen tool drawings

2009-03-25T23:19:00.005Z

i have been doing crayon drawings of kitchen objects. and also going for walks, planning walks. last weekend i went to a hillfort in hollingbury with gabs through soft grassy golf course.

Drosera

2009-03-16T23:43:00.005Z

At the weekend, I went on an enjoyable group walk to Downe Village. Everyone walked really fast and I somehow managed to be the last person in the pack everytime! This is a drawing I did in the greenhouse at Down House. I do love drawing plants growing in a greenhouse.

my first crochet blanket

2009-03-12T19:29:00.003Z

I have finally learned to crochet after several attempts over a few years. It's not quite big enough to cover my bed yet but it still keeps me warm on the sofa. Thanks to ALL the wonderful friends who taught me. Such relaxing activity for an evening.

Childhood Camping Days

2009-03-09T22:39:00.003Z

I have been reading Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and it inspired me to draw things I remember from my early childhood.

Junkboy

2009-03-03T23:15:00.003Z

Illustration for Present, a dreamy melodic song by Junkboy with some Japanese lyrics.

let's make badges

2009-03-02T22:16:00.006Z

Here are some lovely handmade brooches that we made on Friday. The red and white ones are martenitsas. My friends from Bulgaria made them. They are worn to celebrate the beginning of spring. There was some drawing and crochet action too. I also baked a lemon drizzle cake. It was a pleasant evening.

indoor market at phoenix brighton

2009-01-29T23:13:00.006Z

If you happen to be in Brighton next Sunday come visit ArtJunky 3 at Phoenix Gallery. I'll be holding a stall with Debbie(<-- check the new website), Audrey, Fiona, Naomi and Margarida selling cards and things. There'll be cake and tea and clothes swap too!

crayon drawing of kitchen objects

2009-01-25T01:26:00.003Z

Original works that are available from the exhibition WE=TROUBLE at Secret Project Robot is now up on Tiny Showcase.

Drawing day at the Booth Museum

2009-01-12T01:27:00.007Z

A page from sketchbook drawings of stuffed birds and bones at The Booth Museum of Natural History.

Original Prints for Sale at Little Paper Planes

2009-01-05T23:25:00.003Z

Some more of my illustration prints such as this are now available to buy online at Little Paper Planes.

Prints on Tiny Showcase

2008-12-24T17:53:00.005Z

Yellow Fishing Boat print is now available on Tiny Showcase with $250 from the sales donated to Kids' City a charity that organizes after school activities for children. Check out other beautiful prints on Tiny Showcase here.

Take a Leaf

2008-11-23T00:32:00.005Z

This little concertina book on plants is now available at the Permanent Bookshop. They stock some wonderful artist books, zines, cards, badges... and check out the exhibition too.

Also these Christmas cards are for sale at Avatar on Gardner Street, Brighton.

Momiji : Japanese Maple

2008-11-10T23:15:00.003Z

I was just checking the Japanese news and the autumn leaves are there. There is a forecast of when it is the best time to view them here.

Cooking with shallot

2008-11-09T00:40:00.003Z

Swede:Vegetable Drawing

2008-11-04T22:18:00.002Z

There are a few vegetables that I've never cooked with. Vegetables that I don't see in Japan.

Vacant

2008-11-03T00:47:00.003Z

Illustration Friday

Pumpkin Night

2008-10-30T23:15:00.003Z

Last night a friend held a pumpkin carving night. It was great fun. Here are Debbie's and mine.

White Night and Reflective Gear

2008-10-28T00:56:00.004Z

I have lots of reflective gear now after going on Night Rider, a treasure hunt on bikes.

Popcorn Drawing

2008-09-29T00:20:00.005+01:00

On Friday, some friends and I had a popcorn drawing session. We started by eating quite a bit of the popcorn and compared the salty and sweet ones. Sweet ones are crunchier. Then we laid them out and started drawing. We thought they were like little explosions.

new work

2008-09-23T21:06:00.002+01:00

I've updated my website with new illustrations and links. Including this page from a weather diary, Today's Weather

Gross Clinic

2008-09-15T20:35:00.007+01:00

Thank you to everyone who came to the exhibition. I hope it was enjoyable. If you haven't had a chance to visit there is still time, it is on until this Saturday.

My work is also being exhibited at Gross Clinic, a poster art exhibition at University of Portsmouth. There is also a FREE Art Bus exploring some cultural sites in Portsmouth and Southsea.

Gross Clinic

Contemporary Poster Art

Monday 15 to Monday 29 September 2008

A new exhibition in Space - the gallery at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries featuring artists and designers from Portsmouth and across the UK

Contributors/Exhibitors

Jon Adams (Dysable/CODA); Another Poster for Peace; Glenn Boulter; Katharine Brown; Heath Bunting (Irrational/net.art); Carl Downer and Daniel Stubbs (Sifer Design); Jeannie Driver; Michelle Finnerty (Crack the Pencil); Flyposter; Kate Groombridge; Marcus Irwin; Adam Leigh (Unaesthetic); Geoff Long; Karl March (Strange Chameleon); Mimic; My Mums a Hippie; Yumi Okuda; Mark Pawson (Disinfotainment/Aggressive School of Cultural Workers); Jonas Ranson; Redhawk Logistica; Lorna Robertson; Matt Robinson (Jinpow); Jane Shepherd; Richard Walker (Graphic Resort); Dan Westlake

Reception Event: Saturday 27 September 3.30pm-5.30pm

Gross Clinic is part of the Art Bus tour of Portsmouth and Southsea on Saturday 27 September 2008 and Open Weekend - celebrating the launch of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Further information at http://art.route.dream.googlepages.com

Space

Eldon Building

Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries

University of Portsmouth

Winston Churchill Avenue

Portsmouth PO1 2UP

Tel: 023 9284 5452

www.port.ac.uk/cci

Admission Free

Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

Open Saturday 27 September 9am-6pm

zero8ma

2008-09-05T22:14:00.006+01:00

13 - 20 September 2008
Twenty artists, designers and illustrators exhibit projects developed on the University of Brighton’s MA Design by Independent Project and MA Sequential Design and Illustration courses.

Exhibitors:

Jaesun Ahn • Emma Ballard • Adam Barker • Holly Burrows • Aideen Canning • Irene Christoudes • Elizabeth Crook • Shuang Dong • Sian Kellaway • Joanna Kerr • Jonathan Lin • Janette Liu • Yumi Okuda • Eun Young Park • Katy Rushton • Paritta Siriwattanakate • Eena Shin • Monica Thom • Lou Trigg • Patricia West

Exhibitions are free and open to the public Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm

University of Brighton Gallery, Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 0JY

bees knees

2008-08-17T20:45:00.006+01:00

Debbie and I really enjoy riding our bikes at the moment. We biked to the seafront to the Pleasure Bus, a golden campervan gallery shop and rode back with our bees knees.
In the evening I went to Tight Lip, an event at Permanent Gallery. With readings from Joolz Denby, Gary Goodman and Peter Target. Also music from 21 Crows. Very inspiring.

We=Trouble

2008-08-04T22:44:00.007+01:00

I am very excited to be exhibiting in a group show curated by Shea'la Finch from Tiny Showcase along side many many talented artists. I got to collaborate with amazing Maxwell Loren Holyoke-Hirsch. Check out Maxwell's work here.

** DATES:
Opens: Sept 4th
Opens again + riots: Sept 6th
Closes: Oct 2nd

** PLAYERS:
Drew Beckmeyer + Erin Althea
Mike Bertino + Daniel Gibson
Catia Chen + Danni Meyerson
Jen Corace + Jason Corace
Jo Dery + Sam Lopes
Matt Furie + Aiyana Udesen
Jay Howell + I don't even know anymore, like eighteen people. Like,
Porous Walker, Kelly Tunstall..
Deth P. Sun + Ferris Plock
Marci Washington + Michelle Blade

Actually, all those guys are pretty much drawing together, check it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcianddeth/sets/72157604291109748/

Maxwell Loren Holyoke - Hirsch + Yumi Okuda
Nigel Peake + Holly Rice
Keith Shore + Keith Greiman
Mike Taylor + James Johnson
Alec Thibodeau + Deb Doromody
1911 + Caroline Gaedechens

Make a Tomorrow

2008-07-25T17:03:00.004+01:00

I am contributing a drawing to an art sale at Make a Tomorrow.

Let's Make a Sock Puppet

2008-07-16T22:19:00.004+01:00

Making afternoon in the garden with friends. Oranges, tea, banana spread and biscuits on the table. Debbie and I are working on a story for a sock puppet show.

Rainforest

2008-07-08T22:42:00.003+01:00

Costume making for Brighton Carnival on Sunday.

Let's Make a Mobile Evening

2008-07-06T00:20:00.010+01:00

Some friends came over with smoothie and biscuits to make hanging mobiles. This one I made for my sister.