In this episode I share how Gerald the Giraffe, my first soft sculpture and the beginning of The Patch Menagerie, came to be. Links mentioned in this episode: Research and images of Geraldhttps://www.jennifervanderbeek.com/the-patch-menagerie/#gerald West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledgehttps://amzn.to/3yPFsV6 (affiliate link)***LET'S GET SOCIAL***Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/scrapsoflifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrapsoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/ymX3a84uu4

Would you look at that: it's new content!Yes, I've decided to stray, once again, into the podcast waters, this time talking about art (mine and others) and what goes into it all. This episode is mostly an introduction for folks new to the podcast and covers a few foundational bits of knowledge.00:00 Where does the name come from?04:08 What are some other things about me?10:54 Why do I create with fabric?14:30 Why have I decided to podcast?Thanks so much for watching!***LET'S GET SOCIAL***Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/scrapsoflifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrapsoflifeDiscord: https://discord.gg/ymX3a84uu4***MY SITES***Portfolio: https://www.jennifervanderbeek.comBlog Archives, etc.: https://www.scrapsoflife.com