I ♥ Fred Aldous. No, he’s not some hot movie star. No, he’s not my boyfriend (you can stop panicking, Jack). Fred Aldous is an amazing shop in Manchester selling paper, notebooks, cards, craft things, books and all other designery things which creatives get really excited about.

I’ve mentioned the shop before, but I had a weekend away in Manchester with Sophie (my sister – do you think we look a-like?) and rediscovered my love for all things Aldous. Welcome to creative heaven:

From cardboard cities and colourful books…

…to photobooths! Sadly we didn’t go inside, but next time it’s on the list!

There’s a huge range of tritastic cards and ready made 3D letters to buy (but don’t forget you can make your own using my tutorial) or pose with… S for Sophie:

I considered treating myself to a mini N, but I really love making them from scratch