WHAT JOLLY LARKS it always looks like Johnny Depp has when he dons the black eyeliner and dreadlocks that have become his trademark as Captain Jack Sparrow. On Stranger Tides, the fourth film of the pirate extravaganzas, opens all

You will needBalloonOld newspaperPVA craft glue, diluted with waterWhite spray paintBlack felt-tip penTo makeThis project will take a week or so to finish as the papier mache can take some time to dry completely, so allow yourself plenty of time

There's really no need to load yourself up with the following:Inflatable beach toys, buckets and spades – buy them when you get thereToo many nappies – dittoBananas – will go black and squishy on the planeToys with small parts – they’ll get lost

You will needSmall lidded gift boxAcrylic paintFeltPencilScissorsGlue3D paintBlack medium-size pom-pomChenille StemsWobbly eyesTo makeAllow: 1 hour plus drying time  Skill Level:Paint the box and lid with acrylic craft paint and allow to dry. Apply

Name ElmerBorn 1989Defining moment "Elmer was different. Elmer was patchwork. Elmer was yellow and orange and red and pink and purple and blue and green and black and white. Elmer was not elephant colour."Why we love Elmer* He always stands out in a

 scarves and hats, or on pockets, moon boots, linings and elbow patches of tweed jackets. The mood was playful and upbeat, with a Jools Holland-style jazzy piano version of Prince's When Doves Cry and George Michael's Faith.  The colour palette was mostly black

, leopard print belts and accents of pink sparkles on black and denims, as well as fluffy Lurex knits. Playfulness was added with cartoon cat motifs - a grinning Tom (but no sign of Jerry) in a soft palette of grey and pale yellow.The band sang us out again with a

boots. Available in a new selection of dazzling colours, including fuchsia, lilac and lime, these funky boots will brighten any grey day.(itals) Hunter Kids available in sizes 7–5, in green, navy, powder blue, black, iris, fuchsia, red, pink, lilac

fresh tarragon, chopped4 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon white wine vinegarSalt and pepperWhisk all ingredients together.MethodCombine the feta cheese with the oregano, a few grinds of black pepper and enough olive oil to cover

them as an animation. Yokococo has a strong graphic style, and she uses a mix of colour to portray meek and mild Matilda, contrasted with mostly black and grey tones – accented with a cheeky red scarf – for naughty Hans.Read our conversation with author