Early Beginnings
By Scott Bedford, Illustrator, Author
I have been drawing machines, gadgets and contraptions since I first watched Wacky Races cartoons as a kid. When I was old enough to use my Father's workshop without cutting my hand off, I started making things as well... rat catchers, bubble machines and shed-top turbines, to name a few.
Blogging Success
In 2010, while working as a Creative Director, I started sharing craft projects on a blog called 'What I Made' (the previous name of this blog). The unique hand drawn instructions quickly gained attention and within a year my blog had won two prestigious Webby Awards.
Book Deal
Off the back of the Webby Award success, I was approached by Workman in New York to author and illustrate a craft book for Dads. Made by Dad: 67 Blueprints for Making Cool Stuff (2013) went on to be translated into two foreign languages, and over 120k copies were sold.
More Books
Two more books followed, Mega-Maze Adventure! and Made by Papa Outdoor. The latter is the follow-up to the best selling German edition of Made by Dad, and launched with two accompanying craft sets.
What's Next
Having just completed book three, I am now working on new book ideas, developing my own product range and working on illustration commissions. If you'd like to discuss opportunities, use the chat button below.
Crafty Newsletter
Subscribe to our Creative Crafts Newsletter and get notified of any new updates
✔ You'll also get free downloads and give aways
✔ PLUS you can unsubscribe at any time!
