From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits. The delicious designs are the work of Nathan Shields, of Port Angeles, Washington. The 34 year old illustrator started making pancakes with fun themes as a way to entertain his children, Gryphon, 6, and Alice, 3. Nathan, a former maths teacher, says: 'I found myself in charge of our young children, with a lot of free time.
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A woman has taken her house back in time - by spending £10,000 to transform it into her Victorian dream home .
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RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
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CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
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