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Last minute entries...

As you can imagine, celebrities lead very busy lives, meaning some of those taking part have only just got their creations to us. But fear not, they are now listed below and can also be found on the eBay page, so get bidding...

David Threlfall (Frank Gallagher, Shameless)...

David Threlfall's (Frank Gallagher) masterpiece

David Threlfall brings a Shameless twist to the mix thanks to this charitable piece by his alter ego, Frank Gallagher. This artwork asks us not to short change the world - so by bidding lots of money for this piece you will be making the Shameless star's wishes come true.

John Torode...

John Torode's Bull

Keeping up his chef status, John created this amazing Bull. Featuring a mixture of bubble wrap and VELCRO® brand product this sturdy piece of art will add an abstract mix to any home.

The Sticks...

The Sticks create a musical piece of art

Up-and-coming indie band, The Sticks, created this musical piece. Signed by the whole band this guitar could be worth a small fortune once these rockers get signed. Bid now, and own a unique piece of art - who knows, these guys could be as big as Oasis one day!

Yorkshire Women's Life Magazine...

People holding hands by Yorkshire Women's Life Magazine

Dawn Maria France, the editor of Yorkshire Women's Life Magazine, offered this beautiful piece - Holding Hands on a Sunny Day. It depicts the support we should show one another in times of need - so, to show your support for Children in Need 2008, get bidding!

The JAM hot team...

Image of a woman with flowing VELCRO locks!

Influenced by the great Picasso, JAMpr (Velcro Ltd's PR agency) created this abstract piece. Ok, so they're not so famous but they want to do their bit for charity - you can do the same by bidding for their artwork.

Fred Talbot...

A vibrant sunset
Fred Talbot creates his piece of art

‘Sunrise on a Happy Day’ is the title of this unique piece created by everyone’s favourite weatherman, Granada’s Fred Talbot. Using loads of coloured VELCRO® brand products, along with wiring and felt, this detailed 3-dimensional creation would sit nicely in any room – whatever the weather!

Amir Khan...

Amir Khan's boxing glove, beautifully decorated with VELCRO® brand products
Amir Khan and boxing glove artwork

Despite flying off to America to start training for his next fight, Amir managed to squeeze in time to create this unique piece for the VELCRO® brand Celebrity Art Challenge. Keeping with the Children in Need request to Do Something Different, Amir has taken off his gloves and used them as the basis for his art, even including the iconic Pudsey polka dots! The lucky winner of this bid will also receive a signed picture from Amir.

Bill Bailey...

tropical themed artwork by Bill Bailey and son
Bill and son painting

Comedian, musician and actor, Bill Bailey, found time between touring in New Zealand and gigs at the Albert Hall to create his wonderful masterpiece – with a little help from his son! His rainbow-coloured seascape includes trees, sunshine and a mythical creature!

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London...

Boris' own sketch

Despite slightly missing the theme that the artwork should incorporate a VELCRO® brand product, we are thrilled to be able to include this original sketch provided by Major of London, Boris Johnson. The sketch is from his latest book ‘Perils of the Pushy Parents’ to be published later this year so bidding puts you in with a chance of owning something truly unique.

Clint Boon...

Clint Boon gets arty for charity
Clin Boon creating his masterpiece

Legendary Mancunian, Clint Boon, of Inspiral Carpets fame can now be found presenting on Xfm Manchester’s weekday drive time show but his artwork shows his creative side! The legendary Manc has flexed his creative muscle to produce this stunning piece, featuring geometric stripes on striking silver background.

Ellis Hollins (Tom Cunningham, Hollyoaks)...

Finger prints from the cast of Hollyoaks
Ellis Hollins creating his art with Hollyoaks cast

Ellis artwork is called “The Hands of Friendship’ and was created with help from his friends on the Hollyoaks set. The bright and sparkly creation included thumb prints from characters such as Craig Dean, Sasha Valentine, Mandy Richards and Newt! Ellis kindly included lots of pictures of the stars taking part, which can be included in the bid, along with a hand written note; “Hands can say a lot, they can say hello, wave goodbye, shake hands, wipe tears away, get you dressed, help you eat your food. These are my hands of friendship.”

Floella Benjamin...

Politics and VELCRO® brand products mix
Floella Benjamin with art

As a kid's TV favourite, Floella really knows a thing or two about getting creative! Floella's artwork represents hope. Let's hope her art raises lots of money for the children less fortunate than our own.

Joanna Lumley...

VELCRO® brand products make a happy lady
Joanna Lumley creating her Have a Happy Day doll

None other than Joanna Lumley created this ‘absolutely fabulous’ doll! Included in this lot, you will receive a hand written note from Joanna describing her ‘Have a Happy Day’ figure.
“I made her so that she is suitable for birthdays, barmitzvahs, high days and holidays – she comes with lots of love and best good fortune wishes to her new owner…”

Key 103 Breakfast Team...

A full English made from VELCRO® brand products
Key 103's tasty contribution

Manchester's Key 103 Breakfast Team cooked up a real feast with this sizzling piece of art! Breakfast host, Chelsea Norris, who lead the artistic team, said she thought she's go abstract with the bacon and so painted it green. Let's hope this whets your appetite!

Liz McClarnon...

VELCRO® brand products spell love
Liz McClarnon in the midst of creativity

Ex-Atomic Kitten and winner of Celebrity Masterchef 2008, Liz McClarnon, found time in her busy schedule to create this colourful piece. Using VELCRO® brand products and lots of glitter in her creation, Liz ‘s multi-coloured piece spells out LOVE.

Charli Morgan (The Daily Star)...

A fantasy world image
The Daily Star's one and only Goss Girl, Charli Morgan

I think you will all agree, The Daily Star's Goss Girl, Charli Morgan, is one talented lady! This futuristic scene was hand painted by the Goss Girl herself and incorporates VELCRO® brand product. It truly is a stunning piece - we take our hats off to you Charli!

Manchester Confidential...

No comment from VELCRO® brand products!
Lynda Moyo creates her scoop artwork

Be the first to 'scoop' up this piece of art from the lovely Lynda Moyo at Manchester Confidential. Comes complete with real life camera!

Mathew Bose (Paul, Emmerdale)...

An Emmerdale extravaganza

Although we don't have an image of Mathew, I think you will all know him as Paul in Emmerdale but what you may not know is that he is also a highly accomplished artist, so we are sure that his contribution to the challenge will not disappoint! Mathew used the VELCRO® brand products as the main inspiration for his piece, “I started thinking that you can secure things with varying degrees of permanence and then if you change your mind, you can easily move everything.” The different elements of this unique piece can all be moved, removed, changed or just left exactly where they are!

Mike 'Squeaky' McClean, Xfm...

A montage of music
Xfm's Mike McClean creating his charitable artwork

When we asked Mike 'Squeaky' McClean to get all arty for Children in Need he jumped at the chance, asking his listeners to help him with the theme for his masterpiece. And what a crackin' result it was! We offer our apologies if the language offends anyone but who are we to squash creative genius?!

Stand Up Alex, Galaxy Radio...

Alex and his children present VELCRO® brand animals!
Stand up Alex creates his masterpiece with kids

We've named this cute creation 'Vincent the VELCRO® tortoise'! Stand Up Alex from Manchester's Galaxy Radio recruited his kids to help him with this brilliant piece of art. As you can see from the picture, they used the family tortoise as their muse!

The Velcro Ltd team...

Pudsey Bear made from VELCRO® brand products
The VELCRO® team's Pudsey creation

And here we are, the team behind the VELCRO® brand, hard at work to do our bit for charity. Ok, so we're not Celebrities but it turns out we are a dab hand at art!

Gail Porter...

A bright, creative piece from Gail and daughter Honey

Gail Porter’s ‘Love Each Other’ canvas was created with help from Honey (aged 6), Connor (aged 7) and Harry (aged 5). The colourful creation was made ‘for children, by children’ with a love hearts and kisses theme.

Tim Vincent of Blue Peter fame...

Tim shows he's great with sticky back plastic!
Tim Vincent wearing his hat artwork

Tim’s background at Blue Peter might have stood him in good stead to get creative for this challenge! Using a hat as his canvas, Tim’s ‘Paparazzi’ piece is full of sparkle. Bid now to own the hat once worn and then designed by the Dancing on Ice star!

Tupele Dorgu (Kelly Crabtree, Coronation Street)...

Lively ladybird
Tupele created a summery themed masterpiece

Coronation Street’s Tupele Dorgu (aka Kelly Crabtree) has shown her girly charm with this beautiful ladybird and flower canvas. She got hook and loop-tastic using a multitude of VELCRO® brand products colours.

Wanda Opalinska (Wiki, Coronation Street)...

Wanda shows her support for charity

Wanda said she had so much fun creating this caring piece. She said the VELCRO® brand product was an absolute godsend, helping her to get creative. Why not give Wanda a 'helping hand' to raise lots of money for Children in Need by bidding for her work?

Wayne Hemmingway...

A beautiful canvas and eye-catching accessories
Wayne Hemmingway

The whole team at Hemmingway Designs were involved in these fabulous creations, which include a canvas and three hair accessories. The fashion designer and founder of Red or Dead created these one-off pieces using little but VELCRO® brand product. Bid now for your chance to own all four original Hemingway Design items.

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