A 96-year-old woman has become known for her arts and crafts projects at her care home.

Gladys, a resident at RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, in Wokingham, uses her creative skills to make items such as colourful cushions, soft toys, and cards.

She takes inspiration from her family when creating her pieces.

One of the activities coordinators at the home, Sharon, said: "Gladys thinks the world of her family and these are the strongest and most important relationships in her life.

"Her strong bond with them inspires the designs she creates, and each design is individually handmade to be the perfect gift

"Seeing Gladys achieve her goals fills my heart with pride.

"Her determination and perseverance inspires me."

Gladys has recently made two cards.

One, for her daughter Elizabeth, a 'talented archer', features a bow and a target and was made with 'small and delicate' blanket stitches on felt.

Gladys with a card depicting a bow and a target for her daughter, ElizabethGladys with a card depicting a bow and a target for her daughter, Elizabeth (Image: Supplied)

Gladys said: "I really had to focus on the design as it was intricate in its simplicity!"

The second card, for her great-granddaughter Eloise's first birthday, features Peter Rabbit and a large 'E' for Eloise.

It was made with a running stitch to highlight its shape and size.

Gladys said: "This card was so exciting to make as it was for my great-granddaughter’s first birthday.

"I was under a little pressure as I had already made a beautiful card to celebrate her birth."

Crafting is something that is said to boost mood and reduce stress.

Sharon said: "Crafting is a way to help keep residents calm and focused.

"Seeing residents happier is an added bonus to all I do with them at the home."

RMBI Care Co. Home Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court is run by RMBI Care Co., part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

For more information, visit the RMBI Care Co. website at www.rmbi.org.uk.