AN art and design student has set up a business with the help of her college.

North Tyneside College student Madeline Barnes creates quirky bags, featuring images ranging from pebbles, chilli peppers or cheese graters, to a customer's home or pet.

The 26-year-old set up her business with help from the Business Enterprise Centre at the college.

She sells her designs at craft fairs, shops, galleries and on her website www.its-my-bag.co.uk.