HE’S famous for his comedic grumblings and as Ricky Gervais’ long-suffering sidekick but Idiot Abroad star Karl Pilkington is proving he has an artistic side too.

TV and radio personality, Karl, who hails from Sale, has put his craft skills on show in aid of children’s charity Coram and created an original and signed cute cat card.

The mini works of art are being auctioned on eBay, and fans can get bidding from 3.30pm today until Friday May 13. All proceeds from the Cards for Keeps campaign, run by crafting company Stampin’ Up! UK, will be donated to Coram, the UK’s first ever children’s charity.

Paula Gorry, UK business development manager at Stampin’ Up! UK said: “Stampin’ Up! has a long and proud reputation for supporting philanthropic causes and this is the second time we’ve run the Cards for Keeps campaign. With the kind help of some fabulous celebrities and artists, we hope to raise as much money as possible to support the important work that Coram does.”

Karl, who attended Ashton-on-Mersey School, shot to fame as producer of The Ricky Gervais show, where he became one of the stars of the broadcast. Since then, Karl has appeared on television, in film and hosted his own travel documentary series.

Alongside Karl, current Dr Who Peter Capaldi, musician Annie Lennox, director Richard Curtis, illustrator Quentin Blake, and reality TV favourites Chris Steed and Stephen Webb from Gogglebox have designed unique cards.

Dr Carol Homden CBE, Coram CEO, said: “We’re extremely grateful to Stampin’ Up! UK for coming up with such a wonderful initiative. Coram has been transforming the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children for over 275 years and the Arts have always been at our heart. The support of artists, such as Hogarth in the 18th century, was key to our creation and survival in the 18th century and today the art and music therapy services that we deliver help children recover from traumatic early experiences. Cards for Keeps offers people a chance to own a unique piece of artwork whilst supporting a truly valuable cause.”

To bid on the cards, visit stores.ebay.co.uk/Cards-for-Keeps-2016.