Sponsor giveaway: Fric de Mentol
Posted by Amy on Wednesday May 5, 2010
I’m a huge fan of Fric de Mentol’s colourful characters and wonderful goods that add such fun for the home. One time, Ana slipped in a lavender sachet in her submission for the PikaPackage project, and it was heavenly! So for this week’s giveaway, I’m a little jealous of the winner because you’ll be getting ONE SET of a lavender sachet (featuring one of her most popular characters – Le Solitaire), and a travel bag to go along with it.
To be in the running, just comment on this post by 11th May, and I’ll email the winner next week!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Franky.
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We are a happy family
Posted by Amy on Friday April 23, 2010
Back in the day, my cousins and I used to play Happy Family – a card game that involves pairing up whole family members via random card pickings. I loved the retro illustrations on them, but unfortunately lost mine during my move 10 years ago.
So when I heard about the new we are a happy family cards, a project by Esti of Píntame el día that brought together 8 international artists to illustrate the families for the cards, I was thrilled! Thereza Rowe, Sarajo Frieden, Lotte Andkilde, Lady Desidia, Pintameldia, Alexandra Hedberg, Aris Moore and Kimberly Laurenti all took part in the illustrations, while the box was designed by Jorge Fernández. Proceeds will also go to Doctors without borders, so you can play knowing that you’ve helped someone out as well.
I now have a sudden urge to find some friends to sit down and play cards again. Do kids these days play cards at all, I wonder?
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It’s a rainy Friday over here (right now!), and I can’t resist the urge to cuddle up with a blanket. But before I head off for some R&R, there’s a post for a book review coming up later in the evening which I think that would make the best ending to a hectic week (did you see what the news was?).
See you all later!
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Joana Rosa Bragança
Posted by Amy on Tuesday March 9, 2010
Joana Rosa Bragança is an illustrator based in Portugal and can I just say how lovely her work is? Everything is so pretty and beautifully detailed – she has mad watercolor skills! I’m so in love with how she draws people too: soft, rounded and fluid. Check out the lack of elbows. SWOON.
Check out her flickr and here’s her blog about her little pet!
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Sponsor giveaway: Fawa
Posted by Amy on Tuesday February 23, 2010
This week’s sponsor giveaway comes from Natalia Cervantes who runs Fawa in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, along with hubby Shijune and her two year old son Junn.
Her shop is stocked with lovely handmade items (do check out her hand-carved stamps and hand-painted fridge magnets!) and original paintings.
She’s giving away ONE each of her original acrylic paintings on paper to TWO lucky Pikaland readers! To be in the running, just leave your comment in this post before 2nd March, and we’ll email the winner after.
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks so much for participating. The winner of this giveaway is Anita Z and Carol Gudanowski!
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Recipelook
Posted by Amy on Tuesday February 16, 2010
Emilie Boudet sent in a link to Recipe Look, and the idea behind the site is to provide an alternative way to writing out recipes: by drawing them instead! Anyone can enter the fun project, and to find out in detail about how to go about doing so, see their illustrated guide right here.
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In other food related matters, Pikaland’s Good to Eat flickr group now has 300+ members, and is growing steadily too! Be part of the group and show off what’s keeping your tummy nicely filled via photos or illustrations!
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Katie Lombardo
Posted by Amy on Wednesday November 25, 2009
I’m inspired by the illustration of Katie Lombardo who has an Etsy shop called The Wheatfield. Her work revolves around the theme of nature as she draws from her experience of being in the countryside – things like reading in a hammock, baking pumpkin pie while listening to bluegrass and bathing in the creek.
Her shop has a range of inspiring illustrated hand-drawn messages that would make your nest look like home – no matter where you are. Right now she’s going to move to Texas, and she’s offering all her prints for only USD$15, so see more of her work in her shop.
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MaryKate McDevitt
Posted by Amy on Friday October 23, 2009
Funny illustrations, inspiring prints and mini goal chalkboards at MaryKateMcDevitt’s Etsy shop makes me want to go out and make something. I am particularly enamoured by the chalkboards the most because I have fond memories of drawing on the sidewalks with chalk. One thing I can’t bear is the sound of screeching nails on the board. Thankfully her boards are small enough that there’s not much room for that to happen, you know, just in case some drama queen decides to let loose on the poor thing. HA!
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Giveaway #19: Symbolism Silhouette Portrait
Posted by Amy on Wednesday October 7, 2009
This is a lovely piece that I’d like to keep for myself if only I could! One lucky fella who comments by 13th October will be in the running to win this Symbolism Silhouette Portrait from Antlered Kitsune.
This piece is packed with art symbolism, cross-stitched in a warm
cream floss onto 14 count aida fabric securely glued to a wood hoop – all ready to gift and hang. Talk about tactile portraiture!
UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks for participating!
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Have you entered the earlier Giveaway #18: The Sun Tiger Disguise Kit yet?
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Giveaway #12: Susan Schwake's Wanting
Posted by Amy on Wednesday September 16, 2009
How about an original art for your walls? Susan Schwake is giving away this mixed media painting original which measures 6×6 inches. This little beauty was created with ink, acrylic and oil paint, and is ready to hang. All you need to do is to clear those walls and make space, baby!
Just comment on this post and the lucky winner will be chosen after the 22nd September, which is the closing date for entries!
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UPDATE: Commenting has now closed, thanks for participating!
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Know your alphabets!
Posted by Amy on Saturday September 5, 2009
Loving the bright and cheery German alphabet poster by Enna. If I didn’t know my ABCs I would definitely love for this to be on my walls as a reminder! She’s planning to make one in English soon, so watch out for that version too.
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