28 June 2013

Currently sketching a piece for the coolest charity project in Japan...


I am currently working on a wee illustration piece for the coolest charity project in Japan. I feel very humbled to be able to contribute to such an inspiring team. The TA project is a group of young Japanese professionals living in Osaka. They say they're not captain planet, neither are they perfect, but they're united with the passion of wanting to help the children in Fukushima, Japan.The idea was to come up with a design that incorporates a Peach, which is a popular delicacy in Korimachi, Fukushima (the town where the children are from). This piece will be printed on iPhone cases, T-shirts and A4 Prints. All the money raised from the sales will go towards the charity!In March 2011, Northern Japan was hit by a natural disaster catastrophe. An earthquake, tsunami, followed by a Nuclear Plant melt down. Something even unbelievable for a Hollywood script.With the Nuclear Plant melt down, radiation scare spread through Fukushima. When they heard children in Korimachi (a small town in Fukushima) were only allowed to play for an hour outside due to the risk of radiation, they knew something had to be done. Takumi Ake, got his friends to put together the TAproject. Their idea was simple; They wanted the children to have the chance to be out of the everyday stresses and have the chance to be children again.
Last year, with the help of many generous souls from around the world, the team successfully invited 12 children from Fukushima for a 4 day camp in the mountains of Osaka.
Inspired much? Watch this space for more updates on the 2013 project!


18 June 2013

DIY: How to fill balloons with treats by The Gunny Sack




Here's a clever tutorial on how to fill balloons with treats by The Gunny Sack. Check out her full tutorial here. She says to use longer narrow candy that will fit through the hole in the funnel.

Enjoy!


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14 June 2013

DIY: T shirt flirty fringe Necklace by Brit + Co




Completely in love with this DIY T-shirt flirty fringe necklace by Brit + Co.

Looks pretty easy too. Just cut the T-Shirt into 1/2 inch strips and pull to stretch, then tie onto chain! I think I'll try and make one with one of my old neon T-Shirts! Yes, I'm neon obsessed ;)

Check out their full tutorial here.

Enjoy!


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9 June 2013

Freebie: 'Rad Dad' free Father's Day card by Maiko Nagao




Yikes, it's nearly Father's Day! Here's a free printable 'Rad Dad' Father's Day card I designed just in time for you to download!







Make sure you print on a thick A4 card and set it to 'fit to page' when printing. There are two grey lines at the top and bottom as markers for you to cut in half. 

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*Please note these cards are for personal use only and not to be sold.

Enjoy!


6 June 2013

DIY: Beer can cake by Dollar Store Mom




Ummmm, could this beer can cake by Dollar store mom be the coolest guy present ever?! Perfect for father's day and birthdays!

Voila~! Your man will love you for it!




DIY: Fridge magnet cups




Don't you just love these DIY fridge magnet cups by Dana Made It? They're so easy to make.

Here's what you need:
- Light plastic cups
- Magnets
- Hot glue gun/super glue

Check out this full tutorial here.



5 June 2013

DIY: Neon plant hanger by Refinery 29




I found this awesome DIY Neon plant hanger from the amazing Refinery29Don't you think it'll be perfect for jazzing up your living room!? Check out full tutorial here.

Here's what you'll need:
- Thin climbing rope or cotton rope
- Small plastic or ceramic bowl
- Small plant of your choice
- A pair of scissors.

Enjoy~!