Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts

8 August 2013

TA Project iPhone case design by Maiko Nagao




At last! TA Project's super cool 'Let the kids play - Help support the kids of Fukushima' project has launched! You can grab one of my iPhone case design by donating to this awesome cause. Donations start at $5 and there are some cool T-Shirt designs by top notch Japanese artists to check out too! You can read all about it on the project site here!

Growing up in nuclear free New Zealand, I never would have imagined being caught up in a 'nuclear plant meltdown'. In fact before the 2011 Fukushima disaster, I don't think those words even existed in my vocabulary.

The TA project came together last year to support the children of Fukushima who had limited time a day to play outside. With the overwhelming support from people all over the world, they invited children for a 4 day camp in Osaka so they could escape the everyday stresses and just be kids again. And they're doing it all again this year with a few changes!

Please help support the children and rebuild Fukushima together!


P.S Why peaches? Peaches are a popular delicacy in Korimachi, Fukushima ;)


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22 July 2013

Currently sketching...




I had a non eventful weekend so managed to sit down and doodle up a Kiwi with the same specs as mine. Thinking about calling it FunKi-wi. If you like it, I will make it available as a print for all my Funky Kiwi buddies!



14 July 2013

Dear Monday, I want to break up...




Dear Monday,
I want to break up. I'm seeing Tuesday and dreaming about Friday.
Sincerely, It's not me it's you.

Design by Maiko Nagao.

Saw this here and thought I could pretty it up!

Anyway, hope you have a fab week!




16 May 2013

Top 10 educational iPad apps for kids



Here are 10 educational iPad apps for kids recommended by friends and family in no particular order!

1. Shape Puzzle
2. 123 Writing
3. Highlights Hidden Pictures
4. Magic Puzzles
5. Everyday Mathematics Addition Top It
6. Montessori Crosswords
7. Telling Time
8. Preschool Memory Match
9. Monkey Preschool Lunchbox
10. Dr. Seuss Band

What are your child's favourite iPad apps? Would love to know!


I’m fairly active on facebook, pinterest and twitter, so let’s stay in touch!


13 May 2013

Currently inspired...




Happy Monday~! Currently inspired: "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it" - Maya Angelo.




12 May 2013

Happy Mother's Day from Maiko




To all you freakin' awesome mum's out there! Happy Mother's Day!

Love from,



2 May 2013

Currently inspired: Creativity is...




"Creativity is intelligence having fun" - Albert Einstein. Hope you like my new gold foil on dreamy backdrop look!




29 April 2013

The boys are back~!




The boys + George the dog are back by popular demand to brighten up your Monday morning! Again, you're very welcome ♥

From top left: Jake Gyllenhaal, Johnny Depp, Ryan Gosling and his pooch, George!

Enjoy~!




Image source 1, 2, 3

14 April 2013

PicPokket DSLR camera bag/case by Maiko Nagao via Etsy


I have something very exciting to share with you all. To be honest, I have been quite nervous to launch this particular project as it means a lot to me. Why? I have selected my mum to be my partner in crime! Yes, she's the woman behind the scenes hand-sewing these babies away. Isn't she talented?

So here we go, this is what we've achieved as a team. PicPokket dslr camera bags gives new life to old unwanted clothes. We wash them with enviro-friendly soap and upcycle the material in a bid to reduce textile waste! PicPokket is so compact, light and practical that you can pop it into your bag OR hang it around your neck and it's instantly scratch proof. Trust me, you can say goodbye to those ugly, black and bulky standard camera bags!

Each PicPokket is handmade (by my mum) and one-of-a-kind as it is limited to the amount of material we have at the time so be in quick!

Would make a great gift!

I hope you love it as much as I do! It's a must for EVERY spunky DSLR owner. Would make a great gift too don't you think?

Comes in 2 sizes to fit all! Check out other funky PicPokket designs here!




10 April 2013

Inspiration: Sometimes I have to remind myself...




I spotted this on Pinterest and had to share it with you all. Sadly, I couldn't find the source. If anyone knows, please let me know! "Sometimes I have to remind myself that I don't have to do what everyone else is doing". So true.




Polka Dog and Cat series by Maiko Nagao on Society6





My Polka Dog and Cat series is now available at Society6! Use this link for FREE shipping worldwide until 14th April ♥

Check it out when you can here!




3 April 2013

App find: Artkive - a clutter-free way to save and enjoy your child's artwork




Another app discovery! Artkive - a clutter-free way to save and enjoy your child's artwork. It is truly genius plus it's FREE! Check it out here.

Here's how it works

1 Create it: Your child comes home with art or schoolwork they’ve created
2 Artkive it: Use Artkive to take, tag, and store an image of their work in just seconds
3 Enjoy it: Turn your child's Artkive into a book or other great gifts and keepsakes!

www.artkiveapp.com




1 April 2013

What?! Ryan Gosling was seen wearing my Geo Skull T-shirt?!




He he he sorry, Urban Outfitters did a similar stunt and I was in hysterics that I just had to do it too! Happy April fools day everyone! Ryan could however, purchase my T's here!

What kind of crazy stunts did you pull today?

Image source // 1 // 2 //


23 March 2013

Currently working on...




Pssssssssst! Here's a sneak preview of my latest sketch! I'm hoping to create it into a series of animals with a twist - can you suggest other rad animals you'd like to see?

If you would like to be updated, I’m fairly active on facebook, pinterest and twitter so let’s stay in touch!


13 March 2013

Wanderlust: Currently in Krabi, Thailand


Sawatdee Kah from Krabi, Thailand! We hired a scooter today to get away from the crowds and found this gorgeous beach tucked away through some windy roads. Had an amazing afternoon with the beach to ourselves. Totally fell in love with this handmade swing! 


6 March 2013

Pencil Vs Camera by Ben Heine


Currently loving these Pencil Vs Camera pieces by Ben Heine!! Pencil Vs Camera" mixes drawing and photography, imagination and reality. It’s a new visual concept invented, initiated and popularized by Ben Heine in 2010. It's full of magic, illusion, poetry and surrealism. View more of his work here.




26 February 2013

Wanderlust: Pink lake in Senegal




Senegal's Lake Retba or as the French refer to it Lac Rose is pinker than any milkshake. Experts say the lake gives off its pink hue due to cyanobacteria, a harmless halophilic bacteria found in the water. Lake Retba has a high salt content, much like that of the Dead Sea, allowing people to float effortlessly in the massive pink water!! Africa, here I come!! 

Source


24 February 2013

Bring it on Monday: Heart-shaped meadow



Here's a touching story to get you through Monday! Winston Howes, a 70-year-old farmer, created this touching heart-shaped meadow as a tribute to his late wife - by planting 6,000 oak trees in the middle of his field surrounding his home. The heart points in the direction of her childhood home... 

Hope you have a happy Monday filled with love everyone!

View full story and more pics here.




28 August 2012

Remember that there are always cupcakes...



Here's a little something I found on Pinterest that I wanted to share...

29 July 2012

Emma Dime Kintted ♥



How amazing are these hand knitted Emma Dime Knitted winter bundles of goodness? 

Check out her online shop here.


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