



Fun pencil shaving art by Marta Altes – love that expression by that flamenco dancer! Marta studied graphic design in Barcelona but moved to London to pursue her interest in illustration; and now she has a few children’s books under her belt!




Fun pencil shaving art by Marta Altes – love that expression by that flamenco dancer! Marta studied graphic design in Barcelona but moved to London to pursue her interest in illustration; and now she has a few children’s books under her belt!



Oh & Ah, a Malaysian brand has come up with their first online game – Happy Treat (with a bit of a reward for those who follow through to the end!) The game showcases a selection of Oh & Ah’s products, mixed in with catchy beats – plus the opportunity to star in the game!
It’s definitely a fun way to shake up dull afternoons! 🙂
I love a good piñata and these days I’ve been seeing a lot of them all over the place! They make fun props for whenever (psst, try turning your illustrations/characters into one!) and they add so much fun to a party – just remember take pictures of them before you bust them up!

I LOVE this little donkey (who goes by the name of Esel!) by Lieschen Mueller – she’s offering a tutorial that you can download via PDF! {via Design for Minikind }

For grown ups who prefer ready-made, piñata-fied geometrical pieces – head over to Confetti System for grown-up versions filled with fun!


And last but not least if you’re going the DIY route, Jordan has a great series dedicated to the art of making piñatas, complete with instructions and photos! (I also shared this on Garatujas Fantasticas – a children’s blog!)
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