Kristin Oftedal

Thumbelina print

I rarely come across illustrations that tug at the heartstrings, but this print by Kristin Oftedal, a freelance illustrator based in Norway, makes me tear up inside. I think it’s because I usually cry watching cartoons as opposed to watching movies with real people, because everyone knows that the actors don’t really die in the movies, but the cartoon characters really die.

Like really.

You can also read up on Kristin via her blog!

{P/S — Kristin said: You’ll be pleased to know that the bird isn’t really dead, though – only Thumbelina doesn’t know that yet. ;)}

Crem Brulle

Oh, she’s a shouter alright!

This is one of Ninon’s quirky toys available at her shop, all of them handmade with love. I love the expression of this particular one, and her name as well, tee hee! 🙂

For more plushie love, head on over to her flickr stream — I was giggling away in no time!

The October PikaPackage Project!

Hello friends!

If you’re wondering where the announcement of invitation for the October’s PikaPackage Project is, well, this time round it isn’t quite coming — because the list is rather full.

But. Like the packages before this, I am expecting some last minute pull-outs due to unforeseen circumstances, so I’m looking to see if there is anyone who would be interested to come in on the reserve list. I’m hoping to reach the 50 participants mark in October, so if you are number 51, you’ll automatically be in December’s package.

What do you say?

Email me and let me know if you’re interested, and I’ll send you the details if you’re shortlisted for the reserve list!

Questions, suggestions, etc? Email me! Until then, have a great week ahead!
x
Amy

P/S — If you’re up to it, please know that contributions should reach me between 25th to 30th September 2008. The October PikaPackage Project will launch on the first week of OCTOBER 2008.

PP/S — Please ignore this if you’re one of the participants for this round! Apparently there is no way of segregating the subscribers list, so please bear with me! 🙂