La Mer de Reve

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

a good read

not necessarily about Popkin! but nonetheless a very good read about toys: http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/keeping-the-play-alive-12325/

now i feel guilty for succumbing to consumerism through commercial toys. in the philippines, however, there are few options for hand-made toys. either they are not readily available, or they're shockingly expensive! but i cannot help but agree with this article. toys are meant to spark the creativity in the child, to inspire. so i recommend if you have the money or opportunity to buy hand-made toys, do so! or make one yourself :)

Friday, February 11, 2011

Re-furbished

i have been checking out some blogs lately which led to some tinkering of this site to bring out more of Popkin!'s personality. i'm very happy with the outcome (with a grin from ear to ear) and i hope friends of Popkin! are too!

now, back to the drawing board (yes i know, i don't post my works regularly) for more designs... i have puchased some blank canvas bags last year and have been contemplating on what to draw on them. while checking out etsy and eat drink chic, now i know what to do with them. stay tuned!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Inspiration

i fell in love with The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series, a fantastic work of urban fantasy by Michael Scott last 2009. he has fused together cultures, myths and legends so seamlessly you'd think he was the creator of these stories.

now i am waiting for The Warlock (May seems too far away!). and as i am waiting for the fifth installment, i decided to make some shirts (previously, i made The Morrigan) along the way. Meet Bastet.