Every picture tells a story #4

Photo by Sergei Shopochkin
More here from Taro Dalini

The Working Proof - Art with a Heart

Armadillo by OSoo for the Working Proof
15% of gross sale goes to Doctors Without Borders

My print of the day from my shop of the day, the Working Proof.

Founded by Anna Corpron and Sean Auyeung, aka Sub-Studio (remember?), the Working Proof seeks to promote art and social responsibility by offering a selection of affordable, limited edition prints by emerging and well-established artists and pairing them with a specific charity. 15% of the sale of each print goes to a charity of the artist's choice.

Yasmine Surovec has chosen to pair up with the Kids in Need Foundation

Jacqueline Kari Bros has opted for Show Hope

and Julianna Swaney, Puppies Behind Bars

Check in on the Working Proof regularly. Anna and Sean release a new, exclusive print once a week, on Tuesdays at 1.30 pm, EST.

Pablo and Pussycats

Two minutes' magic for you and your kids
HERE

and if you've never seen Siri Melchior's award-winning animation
The Dog Who Was a Cat Inside




Enjoythe work of the excellent Trunk Animation!

Damsels from Down Under

Jenni

makes beautiful rag dolls from recycled napkins, doilies, tea towels and blankets.
I love them!


Handmade Romance
crafts these beautiful hand molded and handpainted clay brooches.
Nice and quirky!

Delilah Divine
makes these vintage wallpaper brooches
So sweet!

Oopsidaisi
makes these adorable retro lavender dolls
Just divine!

Check out these ladies' etsy and made it shops for lots more Aussie treasures!

Igrushkina

Just take a look at these! I came across Russian soft toy maker Tasha's (aka akalu) craft website the other night and think her one-of-a-kind creations are beautiful. Have a look for yourself, and send her an email/or leave a comment if you're interested in buying anything or finding out more.

Olivelse

There are certain places on the web that you just have to know about and Olivelse (Olivier and Else) is one of them. If you've never visited this French husband and wife team's wonderfully inspiring blog, you need to head there now! Who cares if it's in French? This couple have great taste, a fantastic eye for colour and graphic design and their blog is chock-full of amazing links and beautiful photos. I'm telling you!
Olivelse is very well established in the French children's market and beyond. The couple have just opened a new online shop selling their latest range of irresistible products, including their signature soft toy /cushion ukeleles, children's bedding, bags and softies, all made from beautiful, colourful fabrics sourced in Japan, France, Belgium, Australia and the US.

Olivelse also runs an online vintage shop where you can find a selection of retro kids' furniture, fabric, books and the odd toy, like this cute pull-along Fisher Price teddy from the early '50s. Check in regularly to see their latest finds, and act quickly if something takes your fancy - Olivelse is hugely popular and things tend to disappear before you can say Oh la la!

Endo

I came across these beautiful illustrations by Polish artist/illustrator Agata Dudek the other day and decided to find out more.

Tylko dla prawdziwych ksiezniczek (The princess and the frog?)
Pawel Cwalina, Agata Dudek, Endo 2009

Czy mozna dotknac teczy? ( Can I touch the rainbow?)
Przemek Wechterowicz/Agata Dudek, Endo, 2009

Both of these books were published by Endo, which, to my surprise, turns out to be an online treasure trove, full of unusual Polish finds for kids. Their site is obviously in Polish but with a bit of help from Google, you'll soon get the hang of things and start bookmarking beauties like this

Pillow


Puppet set
Princess bedding


Bird memory game

Felt egg cosy

Child's apron

Kid's chef's hat and recipe book


and so much more - Do take a peek!