Multiple Blogs

Lately you may have noticed that I am not posting as much in this blog as I used to. This is because I've been using Tumblr a lot. I like that they have a mobile app and that it's so easy to add a simple post. So I am using Blogger to add "big" announcements. :) I hope this makes sense to everyone.

You can also find me in Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and Pinterest

Oompa Loompa Plush Giveaway

Click Here to go to my Facebook page and enter the giveaway

Oompa Loompa Giveaway!

Head over to my Facebook Art page for a chance to win an Oompa Loompa plush, as pictured above. >>> CLICK HERE <<<

I will have bi-monthly giveaways in my Facebook page, from plush dolls to stickers. Stay tuned and good luck!

Luchador Giveaway Winner

So, the winner of the Luchadores Giveaway bundle is... (pause for dramatic effect)... which includes a set of the limited edition Luchadores Series 2 stickers, a set of the Sugar Skulls stickers and 2 Luchador prints is... Khah Swee Teoh!!!

Since this was the best turn out for a giveaway yet, I decided to do a runner up prize to the second name I picked out of the hat. The winner of the second prize, which is a set of my new Sugar Skull stickers and some individual stickers, is..... Jennifer Landa!!!

I will be contacting both winners through email to send you your prizes. To the rest of you, thank you for participating and keep on the look out for future giveaways and my upcoming Octokitty Newsletter.

Luchadores & 5 de Mayo Giveaway

Why am I doing this giveaway?
To celebrate the launch of my Limited Edition Luchadores Series 2 stickers and because Cinco De Mayo (May 5) is just around the corner.

Details:
One lucky fan will win an Octokitty Luchadores bundle that includes:
• One set of the Limited Edition Luchadores Series 2 stickers. This sticker set is a limited print of 40 sets. After the 40 sets are gone they won't be re printed again. Each set has 6 different Luchadores.
• One set of the Sugar Skulls stickers (8 different skulls inside see here)
• Two of my favorite (8x10) luchadores prints.

How to enter:
Visit my facebook art page and click on the luchador next to the "Likes" icon.


This is a must have for any Lucha Libre, masked wrestler fan!

Hurry, giveaway ends Saturday May 5, 2012 better known as Cinco de Mayo! The winner will be selected at random and announced on Facebook (and my other social media outlets), Monday May 7. Good Luck!

Luchadores Giveaway

It's been a while since my last post bu I have been keeping busy... visit my facebook, tumblr, etsy, and flickr.

This is the official announcement of the Limited Edition Luchadores Series 2 stickers. This is a limited print of 40 sets of stickers. Each set has 6 different Luchadores in it. To celebrate this new launch and because Cinco De Mayo (May 5) is just around the corner I am having a giveaway were one lucky fan can win an Octokitty Luchadores bundle. Included in this prize is one set of the Limited Edition Luchadores Series 2 stickers, one set of the brand new Sugar Skulls stickers and 2 of my favorite luchadores prints. This is a must have for any Lucha Libre, masked wrestler fan!

This giveaway takes place in my facebook art page and goes until Saturday May 5, better known as Cinco de Mayo! The winner will be selected at random from all the submissions, and announce on Facebook, Monday May 7.

How to enter giveaway:

2012 Octokitty Series : Octokids

Meet the new Octokitties in the block, Octokids!
Now available for sale in my etsy store.








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Tetris Plush

These Tetris plush pieces are headed to "Super Button Mashers: A gamer tribute @ OhNo!Arcade": A video game theme carnival of crazy! This event open February 11th, 2012.

Chewie 2012

This is my new 2012 Chewie plush! This guy will be moving to Las vegas in a few days. This guy is also available as a commission, so hit me up if you are interested.

Visit my website to see some of my other Star Wars characters.

Update: I can't take any more commissions at this time due to the high demand of Chewie. Please check back in the near future. Thank you for all the inquiries!

Mini Baby Oompa Loompa

Meet my smallest Oompa Loompa yet! Mini baby Oompa Loompa is 5 1/2 inches tall! He is so cute an tiny I just want to eat him up.

Feliz Día De Reyes

In Puerto Rico we celebrate Día de Reyes (Three Kings Day) on January 6 as the day the Mejay reached the new born, Jesus, to offer him gifts. This is the day were traditionally we would exchange gifts.

When young my siblings and I would get grass from outside and put in a shoe box. We would leave the box under our beds. This was suppose to be food for the "Tres Reyes Magos" (Mejay's) camels, that in return would leave gifts.

If you also celebrate this holiday please share your stories.

Super Cute Ice Cream

Help me name this super cute ice cream creature.

“My dad is green tea ice cream, my mom is vanilla ice cream and I am almost a banana split. When grow up I’ll get my cherry but first I need a name. What should my name be?”

Happy Holidays!

Harry Potter characters

These are some characters I illustrated for a Harry Potter set of stickers. I decided to do the kids and one of my favorite background characters Nymphadora Tonks. Sorry, no professors or my favorite character Severus Snape. I hope you enjoy the illustrations though. :)

Included in the set:
Harry Potter, Harmony Wrenger, Ron Weasley, Nymphadora Tonks, Luna Lovegood, Ginny Weasley, Nibble Longbottom and Draco Malfoy.




I have no plans to make this guys into plushies. I want to dedicate more time to work and develop my own characters.

Oompa Loompa Plush

Finished plush Umpa Lumpa (Oompa Loompa)... as seen in:
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Super Punch

This plush is based on a pattern I created a year ago. The first one sold to a private collector in Florida, and ever since then I have been wanting to create a new one. I am so happy I was given the opportunity to create this new one... I may have to make another one for myself. :) This guys is about 20" tall.

This plush is now available as a smaller version.

Umpa Lumpa

Meet Umpa Lumpa, from the original movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I took pictures of the process of making this plush and upload them to my facebook fan page.

This plush is based on a design I did years ago for a Willy Wonka art show.

These are the pictures of the process of this new Umpa Lumpa:

Main (ST)udio Grand Opening

Even though I have been slow to post this past month has been very busy for me... and it doesn't look like it's slowing down any time soon.

These are pictures of my humble setup at the Main (ST)udio Grand Opening event. This event took place Friday, November 28.

Wonka Bar Pillow

I have been out of the loop because I have been working on a bunch of new stuff and haven't had the time to take pictures. Here is one of those projects that I have actually photographed.

A Wonka Bar pillow. This is a commissioned piece, next is an Oompa Lumpa, based on my designs.

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Back:

Stitch Rock 2011

This weekend was the amazing and always very anticipated Stitch Rock. Every year I am in "ahh" at the quality of crafters that get together for this event. Artists at the event ranged from handmade accessory crafters to pickled goodie producers to on-site screen printers. The very talented Amanda Linton did a great job of putting this event together and this year was no exception.

An hour before the doors opened, the line of eager craftie lovers was already down the street. (It seemed that everyone wanted to be one of the first 100 people to get free goodie bags at the event...including some stickers from me!!!) This year, Stitch Rock celebrated its 5th birthday with balloons, party hats, and birthday cake.

I have attended this event before, but never had the guts to participate as a vendor... not until this year. I am so glad I did!!! All the vendors were nice and supportive, which made the experience even better!!!

I have to send a special thank you to Migdalia Pace from Recycle My Bag for lending me her iPad so I could accept credit cards through Square (thanks chica!!!). This made a world of difference. Another super special thanks goes to Rhianna for spending the whole day helping me organize and manage my booth. Thank you...the day would not had been as successful without you.

Visit the New Times to see more pictures from the event.


Rhianna getting the last details ready.


Migdalia and I having a good time at the event.


Rhianna and Migdalia by my booth


A kid (name unknown) came to play with my toys. Not parental supervision was necessary.