Tondo Creative

03/06/2026

I had the most fun curating this ‘practical magic’ clip in celebration of Jess Galatola’s latest book ‘The Witch Who Couldn’t Spell’. 🪄✨

Available now! 💜

31/05/2026

28/05/2026

✨ My top five essential items as a creative ✨

Every day looks a little different. Some days I’m wearing my graphic designer hat, other days I’m illustrating children’s picture books. No matter the project, I still pinch myself that I get to create both professionally and personally. Challenging, but incredibly rewarding. 🙌🏼

1 👉🏼 Manifestation: I have a very special set of flutes that only come out when I sign a new kidlit contract. ✨

2 👉🏼 Inspiration box: A little treasure trove filled with letters and notes from my creative community and clients. On especially challenging days, I love revisiting these moments and remembering how far I’ve come.

(And yes, that’s a shoe box. I treat myself to a new piece whenever I hit a creative milestone 😉)

3 👉🏼 Big-ass calendar: I’m a list girlie through and through. Seeing my whole year mapped out in bite-sized rectangles does wonders for my busy brain. It lives alongside my daily planner and digital diary. 🤓

4 👉🏼 Cheap-as-chips tripod: Honestly brilliant. Picked up from my local Dollar Stretcher, this little adjustable tripod gets tossed into every bag. No need to spend big here, save that money for art supplies.

5 👉🏼 Focus cup: My favourite mug, usually filled with english breakfast or peppermint tea, or with the occasional chai or hot chocolate. Found at an art market at and made by the talented .studio 💕

There are plenty of other items too, but we can chat about those another time. 🙃

What are your top five daily essentials? ✨

25/05/2026

Meet the maker ✨

You’ve fallen in love with the concept, you’ve seen the art… but you haven’t quite met me, the maker behind Piccolo Prints ✨

Hello! I’m Kristen Willis (aka ), a Brissy based graphic designer, picture book illustrator, kidlit advocate, lover of family stories, culture and chronic creative thinker.

My husband says I’ve always got a “bee in my bonnet” and he’s right 😂 If I’m not pollinating ideas, I’m spawning them. If someone needs motivation, I juice them up with creative elixir.

Over the years, my picture book journey has filled boxes with portfolio pieces, shaped by daily life, memory and storytelling.

Piccolo Prints was born to give these works a second life, turning them into surprise lucky dip moments.

There’s something special about watching someone crank the handle and discover a surprise artwork made just for them. 👌🏼💕

Welcome to Piccolo Prints
Vending art and joy ✨

25/05/2026

What an incredible experience ✨

19/05/2026

I’m creating some book companions for this weekend’s Brookfield Show stall. ✨

These cute little page holders are perfect for cosy reading time with your favourite book. I particularly love this pairing with Dinosaur in My Pocket, written by Ashleigh Barton and beautifully illustrated by Blithe Fielden. 💙

Come and find me at the SCBWI tent where you will find a variety of playful designs to make precious reading time even MORE joyful. ✨