I should really update my Japanese craft book purchases more often, because I have *way* too many books to post today. I considered dividing this up into 2 posts... maybe I'll do that. Anyway, here are some of my latest Japanese craft book acquisitions; these have also been added to my library.
ISBN 4277171877 - Cute book of amigurumi, including softies, charms, and a coin purse/zippered pouch thingy.
ISBN 4309280404 - This is just what I had been wanting - only I didn't know it! A book featuring ideas for making stamps and projects for using them on fabric, paper, etc. The best part? The book includes pages of the stamp designs used in the book so that you can "borrow" them for your own stamp making!
ISBN 4277430716 - This book is all about making book covers using knitting or crochet, fabric, paper, etc., and it also includes some cute artwork for making your own stamps.
ISBN 4544043468 - I'm *so* thrilled I found this one! This is an entire book made up of full color (front and back) papercrafting templates to build an entire little city! Pages are heavy, matte cardstock and include cutting and folding lines. I think Brynne's still a tad young for this one, but I'm saving it until she's ready for papercrafting she won't destroy... The graphics in this one are really fun, and each of the cars is an actual car make & model.
Ok... I think I'm going to stop there in the hopes that I won't overload you with too many photos! I'll post some more new books tomorrow!
that paper city is awesome!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 18, 2006 at 05:00 PM
Those books look amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. I think I'll go start my wishlist now.
Posted by: Adriana | May 18, 2006 at 06:47 PM
Stop making me want stuff!!! :) I absolutely adore the hedgehogs & toadstools. I have got to learn to make these nifty creatures.
Posted by: Jessica Hood | May 18, 2006 at 07:50 PM
OOOOOh kelly you're such a temptress LOL ! How could I do now ?? I'm dying to have the second one with making stamp and I have NO MONEY LOL !! And I have no idea where to find the "stamp pad" that can be engraved LOL You're so hard with us LOL I don't know if you deserve some smooches from me LOL LOL LOL LOL I forgive you :)
Posted by: Sandrine (alias Didine!) | May 19, 2006 at 06:51 AM
where do you get these books from?? and out of curiousity, what are the stamps cut from?? I would love to get my hands on the stamp book and the third book with the folding... great for kids!
Posted by: jme | May 19, 2006 at 07:02 AM
Love! Love! Love! Thank you for sharing these!
Posted by: Scribbles & Bits | May 19, 2006 at 10:19 AM
goodgraciousme!
don't apologize for adding pictures!!!
:)
more! more! more! (moremoremore)
(that was my billy idol impression, heh)
and you totally made me remember the paper cut-out
circus i once had when i was kid,
i had so forgotten about that
:)
Posted by: gkgirl | May 19, 2006 at 12:54 PM
oh-I want the paper one!!! ack!
Posted by: amy k. | May 20, 2006 at 12:18 AM
Those Japanese sure know their Cute don't they!!
Posted by: Laura and Aaron | May 21, 2006 at 09:40 AM