Gashaphon are capsule toys you normally buy from vending machines. I found these crafty ones at Okadaya in Shinjuku.
Category: Art & Craft
All things designy – from making a fabric design to jewelry design and any other crafts I feel like adding.
Placord Plastic Yarn – giving it a try
On my last trip to Japan, when I found those crafty gashaphon, I also discovered some new, super funky yarn. It's Placord from Daruma. The yarn is 100% polyethylene and "cord" in the name is appropriate. I was intrigued by the plastic, because one of the lovely street artists I follow on Instagram posts knitted … Continue reading Placord Plastic Yarn – giving it a try
Nippori: Visit Tokyo Craft Central
One of my FAVORITE parts of Tokyo is Nippori. If you like to craft, it is a fun area to hang out in.
Gym shorts! more work out/hang out attire
The "Me Made" gym clothes trend continues. I made a pair of gym shorts to wear around the house, for working out and sleeping in. Some all-purpose shorts, just for me. I used an adorable, 80's inspired shorts pattern from Purl Soho. I made the Women's version, obviously. Since I didn't know if the design … Continue reading Gym shorts! more work out/hang out attire
Leggings! I finally made a pair
I have been working out a lot over the last couple of years, and my favorite work out attire is close to giving out. The situation needed a remedy and I did with some new "me made" leggings. I used this tutorial from SoSewEasy.com to make my muslin. The pattern is not so much a … Continue reading Leggings! I finally made a pair
Haropla: Momo Haro Clear Pink
Blue Fin, a model distribution company and an American division of Bandai, was at Anime Expo with exclusive models. Much to my happy surprise, one of them was a clear version of Momo Haro!!
Washi Tape Dispenser and Tapes
Since I decided to pull out all my Washi Tape, I thought I should get some dispensers to make getting it off the roll a little easier.
A Washi Tape DIY Project
I have a bad habit of buying cute stationary and washi tape but never doing anything with the supplies.
Designer Con 2018 – Learn All About It
Back in November, Husband and I went to Designer Con. Fomerly held in Paradena, this year the convention was held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
C3AFA Tokyo 2018
C3AFA Tokyo is a fan event that has evolved over many years - the original event had a different name but the organizers merged with another group to become C3AFA.