The other day I went to the Japanese bookstore that's not too far from here. It's a risky move, because I can spend a lot in a short amount of time when I go there. But I was ready for a new book fix. Fortunately, there weren't too many books in the craft section that were my kind of craftiness, so I only bought three!
I haven't stopped poring over them, and have already gotten all kinds of inspiration for new kinds of things to make. I've also added to my list of things to make as gifts for little people at my house. And new kinds of supplies to look for...
See? Risky. I'll never be able to get through all of this!
These books are so wonderful, I decided that to share them with your properly, they each need their own post. Which got me thinking, maybe all of my Japanese craft books could stand to have their own post...you'd like that, right? So...coming soon, watch for a ongoing series of craft book posts.
Hopefully this won't feed my need to buy more books, but keep me looking in the ones I already have! Kat at Zakka Inspired has given herself a challenge to make something from one of her Japanese craft books each week, and she's documenting it on her blog and on Flickr! I think it's a brilliant idea, and one that I should probably try to do as well...
i am more than jealous of you right now. these look awesome
ReplyDeleteOh, I can' wait to see what is inside these lovely books! :) xo Heather
ReplyDeleteI see hopang man!! He is my BIL's favorite. I see that little guy each time he calls. Can't wait to see what you make! I am sure it will be cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea....your sharing will keep me from needing to buy them for myself, right?
ReplyDeleteOh, I just fell for a Japanese embroidery book yesterday listed on etsy, it has nursery rhyme characters and I especially enjoyed the three little pigs on the cover...now I have to wait for it to be shipped!! Would love to hear about your books and projects inspired by them :)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Esp. since I've never seen inside a Japanese craft book! :)
ReplyDeleteWHOA!!! What?! I am SUCH a lover of Japan - the countries, it's history, ancient and modern, its cities, everything. Always have been. And I've never seen Japanese craft books!!! I will totally be watching for these posts. ♥ Also: can you read Japanese? :O
ReplyDeleteI wish I could read Japanese! What's lovely about these books is that they are so well photographed and illustrated...you can pretty much figure it out without reading.
DeleteRecently I've become aware of Japanese craft books and love them. Unable to buy any locally I'd love to see them in your posts, especially books focusing on stationary and paper crafts. One blog I follow sometimes shares whole pages so I am able to get a closer look.
ReplyDeleteJust recently started reading your blog and I love it. This idea is fabulous and I can't wait to see this series. :)
ReplyDeleteOoooh so nice!! I have a copy of Cotton Time and I love to look at it over and over.
ReplyDeleteI'm also hitting a Japanese bookstore in NYC next week and can't wait to actually hold the books and soak up the fabulous photos and craft ideas.
you'll share these in your blog? Awesome! I'm really looking forward to it. BIG THANKS!!!
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