One of my favourite things about living in Tokyo is having instant access to the amazing range of craft and stationery DIY books. I have every single craft book by Japanese craft book author Udagawa Kazumi-san. These books come to the park with me, they come on the train with me, I read them in the sun, in bed, and they are jam packed with post it notes for inspiration.
You can imagine then, how I was jumping around with excitement in my mini-me Tokyo apartment when Udagawa-san invited me to her house for a craft afternoon! Waou!!!
We made such a mess!
Udagawa-san's mizutama paper collection! Amazing!
Udagwa-san taught me how to make these envelope folders to house our receipts. She even has multi colured eyelets! oh my!
Some delicious fruits tart (I love how it's plural in Japan...fruits juice...peanuts butter...) from Kichijoji as an afternoon treat.
Some beautiful handmade folders made by my Japanese craft idol!
ありがとう 宇田川さん！
とても楽しかった！
If you fancy making some of Udagawa-sans projects, be sure to pick up her English book. Or have a go at making this folder from our pictures.
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very inspiring! love the cake photo
ReplyDeleteHello Mette! ooo I wish I can make craft with you and Elinor one day! And of course try your amazing coffee!
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Thanks for the link to her book! I can't wait to try out some of her projects!
ReplyDeleteAwww....that's so lovely to have a craftanoon with your idol...
ReplyDeletei love the bag-letter:)
ReplyDeleteThe bows and rosettes are AMAZING :) and I would keep every single receipt in a cute envelope folder like those!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely adorable post~~
amazing paper collection and awesome tarts with your idol??? that was an afternoon! :)
ReplyDeleteWow I am so jealous Japanese craft books are the best if only I could buy more!!
ReplyDeleteoh i have Self-Made Stationery in english...such a terrific book! looks like you had a wonderful afternoon :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteAnd the pics are amazing! Were they shot with an Iphone?
this is a beautiful post! i love it!
ReplyDeletei'm new to your blog but i subscribed.. very nice to meet you!! xox
I love your blog so MUCH! I saw some gorgeous tape in a Japanese store in my home town and thought of you! Little cupcake characters and strawberries were all over it :)
ReplyDeleteHappy blogging! xxx
Hello Echo, Oh it's my pleasure. Get into it!
ReplyDeleteHello Astrorainfall, Thank you for your comment. Yes it was amazing! So much fun!
Helo Liv, Thanks so much for your comment :)
Hello Sarah Whiteley! Ha thank you so much! You should make a little folder like this then! It's actually quite easy and super fun! And it's so nice to have something so cute and handmade in your handbag all the time!
Hello UpGemini, Thanks for your note! ha yes I was very star struck!!!
Hello Kelly, oh ha ha yes it's my secret addiction in Tokyo! I can't resist popping into the bookshop on my way home each day!
Hello Memtree, It's a great book isn't it! Actually it was the first time Udagawa-san had seen that book when I showed it to her - for some reason the company didn't send her a copy :(
Hello Carlita, Thanks for your note. Yes, I've been a bit addicted to instagram on my iphone lately!
Hello Amber Renee, thanks so much for subscribing to Hello Sandwich!!! it's lovely to meet you too! Yoroshiku onegaishimasu~!
Hello Tori - nawww thank you!! That's so sweet you thought of me in the Japanese shop! I hope you can continue to enjoy Hello Sandwich in the future!
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Thanks for all and Hello Sandwich.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely afternoon.
I'd like to make craft with many girls of the world,
I want to share feelings！
oh my I can just imagine how thrilled you were when you were invited. I would feel the same way. Those envelope folders were just so adorable...
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