Spoon and cute Crochet book

Super sweet crochet book! I love this, it's cut strips of fabric tied together to make the yarn, I can't wait to make something! Think a hat is the first I'll make.

Here's Spoon, it's the April edition, I didn't love the new edition so I decided to go with this one. I love this model she's adorable and so versatile in her looks. So many cute outfits, accessories and I love the section on Kokeshi dolls.



Book info:
Crochet book
"Cloth with crochet knitting.Accessories made ​​from braided earlier, bag etc" (select BOOKS). Ishikawanana
ISBN978-4-07-279657-3


Spoon4 APRIL NO. 87 
"Disney in a Collection"

Usagi Por Moi Bag

Last week I designed and made this little cross shoulder bag. I love all woodland creature real and mythical, so I decided that I would love a jackalope on a little zippered bag. I hand sketched the drawing on the bag then machine embroidered it, definitely not my finest sketch but I like it looks like a ball point sketch. The shell is cotton canvas. I used a vintage crochet doily from the stash I bought on Ebay a few weeks back for the applique. Also, lovely vintage beads from Tinsel Trading, a vintage yellow metal zipper from my vintage notions stash. Sweet mini dot bumblebee lining which I bought in Tokyo. And the shoulder strap is a beautiful piece of leather I've been saving. This bag tutorial will be in my next craft zine.

Goodies from Kino!

I went to Kinokuniya this week I hadn't been in about over a month or so and I bought a few things I needed like the tape and labels, plus got some new MT tapes, cute photo corners, and tiny kokeshi post its! I also got two books and a mag. Here's one of the books it's a wonderful collage book.

Book:
Hannari Handmade collage
Hannari Hall, Inc.
ISBN 978-4-416-31207-0 Mon 04 issue (s) 2012

502 posts! A little bit-o' Brooklyn

I can't believe I past my 500th post without noticing, well anywho,in celebration of this momentous occasion here are some pics of Greenpoint, shot on film. Plus I will be doing a little give-away as the part deux of my celebration, stay tuned.

Pics. 1. Cool vintage truck. 2. maatcha latte and pork wasabi sandwich at Ashbox 3. Ashbox, on Manhattan Ave. 4. intense graffiti next door to Ashbox. 5. cute little box planter,one of many in this hood. 6. Another cool vintage car. 7. the wrought iron and garbage bins made for a lovely composition 8. Love the smiling bear in a another cute container garden. Its unfortunate this person had to chain their plants to the railing. 9. sweet little houses on India st. 10. Lots of bikes tied up in front yards.

International Paper Love Swap: PACKAGE ARRIVED!

My package from Emilyarrived on Monday! I was so excited there were so many fun paper goodies in the envelope. Emily sent her zine, origami paper, MT Tapes, ticket stubs from various places in Autralia which is very cool because I've never been. Plus label, confetti, maps and much more! Thanks Em! I loved it all.

This a present for my dad for Father's day. My photography book of my Japan pics.

Montreal Part Trois

Starting at the top Pics 1-3. Olive et Gourmando, a delicious breakfast and lunch venue in Old Montreal on the main street, St. Paul. We had the "Egg on your Face", poached eggs with gruyére, scallions and sriracha sauce, in a pressed panini. Super yummy, but really big! You can share. They have lots of pastries too. 4. Rue St Paul, in Vieux Montreal (Old Montreal) 5. Also on Rue St Paul is Petit cafe connected to the Petit Hotel, they just have an awesome logo. 6-12. Jean Talon Marché, an amazing outdoor/indoor market. They have vendors selling fruits & veggies, Canadian syrup & honey, cheese & meats, flowers & plants, pies & pastries and lots more. Plus there are picnic tables in the front so you can enjoy some of your finds. There's a creperie & juice bar too! You'll kill a few hours here for sure, try and go on a sunny day. 13. An abandoned thrift store, or someone's crazy office in a Metro tunnel, at the Sherbrooke sta..14. Breakfast at Le Cartet. 15. Self Portrait. 16. Mondial de Biere, a big beer festival held at the Hilton, I know this is not beer but their stand was so cute, and its fudge need I say more.