Sketchbook Project

I just received my sketchbook for the Sketchbook Project, I'm so excited to start. I already have an idea for the cover so I will get that going later today. The Brooklyn Art Library's project has thousands of artists all over the world sketching in small sketchbooks and then collecting them all by January 31st, 2012 and sending them on a world tour for everyone to view them, then later they will be added to the library's collection for all to enjoy. I'm lucky enough to live in Brooklyn so I will have the collection to peruse as I wish. Also I'm simultaneously working on another sketchbook that is going to tie in with Sketchbook Project sketchbook and I will make into a zine, it's called of Journal of Stars and I'm trying to incorporate stars in all my drawings since they always baffle me PLUS since I've become obsessed with washi tape I'm adding bits of tape to each of my sketches. This idea will also flow into the Sketchbook Project.









Sewon your package is going out today!!!

Gift Wrapping Goodness

I received my sister's wedding book that I designed, plus a copy for my mom and dad so I thought time for some kawaii wrapping! Oh then I thought my friends' kid just had a birthday too, need a cute gift and wrap! Out came the supplies. Stamps, ink, washi tape, lace, pom poms, glue, needle & thread, everything that I could think of. A little thinking and a lot of letting go my imagination took over and brought me these.










I almost forgot, I have a secret project I'm working on, I'll have a little store opening up soon for this blog called usagi por moi and some of the first items will be gift wrapping items like the little paper flowers in the pics above. Check in next week when I make the announcement I'll have another give away.

Happy Homemade Vol 3. For sale

Hi Crafty Pidgeons, I have this lovely Japanese sewing pattern book available for sale. It's completely intact with all it's patterns attached at the back of the book. Now why am I selling it instead of keeping it, well this dummy accidentally bought two copies, not realizing I already owned one. Anywho, here are some pretty pics of some of the sweet dresses and tops you can make. If you are interested just comment or send me an email. The book is priced at $21 plus shipping to where ever your lovely home is.

Hey Folks it's a giveaway!- Free Tote!

Okay Folks, here's this week's giveaway, an usagi covered tote. These little hippity-hops were hand-carved by yours truly and then stamped. I added a little embroidery and a fun colorful pom. This sweet tote is up for grabs, just leave a comment with your name and your favorite animal. You have until Monday night, October 31st (halloween!)11pm eastern time. Good luck! Absolutely freee!