Which, as those of you J-culture afficionados know, means "cute!" in Japanese.
This Cake Wrecks post has compelled me to share with you my very own (albeit copied from craft books) Japanese-inspired kawaii creations. These are just the cuties lying around the house at the moment - I've made and given away many more.
It's a sickness - but a good way to keep busy while watching videos.
And here's a wikipedia article on the Japanese cuteness phenomenon.
I share your fondness for all crafts Japanese, Eva! I have a tiny collection of Japanese craft books that's one of my greatest sources of crafty inspiration. Nuigurumi, anyone?
ReplyDeleteAnd if only I could crochet - amigurumi!
ReplyDeleteI love those those are sooooo cute! I tried to make the tiny felt ones but got the wrong felt :(
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to go to the "Three Apples Hello Kitty" 35th Anniversary of Hello Kitty exhibition in Culver City! http://la.metblogs.com/2009/10/22/three-apples-exhibition-will-celebrate-35-years-of-hello-kitty/
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