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thanks jules!

karen sato — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:14:44 +0000

the best parcel ever arrived yesterday at my place.

a little care package from my lil sis.

pics of her new pup, drawings from her friend’s daughter, handmade shortbread from my aunt, good old kingston biscuits and lots of other goodies.

one of tahlia’s drawings – bentley bad boy pup with all his toys in his dog house.

the best salad dressing ever!

and the best shortbread to come out of oz.

Filed under: just because, kawaii Tagged: care package, chandon, kawaii, kids drawings, salad dressing, shortbread

thank you…

karen sato — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:12:43 +0000

techan.

you are a keeper!

Filed under: just because

mt washi masking tapes – limited tokyo expo designs.

karen sato — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:29:44 +0000

limited stock coming soon to washimatta online store.

Filed under: crafts, hobbies, shop washimatta Tagged: akira minagawa, gift wrapping, japanese masking tapes, kawaii, made in japan, mt.fuji tape, scrapbooking, tokyo expo limited tapes, washi masking tapes, washi tapes

the year of the dragon.

karen sato — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:09:40 +0000

Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: 2012, dragon, happy new year, japanese new years, made in japan, new years card, paper crafts, scrapbooking, seahorse, the year of the dragon

pastel purple, green and dots!

karen sato — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:05:49 +0000

my lil sis asked me to make up a wedding invitation for her big day in december.

i didn’t have much to work with in the start but we got there in the end.

printed on embossed washi paper.

simply divine and i love it!

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yonagadou japanese patterns…

karen sato — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:59:51 +0000

now come in washi paper adhesive tapes.

so cute!

available from washimatta online store

Filed under: classiky, crafts, hobbies, made in japan, shop washimatta Tagged: classiky japan, collage, japanese masking tapes, kawaii, modern japanese patterns, new, scrapbooking, vintage kimono patterns

100 % linen twine

karen sato — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:07:31 +0000

Love it!

Filed under: Uncategorized

AND THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE FLOWER CROCHET…

karen sato — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:03:28 +0000

AND THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE FLOWER CROCHET MOTIF PATTERN BOOK GOES TO……….CHEL. (darling husband drew the name out of the hat)

CONGRATS!

ALSO, A BIG THANKS TO THE OTHER SIX LADIES WHO LEFT A COMMENT.

APPRECIATED!

Caity, Erin, Rikka, Beebee, Leni and Jaime will also receive a small gift for making an effort.
Just send me your details to claim a your small prize ( within 24 hours).

Filed under: status

bonus signed book giveaway – japanese craft book – flower motif pattern

karen sato — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:11:24 +0000

simply beautiful.

to enter :

1. leave a comment about your favourite flower.

2. spread the word.

3. leave your contact details if your blog isn’t linked.

4. i will pick a name out of a hat about a week from today ( ends 9pm – 12/08/2011, japan time)

5. the winner will be contacted by mail and the giveaway will be sent within the following week.

6. everyone is welcome to enter. i ship internationally, no worries.

cheers for stopping by and good luck.

Filed under: books, crafts, hobbies, kawaii, shop washimatta Tagged: crochet flowers, crochet pattern book, flower edging, flower motif, giveaway, japanese craft book, kawaii, made in japan

PARIS….

karen sato — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:59:24 +0000

i’m in love…..

vert, noir and coeurs.

originally

vert Motifs de broderie traditionnelle et au point de croix

noir Broderie au point de croix et en blackwork

coeurs Broderie traditionnelle et au point de croix

by sonia lucano

Filed under: books, hobbies, shop washimatta Tagged: cross stitch, hand sewing, japanese craft books, kawaii, noir, paris, sonia lucano, vert