Japanese Craft Books with Mackenzie

 

 

 

 

(I am so happy to be introducing the fifth post of guest blogger, Mackenzie Sasser of Secret Pocket Handmade. I first met Mackenzie at Second Storie Indie Market, where I fell in love with her vintage-y yet clean aesthetic and her cheery attitude. She blogs fun bits from her daily life over here and on this blog she will be sharing crafty ideas, inspirations and tutorials. Please join me in welcoming her today :)

I took a quick trip to New York City this weekend, which of course included a trip to Kinokuniya. I couldn't help but add to my tape collection, I got two packs this one, and this one. I am determined that I won't buy any more for a while!

I also loved browsing all the books, I saw that they had a few new books all on using washi paper tape and I just had to buy one (ISBN 978-4-07-262088-5). In the book they have different projects, and also a little section on the history of tape and how they make it (at least the pictures were very informative).

I also bought two of the latest Come Home! magazines, number 18 (ISBN 978-4-391-62934-7) and 19 (ISBN 978-4-391-62970-5). I love getting these magazines, they have sections on home, craft, style, and food. Beautiful styling, photos and layout. I use them for inspirations for projects and how to decorate and style my home.

Did you know it's easier to get these Japanese craft and style books than you think? All you really need is the ISBN number. You can use websites like yesasia, even amazon japan (the entire website isn't in english, little bit more confusing click on English in the right-hand corner), and can use etsy sites where you can request a book and they will find it and list it for you. I have also heard that Kinokuniya stores will order and even ship to you.

Do you have any favorite Japanese books?

(a little note from Abby-my favorite source for these books is Ugisu!)

Comments

[kenzie]

I forgot about that website abby! Thanks for the tip but it made want a bunch more things... grid craft paper tape? I think that is a need.

[Malorie]

I love those tapes! You have enough to tape stripes on a wall.

[cindy]

i love that tape and kinokuniya! i buy the tape, but won't use it. i also buy japanese craft books from all of those sources, but can't read them. i just love the styling and try to figure out the instructions the best i can.

now, i'm addicted to fog linen works. their new book 'around fog linen' features people like mav, lena corwin and lotta using their products - http://www.foglinenwork.com/catalogue_en2010.php. it was really easy to order all the way from japan, too. love your photos!

[Mandy]

So great, I have just discovered a few Japanese blogs, just posted some pics from one on mine.

[hiki]

Thank you Abby for mentioning my shop uguisu!
How delightful!!!!