D.I.Y. Design it Yourself

Books, Craft books, Design April 19th, 2008

D.I.Y. Design it Yourself (Design Handbooks)
by Ellen Lupton

ISBN-10: 1568985525
ISBN-13: 978-1568985527

NLB Call No: English 746.432 STO -[ART]

There are a few sections in this book that are exceptionally close to my heart now that I have left the design industry to become a personal banker in a financial industry. My favorite sections in this book includes Books: where they discuss binding techniques, Housewares: very zakka-ish, Stickers: print your own and stick’em, reminds me of good old Stickernation that’s now defunct (I hope they bring it back one day), Wall Graphics: cut vinyl to decorate the walls in your home, and Zines: create your own indie zine.

D.I.Y. Design it Yourself

D.I.Y. Design it Yourself

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Rilakkuma (relax bear) (JP)

Books, Craft books, Tezukuri December 28th, 2007

First up, a Merry Christmas to everyone! Do leave a comment if you’re reading this because I’m getting traffic but I rarely get comments or feedback. :( It’s been a so-so Christmas and I’m looking forward to 2008. My sister left for Washington yesterday morning to study there for six months and I miss her already! *waves at Michi* Before she left, I made her a rilakkuma felt mascot, poorly done because I didn’t have the right color threads and I’m not very good at hand stitching.

This book is a must-buy for all rilakkuma fans out there.

自分でできる!手づくりリラックマ
(Do it yourself! Tezukuri Rilakkuma)
ISBN: 4391131072

Click on the thumbnails for an amigurumi pattern for the rilakkuma birdie (I don’t know what’s its name) and some patterns for making felt mascots. :)

Rilakkuma Cover  Rilakkuma Amigurumi  Rilakkuma Felt Mascot
Rilakkuma Lunch Goods  Rilakkuma Amigurumi Pattern  Rilakkuma Felt Pattern  Rilakkuma Back

This book has amigurumi patterns with basic crochet instructions to get you started, felt mascot patterns as well as sewing patterns for stuffed toy, puppet, glove (finger) puppet, stationery, bath goods and many more! And it’s only 800yen!!

Official San-X Rilakkuma website

皆さん クリスマスおめでとう!
(みなさん)

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Bunny softies (JP)

Books, Craft books December 19th, 2007

はじめてのぬいぐるみ―うさぎ・ねこ・いぬ・くま
Hajimete no nuigurumi - usagi ・neko ・inu ・kuma
(Heart warming life series ― Start series)
ISBN: 4529039013

Alrighty, time to get back on track to my craft books reviews! This book is a beginner’s guide to making softies that are hug-worthy. The first half of the book is devoted purely to the making of the furry rabbit that you see on the first page inside the book. It is very clear and detailed with lots of photos and cute illustrations to follow through.

You may click on the thumbnails to view enlarged pictures of some pages I scanned.

Hajimete Nuigurumi Hajimete Nuigurumi
Hajimete Nuigurumi Hajimete Nuigurumi Hajimete Nuigurumi

This book comes with pattern sheets for you to zap and make your own bunnies, as well as variations to make your own cat, dog and bear softies. (I’m personally really only interested in the bunnies though.)

兔が大好き!
(うさぎがだいすき!)

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