Saturday Spotlight: Cool Things from Japan

Japan seems magical.
Based on their textiles, craft items and art.
I got a package from Japan once and the packing tape had small dancing animals on it.

How could you NOT want to live there?

Today's Spotlight is dedicated to all things Japanese on Etsy...

1. Brown Numbers with Flowers Fabric by Cotton Blue - $3.50

2. Cute Elephant Stamp by Jeana - $3.50

3. Funky Japanese Flower Ring by Sou Zou's Creations- $7.00

4. Handmade Playtime Bento Box by Cocoroya - $19.00

5. Rub Dub Dub Japan Lunch Bag by Boqinana - $6.00

6. Japanese Postage Stamp Pendant by guizi - $8.50

Which is YOUR favorite?

Shuttefly Photo Books

There is something to be said about making a project and have it completely finished and bound in one sitting. I have had a love affair with bound digital scrapbooks for a few years. And the good news is, you can make these scrapbooks with a drop in template and it will take under an hour AND if you sign up for a Shutterfly Account you will periodically get coupon codes fro FREE 8x8" Photobooks.

I ordered this book today. I used this drop in template by Paislee Press called Defined Baby Quick Album in Pink.

Click here to view this photo book.

The finished book will be hardback and after my promotion code cost me a whopping $8.47 for shipping. Oh yeah! That's a deal!

I made a photobook from Shutterfly once before and my children look through it the MOST of any other scrapbook I have ever made. Maybe because it feels like a real book. You can find drop in templates in many themes and styles.

Have you ever made a photobook at a photo site?
If so, did you like the finished product?

Flea Market Finds

There's nothing like a flea market.
Especially if you're a crafter.
I recently found this book, brand new for $5.00
Score!