tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677202456518127806.post7063455013178038100..comments2008-05-07T20:14:46.939-05:00Sarah Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499866598210836482noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677202456518127806.post-27149526861248858922008-05-07T20:14:00.000-05:002008-05-07T20:14:00.000-05:002008-05-07T20:14:00.000-05:00Lindy stamper- It is true that shopping at YesAsia can make you old before your time, but I love those prices and I just assume that things will take 4 to 6 weeks. It is only recently that I've seen other sellers with competitive prices.<BR/><BR/>Julie Campbell- I like the Aranzi Aronzo Cute Stuff. It was my first Japanese book and it has a nice variety of simple cute things in it including my favorite felt envelopes. It's recently come out in English:<BR/>http://www.amazon.com/Aranzi-Cute-Stuff-Aronzo/dp/1934287091/ref=pd_sim_b_img_4<BR/><BR/>That magazine is Cotton Time March 2008. It is available at Superbuzzy:<BR/>http://www.superbuzzy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_80&products_id=2562IamSusiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05477300247354661564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677202456518127806.post-33227858008113660912008-05-06T21:06:00.001-05:002008-05-06T21:06:00.001-05:002008-05-06T21:06:00.001-05:00Oops! I got the magazine name goofed... but I'm looking for the one you have pictured. :)Julie Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15462227285931317783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677202456518127806.post-44512269722146256362008-05-06T21:06:00.000-05:002008-05-06T21:06:00.000-05:002008-05-06T21:06:00.000-05:00Oh my gosh I absolutely love Japanese Craft books! It started out about 18 years ago when I was crocheting doilies and Ondori Japan had about 5 books that were awesome. Now I see tons of other craft ideas and I really like not having to read the instructions. The visuals are detailed and pretty easy to follow. I had the opportunity to visit Mitsuwa in Arlington Hts Il and I went a little overboard, my teenage son had to pull me out before we needed to rent a truck. All in all I say the information about these the better!liabettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677202456518127806.post-26558018426861402042008-05-06T21:05:00.000-05:002008-05-06T21:05:00.000-05:002008-05-06T21:05:00.000-05:00I've always loved seeing these cute creations on etsy, but never thought to look for a book. Which Aranzi book would you recommend the most? They all look so cute! Also... do you have a link for the Craft & Paint magazine?Julie Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15462227285931317783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677202456518127806.post-5637032314690880722008-05-06T15:22:00.000-05:002008-05-06T15:22:00.000-05:002008-05-06T15:22:00.000-05:00I love the Japanese craft books I see everywhere! <BR/><BR/>And your post came on the day when we have to pick where we will move next - seeing the books makes me want to pick Japan. LOLTsonikihttp://craftercast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677202456518127806.post-34390013264811988182008-05-06T08:58:00.000-05:002008-05-06T08:58:00.000-05:002008-05-06T08:58:00.000-05:00Thanks for this awesome overview! I find the designs so adorable, but the language barrier is intimidating - that PDF guide is amazing!! :)floresitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12684933322612185834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677202456518127806.post-44715176835809223582008-05-06T06:59:00.000-05:002008-05-06T06:59:00.000-05:002008-05-06T06:59:00.000-05:00I'm glad I'm not the only one that is addicted to the Japanese craft books. I can't read a lick of it and often had to rely on the pictures heavliy. I actually have much better luck w/ eBay and have several usual sellers that I work with. So much so that they would email me to tell me what they have first before listing the item. <BR/><BR/>That said, i do pay for the shipping, which can be costly because I do want the insurance, so it'll get here in a week. <BR/><BR/>I didn't have much luck w/ YesAsia, and often very frustrated with them, because they will let you buy the item, pay for it. But often take a month to find out the item is no longer available. That part of it, I hate. That has happened to me every time I try to purchase from them. So, I gave up. Glad for you if you are having success.Lindy Stamperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290999816316917666noreply@blogger.com