Sunday, July 27, 2008

Japanese Craft Book Giveaway

Photos from "My Favorite Felt Sweet @2008 Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd and Joie, Inc."

I'm loving "My Favorite Felt Sweets", which I just received from Kodansha America. The first thing I noticed about the book is it's written in English. Thank you! Usually Japanese craft books are written in Japanese, go figure. It has 106 patterns that are life size (no trips to the copy store). I found the projects to be easy and inexpensive to make, which is pretty much my craft mantra.
I hand sewed this Steamed Peach Bun using one of the patterns in the book. Wouldn't this make a cute Christmas ornament or gift topper?

Photos from "My Favorite Felt Sweet @2008 Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd and Joie, Inc."

Photos from "My Favorite Felt Sweet @2008 Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd and Joie, Inc."

Here's how to win your own copy
Leave a comment at the bottom of this post no later than Friday, August 1st, 2008. Please leave a way for me to get back to you if you win(enter your email address in the comment form). The email address is only used to notify the winner, I do not save the addresses. I'll choose one winner and post their name Saturday. Good Luck!

*This contest is open to US and Canada residents only.

Contest now closed
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174 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    I love these books but haven't tried them due to them being in Japanese. I'm really excited about this one!! If I win you can reach me at missmoxieatmacdotcom!! Thanks!

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  2. Janet Noe RhoadsJuly 27, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    How exciting!! I would absolutely love to have this book. :) You can reach me at janetrhoads@gmail.com. Thanks so much!

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  3. ChrissyJuly 27, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    That's exciting! I was actually just talking to my husband this afternoon about Japanese craft books/magazines. I'd love to get my hands on this one. :) chrissy(at)toddlebits(dot)com

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  4. Landlocked ShoresJuly 27, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    I must confess I am a blog lurker. I love reading your blog and often share pieces of it with my sister who lives in Japan. She recently accused me of knowing more about Japan than she does... which is not true. I just read your blog! Love that this book is in English! Huge bonus for the Crafty English speaking folks here in the states.
    Nikobee(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  5. Mistress MeeyeeJuly 27, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    Count me in! I think that I could make lots of lovely things with this! I hope to win.rachel@daddyrich.net

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  6. LizJuly 27, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    Very cool.
    estaats(at)eup.k12.mi.us

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  7. RennaJuly 27, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    I see Japanese craft books on various blogs all the time, and am always intrigued by them, but no there's no way I'd ever figure out how to do anything written in Japanese! ;-Þ How neat that this one is in English. :-)

    I LOVE the peach! Wouldn't a little tabletop Christmas tree in a kitchen or dining room be adorable decorated with those?

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  8. Nappy Miss Sew 'N SewJuly 27, 2008 at 7:59 PM

    I adore Japanese craft books but do not have many in my collection, I would love to have this book! You can reach me at ponchichi(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. KristenJuly 27, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    oh wow! in English - how did we get so lucky?!?!?!?

    gocksfrocks@frontiernet.net

    ;) Kristen

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  10. AuroraJuly 27, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    hey! i'm going to comment on this! a Japanese book written in English! was it published in Japan? of the US? just curious....since obviously the author is Japanese? but it seems it was written for the English speaking (US?) market....
    interesting!

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  11. mushroommeadowsJuly 27, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    You're right! cheap + beautiful = best crafts ever! :)

    You're really super; you know that right? :)

    mushroommeadows@gmail.com (just in case I'm lucky) :)

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  12. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    Wow! more and more books are being published in english! How cool is that! Nancy. My e-mail is:
    graciovenko(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  13. ErikaJuly 27, 2008 at 9:32 PM

    I've been wanting to try out the adorable felt food for a long time. I would absolutely love to win! My email is erikahigley@gmail.com

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  14. greetingartsJuly 27, 2008 at 10:14 PM

    Very cool book, how exciting that it's in English, too. Thanks for a chance to win, my kids can't get enough of the felt food! You did an amazing job on that Peach Bun, by the way.

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  15. AnonymousJuly 27, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    Those are so adorable... I'd love to make a bunch to decorate my kitchen windowsill. Combining crafts AND baking is awesome! You can find me at lwelkey85(at)yahoo(dot)com.

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  16. UnknownJuly 28, 2008 at 1:49 AM

    The peach bun is also known as longevity bun for the chinese :D

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  17. JenJuly 28, 2008 at 3:56 AM

    love your blog- very inspiring. I've been wanting so sew some felt food for a while...

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  18. June (planetjune)July 28, 2008 at 5:05 AM

    So cute! I especially love the sliced banana and whipped cream from the front cover.

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  19. NeusJuly 28, 2008 at 5:40 AM

    I've been wanting to buy that book for ever, put the Japanese held me back. In English, well, that's a different story. neushg dot correo at gmail dot com.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    I love those little things.
    jecstephenson(at)rogers(dot)com Thanks!!

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  21. UnknownJuly 28, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    What a wonderful giveaway! I've been envying the Japanese craft books for a long time now. Love your blog! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  22. Heidi K. RettigJuly 28, 2008 at 5:59 AM

    The Japanese never held me back but the trip to the copy store did! Out here in Montana that's kind of a drive. I love your steamed bun!! buddycrenshaw(at)hotmail.com

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  23. AngieJuly 28, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    ooh.... what a great use for felt :)

    angiehazelrigg@gmail.com

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  24. AmyJuly 28, 2008 at 6:37 AM

    I've seen these and have always wanted to try my hand at making a few. This would be a perfect way to start! Great give-away!

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  25. Superdumb SupervillainJuly 28, 2008 at 6:56 AM

    I would love to try some of these projects!

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  26. UnknownJuly 28, 2008 at 7:00 AM

    This would be a fun summer project for me while I'm not teaching! :) Thanks!

    myshadow28(at)aol(dot)com

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  27. HeatherJuly 28, 2008 at 7:06 AM

    Cute!
    I love crafts.

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  28. Amber M.July 28, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    Darling. Great. Another obsession in the making.:-)
    amberntmac(at)hotmail(dot)com.

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  29. Panjo KidsJuly 28, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    Beautiful! I just finished my first felt food project- chocolate chip cookies. I'm ready to move on to somehting a bit more complex. Great giveaway!

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  30. Panjo KidsJuly 28, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    Drat, I forgot to leave my email address! ellie_purvis at yahoo dot com

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  31. KimberlyJuly 28, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    Are those not the cutest things!!!! They look like a lot of fun to make and maybe something my kids could make with me? I think my younger nieces and nephews would love to use these as play foods. Imagine how much fun tea parties with the kids would be with these cute little goodies on the table.

    Thank you for a wonderful giveaway!

    Kimberly
    HunnyV "at" Optonline "dot" net

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  32. MollyJuly 28, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    I've never tried working with felt before, but these look so adorable!
    momabr at yahoo dot com

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  33. NannaJuly 28, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    These are beautiful and so realistic! Nice work.

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  34. ShelliJuly 28, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    I actually belong to a group of women who make felt food, and auction them off on e-bay. The money we collect goes into a "kitty" that helps fund infertility treatments for other women.

    This book would be INVALUABLE!

    saderman at gmail

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  35. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 7:54 AM

    I'd love to win!!!

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  36. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 7:56 AM

    Who knew what you could do with felt?

    cheliseb@aol.com

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  37. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 8:41 AM

    I just love Japanese craft books, but never have ordered one. It's amazing what can be done with felt. I'm glad to hear that some of them are in English. Thanks for the chance to win one.

    Barbara

    BCsister@aol.com

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  38. Rachael HutchingsJuly 28, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    I would love to see how a Japanese craft book works in English!

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  39. Giulianna @ Family BlueprintJuly 28, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    I would love this book for my teenage daughter. She is very creative and loves to try new things. She is also very fond of anything from the Japanese culture.

    Thank you for this opportunity and blessings to you!

    familyblueprint[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  40. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    This would be great! My nieces and nephews are big on fake food right now, for their kitchen sets, so I'd love to make some of these for them.

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  41. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    How about a wreath decorated with these for the kitchen? Love that it is in English. Thanks, Becky
    auntbecky92ataoldotcom

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  42. Alice HJuly 28, 2008 at 9:50 AM

    What an unusual book - really cool looking. Thanks for the chance! afdr3d@umkc.edu

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  43. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    Oh please count me in! It looks fabulous!

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  44. SkiptomyLouJuly 28, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    Oh I would love this! Thanks so much for offering it!

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  45. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    Also delurking to say count me in! xilerui[at]hotmail.com

    And I love all the pictures - thanks for all the hard work. :)

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  46. Miss SpokenJuly 28, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    Great book!!
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

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  47. Marr WilliamsJuly 28, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    I just found your blog and at the perfect time it appears! I would love this book. Great blog. Thanks for sharing!

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  48. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    angelina115@hotmail.com

    I love it. Great book.

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  49. Erin MJuly 28, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    oooo these look like fun projects!

    fidgetblogs at gmail dot com

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  50. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    OOOH- i need these book!! english? that's amazing!! i get a little frustrated trying to figure stuff out in my other japanese books. thanks for the contest!!
    angelawhite.pinkpresent@gmail.com

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  51. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 11:04 AM

    Lovely! Just lovely. Please count me in.
    Megret
    musesofmegret@gmail.com

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  52. Jenn S.July 28, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    I love anything crafty. This looks like a lot of fun!

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  53. ReizaJuly 28, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    I became addicted to making felt food last year. Much of what I learned is from what I could figure out from scans of Japanese craft books online. This looks amazing and it's actually in a language I know. :-) I'd love a chance to win this.

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  54. Michelle Frae CummingsJuly 28, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    what a fun book! thanks for a chance to win! and thanks for the idea on the train cake pan! the party was a hot on sunday! I'll post pic's after his actual B-day on Wed/july 30th!

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  55. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Oh coooool! I've never ever seen a book like this before! This looks awesome and I'd LOVE to win it! Thanks so much for the chance! And by the way, I love love love your website!

    -ashley
    bosssanders@gmail.com

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  56. toasters lieJuly 28, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    Thanks.

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  57. louiseb130July 28, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Great book...count me in!

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  58. kygirlJuly 28, 2008 at 12:22 PM

    Thats a neat book.

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  59. danosorJuly 28, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    Oh how i'd love to win this.Let me count the ways.

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  60. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    The Japanese have a knack for making food look bazaar and beautiful at the same time.

    The close as I've been to this type of crafted cuisine was a little grocery shop in Beijing back in 1999. Well before the Anime/culture explosion.

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  61. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    Those are just too friggin' adorable!

    natural_center@comcast.net

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  62. catchat105July 28, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    That is too cute! Very mouthwatering; reminds me of sweets I've seen in the dessert shop at our local Mitsuwa Japanese supermarket!

    catchat105@yahoo.com

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  63. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    Those are so cute! I am a big fan of things that look like food but aren't. I would love to make those projects! Thanks for the giveaway!
    karhiannon@aol.com

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  64. jennyJuly 28, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    oh how cute i love to win this so i too can make some of them for my little one thay are realy sweet thanks

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  65. mvernoJuly 28, 2008 at 2:31 PM

    amazing

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  66. dwarzelJuly 28, 2008 at 2:35 PM

    Count me in!

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  67. KathyJuly 28, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    I LOVE THE PEACH AND THE BOOK.
    ktgriggs2atyahoodotcom THANKS AND GOOD LUCK WITH THE GIVE AWAY.

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  68. demmiJuly 28, 2008 at 2:39 PM

    i would love this book con5459@gmail.com

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  69. homemade by jillJuly 28, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    Bonus that it is in english! I love making felt food - it is an instantly satisfying craft.

    homemadebyjill(at)gmail(dot)com

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  70. ky2hereJuly 28, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    I want to see some stoner pick one up and try to eat it.

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  71. Valerie Taylor MabreyJuly 28, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    thanks for the contest

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  72. MOMFOREVERANDEVERJuly 28, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    Please enter me in this giveaway. Thank you!

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  73. Michelle TJuly 28, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    Oh, this is so up my alley! I love crafts, and my kids love playing with pretend food. They can be chefs and waiters and dishwashers...the would love this.

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  74. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 3:55 PM

    What a great book! I love the little banana piece on one of the treats. Thanks for the chance to win! www.kccpets.com click on contact

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  75. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 4:09 PM

    Wow! I sooo want to make these projects. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Tricia
    cheeky(DOT)attitude@gmail.com

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  76. CarolJuly 28, 2008 at 4:15 PM

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  77. CarolJuly 28, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    How Awesome!! I would love to do those crafts with my girls. I always get such great ideas from your blog. You can reach me at cwalkleyatgmaildotcom!

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  78. Annie1July 28, 2008 at 4:26 PM

    Oh, this book looks like it could keep me busy for a long long time! Everything looks so adorable; I'd love to win!

    Great giveaway, thanks.

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

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  79. AislingJuly 28, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    Wow - what teriffic projects! I'd love to have this book and make a few of those marvelous treats.

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  80. AndreaLeaJuly 28, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    The hanabira-mochi (#58) is so cute! As is your steamed peach bun. ♥

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  81. UnknownJuly 28, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    My youngest step daughter would go nuts over this book. She loves Japanese items and crafts.

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  82. AmyJuly 28, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    What a great book! I have been interested in making some felt food for some of the children in my family for some time now. You did a wonderful job on the peach. Thanks for the giveaway!

    amyarmstrong1@gmail.com

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  83. ezmereldaJuly 28, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    How fun. I would love to try this craft out. It looks like something I could do.

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  84. Kelly HJuly 28, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    Good idea these would make cute Christmas ornaments.

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  85. TonyaJuly 28, 2008 at 6:24 PM

    Oh, how cool that the patterns are life size! I hate having to enlarge patterns. I would love to win this book. The projects are adorable!

    tmf315@hotmail.com

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  86. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    Please count me in!

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  87. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 6:28 PM

    moxie -a-t- weareallangry -d-o-t- com

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  88. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 6:29 PM

    What a great find. I sometimes buy the Japanese books and try to figure out the directions by looking at the photos! Thanks for telling us about it!

    Karen kakimoto@pacbell.net

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  89. kathy55439July 28, 2008 at 6:46 PM

    Would be great for the kids I do crafts with at Free Arts MN

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  90. Way Out WearJuly 28, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    oh how nice of you! I so adore these books.
    my email is englanddeniseathotmail dotcom

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  91. wayfarerJuly 28, 2008 at 6:59 PM

    I've always wanted to try some japanese felt food projects. Love your blog btw. Just found it and really enjoying it.

    rd_2003colo@yahoo.com

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  92. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 7:10 PM

    Too cute! I think my kids and I would have fun making up some of these goodies.

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  93. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    Wow they look almost good enought to eat. I hope one day to make something so creative! Thanks. Charlotte
    charlottewinters@cox.net

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  94. rengawkJuly 28, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    Wheee!
    Now where to buy the wonderful high quality felt to make such beauties?

    My contact into is my username at gmail.com ^^

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  95. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    I love this book. I could really see me making these items!

    whitten100 (at) Yahoo . com

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  96. missleeannJuly 28, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    So, I'm adding my name to this little contest! I'm usually a lurker, but I'll undo this. I'd love to make little tofu buns and blocks with this book! Haha.

    hopelesslyleeann@gmail.com

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  97. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    i love crafts, just not good at them. enter me anyway
    kadia3 at yahoo dot com

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  98. Mary512July 28, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    Great giveaway, thanks so much! hellomary018 at yahoo dot com

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  99. CJW's folksJuly 28, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    I'm crafty girl! I recently got another japanese crafting book for making animals out of wool gloves - in japanese, but too cute not to pick it up. I'm now on the lookout for more cute craft books from japan.

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  100. UnknownJuly 28, 2008 at 11:37 PM

    What a nice idea. My kids will love them

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  101. pomlyJuly 29, 2008 at 1:42 AM

    Mouth watering is right! I want to eat them all!

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  102. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 4:16 AM

    Oh adorable!!
    I would love to win this crafty book!
    Thanks so much and ...I've seen you somewhere...!

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  103. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 4:47 AM

    My very crafty 16 year old daughter would absolutely LOVE to have this book!

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  104. KariJuly 29, 2008 at 4:47 AM

    Those are so cute and sweet and oh..I just think they are great!! My daughter is my artsy girly and would really dig this, I know she would!!

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  105. toughturtlesJuly 29, 2008 at 5:12 AM

    very cool you can do some really fun projects

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  106. Rebecca A.July 29, 2008 at 6:03 AM

    I really love reading your blog. You have the cutest craft ideas. :) I'm over at mavmouse at gmail.com.

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  107. mmatJuly 29, 2008 at 6:20 AM

    wooo!

    welfarebum@gmail.com

    rock on!

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  108. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 6:48 AM

    Would love to try and make these!

    Peachesncream887@hotmail.com

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  109. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 7:02 AM

    Japanese Craft Books are so much fun..I dream of just going on a crazy shopping expedition to buy all the books in Japan and fill up a whole airplane. Hah..
    Hey, the contest ends on my birthday. wheee!

    cindy@studioloo.com

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  110. Genevieve PJuly 29, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Wonderful book!
    parknj at basicisp dot net

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  111. sweetsueJuly 29, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    This would be fun to try, my projects never turn out, but it would still be fun!

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  112. SmooshyJuly 29, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    enter me!

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  113. StephJuly 29, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    The book looks like it has some great crafts to try. Count me in to win it!

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  114. SunnyvaleJuly 29, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    What a neat kitchen display this would be.

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  115. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks! Count me in! Great blog, by the way. klucking@fairpoint.net

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  116. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    wow

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  117. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    I have just begun learning how to make crafts out of ribbons, and this unique craft caught my attention! They are cute and wonderful!! Thank you for the contest!
    txgigggles@yahoo.com
    Sharon Harmon :)

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  118. Christina JoyJuly 29, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    I was JUST looking at this book the other day at the bookstore! Yes the projects inside are incredibly cute, and YES I would love to add this little number to my library... :)
    christinajoy1981(at)gmail(dot)com

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  119. UnknownJuly 29, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    I would love to win this so that I can make them for my kids.

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  120. UnknownJuly 29, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    Hi! I just bought a Japanese embroidery book when I was in NYC because I think that is the only one that I could just look at and copy without really needing the instructions (so MANY cute craft books at Kinokuniya!). If I am chosen, please email me at gracedleeATgmailDOTcom. Thanks!

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  121. JanellJuly 29, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    I love the peach you made! My dad is Japanese and I would love to give him a little set for his mantle as a reminder of home (we live in the states). You can reach me at jnellyoatgmaildotcom. Thanks for the giveaway! I love reading your blog!

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  122. Mary AJuly 29, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    I have just started making softies using felt. They are so much fun to make and my LO likes to play with them too. Thanks for the giveaway.
    mary(dot)avinger(at)gmail(dot)com

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  123. melonkelliJuly 29, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    What an awesome prize! I love Japanese craft books -- it would be fun to make these felt sweets!

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  124. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    Looks like a fun craft to try!

    osager@gmaildotcom

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  125. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 7:09 PM

    I've been eyeing a book like this for so long... and this one is in English? This is fantastic! Crossing my finger I win.

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  126. redronJuly 29, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    looks like something I would like doing

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  127. bunbunJuly 29, 2008 at 7:27 PM

    OohOohOoh!!! Please enter me in the contest!!!!
    My email is:

    Hollyandcaseyrausch@gmail.com

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  128. jo1bratJuly 29, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    I have never seen these before they are so cute I want to win the book

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  129. SharonJuly 30, 2008 at 3:04 AM

    Oh how I would LOVE to win this...thanks so much!

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  130. SharonJuly 30, 2008 at 3:05 AM

    oops...if I win, please let me know at
    fenway07@msn.com
    THANKS

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  131. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    Those treats look good enough to eat, but the thought of biting felt gives me the heebie jeebies!

    atto74(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  132. MaMaJuly 30, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    Never a reason to diet with this book! I love it! Please enter me, thanks for hosting.

    Lisa
    mistyfuji [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  133. BunnyJuly 30, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    OOh these little sweets would make great x-mas gifts for my little girl. she likes to have tea parties. crossing my fingers.

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  134. KarenJuly 30, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    I bet this craft book rocks, thanks for the contest.

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  135. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    How cool is this book! My daughter and I would have lots of fun with this.

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  136. jules mcnubbin (buttmuffin)July 30, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    my daughter would love this! mysticalguacamole@gmail.com

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  137. SharJuly 30, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    This book looks so cute! Thanks for sharing this post! :) It's the first time I heard of it.

    My e-mail if I win is:
    mmmfruit at hotmail dot com

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  138. Mandi @ Life Your WayJuly 30, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    Oh, how cute!

    mandi-a-sageinteractive-d-org

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  139. AnonymousJuly 30, 2008 at 10:16 PM

    I enjoy reading your blog and find it inspiring. I have tried some of your projects and recipes. Thanks for bringing Japanese arts, crafts and cuisine to a wider audience.

    Who wouldn't want to win the "kyuuto" felt craft book?

    Erin- foodforthoughtutah@mac.com

    P.S.- I'll have to send you the recipe for ichigo daifuku - a strawberry covered in "an" and wrapped in microwave mochi. "Oishii da yo"

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  140. pitaharmonJuly 31, 2008 at 5:25 AM

    My mom should be a librarian-she has every craft book in the world but this one. I need to give it to her because she could use a nice surprise these days.....

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  141. littlelatinaJuly 31, 2008 at 6:50 AM

    My family could have so much fun together creating these crafty felts together

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  142. Heather BJuly 31, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    wow these look like lots of fun, somethign my daughter and I woudl really enojy doing together

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  143. KikiJuly 31, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    those would absolutely make great ornaments! thank you so much for sharing!
    pasmando@gmail.com

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  144. KarrieJuly 31, 2008 at 8:03 PM

    my daughter would go crazy over this :)

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  145. Laura BrayJuly 31, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    I would love to win-so cute! laura(at)katydid-designs(dot)com

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  146. AnonymousJuly 31, 2008 at 8:12 PM

    This is awesome. thanks for the entry. angel_2417@yahoo.com

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  147. purplepassion126July 31, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    Wow! This is very unique and something that I would love to try.

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  148. kananeeJuly 31, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    These look too good! My kids will end up eating them!

    lokeelanee (at)netzero(dot)com

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  149. Knead a Latte - RubyJuly 31, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    This is so cute! I would love to learn how to make these!

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  150. Renee GJuly 31, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    This looks like fun.

    rsgrandinetti @ yahoo . com

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  151. AnonymousJuly 31, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    I collect books like this.
    I'm also a big fan of the Aranzi Aranzo Japanese craft books like The Cute Book.

    I would be ecstatic to win this as I am obsessed with everythign kawaii and Japanese.
    Thank you for the contest.
    -Allie
    tonylethal@aol.com

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  152. BakersdozenAugust 1, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    I love these books. This would be a fun family project. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  153. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 12:31 AM

    These are so adorable. I would love to try making them.

    ladycat713@yahoo.com

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  154. artmarciaAugust 1, 2008 at 1:01 AM

    So cute! I would love to try making these felt replicas!

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  155. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 5:31 AM

    felt oragami

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  156. HetalAugust 1, 2008 at 5:52 AM

    I would love to try them.

    herry123_us@live.com

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  157. bobaAugust 1, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    That's awesome! My sister would love this book since she's into all things Japanese. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  158. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    I love the Tweet Expressions.

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  159. JayfrAugust 1, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    This looks very interesting.

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  160. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    What a great book. I work with children and love doing crafting activities. What a great prize!!! Thank you!

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  161. StephanieAugust 1, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Wow, those are adorable! Would love to know how to make them :)

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  162. klp1965August 1, 2008 at 11:07 AM

    PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY :)

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  163. masonsgranny59August 1, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    ty 4 the great contest!

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  164. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    I am excited about this book. I need to get started on a whole smorgasboard of food goodies for my grandkids!

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  165. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 4:40 PM

    This book has such cute crafts. I would LOVE to win it.
    wandanamgrebatgmaildotcom

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  166. StacyAugust 1, 2008 at 5:24 PM

    This book looks really cool.
    hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  167. Princess Golden HairAugust 1, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    wow now that's talent. I would love a copy of this book.

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  168. mrstrooperAugust 1, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    This would be something cool to do with my daughter's Brownies Troop!

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  169. DonnaAugust 1, 2008 at 7:06 PM

    They look cute.

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  170. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    I would love to win this book. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  171. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    This is really interesting. I have never seen anything like it. Felt!!!
    Kathy
    kathleenyohanna@hotmail.com

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  172. AnonymousAugust 1, 2008 at 10:21 PM

    What an awesome giveaway!

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  173. zakkalifeAugust 2, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    Alexis from the site Not Sew Crafty won the the Japanese Craft Book! Congratulations! I used a random number generator to pick the winner.

    I'm posting the winner here because my blog has currently been locked down by Blogger. I can't post anything until it's unlocked. It should be up and running sometime next week.

    Thanks to everyone for entering! I enjoyed reading all of your comments.

    jessica

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  174. Jenny, the BloggessAugust 2, 2008 at 8:26 AM

    That is the coolest thing ever.
    Awesomeness squared.

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