Japanese Crafts at Mapunapuna HM Ben Franklin Crafts

Recently, I had the opportunity to see the new Japanese Crafts being sold at Mapunapuna HM Ben Franklin Crafts.  The department was not fully set up, but I was pleased to see the variety of crafts and supplies being sold. I felt like I was shopping in Japan!

One of the crafts that I was impressed with (and bought) was the fabric kits. The designs were fabulous and it seemed like something I could do.  I'm excited to create the small rabbit wall hanging.

Another section of the Japanese Crafts area that had my eyeballs popping was the origami paper selection.  I've been collecting origami paper for years and I still couldn't resist getting a few more packs.  The area also had some large single sheets of washi paper that I had to get too. (I think some of the sheets were from Celebrations which has now become part of this Japan Crafts area.)

Are you addicted to washi tape?  I especially love the ones that look like strips of printed washi paper.  They make beautiful additions to cards and envelopes.  HM Ben Franklin Crafts in Mapunapuna now has a massive selection and variety of washi tapes just for you!

Of course, I couldn't stop myself from getting some of the new stuffed key chain kits.  They come in so many popular characters. I chose my favorites...Sumikko Gurashi and Rilakkuma.  I think I definitely will NEED to go back to get my other FAVORITE characters.

While at the Japan Hobby Show, I was intrigued by the Paper Theater Art kits so I was delighted to see them selling at the Mapunapuna HM Ben Franklin Crafts store.  These kits enable you to make a diorama-like  scene of some popular characters and stories.  I love the intricate look of the finished products and I think adults and teens will love making these decorative art pieces.  I hope you will take some time to see the new Japanese Craft items in Mapunapuna HM Ben Franklin Crafts store.  I know you will feel like you just walked into a craft store in Tokyo or Osaka and you won't have to fly to Japan to do some exciting crafty shopping!