Daiso Shopping Spree

 Shopping at Daiso is never dull because there are so many cute and unique items at really great prices (mostly around $2.25).  I purchased a bunch of stationery items for my card making.  The stamps and punches made me so happy and I already have ideas for them.  I was excited to find the acrylic blocks for the stamp sets because they are usually very expensive. 

Something unique that I discovered were the mystery packages which contained acrylic pieces that had popular characters decorating them.  I especially loved the acrylic coaster with Pompompuri printed on it.  I plan to go back and get more packages...hopefully, I will be lucky and get the whole set of different character coasters.

Although, I just purchased some sealing wax and metal stamps from HM Ben Franklin Crafts, I couldn't resist the great assortment of wax and stamps at Daiso.  I can't wait to make more seals on parchment which I will save to be added to my envelopes, cards and gift packages.

I couldn't believe the amazing array of kitchen items Daiso carries.  I just couldn't resist the clever and adorable but useful kitchen goodies I found.  I purchased some unique cookie cutters that I can't wait to test out.  I plan to do some painting on the handles of the rice paddles.  I just saw some hand painted wooden spoons in a magazine so why not do the same to rice paddles to give as unique gifts? The adorable plastic containers aren't going to be used for food. I plan to put small craft supplies in them so my desk will be less cluttered and somewhat organized.

Of course, I couldn't leave Daiso without  getting some stationery items. I like to carry color pencils everywhere just in case I need to sketch something.  I also found a small water coloring set...so portable!  As you can tell I had a fabulous time shopping at Daiso.  The variety of items is unbelievable and the prices makes shopping a truly enjoyable treasure hunt.  Treat yourself to a basket of goodies. You deserve it!

Moru Chenille Doll with Sunglasses

I'm still having fun playing with my chenille dolls....I think this one is a bear actually.  It started with a very plain kit that just provided the chenille pipecleanmer, eyes, nose and instructions. The instructions are in Japanese so I just sort of followed the diagrams. You can use an app on your phone for a translation if you need to. To me, the fun part of making these chenille creatures is dressing them up.  I chose a striped pink T-shirt that I purchased from HM Ben Franklin Crafts.  For added fun, I glued on purple sunglasses and a lemon ice cream cone.

 

The little chenille figures look super cute with other decorations like the Easter chick I found at Daiso.

I have a little HM Ben Franklin bucket on my desk which I use to hold pens and tubes of gliter sprinkles.  Well, the mischevious little bear decided that the bucket was the perfect place to sit, relax and eat his ice cream!  The plastic mini ice cream cones and sunglasses came from packages of buttons.  You could cut off the shanks, but I just glued them onto the bear with E6000 glue.  HM Ben Franklin Crafts has a gigantic amount of Moru doll kits, costumes, and embellishments.  You should check out this fun craft and you'll soon be making adorable chenille animals for yourself and your friends!