I made the Moru (Chenille) doll a long time ago from a kit I purchased at HM Ben Franklin Crafts.  I liked it so much that I kept it on my ...

I had some dried persimmons, raisins and chestnuts from Japan and I thought that they would be nice in a loaf of bread, but I didn't wan...

Always a highlight of my craft year, this is the entrance of Big Site where the Japan Hobby Show has been  held for over a decade.  This yea...

Since I had fun making my confetti gel cards and loved the look of them, I decided to make one for my grandson. He is a big fan of the Dog M...

While in Japan we stayed in the small town of Kinshicho. By accident we came upon a Hula Festival in a nearby park.  Who knew that Japanese ...

After watching Joy and Ren demonstrate the 'gel in a jar' prduct on Joy of Crafting, I knew I HAD to buy some.  After playing with t...

I was lucky to attend the Toji Shrine Fair again this year. It is held on the 21st of every month...rain or shine.  In good weather it is a ...