I wish I could say Spring was making an appearance, but it's dark and rainy here in Devon, and the only bunnies to be seen are on the front of books.
Cotton & Paint vol 23, available at Kitty's , I can't find it on e-bay, but I have just come across my all time favourite here.
Bunny purse .The sunshine isn't here, it's in the photograph sadly.
Sweet little birds, not as adorable and original as Alicia's ,
but I do like the happy washing line.
These are another thing to put on my 'to-do' list, I slop around the house in a pair of scruffy sandals and Phil's socks - very attractive.
Crocheted mobile.
Appliqued journal
pretty bags
happy cat
cute purses
little dog with hat and back-pack
and animal skittles - are any of us ever going to have the time to make animal skittles ?
Lots of projects in here, so a great magazine.
Thanks for the look into Cotton Paint, I've always wondered what kinds of things they have. And the answer is "cute"! Of course, what was I expecting?
Posted by: Amanda | March 08, 2006 at 11:30 AM
Oh my goodness...everything is so pretty!! I'm really enjoying reading your blog :) My grandparents all live in the west country...and they're usually complaining about the weather ;) However I'm in South West Ireland so I can't really talk! Lizzy
Posted by: Lizzy | March 08, 2006 at 11:44 AM
Thankyou for posting info and images from these books. They have opened my eyes and provided so much inspiration ( as have you!). Cheers.
Posted by: herhimnbryn | March 08, 2006 at 12:04 PM
I've been wondering about the contents of that magazine as I've never been able to find one in Japan. Thanks for giving us a peek!
Love the windy bag.
Posted by: Jan | March 08, 2006 at 01:48 PM
That washing line is adorable! I also love the dog and the cat. And the elephant. And all of it, actually! So cute!
Posted by: scribblesnbits | March 08, 2006 at 02:14 PM
It's all adorable, but those house shoes and the little purses are the sweetest!
Posted by: amy | March 08, 2006 at 02:30 PM
oh so cute, the bird is almost like mine http://lafeecoriandre.blogspot.com/2006/02/valentines-day.html#comments wow !!! I'm starting to have the "japanese creative way of thinking " :) :) but love the detail of the washing line :)
Posted by: sofia | March 08, 2006 at 02:45 PM
I do always enjoy when you share your latest finds, etc. with us - such a source of inspiration, or at the very least just something fun to think on and drool over whilst doing all the boring homefront stuff (laundry, shopping, etc.)
That kitty is going to have me smiling all day!
Posted by: LLA | March 08, 2006 at 02:47 PM
What cute inspiration..I wish I could make all of it. Can you beleive I don't own one single Japanese craft book!?
Posted by: Lizette | March 08, 2006 at 04:54 PM
what a great magazine...
i'm so envious
but happy that you posted pictures
to share all the same
:)
those shoes are to-die-for-cute
:)
Posted by: gkgirl | March 08, 2006 at 05:30 PM
thanks for all this inspiration! i just got some new ideas for cards i´m making for swaps. looooove the clothes line.
Posted by: risa | March 08, 2006 at 05:33 PM
The purse with the felt flowers appliqued is my favorite. I just love it! Thanks for posting these great ideas. If I could swap you some of this Arizona sun for your cloudy, rainy Devon days, I would! I'll send you cheery thoughts regardless.
Posted by: kelli | March 08, 2006 at 06:27 PM
Okay, I am covinced!! I am going to order some of the books today!:)
Posted by: Zoe | March 08, 2006 at 07:31 PM
Thanks for the peek inside that book! :) I am in love with the crochet mobile! :)
Posted by: Leslie | March 08, 2006 at 07:57 PM
Yummy, I'll take them all : )
Posted by: Gina | March 08, 2006 at 11:12 PM
I love those shoes!
Posted by: KiWi | March 09, 2006 at 12:25 AM
wow, there IS a bunch of great stuff! i totally love the lil bag in the second or third pic
Posted by: greenbeanbaby art | March 09, 2006 at 01:45 AM
I'm sick of paying huge prices for these wonderful books and magazines. I'm moving to Tokyo right now.
Posted by: Fran | March 09, 2006 at 02:21 AM
Oh, beautiful photos!! thank you so much for your sharing!!
Posted by: mykonos | March 09, 2006 at 02:59 AM
oh my, oh my, the sweetest washing line ever! and so many lovely happy pictures, i feel all cheered up and happy, thank you.
Posted by: cally | March 09, 2006 at 04:10 AM
Lovely little feast of visuals.
The only bunnies here are of the dust variety.
Posted by: Wren | March 09, 2006 at 07:23 AM
Not impressed! $75 dollars and 3 hours later, I finally leave the kitty website!! thanks very much Grrrr! :D I just had to make sure I had seen every last fabric on offer....
Posted by: carly | March 09, 2006 at 02:29 PM
I know, I think our sun has went on strike and rain clouds have moved in.
I love bunnies. And I finally got my very first japanese craft book!!! Didn't know what I was missing.
They are full of some really cute ideas.
Posted by: Gina L | March 09, 2006 at 09:15 PM
This is lush. Think I'm going to have to buy this. Please stop showing me new ways of spending my husband's money.
Posted by: Piksi | March 10, 2006 at 12:26 PM
Hello, enjoyed looking very much - just showing another very creative friend your wonderful site
Posted by: Dorothea | March 11, 2006 at 02:28 PM