Japanese companies make such cute things; I always get the best ideas and inspiration from Japanese illustrations and toys! I really wish I could go to Japan for a crafty fun trip, but I don't see it happening anytime soon; I'd probably need a hefty wad of cash for all the good stuff I would find! However, I am very lucky to live in Hawai`i because we do have lots of kawaii stuff from Japan; I got this keychain at Shirokiya at Ala Moana (same place as the rement). It's got a tiny little Mount Fuji in it with little pink cherry blossoms painted on... it makes me want to start making resin goods with fimo inside!
And I was so happy to find this little mamegoma jitter seal box in the candy aisle at Marukai, which has lots of Japanese specialty items and candy; it was the last one! I practically screamed as I grabbed it. There was a possibility of getting 4 different seals, and although they were all cute I really wanted the pink spotted one with a leaf. I got this little one, with a blue mouth and cherry, which is also very cute :) If you pull the cherry out, the little seal wiggles up to get the cherry back... adorable! Hopefully I'll be able to make some cute seals of my own someday... 
Awwwww, that little seal is adorable! xoxo
ReplyDeleteAdore cute japanese toys and packaging! That seal is too cute! It wiggles when you take the cherry? Perfect cuteness!
ReplyDeletei saw your cute little creations on the front page of etsy--so cute! after browsing your shop, though, i think the strawberry is my fav :D
ReplyDeleteOh, the seal is so cute! You got the last one!? Lucky girl, you!
ReplyDeleteI believe that there is a Japanese amigurumi book on how to crochet several San X characters including Mamegoma. Here is the address if you would like to check it out:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/rilakkuma-and-other-san-x-character-amigurumi--japanese-craft-book