Simple Envelope Decorations with Fun Tape
I love fun tape because it’s……well….. just so fun to use.
The easiest thing I use it for is creating borders on pretty much anything I want to decorate. Here’s one example of using fun decorative tape to dress up plain envelopes:
In my box filled with plain envelopes, I managed to find two that matched the sakura fun tape that I chose.
All I did was outline parts of the envelope that I wanted and cut off the excess from the sides.
To make it interesting on both sides, I just added a strip to the envelope flap.
You can fold the tape over to create a border both inside and out, but I just taped to the edge and trimmed the ends.
I also made a cute faux stamp with a bit of tape on Japanese weaved tissue paper.
Very simple! Try it next time you have a letter or card for someone.
Sewing Fun
Enjoying my new sewing machine (that I got as a Birthday present!). Going through all of my fabric and old clothing to see what I can make.
Since it’s so hot and humid in Tokyo, I’ve decided to make fun summer dresses…..let’s see how they turn out.
I’ll post pictures of my project -both successful and failed.
Birthday Week Complete
For the last several months, all I have been doing is work, work, work, with not a day off in sight, so I decided to celebrate my Birthday over a week and just have a fun and relaxing time.
A couple days ago, me and my sweetheart decided to check out a large Sea Attraction away from Tokyo, to get out of the city, enjoy a long drive and enjoy nature and animals at the same time.
Here are some pictures to share with you:
Yes…. that’s me lost in my own world…
It was a little sad with this big beluga….she was all alone in one simple tank.
This cute seal was fast asleep sitting up in the tank – but I just loved the sweet little smile.
The silver waves of fish are always beautiful to watch…
….and the playful beluga with its trainer.
Wonderfully fun time. Definitely rejuvenated me for work to come!
Girls with Eye patches
I have been pondering a question asked by a friend a while ago about the young girls in Tokyo who wear eye patches.
There seem to be many young girls who have gauze eye patches and no one knows why….I’m not talking about the ones who wear it as some kind of fashion statement, but what looks to be real medical eye patches.
Someone theorized that it may be from surgery, or infection after putting on makeup that hundreds of others have used from cosmetic shops (sample makeup).
Both theories are quite possible, but of course, if that was the case, most of the girls would require bandages on both eyes…right?
My explanation is this:
Young Tokyo girls are famous for putting on all of their makeup on the trains, cafes, buses, malls -you name it. The ones who choose to apply their makeup on the trains normally don’t pay attention to anything but their face and hair, so in a crowded or shakey train, it’s easy to get pushed or lose your balance (as I have seen far too many times already!) and poke yourself in the eye with a makeup applicator.
If anyone out there knows the real reason, I would love to hear from you! Me and my friends are placing bets!
First Supporter!
A very big thank you to Yadid Ramot for supporting my book!
I find the customization features in Invested.in much better than the other sites around -but you be the judge……. please tell me what you think about the design.
The Tokyo Fashion Guide
Hello hello! *^_^*
Just wanted to let everyone know about my newest project which is a guide book about modern Tokyo fashion from famous areas like Harajuku, Shibuya, Ginza and more.
Please check out my project and if you would like to support it, there are some goodies available for you!
Tokyo Fashion Guide
