Random - From Macarons To Embroidery

Hello...Hello...Yes, it's me, hope I'm not forgotten :). I have not been blogging much lately as my day job is keeping me busy, sapping away all my energy. Sad to say I also have not got much time to craft either. Hope things will settle down soon at work so that I can find some time (& my mojo) to craft again.

Oh, I finally managed to try some macarons lately. I have always enjoyed looking at macarons as they are so colourful & pretty. But sad to say I didn't really like eating them as I found them a tad too sweet for my liking. Also didn't like the biscuit-y texture. So, I guess I shall continue to admire them from afar instead. :)



I know I'm getting quite random in this post but anyway, I found an embroidery book that's really cute & thought I'd share it here as well.

"365-Design Collection For Kids":





So, do you like it? It's cute, isn't it? If you are interested, the book's ISBN No. is 978-4529042048.

I tried doing embroidery once. Yes, just once. I embroidered a sweet corn on a handsewn bag. I remember it took me sooo long (weeks!) just to embroider the little corn that I never tried embroidery thereafter again. I think I am a lazy crafter as I prefer to sew/make things quickly. But after looking at the above embroidery book, my fingers are itching to try embroidery again. If only I have some time to craft...



Well, that's all from me for now. Hope you all have a good week ahead! :D

Craft Book - "Cute Dolls" by Aranzi Aronzo

This is a craft book, "Let's Make Cute Stuff - Cute Dolls", by Aranzi Aronzo. I actually stumbled upon it in the library, when I was walking past the craft books section while on my way to 'check-out' some other books that I wanted to borrow. I'm very happy to find this book cos it featured some very cute dolls that I just have to make! The book comes with ready patterns that you can use, it's so convenient! By the way, if you look at the 2nd photo on the top right, it says this book is 'Manufactured in Singapore'! Well, not that it matters but I just have to highlight it cos the book was printed here! Haha... :)







In case you're wondering - don't be fooled, Aranzi & Aronzo are not guys but actually 2 Japanese ladies! If you have time, you may want to check out their online website - very kawaii!! Also, don't forget to hop over to Lyn's Belle And Rose blog, she has an interesting post on them too.

I love all those dolls featured in the book (don't you?). If only I could make them all but there're just too many! Hmm...which one shall I make first?