Kawaii Craft Life

Super-Cute Projects for Home, Work, and Play

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By Sosae Caetano

By Dennis Caetano

Formats and Prices

Price

$12.99

Price

$15.99 CAD

Kawaii Craft Life is a first-of-its-kind needlecraft book featuring 35 super-cute projects to decorate the home or give as gifts.

Few can resist the charm of kawaii — the Japanese word for “cute” or “lovable” — which has grown from a national trend to a worldwide phenomenon. Now you can add an adorable kawaii touch to your home, dorm room, or office with this charming collection of feltcraft, cross-stitch, and embroidery projects.

This complete introduction includes materials lists and hand-stitching basics, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, printable templates, and beautiful photography. A celebration of all things kawaii style and suitable for both beginners and seasoned crafters alike, you can create dozens of cute and cuddly crafts.

Projects include:

Feltcraft…
Rainbow Cloud Plushie
Woodland Critters Garland
Sweet Sloth Pencil Topper
Cross-Stich…
Super Sushi Magnets
Cactus Garden Smartphone Case
Happy Avocado Gift Tag
Embroidery…
Sweet Dreams Slumber Mask
Coffee Shop Cup Cozy
And more!

  • "This book is nonstop cuteness. Sosae and Dennis Caetano have dreamed up adorable crafts that I can't wait to make myself. These projects are the perfect way to add a homemade kawaii charm to everything in your life!"
    Rachel Fong, creator of Kawaii Sweet World
  • "Kawaii Craft Life is full of so much fun! The projects will make perfect, sweet little gifts. They are super cute, colorful, and sure to bring a smile to makers' and receivers' faces alike. And who doesn't need more smiles in their life?"
    Aimee Ray, author of the Doodle Stitching book series
  • "Chock-full of coo-worthy creations that are as delightful to make as the finished products are to behold, Kawaii Craft Life is a salute to cute!"
    Jessie Oleson Moore, author of Stuff Unicorns Love

On Sale
May 14, 2019
Page Count
192 pages
Publisher
Running Press
ISBN-13
9780762493791

Sosae Caetano

About the Author

Sosae Caetano and Dennis Caetano are the founders of Trellis & Thyme, an independent pattern company. Their shop includes more than a hundred plushie, embroidery, and cross-stitch patterns. Trellis & Thyme has been featured in Cross Stitch Crazy and Mollie Makes, and on Feeling Stitchy.

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