:: atelier honeybee ::

late night project

2008-07-21T19:27:00.000-07:00

It took me such a long time to make this. Perhaps my hands aren't steady enough, or I just haven't found the right carving tool. I'm still experimenting :) Will I ever perfect this art? Until then, I will droll over those amazing handmade rubber stamps I see on the Japanese craft blogs.

traditional Japanese confectionery

2008-07-04T07:36:00.000-07:00

honeybee brought this back from his recent vacation in Japan. this is a famous traditional Japanese confection (菓子) from the Tokyo shop – ひよ子本舗吉野堂. Apparently, there has been many imitation of this little chick, but this is the real thing.

too cute to bit into it >_<

did i say it was delicious? ^-^

Sat. June 28 - Crafty Bastard Silver Spring!

2008-06-25T06:58:00.000-07:00

Counting down, 3 more days to go. Crafty Bastard Silver Spring is this Saturday. Check out the wonderful vendors and entertainment.

2008-06-12T19:10:00.000-07:00

gocco-ing again :)

Etsy

2008-06-11T06:30:00.000-07:00

i logged on this morning and saw one of my item on the front page of Etsy!! wow~

must resist...

2008-06-06T09:14:00.000-07:00

buying another pair of Jeffrey Campbells... one of my favourite brand
ooohhhhh arr... i really really want them!

more mini-ness

2008-06-01T14:48:00.000-07:00

my latest mini creation–handmade matryoshika mini felt companion. i think they're perfect for personalizing your mobile, bags... i'd love to know what you think of them ^-^

Crafty Bastards' T-shirt

2008-05-28T20:32:00.000-07:00

Tonight was Crafty's volunteer party at Pyramid Atlantic, we bought our own t-shirt and screen printed them. I've never screen printed shirts, so I felt pretty excited. I'll be wearing this and helping out at the show that morning!

buttonssss

2008-04-19T18:38:00.000-07:00

they are finally here~

i wonder if there is a market on etsy for these little ones?

Cath Kidston

2008-04-13T11:34:00.000-07:00

beautiful pages from Cath Kidston catalog! I didn't realize they have a jewelry and baby line.

2008-04-09T06:18:00.000-07:00

new at the shop!

spoil me rotten

2008-04-07T17:38:00.001-07:00

need i say more? XD

buttons or magnets?

2008-03-25T15:07:00.000-07:00

stitching these are so not good for my vision, but somehow I keep coming back to them. I guess I really like they way they look. should they become buttons or magnets?

handcarved rubber stamps

2008-03-15T15:43:00.000-07:00

i've been trying to carve my own rubber stamps out of erasers. here are two from my collection. in the background, I'm trying out the design on chip board.

in search for...

2008-02-25T12:28:00.000-08:00

can anyone tell me where I can find these amazing erasers for carving rubber stamp in the US???

new felt companion

2008-02-11T07:07:00.000-08:00

new in my shop~

new product debut

2008-01-06T16:03:00.001-08:00

I had had this packaging idea in mind for some time. B and I tried out my vision this weekend. Here is the result :) What do you think of them?

See it at my shop.

my very first swap!

2008-01-03T10:44:00.001-08:00

my very first swap ever! pardon my excitment, but look at this lovely package from Midori. lots of cute stationery, mini rilakkuma notepads *love it*, and sweets. there is also a lovely note done with a typewriter in a very nice typeface~ big thanks to Midori~

new item sneak peek...

2007-12-31T12:23:00.000-08:00

hand embroidered on cotton using cross stitching techniques. although i'm pleased with the outcome, i won't be making a lot of them for sure *in fear of loosing my vision*; they're 2.2 cm in size (*.*)

Happy New Year~~~

Rilakuma

2007-12-27T15:25:00.000-08:00

hand carved stamp of one of my favourite character, rilakuma (or "relax bear".) i'm so touched! thanks dear~

oh boy!

2007-12-11T12:32:00.000-08:00

I just realized my finger puppets are being featured in the Girls (8-11) gift guide on Etsy. how exciting! I'm flattered to be included with these talented crafters.

a thing for small wooden objects...

2007-11-27T19:45:00.000-08:00

i want it!

new in the shop

2007-11-12T11:58:00.000-08:00

my latest felt creation. just in time for the holiday season :)
see it in the shop

MUJI

2007-11-08T19:29:00.000-08:00

oh my my~ my absolute favourite everyday store is finally making its debut in America. I've been iching to go to NYC just for a visit to MUJI (and might as well go to Uniqlo a little down the street :P). I wonder how the prices compare to MUJI in HK. I love you, MUJI *muah*

Out Town

2007-10-31T19:00:00.000-07:00

i'll be going out of town 11/2-11/4. I'll answer emails and fulfill orders upon my return! c u soon~

Finished!

2007-10-20T21:07:00.001-07:00

added to the shop

Pixel Art to Cross Stitch Art

2007-10-13T09:15:00.000-07:00

been working on this little guy *.* it will go in a nice wood frame when it's finish. (the panda art is a pixel art found on a japanese material website)

Thank You ^_^

2007-10-11T08:12:00.000-07:00

The shop made its first sale 1 week after posting and the second sale after another week. Stock is a little thin right now, I plan on adding some new items this weekend. Thanks for all the support. Muah~

Wanroom love~

2007-09-29T13:16:00.001-07:00

i can't resist...

We're Open

2007-09-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

My Etsy shop is officially open. It only has a few items now. I hope to gradually add more handmade items. What do you think about the shop?

new additions

2007-09-22T17:03:00.000-07:00

latest addition to my books + zakka material collection!

From left to right:
Hajimete demo Ameru-Amigurumi: Very good for beginners. It has detail step by step photos and instructions; the book is in Japanese. i'm looking forward to make my first amigurumi.

Kawaii Heya wo Tsukuru Interior Book (Hawaii Home Interior Book): Filled with photos of different homes in Japan and "techniques" to creating your very own kawaii home.

Keshigomu Hanko Kotohajime Set (make-your-own-rubber-stamp set): This kit comes with rubber blocks, a craving tool, tracing paper, 2 stamp colour and lots of super cute designs. I can't wait to make beautiful rubber stamp like these!

2007-09-08T18:27:00.000-07:00

today we finished gocco-ing the inside of my friend's wedding invitation. we're pleased with the outcome so far :}

working it hard

2007-09-06T15:21:00.000-07:00

i'm working my beloved gocco hard these few days. i'm gocco-ing 100 wedding invitations for a dear friend.

zakka school

2007-09-04T12:58:00.001-07:00

can one go to school to learn to make zakka? actually, you can! This vocational school in Hamamatsu, Japan actually have a Zakka Design Department. pretty neat~

first order from Welsh Products

2007-08-19T18:46:00.000-07:00

wow, I just placed my order with Welsh Products on Thursday and these arrived at my doorstep over the weekend! they have the best prices on many gocco products.

feel-good chemicals for the brain

2007-08-17T19:09:00.000-07:00

toasty fresh fabric arrived at my door step from Japan today!! these made my brain instantly released *many many* feel-good chemicals. what should i make with them?

goodies from HK

2007-08-10T08:03:00.001-07:00

acquired from HK. they will be available on my etsy shop shortly.

2007-08-03T12:27:00.000-07:00

hi, it's been a while~i'm back from my trip to HK. when i'm over with my jet-lag, it's time to get back to my finger puppets and setting up my etsy shop. i've bought back a few super cute items for my shop. stay tune!

pretty fabric

2007-06-29T22:15:00.000-07:00

new fabrics i aquired - all for less than 5 bucks! i'll use them to make buttons and felt dolls...

purin dog

2007-06-21T09:33:00.001-07:00

I got this purin dog pattern from a Japanese felt doll book by Sanrio. it took me almost the entire day to make this little guy. I've got to work faster! this little one now have a new owner. hope u r doing well at ur new home~

pile of craft

2007-06-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

this Saturday for the very first time!

stamp set from japan

2007-06-13T18:43:00.000-07:00

a rubber stamp set i bought years old~~ i am finally using it now :)

sweet heart

2007-06-12T10:37:00.001-07:00

i think i'm in love. the first time i saw this was in a japanese wedding magazine. i just found out they are actually available *here* thou a bit costly.

More from Wagokoro Ya

first post!

2007-06-08T07:06:00.000-07:00

i'm in the mist of tidying up my room in an attempt to clear up some space for a craft area. i have so much stuff!