Cute Japanese Charms
I borrowed this book from the school library - I don’t know what the title is but it’s an instructional book on how to make cute Japanese charms. The school librarian took a trip to Japan and purchased some fun Japanese books for the children. She was 
gracious enough to lend me this craft book and I am so enamoured with it that I don’t want to return it!
This 56 page book has colorful images and instructions on how to make many different kinds of charms using ribbons, beads or both. The instructions are all in Japanese, of course, but I followed the photo directions and was able to make a few charms.
The projects are pretty simple and some require a little crochet knowledge. Many projects are similar to lei making so if you’re familiar with ribbon lei crafts, just miniature your lei and make it into a charm.
I haven’t been able to find this particular book online but you can find more Japanese craft books at http://www.boutique-sha.com.jp. I’ve been able to find a few beaded and origami crafts books such as these at Marukai’s 99 cents shop. I’ll post photos of my completed project later.
