Japanese craft book - keyring project

Here is another recent project from one of my japanese craft books.  I am really falling for japanese felt craft projects!   I had trouble sourcing wooden beads and quality string - I'm still working on that.  I'm not sure how well this keyring would hold up to going in and out of my handbag countless times... but it would be a lovely detail on a key that you leave in a door... or for keys you have hanging on a pretty key rack.

I enjoyed this project so much that I was inspired to create some Christmas decorations in the same style. I found this more 'rustic' string in the garden section of the hardware - it is some simple jute twine.

This project is from this book (ISBN 978-4-07-257064-7) again apologies I can't translate the author or title of the book.

The project is on page 16 and this is a picture of their keyring from the backcover

Mathilda's Market, Lane Cove

Yesterday I held my first stall at Mathilda's Markets in Lane Cove. Quite the experience!! I was quite nervous to put my craft out in public - but it was so fun to talk with some of my customers and fellow stall holders and soak in all the 'handmade goodness*' out there. If you were there - I hope you had a great day and found some beautiful treasures. If you missed it, click on the Mathilda's Market this link, they are definitely worth a look - and there is sure to be one soon in your nearest captial city.

After my market experience I thought I would be completely crafted out - but I came back with so many more ideas and some inspiration from customers. I am going to look into making some of my clips with smaller 'clippies' - as I had several requests for those.

Instead of being crafted out I am even more enthused - so I'm off to take some more pictures and update my 'made it' store.

*Handmade goodness is a term I picked up from a podcast, by Sister Diane, called 'craftypod' If you have not heard it, I thoroughly recommend it. It is a fortnightly 20 minute podcast - The perfect length for quick craft projects or short trips! She also has a great blog and other goodies.