Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Season's Greetings!

Hello, I hope you're doing super fine!
I know it's all kind of sudden, but this is a giveaway post!


I have got some of these pink capsules recently. As you might be able to guess from the picture above, each capsule contains a miniature toy that is handcraft-themed. I love these cute miniatures, and guessed that you might like them too. So I decided to have my annual mini giveaway event now instead of having it in February. Please join this event if you don't mind to take your time to leave a comment!

In Japan, we have small toy-dispensing machines that sell these kind of capsuled toys everywhere. It's obviously a way of purchasing toys, but it's a kind of game too. It's called "gachapon" game. You can choose which series of toys you pay for, but you can't really choose which specific toy you get. It seems a silly way of spending money, but all children (and many mature people) love this game. If you are not too sure about them with my written expression, please have a look at this video which explains "gachapon" very well (a bit long, but still interesting, I think).


So, of course, we have handcraft-themed gachapon too. I have got a sewing machine, a skein of knitting yarn, and a card of button thread for myself. All these are so cute, aren't they? I would like to send each capsule of unopened gachapons to three giveaway winners. Only the winners will know what's inside (because the prize capsules haven't been opened ). The series has 5 types of gadgets with some color variations and each winner will get one of those in the pictures below. Do you fancy? I bet they will bring you better sewing skill in 2016 2015 too ;-)

courtesy of http://syugei-hobby.com/

courtesy of http://syugei-hobby.com/



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If you would like to join this giveaway and get one of those gachapon toys, please leave a comment in this post with your name. Leave your comment (no need of contacting address) before new year 2015 of your standard time. Comment section will be closed after deadline. Anyone can participate. Three winners will be picked by me, randomly. The winners will be announced in the next blog post. Be one of the lucky winners!
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By the way, I've finished my faux fur jacket lately. I hope I'll have a chance for photos very soon!


Have a really good time, everyone.

Love,
yoshimi

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52 comments:

  1. A Rebelde Sem CasaDecember 24, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Hi! I Would love to have one of those gachapon toys. Andrea

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  2. CarmencitaBDecember 24, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    I love that kind of dodads. Happy Holidays!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 24, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    These are so sweet! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Laurie

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  4. SaminaDecember 25, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    The mini-sewing machine is so adorable! What a lovely little giveaway - thank you & happy holidays!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 25, 2014 at 1:12 AM

    These are Super Cute!

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  6. LauraDecember 25, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    Awesome giveaway! I'd love to be entered.
    Laura

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  7. marcy harriell | oonaballoonaDecember 25, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    i have been ITCHING to see that faux fur jacket revealed!!!!

    and i must admit, i've also been hoping someone might do a giveaway of those super cute teeny items. so i'm throwing my hat in the ring!

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  8. Raquel from J.C.December 25, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    Great, I love little surprises, Happy Holidays!

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  9. CallyDecember 25, 2014 at 2:41 AM

    Wow, they are really cute. So pleased that you have the sewing machine, that would be the one I would keep trying for ;0)
    I am looking forward to seeing the finished jacket, your clothes always have an unusual touch.
    Hugs

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  10. CynthiaccDecember 25, 2014 at 2:44 AM

    Those are adorable, I would love one of the gachapon toys. (i'd so buy these if I lived in Japan!)

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  11. noecassandreDecember 25, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    comme ces jouets sont mignons .jolies décorations pour un sapin de Noël ou un espace couture.
    bonnes fêtes de fin d'année.

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  12. AndocDecember 25, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    wow, these are super cute:) Happy holidays!
    Andrea

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  13. LouiseDecember 25, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    Seasons greetings, love that coat looking forward to seeing it. louise x

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  14. AnonymousDecember 25, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    Those little mini's are super cute. Looking forward to seeing the finished coat too.

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  15. Marilla WalkerDecember 25, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    I'm in for the giveaway and you guessed right that we would all live these cute little toys! Thanks for the giveaway! Have a merry Christmas! Xxx

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  16. LynnDecember 25, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    Love the jacket, the toys are very sweet! Happy Christmas! Xx

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  17. HelenaDecember 25, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    Those are adorable!

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  18. teaandrainbowsDecember 25, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    Ah, these are so cute! I love gachapon, they're so much fun!

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  19. patsijeanDecember 25, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    I am looking forward to seeing your faux fur jacket. The little peek you are giving us is intriguing.

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  20. Jenny LDecember 25, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    I have heard of these - everyone loves a surprise gift or a lucky dip. Me too. Thanks.

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  21. Jen LDecember 25, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Thank you - I really enjoyed the video! I wonder, is it hard to find sewing gachapon? Please enter me in the giveaway contest too - Thanks!

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  22. junewlDecember 25, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    i enjoy your blog and your projects very much. thank you for showing me small portions of your culture.

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  23. CarolynDecember 25, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    oo, I'm so glad I logged on today, please do count me in! I've seen these adorable little charms on yours and Novita's instagrams and they look so irresistibly cute!!!

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  24. AnnekeDecember 25, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    Those look so cute! All the best to you and your loved ones, and a very happy new year!

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  25. Summer FliesDecember 25, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    We do have some of these here but I've never seen a sewing machine... how cute is that!! Happy new year to you.

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  26. kathyDecember 25, 2014 at 10:50 PM

    I will be in Tokyo and Kyoto in March for two weeks. Obviously not enough time to visit all the fabric stores. I'm adding this Gachapon game to my list of things to do!
    Thank you for the giveaway.
    Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

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  27. LynnDecember 26, 2014 at 12:47 AM

    Dear Yoshimi, I am writing to thank you again for your help in finding out more about Koko Beall. There is no hurry at all. Happy New Year to you!

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    1. yoshimiDecember 26, 2014 at 7:56 PM

      I'm sorry, Lynn, but I am still waiting for a reply from the academy. I'll write an e-mail to you before long.

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  28. UnknownDecember 26, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    These are so cute! Happy holidays to you!

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  29. KyleDecember 26, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Ooh! I would love to win one of these--the sewing machine one is my favorite--it looks just like my Brother Project Runway machine!

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  30. SharonDecember 26, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Dear Yoshimi hope you are having a wonderful Christmas and wishing you all the best for a wonderful 2015. Those pink capsules are so cute, I would love to receive one of those.

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  31. Andrea FDecember 26, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    How cute are they? I'd love to be in the running.

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  32. ElizabethDecember 26, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    That little sewing machine! So cute! Or should I saw Sew cute! Ah too much :-) Thank you for hosting this give away :-)

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  33. Karen BarbéDecember 26, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    I can't believe the cuteness of these toys! Thanks for organising this giveaway.
    Happy holidays, dear Yoshimi!

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  34. SojiiDecember 26, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    Adore, would love to win, wish we had such a game in my home.

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  35. AnonymousDecember 27, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    I would love to win one of these. Anne

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  36. margeryDecember 27, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    May 2015 bring you much happiness and beauty. Put my name in the hat to win one of those capsules!

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  37. annieDecember 28, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    Missed seeing your posts. Happy New Year!

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  38. AnonymousDecember 28, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    I would love to win, these things are very kawaii! Päivi

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  39. SueDecember 28, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    You are very generous running these giveaways. I would love to participate and look forward to seeing more of your jacket too.

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  40. EllenDecember 28, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    These are so cute! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  41. AnonymousDecember 28, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    So cute! I tried, but failed to find them when I was in Japan for vacation a few weeks ago. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  42. nicoleDecember 28, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    I would love to win these! I collect miniatures and currently have an ironing board, fabric/pattern, and a dress form. That tiny sewing machine would be perfect!

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  43. GretchenDecember 29, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    I have never seen sewing gashapon before; they are so cute! Thank you for the giveaway, I would love to enter. I wish you a happy year end a peaceful New Year.

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  44. UnknownDecember 29, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    Gacha Gacha Pon! I love all blind boxes--great giveaway. 💟 snap_stitch on IG

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  45. CharlotteDecember 29, 2014 at 2:33 AM

    Such a cute giveaway (and I can't wait to see that faux fur jacket)! Have a happy New Year!

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  46. SueannsewsDecember 29, 2014 at 3:58 AM

    Happy New Year. Looking forward to photos of your jacket.

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  47. MelDecember 29, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Oh these are super kawaii...I'd love to win one to hang off my handbag (which I bought at Tokyo Hands on our trip to Japan this February). Melanie Young xx

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  48. Monica DDecember 30, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    These are so LOVELY :)

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  49. houseboatDecember 30, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    So cute!!

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  50. AnonymousDecember 30, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    Hi Yoshimi:

    Just added your Blog to my daily feed and I really enjoyed reading your recent posts. Loved your blue coat and the colour is really a breathe of fresh add not to mention you did an amazing job. I live in Canada - in the province of Ontario where we are in the middle of winter so your coat would be ideal to wear at this time of year.

    I have never seen the little sewing charms nor have I heard of the game you mentioned but it sounds interesting and fun. BTW - I would love if you could enter my name in the contest.

    I will look forward to receiving your Blog in the future.

    Keep on Sewing ----- That's all for now, Nancy

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  51. DianeDecember 31, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    Those toys are the cutest! I would absolutely love to win!!

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