Hello! This week we’ve got a new DIY tutorial to try, lots of cute shopping picks and more cute links, plus a special Halloween offer!
Cute Cross Stitch Card Tutorial
Turn any mini cross stitch pattern into a cute card with this easy tutorial. I used a birthday cake from Cute Kawaii Cross Stitch. (Marceline)
Lucky Cat Makes & Bakes
Add more luck in your life with this selection of lucky cat themed crafts, bakes and activities including origami, crochet and cookies. (Lucy)
Halloween With Hello Kitty & Friends
Hello Kitty & Friends are fully in the Halloween spirit with new collections and collaborations with Loungefly, JapanLA & Kidrobot. (Marceline)
90s Inspired Kawaii Makeup & Beauty Picks
Get nostalgic with these kawaii makeup & beauty picks inspired by 90s trends including video games, magical girls, Lip Smackers & Caboodles. (Arlandyia)
Original Kawaii Plush By Indie Artists
More adorable plushies by independent artists to buy and preorder including cats, raccoons, mousemoths, pasta and a teapot! (Marceline)
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Pre-orders are open now for the 2024 Japan calendar from Cakes with Faces (Shop/Instagram). The calendar has the dates of Japanese festivals in 2024, the weather each month and what’s special about each time of year. Perfect for trip planning or following along at home. Ships worldwide from the UK.
Get $5 off your first TokyoTreat box!
It’s only a month until Halloween and TokyoTreat’s Halloween Snackhaul box is the perfect way to celebrate spooky season! It’s packed full of seasonal and limited edition snacks from Japan with fun flavours and cute packaging. Check out our video to see more and use code SUPERCUTEKAWAII to receive $5 off for your first TokyoTreat box.
Some more fun things we’ve found online to keep you going until next week.
The Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum collaboration is now open with some special paintings to view, exclusive merch and other fun activities. You can visit in Amsterdam until January 7th.
Or would you rather go to Universal Studios Japan and try their new Halloween menu with Mimikyu crepes, Gengar curry, Banette cake and more?
My Melody & Kuromi also have some spooky cute menus this Halloween. An afternoon tea at Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe in Tokyo and a very limited Kuromi's Birthday tea party at Hilton Nagoya where you can meet Kuromi herself.
Tokyo Fashion have a video from the very colourful Tokyo Neo Decora Walk in Harajuku.
Another reason to join the Rainbowholic Patreon - Kaila is now sharing a list of upcoming Stationery Events in Japan. Make sure to check it if you’re planning a trip.
Only got 48 Hours in Tokyo? Tokyo Weekender has some tips on what not to miss (though we won’t blame you if you decide to spend it all shopping instead).
Makiko Itoh has a guide to Ramen Museums (and other food parks) in Japan, where you learn about different types of ramen by eating as many as you feel like.
An interview with lolita fashion icon RinRin Doll at TokyoScope.
If you need more blogs to read, Sosae of Trellis & Thyme has a lovely crafty blog called Apple Cider Lane.
Thanks for reading! Marceline & The SCK Team. Follow @sckawaii on Instagram and Threads for more cute stuff.