Hello! This week we’ve got a new book review, cute recipes and summer crafts, plus more fun links.
The Illustrator’s Guide To Procreate Book Review
Read my review of this new book about the Procreate digital art app to help you learn all the features and improve your skills with fun practical projects. (Marceline)
Cute Character Night Lights
Brighten up any room with these cute night lights of our favourite kawaii characters including Pikachu, Pusheen, Sanrio, Ghibli and more. (Marceline)
Cute Macarons Recipes
Macarons can be hard to master at first but it's worth it to try these cute recipes with bears, rainbows, dinosaurs, flowers and more. (Emma)
Kawaii Summer Crafts Videos
Summer isn't over yet so here's some recent videos from Youtube with kawaii crafts and activities to try with origami, clay, crochet and more. (Marceline)
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Pusheen Box (US) have announced the Fall theme – Scaredy Cat! Both the Pusheen Box and Cat Kit are available to pre-order now, shipping in October. You can follow Pusheen Box on Instagram for spoilers if you want to know what’s inside first but the Fall boxes always sell out fast so don’t wait too long if you want these exclusive spooky cute treats. Ships worldwide from US.
Some fun things we’ve found online to keep you going until next week.
The new Pikachu Plate meals at the Pokémon Cafe are too adorable! Get your reservation booked if you’re visiting Tokyo or Osaka from September.
Also, lots of photos and a Reel from the recent Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama.
Rilakkuma’s collaboration with illustrator Etoile et Griotte isn’t available to buy online but the diner theme is so cute that you should have a peek anyway.
There’s a deer-themed train in Nara, home of the famous bowing deer, and Colossal have lots of photos.
A Quick Beginner’s Guide to Anime at Tokyo Weekender, for anyone who doesn’t know where to start.
Swim On #9 is the latest issue of a digital charity zine that’s all about sharks with art, illustrations and comics by 100+ amazing artists. It’s pay what you want and all proceeds and donations go towards shark conservation.
I just finished watching season 2 of Heartstopper on Netflix and Tumblr has a round-up of cute art of all the characters.
5 accessible tools for sewing with disabilities at the Tilly & the Buttons blog has some great tips and products for anyone who finds things like scissors, pins and threading needles difficult to use.
Applications are still open until August 31st if you’d like to write for SCK. There’s also an update for anyone that’s already applied to let you know what’s happening.
Thanks for reading! Marceline & The SCK Team. Follow @sckawaii on Instagram and Threads for more cute stuff.