Irrational…

I don’t sew.

So why, oh why, have I spent WAY too much time looking at Japanese craft books online…books with patterns like this:

Palmsizedstuffies Japanesecraftbook4391117

If I happened to get my hands on such a craft book, could I actually make any of the quirky critters within? Heck, no. I can barely read an English pattern, let alone a Japanese one.

I also want need a handmade bag, like this (purse by MarketaNewYork, found on Etsy):

Cutepurse

I did an art journal page this week with my friend Ann-tastic. I’ll post it tomorrow. I’ve had a hard time adjusting back to "normal" life since the China trip. I’m battling fatigue and the blahs…post-adventure let-down, I guess. I need some sort of challenge or swap to jump start my creativity. Suggestions???