Pumpkin makeover – watch Shiho turn this plain pumpkin into a fancy flower pot. Great for kids! Here’s what you’ll need to get started: (1) pumpkin & carving tools, (2) raffia and a pair of chopsticks, (3) scissors, tape, cardstock, decorative scissors, & a Sharpie marker, (4) flowers. MUSIC: “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from Peer Gynt Suite, by Edvard Grieg.
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Pumpkin Flower Pot for Halloween – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda (Halloween)
Friday, November 18th, 2011Handmade Envelope (Do-It-Yourself) – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
This video demonstrates how to make a customized envelope using recycled paper and double-sided tape. Ideal for giving photos, gift cards, concert tickets, handmade cards, etc. Music is “Lettre à Paris” by Paris Combo
Indoor Mini Planter – Eco-friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011
Shiho shows you how to make an indoor mini planter using a recycled aluminum can, linen, and gardening twine. Music by Antonio Vivaldi: Concerti da camera, 5. Allegro (Il Giardino Armonica)
Milk Carton Lantern – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
Shiho flips this empty milk carton into a pimped out tabletop lantern (as featured in NY Japion Newspaper). Please: USE BATTERY OPERATED CANDLES. LED tea lights are recommended, which you can purchase online for about $1.50.Thai unryu paper can be bought for around $3/sheet at art stores or online. It has a beautiful texture for a light shade. Song is “Skull Collector” by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
Sushi Roller Flower Vase – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda
Saturday, December 4th, 2010
How to create a unique Japanese-style vase using a sushi roller (sushi maki sudare), newspaper, a plastic bottle and raffia. Song is “Kodo” by Yoshida Brothers.
Furoshiki Flower Basket – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda (great for Easter!)
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Using a handkerchief, a takeout container, and some leftover tissue paper, Shiho fashions an exquisite Furoshiki gift basket. Perfect for Easter! Song is “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay
Easter Confetti Gift Box – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda (great for kids!)
Sunday, June 13th, 2010
Shiho repurposes an egg carton and some magazine pages to create a funky Easter gift box. Great for kids! As featured in NY Japion newspaper. Song is”Tomorrow” (instrumental) by Misono.
Chinese Takeout Lantern – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Shiho re-orders these Chinese takeout containers into mini tabletop lanterns. As featured in NY Japion newspaper. Music: “Tang Court Ensemble” by Twelve Girls Band.
Recycled CD Card – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda (for Father’s Day)
Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
How to create a cool Father’s Day card using a recycled/discarded CD and CD case. As featured in NY Japion newspaper. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: (1) an old book (or magazine), (2) rubber stamps, (3) tape, scissors, exacto knife, (4) an unused CD w/case, (5) any available fabric. Music: “Oriental Strut” by Louis Armstrong.
T-Shirt Pochette – Eco-Friendly Craft Ideas by Shiho Masuda
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Shiho turns a tired T-shirt into a posh pochette. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: (1) an old T-shirt, (2) gardening twine (or a leather strap), (3) needle & thread, (4) ruler, scissors, pencil. As featured in NY Japion newspaper. Music: “Art of Rap” (instrumental) by Copperpot.