modeS Blog - Part 42

A Review of our Iwako Erasers!

by modes4u July 13, 2018

Check out this fun YouTube video review by Eraser Fan, showing off lots of adorable Iwako erasers she got from our shop, including all sorts of kawaii animal erasers! Which ones in her video do you like the best? Let us know!

red piano grand piano eraser by Iwako from Japan

yellow chick in egg eraser by Iwako from Japan

Yakisoba eraser by Iwako from Japan

white tiger eraser by Iwako from Japan

cute pink seal eraser from Japan by Iwako

blue stapler school supplies eraser by Iwako from Japan

mini Pocky eraser from Japan by Iwako

pink waffle cone eraser French Pastry from Japan

brown doughnut eraser French Pastry

cute giraffe Japanese eraser from Iwako

grey Triceratops eraser by Iwako from Japan

cute piggy Japanese eraser from Iwako

orange macaroon eraser French Pastry from Japan

orange kangaroo eraser by Iwako from Japan

Dango Mochi eraser from Japan by Iwako

blue Japanese Kokeshi dolls eraser flowers from Japan

Chinese dumplings eraser from Japan by Iwako

red bean green tea shaved ice dessert eraser by Iwako

July 13, 2018 0 comment

FREE Reversible Tote Bag Pattern!

by modes4u July 10, 2018

If you’ve been itching to make your own tote bag, we have a stunning free pattern available for you! This gorgeous pattern will show you how to create an amazing reversible tote bag using fantastic batik fabric from Robert Kaufman.

We’ve also included some beautiful batik designs for you to choose from, if you decide to try this pattern out. If you make something, please send us photos, we’d love to see your creations!

We are in love with this reversible tote bag! Get the free pattern for it!

blue Robert Kaufman turtle animal tie dye Batik look fabric Totally Tropical

dark blue green Robert Kaufman turtle tie dye Batik look fabric Totally Tropical

dark blue Robert Kaufman flower tie dye Batik look fabric Totally Tropical 3

dark purple Robert Kaufman pineapple tie dye Batik look fabric Totally Tropical

blue Robert Kaufman flower tie dye Batik look fabric Totally Tropical 5

green Robert Kaufman leaf tie dye Batik look fabric Bella Vita

colorful Robert Kaufman stripe tie dye Batik look fabric Elements

dark blue Robert Kaufman squiggle shape tie dye Batik look fabric Reflections 2

dark blue-purple Robert Kaufman stroke square tie dye Batik look fabric Boxed In

green Robert Kaufman zig zag tie dye Batik look fabric To The Point

navy blue Robert Kaufman purple square tie dye Batik look fabric To The Point

July 10, 2018 0 comment

Hey bloggers! Want to review our products?

by modes4u June 29, 2018

If you’re a blogger and you like reviewing products, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for bloggers who focus on beautiful fabrics and/or kawaii things to team up with, who will review products from our shop.

If you have your own blog with followers, please contact us at: pr@modes4u.com

Please make sure to include the following information:

1) Your name
2) The name and URL of your blog
3) What your blog focuses on (e.g. squishies etc.)
4) How many followers you have
5) The country you live in
6) What other social media channels you use that you would mention/promote the review

We’re looking for bloggers who will write detailed reviews of our products and include relevant links to our shop. The review must also include at least 3 high quality photos of the products. Reviews also need to be written within 2 weeks of receiving our products. Please ensure to let us know when your review is live!

If your blog is chosen, we will contact you within a week with more details. Even if you don’t hear back, please know we certainly appreciate you reaching out to us!

We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re looking for bloggers who do reviews of squishies and fabrics

Do you review products?

If you’re a blogger who reviews these products, please contact us!

We would love to see the review you write up!

Our fabrics are stunning!

We have oodles of gorgeous fabrics!

June 29, 2018 1 comment

Squishy Certificates

by modes4u June 22, 2018

We know many of our customers simply adore kawaii squishies! We’re also aware that often, they’re curious about the production of squishies and their safety, which is why we wanted to share some details regarding this.

We have squishy certificates from many of our most popular brand names, such as Puni Maru and Creamiicandy, iBloom, Kiibru (click here and here for additional certificates), Vlampo, and Joey.

Clicking on the names above will show you their certificates. As you can see, they’re very detailed! In essence, these certificates show that squishies are tested and checked rigorously to ensure their safety and quality.

So if you’re searching for the cutest squishies ever from amazing brands, you’re certain to find them in our shop!

Samples seen in the Puni Maru – Creamiicandy certificate

More samples from the Puni Maru – Creamiicandy certificate

Images from the Vlampo certificate

Additional Images from the Vlampo certificate

June 22, 2018 0 comment

Are you ready for the WORLD CUP?

by modes4u June 14, 2018

It only comes once every 4 years and when it does, football mania reaches fever pitch! Taking place in Russia, this year’s Fifa World Cup will see teams from all over the world, including fan favorites such as Germany, Brazil, France and others, vying for a chance to win the ultimate prize in football (or soccer, whichever term you prefer!). Have you been gearing up on footie items? We certainly have, such as with awesome football fabric!

Excited fans here in Hong Kong are also preparing for this incredible competition, and the city has been setting up some really cool displays in honor of it. Check out some images of a fun display featuring statues of players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba, and more!

Which team will you be rooting for this year? Let us know!!

It’s World Cup time!!

This year’s World Cup takes place in Russia

What a cool display!

Wow!

That is one big trophy!

Footballers from all over the world are ready!

Kylian Mbappe

Harry Kane

Dele Alli

Cristiano Ronaldo

Kevin De Bruyne

Nani

Antoine Griezmann

Romelu Lukaku

Paul Pogba

Sergio Agüero

Lionel Messi

June 14, 2018 0 comment

You HAVE to check out this bag made by our customer!!

by modes4u June 12, 2018

Our amazing customer, Merita, created an incredible bag using Asia fabric she purchased from our shop! This shoulder bag is so stylish and practical, it’s the kind that would be great for everyday use, or for a formal event. It uses a particular fabric design, by Alexander Henry. Does it inspire you to create something using a fabric you’ve purchased from us? If so, please do send us photos, as we love seeing them! We’ve included some suggestions for other fabrics you could use for your own bag project, check them out too.

You HAVE to check out this bag made by our customer!!

How stylish!

It looks so spacious on the inside!

It includes very handy side compartments and a clasp

There’s a compartment with a zip too!

teal Alexander Henry Japanese flower fabric with gold

navy blue colorful dragon flower cloud gold metallic embellishment fabric

pink structured pink white cherry blossom flower leaf dobby fabric from Japan

colorful structured stripe blossom flower leaf dobby fabric from Japan

beige beautiful flower mountain fabric from Japan

pink Asia purple pink white blossom flower gold metallic embellishment fabric

dark green structured marigold yellow light cream flower dobby fabric from Japan

pink structured cute red white flower dobby fabric from Japan

colorful structured pretty stripe light cream flower dobby fabric from Japan

June 12, 2018 1 comment

Sanrio Characters Lock and Go Container Promotion at 7-Eleven

by modes4u June 7, 2018

7-Eleven in Hong Kong has a really fun promotion running right now, until June 19, 2018! Customers are encouraged to collect super cute stamps by purchasing items from their stores. Collecting 22 stamps will then allow customers to redeem a Lock and Go container for free. There are 6 container designs in total, featuring your favorite Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pompompurin etc. However, when you go to collect your Lock and Go container, they’re all packed up in boxes of the same design so you don’t know which one you’re getting!

So who did we get? Well, as you can see from the pictures, we got Pompompurin! Have you got one of these containers? If so, let us know!

These are the adorable stamps to collect

This is the little sheet where stamps are placed

We got 22 stamps, enough to redeem a container!

The unopened box

Side view showing details of the container

The 6 designs of the containers. Which one did we get?

It’s Pompompurin!

What a kawaii container!

What do you think of it?

Screenshot of 7-Eleven’s site, featuring the containers

June 7, 2018 1 comment

Hobby Show 2018 (Part 4)

by modes4u June 5, 2018

To round off our posts on the Hobby Show that took place in Tokyo this year, we wanted to share pictures of amazing mini clay sculptures featured at the event. Japanese clay is incredibly popular amongst arts and crafts enthusiasts due to its high quality and variety. This year, exhibitors pulled out all the stops by showcasing intricate clay sculptures and holding live demonstrations. Attendees also participated and were able to work with clay at different booths. On display were sculptures of food, animals, and flowers. Check out the photos here!

You can use clay to make memo stands!

Lots of clay memo stands

A gorgeous clay display

This looks so real!

Wow! How detailed!

Everything looks scrumptious

Participants were able to give clay a try

Live demonstrations

More colorful displays

Attendees had a lot of fun!

Which memo stand do you like best?

These clay bunnies are enjoying their clay food!

Kawaii!!

This looks so realistic!

How beautiful!

Clay flowers

These clay flowers are so intricate!

Learning how to make clay pandas

Clay food!

Lots of molds

These molds help you make all sorts of clay shapes!

Look at all the clay food items!

June 5, 2018 2 comments

Hobby Show 2018 (Part 3)

by modes4u May 31, 2018

Continuing with our posts regarding the Hobby Show held in Tokyo this year, Sandra and Alan took more photos of the amazing items on display, including stunning Japanese fabrics and clothes! There were lots of gorgeous pre-cut fabrics, and plenty of displays showing off what can be made with these fabrics. To inspire attendees, booth organizers had created all sorts of items from different designs and these included dresses, tops, bags, toys and pouches. There were also lots of lovely sewing notions available, which people often use to decorate projects. Check out some of the images right here!

Look at the variety of fabrics!

Check out the little doll clothes

Beautiful tops on display

Check out these fabric pieces!

More fabric pieces

Notions for decorating with

Look at these fabric pieces too!

Super cute bags

Adorable pouches

Oodles of fabrics!

What a display!

Lovely notions

Super cute buttons

Lots more fabric pieces on display here

Curious attendees take a look at fabrics

Do you like the fabrics here?

Beautiful!

These are pouches!

Nice variety!

Wow!

What a cute dress!

More adorable dresses!

How pretty!

May 31, 2018 0 comment

Hobby Show 2018 (Part 2)

by modes4u May 29, 2018

Continuing with the Hobby Show in Tokyo, Sandra and Alan took lots of photos of the arts and crafts item: UV resin. This item is extremely popular amongst individuals who enjoy creating charms, costume jewellery etc. At the exhibition, an LED UV lamp was also on display, to show how it can be used to help quickly dry resin after it’s been placed in a mold. Given the lamp’s clever design, it can also be placed on its side to help dry resin in other directions. Live demonstrations were held to show how useful this lamp is for DIY enthusiasts. UV resin comes in several colors, as you can see in the images, meaning DIY enthusiasts can create all sorts of little items in a wide variety of colors!

Lots of super cute charms in the shapes of horses, birds etc., and jewellery were on display, and all of these were made from resin! Don’t they look amazing?