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Japanese Creations Review and Giveaway

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Japanese Creations is a Japanese arts and crafts experience creator offering unique
Japanese crafts and courses. With all materials hand-selected in Japan to assure
authenticity, Japanese Creations shares traditional Japanese heritage through
treasured crafts.

Chigiri-e is a Japanese-style paper collage created using hand-dyed Washi paper to
create realistic or abstract images that are traditionally used in greeting cards or other
modern-day crafts, such as scrapbooking. The layering and soft textures of Washi
paper look similar to watercolor painting, but the Washi paper fibers also add edge,
texture and depth that watercolors cannot achieve.

Ranging from $24 to $32, Japanese Creations offers Chigiri-e kits that are perfect for
card making, scrapbooking, décor and gift giving! Also available is an online Chigiri-e
course, which offers multiple Chigiri-e techniques across a variety of projects.

We are giving two Craftgossip.com readers holiday Chigiri-e kits!

For your chance to win, simply comment below telling us why you would like to win

! Giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only; giveaway

closes December 15, 2018.

Japanese Creations also offers courses in the Etegami craft, a colorful folk art
consisting of Sumi ink drawings, Gansai paints and sentiments; as well as Chirimen, a
centuries-old art that transforms Shibo kimono fabric into exquisite, hand-sewn pouches and ornaments.

Visit www.JapaneseCreations.com. Rooted in Japan. Made by you.

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Comments

  1. What a great prize. I enjoy making greeting cards and this would be a lovely new technique to learn! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

  4. I would give this to a friend who loves to paint. I know he would make some beautiful ornaments or something else for all of us.

  8. Wow this would be a fun book. I would love to win as I love paper projects and love working with paper.

  9. I used to live in Japan and admired their hand crafts, but never was able to learn any. This would be great!

  10. This would be a great craft to learn together with my two teenage daughters and give us some quality bonding time together. Plus it looks beautiful!

  13. I’m fascinated with Japanese handcrafts and would love the opportunity to actually learn one. Thank-you for the give-away.

  14. I love working with washi paper for scrapbooking cards and have subscribed to the JapaneseCreations newsletter. Thank you for introducing the website to me.

  16. I would just love to learn more on Japan hand crafts. I have always admired looking at them and this would just be a lovely. Thanks for the opportunity.

  20. I have always been interested in Japan & all things Japanese! Learning new things & the adventures, the journey & the wonderful results in this concept is absolutely intriquing! Thank you!

  22. I love paper crafting. Origami has long been a fave and I would love to give this a try! Hand made cards/ornaments are always special to give.

  24. I think the prettiest paper crafts come out of Japan. Their attention to detail always amazes me. Would like to give one of their kits a try and see if it spurs any talent.

  25. The first Japanese craft I received was an origami woman wearing traditional dress. I have admired this little bookmark for over 25 years and would enjoy learning a Japanese craft.

  29. I am always looking for something new and fun to try and this looks like both. Plus, my younger daughter loves Japan and Japanese things, so that’s added incentive.

  30. I love learning new papercrafting techniques and this definitly sounds like fun. Thanks for a chance to win! 😀

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9 Fireworks and 4th of July Scrapbook Layout Templates

There’s nothing quite like the energy of the 4th of July — the laughter, the food, the late sunsets, and of course, those spectacular pops of fireworks lighting up the night sky. Whether you celebrate big with parades and sparklers or keep things cosy with backyard barbeques, these moments deserve a page that feels just as joyful and full of life.

This new set of 9 Fireworks & 4th of July Scrapbook Layout Templates is designed to bring that festive energy straight onto your pages. Each layout is filled with doodled fireworks, rockets, sparklers, stars, flags, bunting, and all those classic patriotic touches. These pages are bold, fun, and easy to customise — perfect for adding movement, excitement, and colour to your scrapbook.

These layouts work beautifully for:

  • fireworks shows
     • BBQs and backyard gatherings
     • parades and community events
     • family traditions
     • kids with sparklers
     • themed parties
     • beach or camping over the holiday
     • red, white, and blue family photos
     • military family celebrations
     • neighbourhood block parties

Here’s a closer look at the 9 layouts included:

Layout 1 – Fireworks Burst + Centred Photo Frame

A classic, celebratory design that puts your favourite snapshot right in the spotlight.

Layout 2 – Rocket Cluster + American Flag Accent

Perfect for kids, sparklers, and those “waiting for the fireworks to start” photos.

Layout 3 – Double Flag Layout With Star Scatter

Bold and patriotic with lots of movement — ideal for parade pictures.

Layout 4 – Vertical Rockets + Journaling Block

A playful, energetic design filled with height and excitement.

Layout 5 – Twin Polaroid-Style Frames + Firework Banner

Great for two related moments or before-and-after shots.

Layout 6 – Globe & Firework Mix With Decorative Strips

A more artistic option that suits themed events and travel-inspired celebrations.

Layout 7 – Mixed Paper Strips + Fireworks Collage

A textured, layered look for those who love combining patterns.

Layout 8 – Triple Photo Cluster + Spark Explosion

Perfect for telling a full story — three small photos fit beautifully here.

Layout 9 – Semi-Circle Firework Sweep + Bunting

A lively, curved composition that frames your photo with a festive arc of fireworks.

How to Use These 4th of July Sketch Templates

  • Mix red, white, and blue papers for instant holiday flair
     • Add silver or holographic embossing for sparkle
     • Use star punches, enamel dots, or glitter glue to enhance the bursts
     • Layer vellum over fireworks to create a smoky night-sky effect
     • Print photos with a darker exposure for that classic firework glow
     • Use stamped rockets and stars to extend the clusters even further
     • Add handwritten notes about the sounds, smells, and feelings of the night
     • Rotate the layouts for brand-new compositions

These festive layouts are perfect for capturing the excitement of 4th of July celebrations, whether your pages are bright and bold or soft and sentimental. They help bring all that movement and colour onto the page in a way that feels lively but still clean and scrapbook-friendly.

If you use these sketches, tag CraftGossip — I always love seeing your pages light up.