How can I find time to make these super-arty lunches

Ami82

mumoftwo wrote: »

Good luck Ami, you are now hooked What did you buy? My sister and I were on MSN last night and were posting links to each other of all the wonderful picks, boxes and recipes and we got all excited and want it all, I think some good ideas for Christmas presents to each other :)

I brought-

2 tier pink bento box and it was only under £3
skull bento box £3
animal picks £2
face smiley cutter punch £2
silicone animal cups £3
hello kitty veg, meat cutter £4ish
teddy bear bead cutter £4ish
mini animal sauce bottles £2
car and fish egg mould set £2
cube rice mould £2
set of 5 small mayo/kepchup pots £2

I think thats all... well all that i can remember! I ordered from 2 sellers in Japan but mainly from the same seller where i buy cabochons from, as i customise items in kawaii cabochons and crystals! But funny thing is i never notice he sold these bento items before! Guess i never knew what they were! LOL! He is very good, despatch same day and postage for everything was only £9 and the last time i ordered i received in 5 days!!

I am addicted!! I love making sushi so def going to put a few in them and a plus dd likes them too! Also, these will be great when guest comes over and i have fancy sushi!!! Or they might think i am OTT! But who cares, these are too KAWAII!!! Lol! xx


Oh, i also got hello kitty sandwich mould, dividers and set of 6 mini cutters!

mumoftwo

Would you be able to give me a link for your Japanese seller Ami, please? I did look on ebay at one seller in Japan, and wanted to click the "buy it now" button but didn't know how postage would end up if I bought more than one item from same seller. I rather buy from a seller that someone on MSE has experience with.

That looks like a nice list to get you started though, I ordered moulds this morning from the Japan Centre.

freyasmum

mumoftwo wrote: »

this lady did a review of it: http://www.anotherlunch.com/

Well that's a whole morning taken up :rotfl:

Liking that blog! Currently got a little 'aussie apple' sitting on the side, will report back and see if it's still ok later

On the negative side, I now wanna spend a fortune :mad::p:A

mumoftwo

freyasmum wrote: »

Well that's a whole morning taken up :rotfl:

Liking that blog! Currently got a little 'aussie apple' sitting on the side, will report back and see if it's still ok later

On the negative side, I now wanna spend a fortune :mad::p:A

I know, I read that blog all day yesterday, it is really fantastic, did you see her collection of picks? I totally love them all.

http://www.anotherlunch.com/2010/05/tools-of-trade-part-1-picks.html

Ami82

mumoftwo wrote: »

Would you be able to give me a link for your Japanese seller Ami, please? I did look on ebay at one seller in Japan, and wanted to click the "buy it now" button but didn't know how postage would end up if I bought more than one item from same seller. I rather buy from a seller that someone on MSE has experience with.

That looks like a nice list to get you started though, I ordered moulds this morning from the Japan Centre.

Hi mumoftwo, the seller i mainly use is jstuffsale and this is the shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/jstuffsaledotcom The postage price is really good and quick to receive (last time 5 days!) considering its from Japan. If are unsure about the combine postage cost message him first and he will work out the postage cost for you before you click buy. He is very friendly and always quick to respond (taking in to account time difference!).
I used this seller for the 1st time yesterday as the bento box i brought was so cheap (2 tier under £3) so i ended up buying more stuff to make postage cost more worth while. Here is the shop - http://stores.ebay.co.uk/sakurazakkashop
Postage was £7 which i thought was also good but not sure what their despatch time is like yet! Will let you know when i receive! This shop do a great bento value set too, also i fell in love with this- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Japanese-BENTO-Elastic-bento-belt-SANRIO-HELLO-KITTY-/400150908277?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2ada4d75#ht_2756wt_1013 but resisted.... and i love this hello kitty ice pack http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Japanese-BENTO-LUNCH-accessories-ICE-PACK-HELLO-KITTY-/400141628677?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2a4cb505#ht_3182wt_913 also, one more! I think this is great - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Japanese-BENTO-LUNCH-BOX-SET-KAWAII-TIGER-FACE-ice-pack-/400152283108?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d2aef47e4#ht_3999wt_1215

Ok... i am done.... until i see something else! LOL! Hope that helped xxx

freyasmum

mumoftwo wrote: »

I know, I read that blog all day yesterday, it is really fantastic, did you see her collection of picks? I totally love them all.

http://www.anotherlunch.com/2010/05/tools-of-trade-part-1-picks.html

Ooooh, they're cute - I love them!

It's a good job I've got to go pick littlie up, or I'd have to be sitting on my hands :rotfl:

Ami82

mumoftwo wrote: »

I know, I read that blog all day yesterday, it is really fantastic, did you see her collection of picks? I totally love them all.

http://www.anotherlunch.com/2010/05/tools-of-trade-part-1-picks.html

Just had a look at her picks and I also ordered those sealife and animal picks yesterday!! LOL! Her stuff is great! Can you tell i am all excited?! I love reading these blogs, gives me ideas on what i can do when i receive my bits.

Ami82

freyasmum wrote: »

Ooooh, they're cute - I love them!

It's a good job I've got to go pick littlie up, or I'd have to be sitting on my hands :rotfl:

LOL! I think i need to put the laptop away and hide my purse! There is so many things to look at and the more i look the more i will buy! I have no control....

mumoftwo

thanks Ami, that is another order placed Right, I am switching this computer off so I can't be tempted anymore :)

Ami82

Just got back from town and brought some blue elastic straps and a cute japanese doll iron on/sew on motif! Going to make my own bento strap/belt! Cost me £1.48 altogether! Will show you all when i am done! The ones i was looking at online were £4 excluding postage.

Also, a few pages back someone posted their bento 'Happy Noodle' box from Paperchase http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paperchase-Bento-Lunch-Noodle-Design/dp/B003832CDO/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_4 and i fell in love with it so went on a hunt but they were all sold out and unlikely get any more as they are older stock.... So i just got the 'Happy Noodle' sushi plates instead, they are soo cute! This one, 3rd pic down- http://kawaiiplanet.blogspot.com/2010/03/paperchase-happy-noodle-goodies.html But as i was leaving i saw a very cute panda bento box! This one- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paperchase-Bento-Box-Cloud-Design/dp/B003V9QLSC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=officeproduct&qid=1284052832&sr=8-1 So snapped it up! I've gone bento crazy now and this is even before i've starting making the lunches....