Category Archives: Plush

International Friends!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by fluffyghost| 3 Comments

Hey all!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far…

Since starting Fluffyghost one of my all time favourite things I have enjoyed the most via this website is the connections I have made with people who share the same passion as me for kawaii around the world.

It helps open your eyes to culture, friendship and of course more kawaii that you might not have been able to locate or have known.

I’ve been lucky to share swapping experiences with these lovely ladies and be included in the care package network (as I like to think of it).  You just can’t beat coming home to a super cute parcel when you’ve had a rather crappy day, as it really goes to show that someone on the other side of the world really does give a damn about your well-being… and that feeling just cannot be beaten!

So here is a what I was blessed to receive this year for Christmas from the most awesome ladies ever:

I am truly grateful to have such awesome international friends. Getting to know you all, exchanging parcels and just the kawaii community in general always brightens up my day. 
I hope to one day meet you all in the flesh.

I would just like to add also that there are a few more parcels that should have been included in this post but I just can’t seem to locate the photos on my computer. But you lovely ladies know who you are and how thankful to your friendship I am.

Well thats enough of me being gushy on the internet for one day haha!
Im off to see Les Mis in the cinema.

Take care,

Posted in Accessories, Cats, Christmas, Craft Swaps., Crafts, Custom art., Cute Critters., Handmade., Hello Kitty, inspiration, Kawaii, Kawaii Crafting, Parcels, Personal Swaps., Photo Dump, Plush, San - X, Sanrio, Special occasions, Stationary

Gloomy Bear UFO Catchers.

Posted on January 4, 2013 by fluffyghost| Leave a comment

Hey hey,

Japan has the most kawaii UFO catchers. (claw/grab machines to me and you!)

I especially can not resist a Gloomy Bear one. I want them all:

Kawaii!!(o^__^o)

I was lucky to be sent some Gloomy bear plush claw accessories from an awesome swap. You can only win them from the UFO catchers apparently so I was thrilled with them. One day though, I shall win my own…In Japan of course!

Take care,

L……………….x

Link love: Images via: Tumblr

Posted in Accessories, Cute Critters., Games, Japan, Japanese Culture, Kawaii, Plush, Wishlist

Rilakkuma Is Coming To Town.

Posted on November 20, 2012 by fluffyghost| 2 Comments

Hey all!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween, and just in time to start the pre-Christmas envy off haha!

I recently stumbled across the fantastic news that San-X are releasing some new Rilakkuma Christmas plush this year… Which may I add are adorable!

(Rilakkuma plush via: Modes4U blog)

Beyond kawaii it almost hurts! 

(Rilakkuma plush via: Modes4U blog)

Now sadly for the heartbreaking part… There only for sale in Japan! 

So if you have any friends/family or pen pals that live in Japan nows the time to start sending your heart felt wish lists their way. 

Take care!

L……………….x

Posted in Decorating, Japan, Japanese Culture, Kawaii, Plush, San - X, Winter, Wishlist

The Most Adorable Swaps! Part 2.

Posted on July 4, 2012 by fluffyghost| 3 Comments

Hey!

So onward with part 2 of this post.

I was super excited to be swapping with Carmie from Flickr again as she knows my kawaii taste very well.

So heres the parcel:

I love it when people draw and decorate there parcels. It just brightens up your post you know? She also drew the cutest bunny girl on the back, but I didn’t take a photo.

It was like a kawaii anime paradise when I opened up this parcel.  From Hamtaro, PreCure, Ruby from Jewel Pets, Totoro & Pikachu! I am a very happy bunny!

Aswell as Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma, Sugarbunnies and tons of kawaii knick knacks. I really love Carmies accessories too. She picks out the cutest of jewellery as well as making some. I have been truly spoilt! She also got the Lolita Hello Kitty, Ruby drawstring bag & tumbler especially made for me!

There is not a single item I do not like or am not to fond of. You know you have an awesome swapper when this is the case!

I really feel so blessed to be doing swaps like these. I remember when I first started out, seeing swaps like these was like a dream come true. And it still feels like that these days to. I would spend hours searching the net and staring at photos on Flickr, wishing that I could somehow participate! I must admit it takes some time to build up your reputation and you have to sieve out all the flakers. I have been flaked a total of 3 times and the feeling sucks so much! But once you meet some great people world-wide who wants to trade and respects the process of swaps it becomes very rewarding! It’s amazing that from a simple exchange you can brighten up someones day and make them happy.

So there we have it! Another successful swap. Stay tune for the photos of the swaps I’ve sent. I never upload any before the person gets it. Would hate to be a spoiler.

Take care!

L…………….x

Posted in Accessories, Anime, Cute Critters., Handmade., Hello Kitty, Jewelry, Kawaii, Parcels, Personal Swaps., Plush, San - X, Sanrio, Secret Addict, Stationary, Studio Ghibli

The Most Adorable Swaps! Part 1.

Posted on July 3, 2012 by fluffyghost| 1 Comment

Hey!

The Summer is always a busy season, so when things get a little “ahhh.” its great to get those pick me ups. Kawaii of course!

So here are two amazing swaps I’ve recently got through the post.

This incredible swap is from Michelle from Flickr. I’ve never had so many of my wish list items come true at once. I was ecstatic!

The Hello Kitty ghost line is one of my favourite lines by Hello Kitty. But so hard to track any down here in the UK. To get so much from the TuxedoSam goodies, some of my favourite anime plush, kawaii cats and to top it all off some amazing handmade stamps. I was made!

This is the second half of Michelle’s swap to me. (It started out as one giant swap but got cut into two sendable swaps haha.) Craft heaven! So many stunning moulds and clay. I’ve not been able to put it down! The Rilakkuma moulds are being used as ice cube trays: Im going to make some chocolates with them too. I also love the Sugar Bunny bag and Hello Kitty socks.

Everything was just perfect and very me. 

I can’t currently show what I’ve sent her as she doesn’t know yet and I didn’t take a full photo of everything to date together.

So i’ll ask if I can borrow her photo when she takes it. 

Be back tomorrow with part two of this post!

Take care,

L……………..x

Posted in Accessories, Anime, Cats, Craft Swaps., Crafts, Cute Critters., Fashion, Handmade., Hello Kitty, Kawaii, Kawaii Crafting, Parcels, Personal Swaps., Plush, San - X, Sanrio, Wishlist

FluffyGhost on Instagram!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by fluffyghost| 1 Comment

Hey all.

Lately I’ve been addicted to the Instagram app… As I tend to take pictures of my everyday kawaii life compared to specialising on a handful of subjects per post as I do here. It’s just a lot more spontaneous and I love it! So I thought I should start uploading from time to time my Instagram photos so you can see more of FluffyGhost behind the scenes haha.

So here’s some photos from the last month:

As you can see I really am that much of a kawaii nut lol! I’ve been taking photos of my personal collection, everyday life, new purchases and my kitty when his being a ober cutie. I just love kawaii photography there’s just something about it where I can stare my day away at it. 

So if you want to follow me on Instagram and see all the rest of my feed. (Yes there are tons more photos for you to get your eyeballs into! (o^____^o)

Then follow: @fluffyghost

Come & say hi too! I love chatting away with you guys! 

Take care,

L…………x

Posted in Accessories, Anime, Candy, Cooking, Cute Critters., Fashion, Food, Hello Kitty, Home., Instagram, Japan, Kawaii, Music, Personal Swaps., Photo Dump, Pillows, Plush, San - X, Sanrio, Stationary

Holy Cow!

Posted on June 19, 2012 by fluffyghost| 2 Comments

Hey everyone!

Just quickly popping in today with another swap post.

Recently I was lucky to be able to swap with the ever awesome Quinn from Flickr.

I was so excited to get her parcel through I mean look at it:

A fellow deco tape junkie! It just looks so adorable! Instant love at first sight. I shall definitely reuse this box, just far to cute not too.

Heres the surprise swap she sent me:

From Hello Kitty, Tuxedo Sam, Jewel Pets, Little Star Twins, Sugarbunnies, Hannari tofu, Japanese candy, deco tape, cute home wares, ghost stickers & sticker sacks! (I adore kawaii ghosts, especially the Hello Kitty Halloween range its in my ultimate wish list!) 

My mouth hit the floor when I saw what she sent me. Everything is bang on perfect for me! This swap seriously has made my month in kawaii! She really has spoilt me rotten, I adore each and every item. You can tell a lot of thought & love has gone into this parcel. I really am speechless. This is the definition of a legendary kawaii swap indeed. I can only hope that mine will live up to this.

So I’m beyond a happy chappy right now haha. This swap was so fun doing as neither of us had a clue what one another was sending each other. All we had was a profile likes & dislikes and going on a whim. She really got me down to a “T”!

Well gotta dash now, I shall be back tomorrow to post.

Take care,

L……………..x

 

Posted in Accessories, Candy, Cooking, Cute Critters., Fashion, Food, Hello Kitty, Japan, Japanese Culture, Kawaii, Parcels, Personal Swaps., Plush, San - X, Sanrio, Secret Addict, Stationary, Wishlist

Nyan Nyan Nyankos!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by fluffyghost| Leave a comment

Hey all!

Nyan nyan nyankos are super adorable white kittens who hide themselves among food, toys & house hold wares. They from the San-X brand but have been a retired character for some time now.

I’ve always had a huge soft spot for these kawaii kitties since I could remember. As there retired it means their merchandise is harder to locate & more expensive as they become rarer. (Thats if you even manage to find them in mint of course.) But in a way that only makes me more determined to own them all & definitely appreciate each individual item with the most love,respect & care that comes into my possession.

So heres some collections I’ve been drooling over:

Link ♥:

1: Flickriver.

2: Kids Toys Online.

3: Flickriver.

So heres my personal collection:

It’s still a pretty modest collection but I adore each & every Nyan nyan nyanko item I own. I couldn’t have gained this collection without my lovely kawaii friends and swap partners. A big thank you to Carmie who sent me the burger, sundae plush & keyring. I shall love them till I die. 

So there we have it. If you own any Nyan nyan nyankos then your super lucky! If you do & there not really your’e thing, then well you can always send them my way of course! 

Take care!

L………….x

 

Posted in Accessories, Cats, Cute Critters., Food, Japan, Japanese Culture, Kawaii, Plush, San - X, Wishlist

Parcels, parcels & more parcels!

Posted on May 31, 2012 by fluffyghost| 3 Comments

Hey!

As you know I’m a huge fan of the kawaii swap! Theres just something about receiving a bundle of super cute items they you just can’t beat!

Oh and being able to use all the kawaii deco tape & stickers whilst wrapping. I tend to go a bit overboard haha…It’s an illness?

So as I’m playing catch up this shall be a very photo heavy post. You were all warned hah!

Above: Cupcake storage tin, fuwa fuwa paper clay, cupcake hooks x 2, cupcake lip gloss, chocolate bar mirror & comb set, moustache tin and finally some cupcake pegs.

This is a swap I have currently going on with Rute from Flickr. This photo is known as a preview so she could confirm she likes everything first before sending. Since then I have added a few more items including some badges and a necklace. I’m sure she’ll upload a photo of the swap on Flickr so check back here later when she receives it.

Here is Rutes preview for me. Im so excited I really cannot wait to get this parcel. Everything looks amazing. Rute’s handmade’s are always such a treat! Im in love with the handmade Totoro hannari tofu styled cube. So so so kawaii!

So this has turned out to be a really fun swap. Definitely a kawaii score!

Here are some other swaps and parcels I’ve recently sent:

A swap I sent to Sushibear on Flickr. The swap consisted of her Strapya World wish list and some items from Harrods. So happy I could get everything she wanted. Here we have; Mt Fuji plush, Rilakkuma iPhone 4 case, Kapibarasan iPhone 4 case, bunny plug-in charm, macaroon squishy charm, Disney button stickers. From Harrods; dog plush, A5 notebook, Scottish Terrier leather key ring and a pet tote bag.

Sushibear parcel all wrapped up and sent. I like to take pictures of the parcels I send to confirm my sending date. (I only upload them onto my Flickr the day I’ve sent it, to let my swap partner know it’s on its way to them.) Also as I always decorate them. 

Finally a parcel I sent to my kawaii sister EllaKitty… Just because she’s awesome!

A Tare panda alarm clock, Hello Kitty biscuit plush purse, (I brought two and had to share so we had matching ones!) Rilakkuma small deco tape, Hello Kitty pencils & stickers.

I also wanted to spoil her as I love her millions so I got her one of her wish lists items:

Tokidoki unicorn and I included a Rilakkuma Kitkat.

So there we have my most recent send outs. I am currently doing some more swaps but sadly I cannot share the photos: As my swap partners haven’t received their parcels yet, or I’m still gathering goodies. So stay tuned for another swap post soon. ^__^

Well I must be off!

Take care,

L……………x

 

Posted in Accessories, Cats, Craft Swaps., Crafts, Custom art., Decoden, Gadgets, Handmade., Hello Kitty, Japan, Japanese Culture, Jewelry, Kawaii, Personal Swaps., Plush, San - X, Sanrio, Stationary, Studio Ghibli, Wishlist

Recent Swap!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by fluffyghost| 3 Comments

Hey!

Hope everyone enjoyed their bank holiday! (If you had one of course.)

I’ll only be popping in with a mega quick post as I’ve got tons to do today.

So here’s a recent swap that came through the post for me!

I was super lucky with this swap and to have found such an awesome swapper/ soon to be pen pal at the same time. I would say it’s quite rare to find a person your 110% over the moon to swap with. So if you do, don’t let go of them haha!

I got my first ever Nyan nyan nyanko plush’s which I will love till the day I die!

Totally stocked about that. As well as a very kawaii Totoro plush house frame & keyring, Rilakkuma door curtains, Nyan nyan nyanko keyring, Hello Kitty jewellery & letter set, sugar bunnies cup and bracelet!

There is not a single thing I wasn’t excited about when I opened this parcel! She got me down to a “T” as the saying goes…

I sadly can’t upload what I got her as I’ve only posted it today…But I can of course show you the parcel!

As you can tell I’m a huge fan of decorating my parcels & an undying passion of deco tape & stickers haha. I hope she will love it!

Anyway I must dash, till tomorrow all.

L………x

Posted in Accessories, Cute Critters., Fashion, Hello Kitty, Japanese Culture, Jewelry, Kawaii, Personal Swaps., Plush, San - X, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli