Baby Stuff [Paperback]

Aranzi Aronzo (Author), Jessica Hatakeda (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2009

Aranzify your Baby
Aranzi Aronzo’s Newest Craft Book

The long-awaited edition to your Aranzi collection is here, Baby Stuff!! The fabulous crafting duo is taking things to extremes and dressing up your baby in a brand new cuteness! Aranzi Baby features all the same lovable characters with 17 new craft ideas to keep your baby comfortable, happy and cute!
Aranzi Aronzo recognizes the mommy’s needs and have prepared everything for you. Notebooks to jot down your baby’s development, teething dolls, bottle holders, and tote bags for every occasion. They cover every event with their adorable style from blankets and mobile at bedtime, to finger puppets and teddy bears at playtime. Whatever the occasion, Aranzi Aronzo has got your baby covered.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Aranzi Aronzo line is the latest manifestation of the Japanese love of cuteness. Created by two Japanese women, the characters are neither as bland as Hello Kitty nor as bizarre as the San-x creations. Vertical has set up a website where readers can sample previews of the books and upload photos of their own creations, and they have several more Aranzi Aronzo books on their list." -- MangaBlog

On the Aranzi Aronzo line, "...a perfect gift for the crafty friend who’s grown weary of making the holiday centerpieces and Halloween costumes in Martha Stewart Living and Better Homes and Gardens." -- PopCultureShock.com

"So, if you've been dying to try out a Japanese book, but have stayed away because of the language barrier - you don't have to wait any longer! Not only can you make those cute dolls, but the accessories that have their image too!" -- www.stacysews.com

"One look through this book of dolls and you will want to make them all! These aren't your typical, cute dolls. The dolls in this book are funky and unique, just like the lay-out of the book itself." -- About.com

"Cute Stuff is highly recommended for the novelty of its individual crafts projects, and the many, many hours of personal pleasure and sense of accomplishment they will afford." -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Aranzi Aronzo claim to be a Mexican-Japanese man working at a securities firm and a Norwegian Vietnamese-Indian man who plays the tambourine full-time. They are actually two sisters who create mischievous fun with their adorable crafts and hilarious comics. Their claim to fame are many, however, they are well-known for developing Kiccoro and Morizo, the 2005 World Expo mascots.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Vertical (February 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934287458
• ISBN-13: 978-1934287453
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.3 x 10.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #379,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EASY, FUN & SO CUTE - BABY STUFF, May 20, 2009

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Marixstitch (The Beautiful Poconos, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Stuff (Paperback)

This book is an absolute MUST for anyone who needs to make a gift for anything to do with a baby - baby shower, baby birth, etc. Baby's love the stuff and so do the parents! GREAT and EASY INSTRUCTIONS! CUTE items! As a grandmother, I'm making lots of dolls/toys for my grandkids, friends' babies, etc. I am also going to donate many of these items to various charities and hospitals! BUY THIS BOOK -- IT'S FUN, IT'S PRACTICAL AND IT'S EASY! QUICK TO MAKE ITEMS TO SHARE, KEEP OR DONATE!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, March 29, 2009

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Tara Eileen Stevens "Mrs. Mac" (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baby Stuff (Paperback)

Everything in this book is super cute! I want to make everything. I especially like the diaper covers that look like bunnies with ears and everything. Awsome book. If you have a baby or friends that do, I highly recommend purchasing this book. (=

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice., January 13, 2012

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Channing Quinn Carter - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Baby Stuff (Paperback)

I think "cute" is, to a degree, a matter of opinion. I think the great majority of people would agree that the projects in this book are very cute - and the way the book is written is very cute as well! On top of it all, I love how easy to follow the instructions are. I feel like a child could pick up this book, read it and easily make the things in it because it's so easy to understand and follow and the patterns are fairly simple. I'm not a fan of having to blow up patterns, personally, but only because we don't have a printer/copier so I'd have to make a trip to a copy shop or something in order to do it! Otherwise, I like this book. And not all of their patterns need to be blown up, several are 100%. I wish the book were a lot bigger with a lot more projects, though! I hope they make a second baby stuff book. I plan on making most of the things in this book, I'll admit. :) The diaper covers are adorable and very simple so I feel like I can totally pump out a bunch of them in different sizes which is great. The bib is adorable, especially the bandana bib, the finger puppets are super cute and I made one very quickly and easily and it looked exactly like the one in the book! I wouldn't call myself a beginner with these sorts of crafts but I'm by no means an expert, I've never taken any classes or anything and I think just about anyone in the world can follow these instructions and successfully make this cute stuff. :)