Japanese inspiration - Miyuki Matsuo

After reading (or should I say looking at the pictures) Udagawa Kazumi's handmade stationary book I decided to take a closer look at the lovely work of Illustrator Miyuki Matsuo. I love her freehand style designs and folk inspired prints. Her work reminds me of vintage materials.

MT tape

Oooh I think I may have found my first Japanese stationary obsession - MT tape! Japanese washi paper in gorgeous colours and patterns. I've just been to Sekaido to stock up on a load! It's surprisingly handy and now that I've seen it I keep seeing it everywhere - from shop labels to restaurant menus. The MT gallery has some great crafty ideas.