Business Cards for Losers!

Dear Ed Mascot,

I’ve been an avid reader of this blog since the day it started, but enough about my problems! Last month I noticed a reader sent in a Valentines card that featured the Freak Mascot. (Re. Freaky Valentines Card!) They said they’d made it so the Freak Mascot wouldn’t feel left out. A very sweet sentiment indeed! Which got me thinking… in all my time reading this blog, I haven’t noticed anyone sending you any gifts. I thought this was a shame, so I made you these…


They’re business cards! I know, they are very professional looking, aren’t they? I tailored them specifically for you and mentioned all of your top strengths and skills - mediocre blogger, kinda funny looking, and a bit of a nerd! Perhaps you could use them when you meet influential people to make an immediate and lasting impression. I’m sure I’d remember you if you used one of these beauties on me!

Yours sincerely,
Janet Roland. Aged 24.



Wow! Thanks Janet. I’ve always wanted my own business cards. Although I’m not sure I pictured them with “kinda funny looking” written on them! Oh well…

I guess it’s the thought that counts,
Ed Mascot :)

I Believe in Migaloomagic!

Greetings readers, it is I - the Mystic Mascot! Today I’d like to tell you all about the power of magic. Don’t worry, I’m not going to start doing card tricks, or pulling rabbits out of top hats! For the magic I speak of is not some parlour trick or stage illusion. The magic I speak of is real! And, luckily for you, it’s also extremely cute! It’s called Migaloomagic…


Migaloomagic is a RedBubble shop that showcases the work of Karin Taylor - an extremely talented designer, illustrator, and artist who specialises in creating joyful and wondrous art for kids and grown ups alike. Her designs are full of cute animals and characters, and are available to buy on cards, prints, and clothing. And I can guarantee that every one of them will put a smile on your face. Well, I told you this magic was powerful stuff, didn’t I?

Your magical mentor,
Mystic Mascot :)

Kawaii Music from U900!

As an avid music fan who writes for a kawaii blog, I often find myself struggling to find cute bands or music to write about. It’s not that there aren’t cute bands or music out there, it’s just that they’re so rarely recognised by the popular music press or media that finding them can be a somewhat tricky and lengthy process. We’ve all heard of awards for best rock band, or best pop single performed by a female artist, but when’s the last time you heard of an award for the cutest amigurumi band, or best kawaii single performed by a knitted character or characters? Probably never, I’d wager! Well today that changes! Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage, the cutest band in the world… U900…

See, I told you they were cute :) U900 are couple of Japanese ukulele playing amigurumi characters who like nothing more than rocking out to their own beautiful brand of surf music! And, in the tradition of many a surf band before them, they’re even pretty adept at covering surf classics. The clip above is a cover of Diamond Head by surf legends The Ventures! Pretty cool, isn’t it? And the even better news is that U900 aren’t just an internet sensation! You can actually buy U900 albums and DVDs to listen to and watch whenever you like. Woohoo! Just check out their MySpace page for details!

Keeping music cute and kawaii,
Stereo Mascot :)

Thanks for the Chi Chi Memories!

Ahhh… the sweet sensations of Spring. The first tentative flowers of the new year, the subtle hints of blossom on the cherry trees, and the beautiful melodies of songbirds on idyllic dew soaked mornings. It’s hard to imagine how things could get any better! But that doesn’t mean they can’t! Yes readers, it seems that Spring isn’t the only thing in the air for yours truly. Love has once again looked down and smiled upon me! And the object of my affections this time is the truly beautiful Chi Chi Memories.


Chi Chi Memories is an adorable shop that sells, what can only be described as, sensational slices of kawaii crafting heaven! Its handmade treats are among the most gorgeous treasures you’ll ever see - beautiful birdy brooches, happy candy hair clips, and friendly felt charms are all there waiting just for you! It’s even got kawaii stickers, postcards, and note cards too! In fact, it’s got so many cute creations that you won’t just be spending Spring there, you’ll be spending Summer, Autumn, and Winter there too!

Your lovely lover of loveliness,
Lovestruck Mascot :)