In Which We Discuss Miss Happiness and Miss Flower
Written by Rumer Godden

Discussion begins:  Friday, April 25th


From Jane

Over-arching:  Create the dollhouse/Roombox

Toothpick doll tutorial 

How to Make Kokeshi Dolls

Japanese Nuno Doll (scroll down)

Extra Special Photos!


Chapter by chapter discussions, crafts, activities, challenges.

1.  "They were two little Japanese dolls..."
Crafts: Create a Kimono
 
    Make a Star Festival tree   

Photo Challenge: Introduce your Miss Happiness and Miss Flower

Chapter Comments

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2. "At last Mother spoke to her seriously..."
Crafts: Make a Japanese Bound Book   (Click here for ideas)
Make (Silk) Cushions

Photo Challenge: Nona opening the package with the two dolls.

Chapter Comments

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3.  "It was a week later..."

Crafts: Create the books  (Or just print off Julie Old Crow's versions!)

Photo Challenge:
Visit the Bookstore

Chapter Comments

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4. "Miss Flower could not help being anxious..."

Crafts:  Create A Haiku

Photo Challenge:  In Tom's Workshop

Chapter Comments

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5.  "I can't go," said Nona." 
(mid-chapter break)

Crafts: Create a Japanese Scroll  

           Create a Japanese Screen


Photo Challenge:  
A Japanese flower arrangement.

Chapter Comments

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6.  "Nona was still not very happy..."

Crafts: Create a Cupboard with sliding doors
Create a Japanese table.


Photo Challenge: Show off your Japanese Table with your previously made silk cushions.

Chapter Comments

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7. "Then, at the beginning of the holidays, it was Easter."
(mid-chapter break)

Crafts: Japanese style quilt
Create Bead Flowers

Photo Challenge:  Create a Japanese Garden

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8.  "The dolls were to have a feast too..."

Crafts: Re-create the Doll's Feast--rice, bamboo shoots, sugar cakes and tea
Create a pleated fan 

Photo Challenge:  Show Miss Flower being returned by Belinda

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9.  "It was a very strange thing..."

Crafts:  Re-create Nona's letter to Great Aunt Lucy

Photo Challenge: Show the arrival of Little Peach

Chapter Comments

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Final Remarks Section


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