Hello Kitty With Notecard

I forgot to post this Hello Kitty bag with the card.  I took a photo of it and then promptly forgot to post it!  That's it!  Thanks for dropping by, have a SUNSHINE day!

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Am I A Paperholic?...YES!

I found this wrapping paper in a shop called "Look Sharp".  They are a really popular shop here in NZ, and are similar to The $2 Shop, but much bigger and much better.  If you look closely at the photo above or below, you will notice that the papers are double sided.  They are a matte paper, although there are a few that are glossy.

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The quality of the paper is as good as "Stampin' Up" papers, but much cheaper.  These papers cost $1.50 a sheet, and from one sheet I can make eight mini treat bags using the "SU Mini Treat Bag Thinlet" die set.  I fell in love with the papers and bought several sheets in different designs.  The quality of the paper is really good and it has a nice feel to it.  At first I thought the paper was a kind  of plastic, but it isn't.  In the photo below you can see that each sheet is double sided.  I've never seen sheets of wrapping paper that is double sided before.

 The two sheets of paper below, are glossy.  I liked the pattern but I prefer the paper to be matte rather than glossy.

And these are some of the mini treat bags I made using the paper. 

Such pretty colours - inside and out! 

And so much fun to make:-) 

So, am I a paper-holic??!  Absolutely!!  And I am happy to admit to that!

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Happy Anniversary Auckland!

 Today is Auckland's Anniversary Day and I went in to the city to the Viaduct where all the action was.  It was really busy and there were lots of things for the kids to do and see.  Fairground rides and face painting, helicopter rides, and not to mention piles of yummy food!  Above and below is part of a huge cruise ship that was berthed at Queens wharf.  "Viking Sun" was her name and she was stunning!  There was no way I could get the entire ship in one photo, she was way to big for that!

Below is a huge funnel thing that was blowing out a fine spray of water - very much appreciated by everyone as it was so hot.  I didn't get too close because I didn't want my camera to get wet.  But even from a distance away I could feel the fine spray of water!

They announced over the loud speaker that a "staged" water rescue was going take place at the end of the wharf, and the Westpac Rescue helicopter would 'rescue' the person in the water.  The guy waving in the photo below, in the blue shirt, is the guy who was going to be 'rescued' from the water.  We were allowed to stand by the edge of the wharf, so I was able to get lots of photos.

And there he is (below) in the water with his arm it the air to alert the rescue helicopter so he could be 'rescued'.

 Here's the guy being winched down to do the rescue.  By the way, those helicopters are NOISY!  I had never been so close to one before and the noise was much louder than I had expected.

The helicopter hovers while the guy is lowered down to 'rescue' the guy in the water.

Almost there...

And here is the rescue guy about to put the safety vest around the guy in the water.  I bet they had a nice time cooling off in the water:-)

Here they are being winched back into the helicopter.

A successful 'rescue' as they both get back into the helicopter.

Coming in to land (above), and below, back on land again.  When the helicopter landed, we were all ushered back behind a get for safety reasons.  People were told to hang on their hats - literally - as the wind from the helicopter blades was so strong.  Well it also blew up an amazing amount of dust, which promptly gave me a sneezing fit!  I had dust stuck to my face as well as all over my arms and legs!  But it was worth it:-)

And (below) here's the brave guy that jumped into the water to be 'rescued'.  He looks pretty happy to be back on land and in one (wet, but cool!) piece!

These photos (below) are looking inside the Rescue Helicopter.  There isn't much room in there.

 This photo, below, is looking into the back of the helicopter where the injured person would go.  They have a stretcher that fits in the back.  All the medical equipment is neatly packed and strapped inside the helicopter.  

A front on view (above), and below is part of the instrument panel.  There's a lot of dials and switches!

They also had a Police helicopter that you could sit in and have a look inside it.

 One of the young kids who sat in the pilots seat of the Police Helicopter.

 Looking inside the Police helicopter.  There isn't much room in there either!

Below is one of the two huge lights underneath the Police helicopter.  One is a huge bright spotlight type of light and the other one was a night light that picks up body heat.  Fascinating stuff!

Below is a shot looking back towards a boat which was spraying water everywhere.

One of the many boats on the water, the "William C. Daldy", which is very well known to Aucklanders.

Visit their website!...

 This is the boat (I think it was one of the Navy ships) that was spraying water.  I think you could board the boat for a free tour.

 Above are some of the passengers coming back from a cruise on the "William C. Daldy".  Below is a singer who had the voice of an angel!  I have no idea who she was but she had a beautiful voice.

Some more of the water being sprayed over the crowd.  From what I felt of the spray, it was really nice and cool!  I enjoyed the little bit  I got as it was a stinking hot and humid day.  (I managed to get sunburnt!)

And a happy smile from a "clown", to end the day!

 Thanks for dropping by, have a SUNSHINE day!

{HUGS} from me to YOU:-)

"Waterfall Card"

This is my very first ever "Waterfall" card!  The above photo is what it looks like when it is closed.

 

I found a video on Dawn Griffiths blog, https://dawnsstampingthoughts.net/   I found her video easy to understand.  I have seen other videos making the same card, but they have been to complicated for my simple brain to understand!  The card did take me awhile to complete, and it is not perfect, there are imperfections in the card.  Hey, it's hand made!

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On each of the four white cards, I stamped the same dog and stamped him on different angles.  I lightly coloured him with my markers and added some sparkly sequin things to the front of the card.

Thanks for dropping by, have a SUNSHINE day!  

{HUGS} from me to YOU:-)

Mini Pockets and "Chocolate Chip!"

 While looking for something this morning, (which I never did find and can't remember what it was now!)  I came across these mini pockets I had made "some time" ago.  I had them stashed away somewhere "safe"...and then forgot about them until I discovered them this morning!  I love it when I do that:-)

Theses are made using some "Stampin' Up!" papers I had.

Each card has a different word stamped on it.  The circles and the words are also from "Stampin' Up!"

And then there are some smaller pockets, also with tiny stamped cards in them

Here's a closer view of the card inside one of the pockets. 

I imagine I must have spent quite a bit of time making these!

And finally, below, is "Chocolate Chip"!  I named him so because of his chocolate colour! 

I am really enjoying making cards using my new craft dies:-)  I made the leaves (below) using one of SU's bird punches.  It also cuts out the leaves. 

Thanks for dropping by, have a SUNSHINE day!
{HUGS} from me to YOU:-)