Boxing Day Bargains!

 The pom pom fringe above was .50 cents each.  I'm not sure how I will use it, I just know I will!

The two stamps above are about 2 inches square.  The dies below are around the same size.  The wooden Christmas tree (below), is about 3 inches by 2.  The stamps above were 50 cents each and the dies were 80 cents each. 

The two photos below are the die cuts from the 2 dies.  I really like the Reindeer one!  The dies cut out really well.  I used some shiny gold card and they cut very cleanly. 

The wooden wreaths below were $1 for the three. I will carefully take them apart and use them on Christmas cards.  The wreaths measure around 3 inches across.

 The sparkly gold and silver flowers were 50 cents each.  They two will end up on Christmas cards, or some other Christmas projects.

Below are two sheets of glittery self adhesive paper/material which looks MUCH nicer in real life! The one on the right looks black, but it actually silver.  I prefer the rose gold one but will use both.  These were $1 for the two. They measure 8 inches by 5 1/2 inches.

The 2 packs of papers below measure 6 x 6 inches and are all Christmas papers.  These were $1 each. There are 24 sheets in each pack.

 These papers below are 12 x 12 inches, and I got two packs.  These cost $1.20 each pack and there are 24 sheets in each pack.

 The photo below is another pack of 20 sheets of 12 x 12 Christmas papers.  I also got 2 packs of these.  These were also $1.20 each pack.

 The photo below is of one of my fave papers in one of the paper packs.

I got two of these Cockatoo's that stand in my garden  They were $1.50 each. I actually went to the Boxing Day sales, the day after Boxing day because by then everything is 70% off, or less as was the case with most of the things I bought.   

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

One Year Ago Today...

A year ago today, I was hit and run over by a woman on a huge mobility scooter.  The photo above shows one of my leg injuries I sustained at the time.  The photo below shows the scar I am left with today.   

I have had multiple visits to my GP since the accident, as I still have pain in my left hip, my feet and my knees.  I have had x-rays done and there are no bones broken, and yet the pain continues.  I still can't sleep on my left side because that hip is still sore.  My knee's are sore ad my left knee is continually swollen.  As well as that, I have this red rash (mostly) on my left ankle and lower leg.  That rash has been there since the accident.  (Photo below)  My GP has no idea why I am still in pain from the accident, has no idea what the red rash is, has no idea why feet are still swollen and has given me multiple answers as to why all this is happening.  

I am still very cautious of people on mobility scooters, and move right out of the way when I see one coming my way.

I am not as confident as I was when I am out and about anymore.  I am always conscious of people on mobility scooters, and find myself disappearing into shops if I see someone on a mobility scooter.  

It's been a long year of healing for me and I still have pain.  I just give tanks that I did not end up with any broken bones that day. 

Onto something more pleasant!  The photo below is of a sunrise early one morning recently.  Because of the terrible bush fires in Australia (just across the ditch from NZ) we get some of the smoke here.  It makes the sunrise really orange and smokey.  As the fires die down, the smoke will clear and the sunrise will be back to normal.  (Bright white)

Ok, so I hope everyone had a great Christmas!

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

Christmas Gifts and Some Tags

The two stars (below) are gifts I made for two friends.  These are fun to make and quick and easy.

Below are some Christmas tags I made.  I have very painful wrists at the moment, so I am not doing a lot of stamping or punching.

 Below is the Stampin' Up! stamp set I used, as well as the matching punch.

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day!  {HUGS from me to YOU:-)

I Made My Own Stamp Shelves For $15!!

 Last Saturday I went to a local Santa Parade.  It was held at a small shopping area close by.  I felt for Santa in his red suit because it was a really stinking hot sunny day.  He arrived at the Parade on a Fire Engine.  Reindeer and a sleigh would not have worked because it's Summer and there's no snow!

There were lots of different things going on, Fairies blowing bubbles, Mickey and Minnie Mouse were there, clowns, all kinds of things going on.

Santa was really busy handing out gifts to all the kids and posing for photos.  He was a "fun" Santa and in between handing out gifts he was busy dancing!  It was a great day and I am so glad it was sunny as we had had some rain the day before the Parade. 

Below is some wood I bought yesterday.  I had measured it at home, drawn a sketch of what I wanted to make and then gone off to my local Mitre 10 Mega store to buy the wood.  I had the measurements and they cut the wood to size for me - no charge for that.  So I got busy putting my new Stampin' Up! storage shelves!  Below is the wood, all wrapped in plastic so I cold carry it home easily.

 Below are photos of the process of putting the two shelves together. I used wood glue which works perfectly.

 I used bottles of water to hold them together while the glue dried.

And here (below) are the two shelves I made!  I wanted something to hold my Stampin' Up! stamp sets so it is easier to see each set.  I am SO proud of myself for making these!  I measured the length, height and depth of how I wanted the shelves to be, and drew what they would look like and went to my local Hardware store.  They were very helpful and as I said, cut the wood to size.  It's a light wood, not sure what it is but it's also very strong.  How much did the two shelves cost me??  The sheet of wood cost me $15.86 (NZ), which is cheap when you think I got two shelves and I have some wood left over to make other things.  

I have room for my SU stamp collection to grow! The photo above shows the two shelves stacked on top of each other.  I am very happy with them, and can see myself making "other" things now!  I LOVE DIY!!
You can buy these shelves (or something similar) online here in NZ for a cost of around $45 and upwards.  They are similar to these, but certainly not as cheap as mine were.  My punch shelves (In another post somewhere, scroll back until you see them) are some I bought recently.  But they were more (way more!) expensive   than these were, and much smaller. 
Ok, I have also been doing some other craft stuff, such as the star below!

 Another Christmas card, below.  I used a Stampin' Up! stamp and die set called Embellished Ornaments.  

I have sent all my Christmas cards now, and just have a few NZ cards to send, and/or hand deliver.

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

"Merlin The Magnificent!"

 I found this gorjuss bloke in my local Hospice Shop this morning and just had to bring him home with me!  He stands about 2 1/2 feet tall and is made of wood.  He was irresistible and I just had to have him!  He didn't fit in my shopping bag, so I had to carry him...all the way around the supermarket while I did some grocery shopping!  Then I carried him up the road to the Vet to get some cat food!  I did get some funny looks along the way!  Anyway, I have named him "Merlin the Magnificent"! I think he's got "character"!

Ok, that's it for now, thanks for dropping by, have a SUNSHINE day!  {HUGS} from me to YOU:-)

A Flower and A "Catty" Card For A Friend!

The Dahlia flower above is from a new bulb I bought a couple of  months ago.  This photo is not showing the true colour.  The real color is a much deeper shade, bordering on a more burgundy shade.  The plant is literally smothered in flower buds.  I just loved the colour when I saw it in the plant shop and had to have it!

The card above is one I made for a special friend, we are both cat lovers!  I cut the cat from some black felt that has some sparkly silver thread through it.   I'm not sure if the greenery above his head is Mistletoe or Catnip?!  He was fun to make and I am happy how the card turned out!  I know my friend will also like it!

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

A Mat, A Prayer and A Flower!

Just a quick post this morning.  Do you get sore tired feet from standing while crafting??  I do!  So I bought a cheap memory foam bath mat from The Warehouse (NZ) to stand on while I am crafting. (Photo above) It cost $8.95 and was worth every cent.  The mat measures 18 inches (45 1/2 cms) in width, is 30 inches (76cm) in length and is an inch thick. I am one of those who  stands 99 percent of the time while crafting.  I don't sit down very often when I am making cards or whatever.  My feet just love this mat! It is about an inch thick and feels so soft under my feet! It saves my feet/knees from getting 

sore and makes it so much more comfortable for me.

But wait...it has another use!  If you suffer from sore hips, or have arthritis in your tailbone like I do, you can slip this mat under your bottom sheet on your bed and it sill give yo some extra comfort while sleeping or resting.  Going to the beach for a picnic??  Take this with you to sit on!  You can fold it in half if you like and sit on it!  Take it with you in the car - great for long journeys and keeps you comfortable!  The mat has multiple uses, and I just love mine!

The Stampers Prayer is something I wrote many years ago and had it made into a rubber stamp!

Below is a photo of mu Dahlia that is flowering.  It's one of the Pom Pom type and is a stunning pink colour.  It's definitely the brightest flower in the garden!  So pretty! 

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Cards for Hospice Plus!

 Happy Sunday everyone! 

These four photo's are some very quick and easy cards I made to donate to my local Hospice Shop.  I used some really cheap card I got from the Blind Foundation.  Because I am a member I can buy the card for $2 (free postage!) for 100 sheets.  It is perfect for making cards with, and it takes the ink really well, no bleeding or anything!  So far I have made 21 of these cards, but  I will make more before I take the cards to them next week.

I used a star punch i have had for years, and punched the stars from some mirror card, in different colours.  Very quick and very easy!

I made the card below using a photo I had taken of Santa, a couple of years ago.  I had the photo printed out and  used some nice red card for the base.  I will stamp a greeting on the inside of the card.  This too was a quick and easy card!

The card below is more shiny than you can see on here.  The colour I stamped in is SU Night of Navy.  I added three sparkly gems and a silver butterfly that I die cut.

Below is a set of wooden drawers I got form my local Hospice Shop.  It was crammed full of things like paint brushes, chalk, stencils, some Bergamot Essential Oil, and other bits and pieces. It's quite solid and is fairly heavy.  It will be great to hold some craft things in!

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