Dutch Kawaii

A couple of months ago a friend sent me a letter and a box full of goodies, the postman came to deliver it but nobody was home. That's not a problem we'll go and collect... my husband went and they said we can't find it, I went and they said we can't find it... I lost my patience with the worker as we all spend a fortune on letters/packages so you'd expect them to take care of things. He said he was there until 6pm and would look for it but we got no phone call, then Saturday came and went but nothing... I came home on Monday from work and was going to phone when my mum told me that they had telling her they found it... yippee!

 

It's a good thing that they did as it contained a looo>>>oong letter and these amazing goodies from DutchKawaii. Oh my friends sure know how to spoil me!

Letter Paper

Postcards

Stickers

Letter Paper

Postcards (There were 5 but I used one as soon as I'd finished drooling over everything

Stickers

There were also some A4 sheets of images of these 2 kawaii characters that you could cut out and craft with and I didn't photograph those but I did make this postcard...

It is such a cuteness overload and I can't wait to use everything but also I'm a bit stuck as I don't want to use it all up either.

Mail Tag

I was sent a mail tag and I decided I didn't want to do a simple note paper list, instead I decided to create a little notebook and have some fun....

I was tagged with

1. 10 things about myself
2. Quote (It had to be Dr Seuss of course)
3. Pet Peeves
4. Stickers
5. Secret

I really enjoyed it and my friend told me she enjoyed reading it. I tagged her back with 6 things also and I can't wait to see what she comes back with.

Have you ever taken part in a mail tag?

I couldn't help it....

I had to get a few things in a box again....

 It all started because I decided to order...

some origami lucky star strips. I was surprised at how small these containers were but they are still so cute. I was disappointed that there weren't all that many different designs of strips that I liked so I ended up making a purchase on Etsy for those as I've been making stars a lot lately and hardly have any strips left. I decided to order these plain ones as they'll look great mixed in with pattern ones.

 

Since I was ordering anyway I might as well get some stationery too....

I guess I have a thing about bears, some of these have been in my wish list for some time now so I'm glad that I now finally have them. The last one is a letter pad and its one of the cutest I've come across, I actually wish I bought 2 but I'm going to really enjoy writing on this one.

It wasn't all bears though as these 2 sneaked in too.

Again though my size bearings were out as I assumed the hello kitty bags were the little ones but these are big... its turned out ok though as I'm sure I can use them for something...

The brown ones I received as a free gift so someone will probably get something in it one day.

Lastly I couldn't resist

getting some stickers too...

I only hope to make one more tape purchase (I know I have a lot already but I have a voucher to spend) and then that will be it for this year if I can help it.

 

I'll have to apologise as always for my seriously bad photos but I'm sure some of you can understand how bad the lighting is still at this time of year... still this morning when dropping my niece off at school it was nice to walk her there in the sun even though the darkness has a special feeling to it also.

 

Have you made any great purchases lately?

Russain Dolls

In July it was my birthday and I received alot of wonderful presents. One of my friends though sent me presents in a Rose theme. Today its her birthday so I'm finally able to share with you what I got for her birthday in a theme of Russain Dolls which started with this....

As soon as I saw it in the shop around March time I thought of her and bought it but then I debted about keeping it or sending it and in the end I decided because I bought it with the intention of sending it to her she should get it. After all she loves books a lot and Russain Dolls too. Once I received my themed gift though I decided to create one too but I do wish I went for colour instead of the theme of a russain doll because it was so hard to find items... I even bought some things on ebay and the seller didn't even have them in stock! Why on earth would you list an item you don't have in stock? Anyway here's what I got....

I had to have some stationery of course!

Salt and Pepper Shakers... so cute!

My friend loves to look good so this was prefect.

A cup I saw that matched a Russain Doll ornament that I had so I sent both.

I finished it off with a touch of handmade... 340 stars and a Russain Doll postcard. I used my circle punch to create buttons incase my friend decides to frame it. I could have honestly have kept everything for myself.

 

I hope that she had a wonderful birthday.

Are you celebrating anything soon?

Yes! A Mail Day Again.....

A friend told me she had written to me so I was anxiously waiting for her letter as I've hardly had any mail this month. I opened the envelope to find these 3 amazing items and  I felt a little guilty. My friend sent me a great birthday present but I just mentioned about receiving some piggies because as a muslim we just don't have anything to do with them. She felt bad which wasn't my intention so sent me even more things with a birthday card, so it felt like my birthday all over again which was nice of course.

 

The stickers have the same thing going on on the back, which is great as I have a couple of fruity letter sets I can use them with. I also received a wizard of oz letter pad which I didn't even know existed so I feel even more spoilt and it will definately take some time before I use this one too.  The pen my niece has decided its hers even though for now I still have it :)

 

I'm sure once I go back to work next week (where has the time gone!) all the letters will begin to flood in.

 

When you post letters do you use themed stamps or what ever the post office will use?

It's for you....

I never usually give people at work any type of gift but this year and last I worked with 2 ladies who have really spoiled me with things. One of them I am currently working with but we will both face big changes in September so will no longer work together but may still see a bit of each other considering the location I'll be in. The other has been offered the chance to work in another school for a year and I'm so happy for her to have this experience. I wanted to get them both a little something and I've really struggled to find the right gift, I went yesterday to the supermarket to buy chocolates in the end but just looking at the selection I felt bored and came away having bought nothing. It wasn't until I was trying to sleep last night that I decided to create a feel good relaxtion package of hot chocolates, chocolate biscuits and a cup.... I thought it would be so easy as both stores near here always have tonnes of novelty mugs/cups but typically because I wanted one they had nothing. It was such a struggle to decide which cup to buy as all were plain coloured, clay looking type or really just your average cup... in the end I forced myself to buy this one which I actually really like but it wasn't quite the type of cup I had in mind.

When shopping a couple of weeks ago I saw this style of bag in a few different sizes and really liked them but didn't buy any. I then had the thought to buy one of the ladies daughter the bag and fill it with craft kits etc.... I got as far as buying the bag but just haven't had the energy to do anything more with it, I just seem to lack motivation which is probably why that right present never surfaced for anyone as my mind and heart just aren't in it. I had a look through what I had and came up with these things, I will be giving lots of loose notepaper but decided to photograph just this one as it was a present for me.

The little Miffy a friend in The Netherlands sent me and she told me they bring good luck, she sent me one and 3 to pass on. I really need some luck in so many areas of my life so hopefully it will work for me.

I came across a UK craft supply swap on swapbot over the weekend and decided to take part as I have so many supplies and some I've had for so long that I wanted to pass them on in order to get something fresh and new. Only problem is that I stupidily thought the swap was going to be posted on the 21st which is the first day of my holidays and I thought I could take my time sorting through my things to send. So imagine the shock I got the next day when I got an e-mail to start swapping and the deadline was actually the 21st. So in the end I had to go through my box for make my day to gather some things together. I just hope the person receiving this will like it. (the paper selection are actually a pile of one sheet each from the paper pads I own so all of these together will make one pad).

I have so far received some chocolate from the children at work myself and may get some more tomorrow. Then with it being my birthday next week I have a huge box full of presents to open which I have been adding to as letters and packages are flowing in. It's all so thoughtful.

Have you been celebrating anything lately?