No Computer Games Here!

With the 25th of December fast approaching, I know many people are going to be tearing their hair out trying to think of what to buy the young ones.

So many of them have access to iPhones, iPads, Wii, XBox, the list goes on.  What ever happened to the good old-fashioned hands-on, use-your-brain amusements?

At Sunshiners you won't find computer games here.  Instead, we have a great selection of puzzles (already mentioned in a previous Post), craft kits, games and hands-on projects.

Choose from travel games such as Checkers, Chess, Cribbage and Pentominoes to Dig a Dinosaur, Magic Tricks and Jewellery Kits.

Are you a Puzzler?

Do you love jigsaw puzzles?  I do.  I have loved them since I was a little kid.  Now that I'm all grown up, I prefer the more challenging jigsaws.  For instance the jigsaw with no edges and 5 extra pieces is one that would keep me amused for days and days.  Or the 1000-piece puzzle with lots of intricate details.  They really give you your money's worth.

Glow in The Dark Fantasy Puzzle

At Sunshiners we have a great selection of puzzles for all ages and levels.  From the World's Smallest 1000-Piece Puzzle packaged in a beautiful tin box to a Fantasy Glow in the Dark puzzle to a selection of very cute 54-piece kitten puzzles there should be something here for every puzzler.

Three of the VERY cute 54-piece kitty puzzles (great stocking fillers!)

Puzzles make great Christmas presents and we all know that that time of the year is very fast approaching!

Not a Boring Tie!!

If you normally buy Dad a tie for Fathers' Day, why not go for a tie with a twist - a chocolatey twist?


White chocolate tie with 'My Dad Rocks' image


At Sunshiners we have a selection of ties in milk, dark and white chocolate with an assortment of images.

Dark Chocolate Tie with image 'A Surfing Dad is a Cool Dad!'

Or if a tie is not Dad's thing, then maybe a chocolate motorbike.  Also available in milk, dark or white chocolate these motorbikes are beautifully packaged in a specialised gift box and organza ribbon.



Chocolate motorbike (tell Dad you'll buy him a real one next time!)

Ties ($20.00) and motorbikes ($10.00) are available at Sunshiners 7 days a week right up to Fathers' Day on Sunday, 4 September 2011.

Flowers, Flowers Everywhere

I just love a beautiful sunny day!  And I love a beautiful sunny day even more when I go and pick up my fresh flowers.

This week I have some gorgeous carnations, roses, liliums, irises, gerberas and chrysanthemums.

For just $15.00 for a lovely, fresh bunch of mixed blooms why not brighten someone's day.

Fathers' Day Gift Ideas

I know it is only the beginning of August, but before we know it the 4th of September will soon be upon us and some of you may be stuck for a unique gift idea for Dad.  Avoid the old standards of 'jocks and socks' and get him something he'll really love.

Here at Sunshiners we have a great range of original gift items.

Why not get him a coffee mug?  'How boring!!' I hear you say.  Not if it is a colour-changing mug.  We can print a favourite photo onto it (perhaps his car or motorbike or child?) add some text and there you have a great personalised gift just for Dad.



Add hot liquid and watch as the picture appears right before your eyes!

Normally $24.95, these mugs are ONLY $19.95 FOR ORDERS PLACED AND PAID FOR BEFORE 21 AUGUST 2011.  And yes, you can order via email at info@sunshinersgifts.com.

Does Dad love chocolate?  We'll have some great chocolate ideas for him too, such as motorbikes and ties.  Come back soon to see the photos of these delicious treats.  Chocolate is available in milk, dark or white.

Wonderful Wood

Another very creative and talented local resident is wood-turner extraordinaire, Les Rowe.

Les produces beautiful boxes, business card holders, clocks, pens, bottle stoppers, letter openers, bowls, tea light holders, banksia coasters and more.  He uses Western Australian Jarrah and Sheoak.

All pieces are carefully crafted and finished to perfection. 



Les's creations can also be found in several galleries in the south-west of Western Australia.

'Mazing Mosaics

Two Rocks is home to so many very talented and creative people and Rita Ahern is no exception.  Rita has lived in Two Rocks for 18 years and has been creating her incredible mosaic artworks for about 5 years.

Self-taught, Rita has a natural flair for combining different colours and mediums to produce amazing wall art.  Rita has entered a few shows in the last few years and won 1st, 2nd and best exhibit prizes.  Dolphins, frogs, lizards and fish are always a popular choice.

It's A Wrap

I'm still talking Australian made and this time we have some new gift wrap and greeting cards in store.

From Koala Publishing, these high-gloss, high-quality cards, wrapping and bags are absolutely stunning.  The colours are so vivid and bright, it is hard to believe they retail from just $1.00.  That's right, the gift wrap and greeting cards are $1.00 and the wine gift bags are $1.50.

Crystals

Whether you are a child who wants them because they are pretty or an adult who uses them for their healing qualities, collecting crystals has long been a very popular activity.Sunshiners Gifts Yanchep Two Rocks Gifts
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At Sunshiners we always try to have a good selection of tumbled stones, rough pieces and polished pieces.
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New in store is a great selection of tumbled stones that retail for $2.50 each.  Recent additions include:  Serpentine, Hematite, Apatite, Fluorite, Citrine, Budd Stone (African Jade), Gold Stone and Bloodstone.
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Added to our previous stock of Tree Agate, Tigers Eye, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Pink Agate, Labradorite, Indian Agate, Carnelian and more, you have a rainbow smorgasbord of beautiful crystals.  Each one comes with a card with a brief explanation of its healing properties. two rocks gifts fresh flowers two rocks sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks yanchep fresh flowers two rocks yanchep gifts two rocks

Crystals in all colours of the rainbow

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We also have some unusual rough specimens including Malachite & Dolomite, Chrysacolla, Peacock Ore and Wulfenite. sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks yanchep fresh flowers two rocks gifts sunshiners
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Malachite & Dolomite, Amethyst Cluster, Chyrsocolla

So whether you call them stones, rocks or crystals come on in and check out our selection.

WA Iron Ore Rocks!

Continuing my posts on the WA and Australian-made products sold in Sunshiners, today I am highlighting Vanessa Australia's Iron Ore jewellery. fresh flowers two rocks yanchep personalised mugs photo cakes
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The jewellery is made from 100% Western Australian Iron Ore from the Pilbara region, over 1600km north of Perth.  Iron ore is estimated to be around 2500 million years old. sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks yanchep personalised mugs photo cakes fresh flowers two rocks yanchep gift shop two rocks two rocks
We carry a great selection of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants and rings. sunshiners gifts two rocks yanchep fresh flowers fresh flowers two rocks yanchep personalised mugs photo cakes photo cakes

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Customers who have seen this jewellery for the first time are struck by the brilliant shine of the polished ore and how it complements the freshwater pearls or gold sandstone partnered with it. sunshiners gifts two rocks
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With rings at just $6.95, earrings starting at $9.95, bracelets from $14.95 and necklaces from $19.95 there is a style and price to suit everyone.  sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks two rocks yanchep fresh flowers personalised mugs photo cakes photo cakes fresh flowers two rocks fresh flowers two rocks
So come on in and pick up your own piece of Western Australia! two rocks fresh flowers sunshiners gifts

Family Fun Day in Yanchep

This Sunday (10/07/2011) we are heading to the Yanchep Districts Football Gala Day held at Oldham Oval in Yanchep. sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks fresh flowers two rocks yanchep yanchep personalised
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Having taken our daughter to the event last year, we are definitely going to spend a few hours there again this year.  sunshiners gifts fresh flowers two rocks fresh flowers two rocks yanchep yanchep personalised
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For just a minimal charge (I think last year was $5.00) kids purchase a wristband which then entitle them to go on most of the rides as many times as they want.  There are a couple of rides that you will have to pay a small fee for, such as the Pony Rides, but seeing our 3 year old daughter's face as she was led around on one of the adorable ponies was well worth the money we paid out 3 times for!sunshiners gifts fresh flowers edible photo edible photo gift shop two rocks edible photo

Pony Rides were a huge hit last year!

What also impressed me were the amount of rides that young ones could go on without an adult.  Hopefully these rides will be there again this year, as it was great to see amusements for all ages catered for.  edible

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And when you get a bit hungry support the Club by buying a hotdog, hamburger or whatever else takes your fancy. sunshiners gifts two rocks fresh flowers gift shop two rocks edible photo edible photo edible photo

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This is not a fundraising event, but a day the Football Club have organised for the Community to come along and enjoy.  two rocks gift shop fresh flowers fresh flowers edible photo edible photo edible photo gift shop

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So for a bit of inexpensive, local entertainment why not check out the Yanchep Districts Football Gala Day this Sunday from 8.00am. sunshiners gifts edible photo fresh flowers two rocks fresh flowers two rocks

The Good Oil

Here at Sunshiners we do our best to promote local and Australian-made goodies.  So, over the course of the month I will highlight the home-grown products you can find instore.

A recent addition to our range is the Maclyn Grove Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soaps.

These soaps are from Kirup in the south-west and all handcrafted using 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil and essential oils.

Beautifully packaged in recycled Indian saris these make a very special gift or a lovely indulgence when you want to spoil yourself.

Fragrances include: Rejuvamint, Vanilla Zing, Lemongrass, Sandalwood Forest, Lavender Fields and Bub's Own Soap, to name a few.

Retailing at just $6.50, these soaps are already a favourite with many customers.

Yanchep National Park



The kangaroos are out in force again



Wednesday I took my young daughter to the Yanchep National Park.  We often go there for a couple of hours as it is only 10 minutes away and we love it.

The 28's certainly aren't shy.

The weather was perfect, which meant the kangaroos that had previously been hiding in summer, were now out in force feeding on the green grasses.  My daughter loves kangaroos and she managed to get right up close to a young one who didn't realise she was there.  Thankfully she knows not to yell or chase them so the joey just got up and moved a few hops away.  She was thrilled.


Koala sleeping after a big lunch

Then we had a look through the Koala Walk, where our first encounter was this very sleepy fellow taking a nap after a lunchtime feed.  We saw another 3 koalas, but these were very hard to spot as they get up so high in the trees.  Balancing precariously on branches, it's a wonder they don't accidentally fall out of their tree when asleep.

One of the many Swamp Hens that wander around the Park

 And we can't forget the birdlife that calls the Park home.  From very game 28 Parrots to Swamp Hens, Ducks, Kookaburras, Black Cockatoos, Pelicans, Crows and more.  It was wonderful to see the rains had bought the Lake levels up and with the rain we've had since, it should be almost back to where it should be.

The Park has many grassy, shaded areas with seating and barbecue facilities, or you could try the Chocolate Drops Tea Rooms or Yanchep Inn for a delicious meal.

So, if you are looking for something to do one relaxing afternoon (or morning), then take a trip to the Yanchep National Park (followed by a stop in at Sunshiners Gifts & Souvenirs in Two Rocks!).

Edible Photo Images

Have you ever seen a birthday cake with a photo on it and wondered 'Where can I get one?'.  Or had to plan a very special celebration and wondered what you could do to make it that bit more personalised?

Well, here at Sunshiners we can create an edible photo for your next celebration cake - and its as easy as A-B-C!

A.  Send through your photo with details of any text you'd like added, colour schemes, hobbies or interests.
B.  We will email a sample design for your review.
C.  Pay via credit card, direct deposit or Payal and the image will then be posted to you.

Icing sheets are approximately 19cm x 25cm in size, so plenty big enough to highlight that memorable or oh-so embarrassing photo of your loved one on their special day.  

A great idea is a very cute (or not so cute) baby photo for all milestone birthdays (18th and 21st birthdays for example).  If you have black and white photos, these print really well and look just like the real thing.

If it can be printed on paper, it can be printed onto an icing sheet - so you are only limited by your imagination.

Here are a few examples of the many icing sheets we have done in the past. 

Contact us on info@sunshinersgifts.com if you would like more information.

Opening hours

Planning a trip to Yanchep National Park?  Why not come up to see King Neptune at Two Rocks only a short drive from Yanchep.   Enjoy the ocean views and stop for a look around at the "lost city of Atlantis".     

We are open 7 days a week.   

The following hours are current from June 2011.   Hope to see you soon.

Mon - Tues:  09:00-17:00
Wed:             09:30-16:30
Thurs - Fri:   09:00-17:00
Sat - Sun:      09:00-16:00

New in Store

A new range of Little Sprinkles of Delight Gallery Glass pendants have arrived.


Made by our very own local artist, these are handmade and individually designed like a work of art.    Very popular with international customers as they are so unique to other glass jewellery on the market.     Cubic zirconias, mini sculptures, handpainted and decals are some of the techniques used to make these beautiful pieces.   Made to a high quality, they are drilled and finished with sterling silver or goldplated bails, not glue like most, means the pendant will not fall off.    Believe it or not the pendants are priced from as low as $25-$45.   Where else can you get a work of art, signed by the artist that you can wear. 

Come in and have a look, no two are alike so if you love it grab it while you can.

Also visit http://littlesprinklesofdelight.blogspot.com/ for more information on this beautiful jewellery.




  

Welcome

Welcome to Sunshiners Blog.  Here we hope to provide information on events & things to do in Two Rocks and Yanchep and of course what's new at the Sunshiners Gift & Souviners Shop. fresh flowers gift shop
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Did you know that Sunshiners Gift & Souviners Shop was taken over by a new owner in 2010.    Since then the stock has been updated and a focus on Australian goods and  products from local artists has provided a great interest from tourist and locals alike.   We try to support Australian artists and businesses as much as possible.   If you haven't been in lately, why not pop in for a look around.   If there is anything you've been looking for, we might just have it.