Thank you for taking time to visit, and I hope I am even a tiny bit helpful as I have been helped and blessed by so many others. I have been doing Calligraphy since teens, and card making for many years as well. In 1990 I delighted in the joys of stamping with ink and embossing after a trip to Cairns, Qld. In 2009 I discovered the brayer, 2010 the Cuttlebug, also have now taking to reading up on crafting blogs and lo! Here I am, on one of my own.

I live on the coast of eastern Australia. I am a Christian. I trusted in the LORD down here at the beach, amazingly it is not far from where I now live. It was over 50 years ago, after a Beach Mission Service at the age of 12 years

Wednesday 2 January 2013

WOYWW ~ hullo again everyone!

Hullo everyone - how is your New Year going - trust it is well so far - lovely day again here, and a bit cooler than yesterday (27c) just perfect...
On post down below this you can see how we are enjoying things downunder.. in our summertime.
 I thought would drop by and join folks on What is On Your Workdesk Wednesday, even though am not crafting really yet, sorry for not being around much lately abut hopefully things are on the up and up :D

To the desk! this actually did not happen on desk as did most of at my sisters. I took images and used her pencils mostly.. she has lovely set of Prismacolor.
As you can see there were few House mouse ones there and also some of my Artneko ATC stamps. I have to do a Yellow and black Oriental card so was playing with these images for that... 
Notice please before I forget and am in trouble, the Monkeys are waving hi and happy New year to everyone!!
Deer monkey still has His Christmas shirt on cos he reckoned you didn't get to see it enough in December :D and Méchant loves to wear our WOYWW badge so both happy..
I will close with few photos:
Creek Sunset taken on mobile in early December.

Last night after a 31c day ~ in Oz, summertime

Our roses are just magnificent at the moment. They loved the rain earlier last month and the new garden edge built up around the bed {thanks Greg}!
 

To join in the fun, drop by Julia's Stamping Ground!   Happy WOYWW, everyone!

Thanks so much for popping over a for peek and chat and may God bless your day wherever you maybe.
Shaz in oz.x

38 comments:

Sheree said...

Your photographs are beautiful and I am so envious! I will think of you in the morning as I bundle up in a heavy coat and boots to head off to work! It is minus 2 here at the moment but will go up to 4 degrees as a high tonmorrow!
love the images you are working on!
hugz,
Sheree

Ustvarjalni utrinki Tamara P. said...

wauu what photos, and what colouring of images.
Great!
Have a nice day.
Tamara :)

Claire said...

gorgeous pics, shaz! thanks for reminding us it WILL be summer sometime here in the north...
wishing you all good things in 2013 and happy WOYWW :o)
no. 14

okienurse said...

have to agree with everyone I love the pics! I griped and complained about the 100 deg days this past summer and now the 9 deg days have me whining cause the arthritis is giving me fits...might have to look into location changes to the south in winter. BTW love the roses! Hope you have a Happy and Prosperous New Year! I look forward to seeing your posts in 2013! Vickie #17

Helen said...

what gorgeous photos, as always! happy new year to you - it's my first day back at work, so am struggling to be positive about the new year today!!! I'm sure it will get better...Helen, 4

Neet said...

Oh Shaz, thank you so much for the beautiful photographs. Really brightens up this dark morning for me and so glad to know you are doing well.
Love the pictures you have been colouring in just take it easy, rest and colour more in.
Love to you and the Monkeys.
Neet xx 12

Irene said...

Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos with us Shaz.
luv
irene
xxxx

Neil said...

Just popping in to say Hi. Hope the coming year is a good, creative and blessed one for you! Lovely to see all your stuff laid out, you've been busy!
Neil #36

voodoo vixen said...

Lucky you enjoying the warmth of summer, there is a bitter wind outside today which gives me the perfect excuse not to venture out there!! LOL Happy new Year Annette #23

Sandy said...

House mouse is so cute and hi to the monkey.. The daffodils and gumnut flowers are lovely.. Great pics of the days and fantastic roses.. I have just dead headed mine tonight they are blooming lovely at the moment.. glad to remind you about the Manhattan embossing folder it is a lovely one to use..
Happy New Year
Sandy :) #33

shazsilverwolf said...

Hi Shaz, glad to see you popping up again. Your roses are gorgeous,beautiful colours. What awesome scenery you have, we in Britain can only dream of temperatures like yours! Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #41 xx

Glenda said...

What wonderful roses! My favorites! Great coloring too. Happy New Year!
Glenda #43

My name is Cindy said...

Love your little images, they are so cute! Hope you will be up to more crafting soon. Deer monkey jumper is adorable! HNY Cindy #60

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Love the roses, they're a great reminder that we shall have the same in six months time :)
Happy new year, LLJ 31 xxxx

Bernice said...

Lovely photos - we actually have a couple of buds on our rose bushes here - its been such a mild winter I think the plants are a bit confused!
Bernice #60

Tracey said...

Goodness, everyone has already said everything I thought, the roses, your colouring, the images, just fantastic. Happy New Year to you and your family Tracey R ±48

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful photographs, Shaz. Just the reference to a 'Creek' is enough to make me sigh - we don't have creeks here in Scotland and it sounds so exotic :) Your roses are simply stunning too. Hope you are well and that your eye is much improved after your operation. I can't remember if I've told you but because of your advice and gentle scolding I finally got around to visiting the optician who detected early signs of cataracts and further deterioration in my eyesight so I now have some lovely new varifocal glasses - so thank you for that nudge :) Wishing you a happy and healthy year ahead and I look forward to reading more of your posts throughout the year. Hugs, Elizabeth x #54

Anonymous said...

What stunning photos Shaz, hard to contemplate mid summer when it's gloomy, snowy and well below freezing here, but I do love the seasons and wouldn't be without them. Love the flowers too, very pretty. I received a set of Prismacolours for Christmas too and I'm really looking forward to practicing with them and colouring in some images. We saw the fireworks from Sidney on You Tube on New Years Eve, and the ones from London too, very impressive. I hope you have a very happy and healthy 2013.

Hugs
Brenda 73

505whimsygirl said...

Hi Shaz,

Beautiful roses and photography! How I wish it were summer here! We got snow on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. We are in a drought so any moisture is welcome.

I hope you and yours have a wonderful 2013!

Hugs,
Kay

Julia Dunnit said...

You're right Shaz, the roses are magnificent, how sweet a sight they are. Love your sunset photos, makes me homesick...for summer! Your colouring is gorgeous, sure hope that it won't be long before you feel back in the saddle, sad that it's taken longer than I thought it would for you!

donnalouiserodgers said...

Happy new Year Shaz,

sending you my love, a bag full of peace, and a longtime of healthiness.

dxxx 95

Anne said...

Cute mice...I love the one with the dandelion seed head!!!! Those oriental ATC flowers are looking so good too! Looks like you have been relaxing whilst monkey has been partying!!!!! Beautiful sunsets and gorgeous roses! I can't wait for my roses to come into bloom in summer...David Austin roses...such a beautiful scent...I'm gone!!!!
Relax and enjoy your summery days!xxx

JoZart Designs said...

Hi Shaz,
Thanks so much for your breath of Summer in the midst of our miserable Winter. Roses all the way. Beautiful.
Happy Healthy New Year wishes to you. I've started so well with my family get together. Dreams do come true and prayers are answered. The little one was ill and we thought they couldn't come but it all came together at the last minute. I'm so grateful.
My last wish is now for good health for her when she is off her medication on 9 weeks. I'm storming Heaven!
lots of love jo x

Anne said...

Lovely photos and gorgeous roses. It has been a grey wet day today but was brightened considerably when my D.I.L. visited with my granddaughters. Haven't managed any crafting yet - sorting everything out ready. Happy New Year Anne x #120

glitterandglue said...

Hello Shaz,
Lovely pictures - a reminder that summer is coming. All the best for the new year. May God bless you with good health, and Hid peace in all you do for Him.
Margaret

Sandie said...

Hi Shaz, hope you had a wonderful Christmas... and wishing you everry happiness for 2013. Love seeing your desk, well sisters :-) Your roses are stunning, they are simply one of the prettiest flowers. Enjoyed seeing your photographs, such a beautiful area....

Jenny Marples said...

Looks like you've been busy with those images. Some real beauties there Shaz. As for the bright ball in your sky I have a vague recollection of something similar hovering over the UK a long time ago. Looks like it is now happily ensconced in the Southern Hemisphere! Ahh well. Here's hoping you have a fantastic 2013. Hugs, Jenny #47

Nan G said...

Beautiful roses!! I like the images you've colored. They'll make nice card for sure. New Year's greetings! Nan 78

brenda said...
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brenda said...

Hello Shaz,

Just wanted to say a somewhat belated Happy New Year to you and wish you all the best for 2013 and thank you for your friendship.

B x

Sarn said...

Hi Shaz

Happy New Year to you.

Great pictures and it looks like you've had lots of colouring fun.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

Twiglet said...

Thanks for sharing your gorgeous colours and sunshine pics. Its been a very gloomy, wet, few weeks here and I need a bit of sunshine! happy New Year. x Jo

Craftychris said...

Happy New Year! I love your coloured images and your photo's are gorgeous too. I haven't been doing much crafting lately but hope to do more very soon!! Take care xx

MaryH said...

Always so love your photos that you share. Your roses are plumb gorgeous. Bet they smell divine as well. And how can you not love the little House Mousie? So cute. Such a tidy desk too. Hope you had a wonderful day, and feeling much improved with each day's passing. Hugs to you, and see you lots in 2013 I hope.

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

I reckon all our roses have drowned over the last 12 months, the raspberries definitely did. Hope you are on the road to recovery again and that 2013 is a good year for you in all ways. xx Maggie #45

scrappymo! said...

I so enjoy your beautiful blooms...look forward to your posts as you so often include the whats blooming aspect.
It was 2 degrees below freeaing today when we went up to the walking track. I took my gloves and scarf along with my winter coat.
You have the start of some great images there...fun to use the borrowed prisma's!

ike said...

Hi - just popped over with WOYWW from Greece !!
LUV your sock monkeys :-)
Happy New Year.

IKE xx WOYWW *86

Andrea said...

great stamping love the colouring your photos are fab and those roses are lush I cant grow a thing and for now wouldn't see it for snow !. i have the same monkey wont part with the christmas jumper !mines lives in the kitchen fruit bowl likes to be nosey and he gets to see what's going on all the time .he likes nothing better than to throw bananas around the kitchen apparently he doesn't like them he is a cheeky chap have a great week enjoy the sunshine Andrea #6

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