Well time has flown.. and so Friday smiles here (on Saturday!) and just trying to slip in for the Butterfly challenge - Buttons and/or Bronze..
(mind you my efforts are tad dubious - struggled to add any buttons, as simply couldn't find mine! they are in one of those very very safe places).
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| First it is a very large smile... not one of my creations, but from Scrappy Mo! Those of you in the know, are aware Mo runs a challenge on 25th of every month called Rudolph day. Apparently, so the note inside the card said, when the prize was drawn last month, my name was drawn out. Mo forgot to take a photo of said name drawn by Mister Random & his wife Dot Org (as Darnell calls them :D). So Maureen drew another name, photographed that for the post, + very, very kindly sent this off to me. I was unaware of this, would have said not to worry, as that was fine by me, happy to pass it on and such! but very dear and very kind Mo gives out two prizes.. one of them all the way downunder! Love her card .. with those VERY pretty pretty papers the photo doesn't do it justice .. thank you, Mo.. ..and everyone! get your cards ready as the 25th is less than a week away. |
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| This card is a total snippets card, from start to finish as is the one below, talk about being economical here! They both could be NBUS cards too as have some "Never Used Before Schtuff on both of them as well! (so two of my goals fulfilled for 2016.. to use up what is Not Used Before and scraps!) That makes me smile, DP paper was a print out that lacked oomph! So re-inked it in blue and orange DI with brushes, then sprayed it in shimmery mist. Has a sort of bronze look but not really sure, to be honest bronze confused me. Used up DP and card snippets in navy, on SB Elegant ovals, an ODB Bible verse stamp, and what a verse - "With God, all things are possible" now that makes me smile! Flowers are punches in navy and bronzish vellum, Nellie Snellen leaf Flourish, border is a Nellie Snellen Royal Scandinavian border die. |
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| When I made this I thought it to be bronzish too, but as mirri card doesn't look like it. EP are metallic three different sorts ..the stamp is Butterfly collage by Darkroom Door with MB Vivienne butterfly die |
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| From Aussie shots, some more smiles here with photos from south coast of NSW by my sister, of Pretty beach.. and its many rock pools .. |
Well, I'm delighted to welcome some more wonderful encouragers ..
Shoregirl of Shoregirl's creations
Gail of I like Paper
And Cheryl of Cheryl Quilts
Last two had to rejoin because of bloggers shenanigans..
Wow! these do some imaginative stamping and card making!
.... so do pop over to their blogs and give them some encouragement!
Thanks so much everyone for popping over for a peek and please stay and chat.. May the LORD God bless your day, wherever you may be!
Shaz in Oz.x
"Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." Psalm 147:5, 3
Joining up with:
1. Word Art Wednesday - anything goes http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au
I always love your Aussie photos, and NSW is beautiful. I smiled at the beautiful butterfly card, too. Have a super happy weekend, Shaz.
ReplyDeleteGreat nature photos and I love the autumn hues of your cards.
ReplyDeleteHugs DesÃre {Doing Life}
Gorgeous cards Shaz, love your photos too, it'd be lovely to see more of the sea! Cathy x
ReplyDeleteAs always I think your cards are lovely. Love the three dimensional effect. Having no paper skills at all, I love seeing everything you make. Great Aussie pictures
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Betsy
Hi Shaz, a gorgeous selection of cards love the butterfly in bronze, congratulations on the win over at Mo's I won a prize from Mo in December too. Have a great weekend... Megan
ReplyDeleteTwo beauties Shaz, the sift has such depth of colour and the second has lovely contracts of colour and texture.
ReplyDeleteAnd lovely photos again, you know much I always enjoy seeing your coastal ones and that's what I call a real rock pool.
Hope you have a good weekend.
B x
I love the top card with the flowers running down the middle.
ReplyDeleteWe are started to warm up a little in Lancashire uK now. "Never shed a clout till May is out"
Morning from a Dull day here in Devon UK.
ReplyDeleteThank for your mention in you blog. Love your bronze butterfly card, beautiful.
Have a good day.
Crafty hugs Pen x
Oh Shaz...you are too kind to mention my prize. I felt so badly about that draw...thank goodness I had two of that prize so I could send your!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so lovely. The bronzy color on your backgrounds is so pretty!
I must get some butterfly cards made up so I can play again over at the Butterfly challenge. Mrs A does a great job with that challenge!
Flowers on a vine , so pretty alongside that wonderful stamped verse. Thank you so much for entering your creative and beautiful art in our AG FF challenge.
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Word Art Wednesday DT Member
I loved seeing these beautiful cards. It was interesting to learn how you made your lovely embossed card. Your photos of Australia are stunning. I've visited your amazing country and hope to return one day. Thank you so much for visiting my blog. Hugs,Pat
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win and your pics never fail to make me smile....esp that gorgeous sky in the one. :-)
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Annie x
Both your cards are just amazing!! Beautiful shine!
ReplyDeleteBronze colour confuses me too :D but I think that in your first card there is bronze and love all these blended colours!
The bronze elements on both these cards are perfect for my challenge long with the butterflies. I love the background piece on our first card very much. Thankyou for puttering by. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz, thanks for the visit and thanks for mentioning the challenge, didn't know about it and will have a look. Happy crafting with smiles, Angela x
ReplyDeleteForgot to thank you for sharing your lovely works with us in the Butterfly Challenge50#! Your entries are very appreciated
ReplyDeleteGreat post and congrats on the win.
ReplyDeleteSome gorgeous colours used on your creations Shaz and great designs too.
Stunning photo's too.
Kath x
Wow! Can't believe how nice Mo is! That was fab of her to still send you something.
ReplyDeleteLove your two bronzeish cards Shaz; they look so rich and are perfectly embellished.
Sharon xx
What a sweetheart that Mo is, and so talented! All these cards are spectacular! Great job using up your snippets AND your NBUS, Shaz!! You always make me smile! I love how you are filled up with the joy of life!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Shaz - the repainted dp is a great idea - it's a pain when they don't print to what you had envisioned! Your touches of bronze are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful woman Mo is, and a fun surprise for you too!
Love your Aussie photographs
Blessings
Maxine
Oh my Sharon, your cards are stunning! Especially the first one, not that the second one isn't stunning because it is. But that first one is my favorite. I love everything about it. I also love the photo's. The second on is so neat looking! I've never seen a rock pool before! Such neat things growing and living in there I'm sure. That was so sweet of Mo to do that! She is a sweetheart that is for sure. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet thing of Maureen to do.
ReplyDeleteI wish you'd taken a photo of theater before you altered it, it would have been fun to see the change as it's now looking far from dab! Classy design! Beautiful metallics on your second. Gold, silver and bronze are my go to colors of embossing powders too.
These are both lovely cards. I especially like the one with navy elements, and as you say, a beautiful verse too. Kate x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, I do love the pearls for accenting in the first card, such a pretty touch and the bronze is so pretty in the second cards with the colors you used!!
ReplyDeleteOh, dearest Shaz, it's nice to receive your post emails again! I've missed seeing your posts. And what lovely cards you've made! It's always a joy to see Scripture on cards, and I have to admit making NBUS cards should be higher on my list - hehe! So thanks for that encouragement as well, dear friend! And it's always a joy to see photos of just some of the beauty God has created...and when I think of what heaven will be like, I am amazed! Hugs, sweet and precious friend! xoxo
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