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Hi there everyone ...well, do join in with Julia, our Queen of Deskland - over at the Stamping Ground...for What is On Your Workdesk Wednesday!
Now as I've been very slack in blogging dept., I've a number of cards to share. Don't worry wont do them all at once!
Desk one: playing with a Christmas pressie, disc. item from eBay SU Lotus blossom photopolymer stamp set. One card made and one on the go, with mini misti as it is a layering stamp.
(Edit: in answer to Kathy K. I love my mini misti, you'll be seeing it lots, took me while to get one as not cheap here, then a while to use it as it should be used!).
(Edit: in answer to Kathy K. I love my mini misti, you'll be seeing it lots, took me while to get one as not cheap here, then a while to use it as it should be used!).
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| I did the stamping back the front to instructions as thought it gave better definition, might be just me! I tried both ways though, with same colours. |
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| adding extra colours, to layers... the little dew drops and quite old SU spots are very handy for this sort of stamping. |
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| First card using memento Dew drops rhubarb stalk, Rose red and SU Pixie Pink, both greens were Memento (Bamboo and pear tart?). Didn't do anything to background of this card. Greeting stamps (in Onyx Black Versafine and embossed with iridescent EP) belong to the Lotus Blossom set. |
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| Added various shaded of blended ink to this one on background, to match images, and also SU French script background stamp in London fog |
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| A blue one too! on background again shaded with ink dusters (or cotton-wool balls as used both) various inks similar to flowers. Background stamp is Hero arts Linen and also Thank you background stamp, wiped off so indistinct. |
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| Now to Aussie photos! Took this photo of sister's Cataleya orchid .. not bad is it?? and yes, and maiden hair fern is pretty good too :D |
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| this is especially for Brenda of http://friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com.au/ she loves sunsets .. not as good as her's, but sunset over our place recently. Truly it shows forth the beauty of the Creator God's handiwork. |
May God bless each of you this day in all that you do - and thanks for popping over and saying hi - you do so bless my heart,
Shaz in Oz.x 
Joining up to:
1.Word Art Wednesday - anything goes http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au
2. http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
1.Word Art Wednesday - anything goes http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au
2. http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Anything goes.
3 http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/ - "Based on BOOK". ... "Where the Lotus flowers grow"
oh what beautiful cards! Helen #5
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards with this flowers. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteValerija xx
Morning Shaz. Gorgeous cards - love the colourways. Great sunset, too - and that orchid is just fabulous. God is indeed a fabulous creator!
ReplyDeleteTake care. God bless.
Margaret #9
what a lovely card Shaz, isn't that tool great for layering........
ReplyDeletehugs from France, Joanne
Beautiful stamping BJ#16
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and pix - how do you like the MISTI?
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Kathyk
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Stunning cards, Shaz. I LOVE the ones with the scripty backgrounds. Just so very beautiful.
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WOW what beautiful creations Sarn
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Dr Sonia
Shaz, these are two beautiful cards, the colours are amazing and so is your colouring and stamping.xx[aNNie]
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. I particularly love the French script background. Happy WOYWW Sarah #24
ReplyDeleteI am fascinated by how you achieved such beautiful layering with your MISTI. Love that french script background. The orchid is beautiful. I clicked on the link. They sound easy to grow but I've never been successful with them because of our long winters.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Shaz, great to see the Misti!!! I am waiting for the new Tim Holtz Stamping platform to be released.
ReplyDeleteYour sister's orchid is magnificent :)
Beautiful picture of your sunset also.
Enjoy your week.
hugs
sharon :)
very beautiful cards, expressing gratitude so eloquently, and the other day when digging through all my cartons of packed up life, I found your ATC bundle that you sent me, I cried it was so lovely, wrapped it back up in tissue and look forward to finding a display place for them when the buildings are finished and I can unpack.. dxxx #28
ReplyDeleteThey are all so beautiful, but that blue one just pops ! stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge x
Hi Shaz, beautiful cards, as always. Love how you've made them, I may try this. No results yet, I don't expect they'll call for me until they have results back from the lab. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #8 XXX
ReplyDeleteI love that blue! It really jumps up. The flowers are gorgeous and look so delicate. I always enjoy stopping by your desk. Have a great week - EmbroidRage #3 x
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Love the sunset. Beautiful cards. The backgrounds are really pretty and the flowers cheery.
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Sharon K #34
Lovely cards. You had fun with your new stamps! I have been thinking of getting a stamp positioner but have not taken the plunge yet.
ReplyDeleteLove your sunset photo and that is a pretty orchid. I am afraid to grow them as I think my cat will get into it. Have a great day!
Wonderful creations, love these shaded flowers and the clean design! Surely the Misti has been a great help to stam the layers!
ReplyDeletewow those are beautiful cards I like the cas and the shaded backgrounds both. Love the sunset picture you have shared. Tracy #27
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful cards. I do love flowers, the blue ones are my favourites. Thank you for the stunning photos also, that sunset looks stunning. Have a good week Andrea x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I really like these layering stamps but you need the ink to gowith them I guess to make them look this gorgeous! What a delight to of my fav plants as well, orchids and maidenhair ferns! Great post Shaz! xx
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous! And aren't those MISTI tools fabulous! I just purchased a larger Stamp Perfect for less than my small MISTI! (I used them in classes, too.) Just love the orchid and your scene photos, WOW!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great rest of the week!
Carol N #32
Beautiful cards...love them!
ReplyDeleteLove those cards - especially the purple on, my fav! I have to get me a Misty - looks like a great tool to have! Thanks for sharing, Lindart #40
ReplyDeleteBeing a bear of very little brain (and not a paper crafter) I don't understand how you can stamp something back to front! Or am I being particularly dense? Whatever, the resulting card is very beautiful indeed.
ReplyDeleteI live in Carmarthenshire on the South Wales coast, it's really lovely and a good place to mooch around. There's always a bed here if you want to stop by :-D
Hugs, LLJ 15 xxx
Gorgeous cards! I have this SU stamp set also, and I need to get it out and use it! Pretty color combos for the flowers! I also have the mini misti, so this would be a great stamp set to use with that! I played a bit with the set when I first got it awhile back, but that was before I got the misti!
ReplyDeleteHello, sweet Shaz! How are you, dear one? It's been far too long since I've paid you a visit...forgive me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to see your handmade cards and oh, how lovely they are!
Thinking of you. Hugs!
Gorgeous cards! It looks like you've got that MISTI all figured out. Hubby was driving somewhere the other day and I was babbling on to him about the MISTI (and how I don't understand its appeal). He nodded along politely. HA!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I think there is a real art to layering the right colours using this technique and you really have got it nailed! Anne x
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful cards Shaz. Love the backgrounds you have used with that Lotus stamp. Must try that other way around that you used. Fab colours and such strong final ones.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like the Misti as I love mine and cannot imagine anyone who doesn't like the concept.
Thanks for the picture of the orchid, can grow orchids but never have had success with the Maidenhead Fern like that.
God Bless
Neet xx 2
Normally I would go straight for the pink cards it's my favourite colour but I really the blue one for some reason. Congratulations on reaching your goal of 310 . Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I so love the Misty and these tools are brilliant when making these layered stamps and what a success. Happy woyww, Angela x 21
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Shaz - love your backgrounds on them!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful flowers you have shard, and a wonderful sunset.
Sorry I havn't been around much - issues with DH, but things are improving again now.
Blessings
Maxine
Oh my your step stamping is just gorgeous!! that was the hardest part for me is to find inks that I already had that work well together, both are just beautifully done. I do agree that I love my MISTI, glad you were able to get one :)
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Shaz. I love the colors you chose for your cards today. And that orchid is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI began physical therapy for my back and it seems to be helping a little. At least I'm up and walking a little more. Thank you for your sweet prayers. I appreciate them more than you know.
Blessings,
Betsy
Your cards are beautiful Sharon!!! I have this stamp set too, haven't used in a long time. You have inspired me to get mine back out and use it again. Love the background on the blue flowers! Oh my that orchid is stunning!!! But I am loving the maiden hair fern behind it too! Your sunset picture is just as stunning as mine was! I love the tree silhouettes against that pink and bluish purple sky sunset!!!!! God's handiwork never gets tiring does it?!! Thanks for sharing my sweet friend! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteYour cards are GORGEOUS, Shaz. I don't know which color I like best, they're just so pretty. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by Word Art Wednesday and play along in our challenges. It's such a blessing to have you join us and I hope you will visit again soon and often. Have a wonderful and creative week.
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P.S. i'd love to have you stop by my blog to say hello when you can.
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That stamp makes the most beautiful flowers and your cards are so pretty. I need to play more with my MIstI. Enjoy your week! Dorlene #41
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and I love that you made those gorgeous flowers in so many wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and photos Shaz..Loz
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful cards, they are all so pretty and so elegant! Thanks so much for sharing your project and for playing along with us over on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog... :)
ReplyDeleteThree beautiful flower cards, cant decide which I like best. Love the words behind the flowers, really gives it depth.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! Love that script background!! Beautiful pics! Love that orchid!
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