WOYWW desky share + Scrappy Mo’s Christmas Challenge

Well, yes, it IS Wednesday again!! Weeks are flying by.. in a few days we’re into second half of 2018!! That's as maybe, but it’s time for WOYWW.. so let’s pop over to Julia’s Stamping Ground  for desks of the world!
To my desk:

So busy again, finished on left are Christmas cards for Rudolph day or Scrappy Mo’s Christmas card challenge. The card on right is in process with mask and TH Oxides, they’re fab on stencils, perfect blending with the ink tools. Don’t have a sponge for each of my Inks. Have too little pennies to do that and wash the sponges out each time and use foam applicator near colour of ink pad.

Store them in an old Video case. Use those Video cases (Note: video not DVD, as deeper + no bits needing removal) on my mini Inks pads, too, they fit perfectly in my freebie long narrow bookcase, was DVD holder I think. I’ve bought old cases very cheaply for .10c or .20c at opportunity shop. Perfect for unmounted stamps too.

Here are cards finished.

The Christmas card has been de-bossed or recessed into back of base, by running in through embossing sandwich in C'bug .. I actually was really disappointed on one aspect of this gorgeous Sugar Pea Nativity scene die (a very kind gift from Miss Di ❤️). I’d planned to use this snippet of alcohol ink smooshing top and bottom, top on one and bottom on another. But you can’t!!
See that star die, near stable in top?
Wondered why they didn’t attach the star by wires for easy removal then you can reverse the scene.

 Because of die design it can’t be done sadly. That being said I totally love it. So easy to use with a quick card made, I’m probably the only one who thinks of it that way. Used snippets the top white piece, a snippet as well as blue silver alcohol piece on gloss card, made last Christmas. Stampendous wood mount stamp 1994.

Second card is another partial masking card, shown HERE.. do love these little hedgies from Lawn Fawn!! Mask is by Artplorations. A NBUS to my shame!!

The colours chosen are because they’re my Aunty Helen’s very favourite colours.. she’s very dear to me. Those of you who pray, please pray for her. She is so very bravely fighting cancer with hubby uncle Ted standing by supporting.

So now sharing the Aussie shots. Truly live in magnificent place. First shot shows moon rising, almost full moon. The second shot called out to me, was on other side of street and looked saw this and quickly crossed over... such amazing colours!!

Thanks so much to each of you for popping over especially if you say hi. May our dear Heavenly Father bless you all in all your doings,
Prayer Hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
This verse is so precious.

 We have Someone watching out for us that we will never clearly understand in this life. I have a friend who says  that “Coincidence is God’s way of  anonymous “. It’s truly wondrous to me that He gives His angels watchcare over us. However help is there for the asking - we are made with a free will, it is our choice ... it is not forced upon us. He is a God of Love. His love is always reaching out to us.

Joining up also with:
1. Snippets challenge http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com/2018/06/pixies-snippets-playground-challenge-329.html
2. http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au/
3. http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/june-anything-goes.html
4. http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/chnc-challenge-391.html

Simple Layering of Die cut Word Numbers + Annie's Smiles

WOYWW post HERE!! Or just scroll to post below. Thank you!😊

Hi there just blowing in with a very quick post.. had folks asking re layering of word die cuts si showing how its done with numbers!

Card made for a 40th so adding numbers below.
1. Added double sided tape to each of die cardstock. Remove to adhere.
2. Cut 3 for this a white a gold and brusho background.
3. Leave white in base it's cut from and place next two layers in place. This is particularly handy for holding shape of words.
4. Layered white gold on top of one another. Then placed brusho die cut a little to right to offset it and give a gold shadow to die cut.

These have more than three layers. "0" has 5 and top of 4 hasteeny bit of double sided mounting tape. The base was raised so had to keep even level. This card below is winging it's way to Norway , hope 20 days is long enough.. post takes forever tgese days.

 This cards has splatter and brushos on it all water colours done on this post HERE

Now to Aussie shots. Taken on my walk yesterday.. late. Plant in second image is a Gymea lily about to come into bloom. They're very architectural.

Well, thanks to all who pop over and especially those who say hi.. your comments are truly a blessing. May the Lord bless and strengthen you in all your doings this day.
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x

Doesn't this verse cheer you! Not just God's glory in His creation (I love poppies) but most of all in His Word. He promises to keepand uplift us. Yes it says He keeps the "good man " but we have none of our own. Our Goodness or righteousness comes through faith in His dear Son the Lord Jesus Christ.
With and through faith in Him we are heading for a hope that fades not away.. like the earth does. A heavenly home .. a new body.. yes, this one surely needs replacement! Cheer up! Keep looking up.

Linking up with:
http://wipso-astitchintime.blogspot.com/2018/06/this-weeks-smilesweek-276.html

WOYWW + Lawn Fawn With Partial Oxides Mask

Well, another Wed here in a blink. One day off shortest day of year for Downunder ... can't wait for summer! For desks of the world, pop over to Julia's, do please, at the Stamping ground.
Now to my desk!!

 One can see Masks, Oxides, DI tools, cute Lawn Fawn Hedgies. Saw Kristina Werner do partial masking with cute die cuts stamping. Inked images with Black Onyx Versafine with EP and then coloured Promarkers. Fussy cut here, as no matching  die cuts.

 TIPS: You can use black Versafine (a pigment ink) or blue red, green, purple and make it white gold or silver or whatever EP is. Don't need Versamark pad, really. I found this out by being too lazy to clean my stamp. 😊
TIP 2: Set Oxides with hairspray. Works a treat, removes oxide look. 👍 Love saving pennies!!!
TIP 3: With mask inking, especially one like zigzag one, use a gentle pouncing with sponge applicator - works best. After mask inked lift and add excess ink over same spot to soften the colours.

 Used two masks one below Darkroom Door Mesh and Zigzag is a Huey mask.

 None of the two cards are finished for photos. Attached images with "White -tac" as outside light was fading fast. Our shortest day tomorrow... YAY!

 TIP 4: Had Black ink from stamp catch top of this card top. Removed it with my usual array. Being a calligrapher, I'm a collector of rubbers/ or erasers. The old Staedtler ink/ pencil combo is a good standby, Pentel Hyperaser is ultra thin and handy for tight spots, not unlike Mono, and lastly the newer Mono eraser. Ink removed.
TIP 5 : Always polish over the surface of paper/card with pencil eraser as it removes furry surface. Below is Washi Scored card. For details see post below.

Some lovely photos from Oz went for walk yesterday with someone very dear. Took this photo of our families favourite spot. Aren't those clouds amazing. God's glory shown forth! Glory indeed.. t'was real winter's day with wind as well !!

 My brother in law snapped these white Corellas I think.. checking them out, I suspect.

 Thank you so much for taking time to pop over and say hi.. especially if you take time to leave a comment. You do so bless my heart!!
Going to make a real effort to comment this week!!
God bless you in your day.
Prayer hugs,
Shaz in Oz. Xxx
I love this verse.. it begins with  "we have NO might... neither know we what to do, but our eyes are upon Thee!"
How precious it is.. our God is more than willing and able if we but call upon Him. I'm daily needing it at the moment. Trials draw us closer to Him. 😊

Also joining up with:
1.http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au/
2. http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/june-anything-goes.html

Scoring Washi Tape Simple Cards

Hi there. Another quick post on phone. To help with posting from mobile device:
Tip 1: If you use Google Chrome, Blogger (also Google owned) co-operates best. A blessing indeed!
Tip 2: resize photos taking by sending them as MMS to yourself, then save attachment to Download on mobile.Upload from there.
Made some cards using washi and scoring and washi die cuts. Very effective! Inspired by card from Margo a kind friend, simpler than mine but her washi was wider than my standard one!

Tip: Added top diecut to card backing as shown in photo, and die cut.. doubled layers .. white one then washi. (Used snippets on die cuts plus on spotty card)

 Add layers while still inlaid in base piece makes it easier.

Used an old disc. CB die for thanks. Three different standard width washi used.

 Two of four cards made. :D

Now to Aussie shot.. taken later in afternoon when squashing in my walk in end of day. Our shortest day of year is coming soon. Can't wait!

May our dear Lord bless your day in all its doings.. here is precious promise from God's word to cheer your heart. When trust is in our God.. we shall not be moved.. spiritually.. no matter what comes our way, trust in Him. "All may change, but Jesus never. Glory to His name!"
A special thanks if you take time to comment. Hugs, Shaz in Oz.x

Joining up with following:
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au
http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com/2018/06/pixies-snippets-playground-challenge-328.html
Bright beautiful washi - https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=13094

Belated WOYWW + Sympathy Cards

Okay.. trying another post on mobile. Sorry.. the formatting messed below. It will not co-operate!
A belated WOYWW..  so to show I am making cards.. May not be commenting much for which I apologise. For Desky share please pop over to Julia’s Stamping Ground! HERE.
To my desk a few days back..

The desk shows a left over snippet of brushos with script background stamp. Cut in rectangular die then adding several layers of MB Lavish branch. With  Sympathy die is Elizabeth Craft Designs i think?? I'd need of few sympathy cards so showing them below. Second card is Hero Arts background mosaic mask with Distress Oxides. All dies rectangular are extended. Xcut set, butterfly is MB. Two navy white card are ones I've made before. The stamp greeting set is sympathy one on my desk by Joanna. Inspired by Stamping.. not sure if still available? Bible verse is from early 1990s. A great comfort to those whose trust in Jesus.. we shall meet again.. in that heavenly home where all tears are wiped away... Blessed hope indeed!

And to close. A Birthday card for dear 86 yearold Iris in UK. It will be winging it's way tomorrow all being well! This is a glorious stamp. A Penny Black Trailing Vine. I've only had it a while and made several cards with it. Must replicate this for another friend. A close up below shows how the greeting is layered. Also Elizabeth Craft Designs. Coloured with Tombows and added shimmer.

This is a very special spot near where we live.. I haven't edited this photo. This is how it looked! A magnificent part of God's creation.. to share a verse  paraphrased from memory.. "the heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows forth His handiwork." Psalm 19. Our Heavenly Father is but a prayer away.  May the Lord bless and strengthen you in all your doings... and thanks so very much for popping by!! Shaz in Oz.x
Joining also with:
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes   http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au 

Floral card http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2018/06/june-in-garden.html

http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/pbsc-june-anything-goesoptional.html

http://sirstampalotchallenge.blogspot.com/2018/06/june-anything-goes.html