Well, everyone, it’s desky share time over at Julia’s Stamping Ground. My desk shows a special card in the making!
On the left hand side are two cards on the make, just need a greeting. At centre back and right is evidence of stamping and die cutting last night, in readiness for today. Hugs and prayers set is Hero Arts, and Wild Rose stamp is by Our Daily bread (disc). Blue die at front is lovely frame by Marianne. Usual scissors, WOYWW sign, glues, with monkeys etc which are always there.
Next desk is later today when card has made some progress, added the SB die cut (Magpie might recognise the SB Exquisite Lavells 11 set, I won it on her blog candy ❤), the Marianne layered frame with hugs and prayers.
I’m finding things are busier than pre COVID19. Way behind on commenting again, will try do better this week. Just finished three days of mailing out of things normally hand out at church, adding snail mail in each one to cheer folks up.
Takes extra time, but 'tis worth it, isn’t it?
Finished card - finally happy, took a bit of fiddling!
Now to Aussie shots - this time of year in Autumn we have the most amazing skies. Stars like you wouldn’t believe and clouds?!
Well, just look at these! all taken on the same day at different locations of our creek on Sunday arvo.
There is a verse God wrote about our skies..
I reckon anyway! 😊
Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Well, just look at these! all taken on the same day at different locations of our creek on Sunday arvo.
I reckon anyway! 😊
The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Now these magnificent Cosmos flowers are such a stunning colour against this white brick wall, I walk past them most days on my walks but thought would share them with you today!
Don’t they make you smile!?
That’s it for this week.
Aust is very blessed re COVID-19, our rates are identical on Worldometer to NZ, both are 3 deaths per million, USA 126 deaths per million, UK 255 deaths per million. France 310, Italy 399, Spain 455, Andorra 479, Russia 518 per million are among the worst. I think this is clearest way of comparing.
See Worldometer link here, if you want to check your country out. Suspect we can safely say China’s stats aren’t accurate, as their rate is 3 per million. Mind you they have 1.4 billion pop. AND they did shut down areas extremely harshly..?
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Aust is very blessed re COVID-19, our rates are identical on Worldometer to NZ, both are 3 deaths per million, USA 126 deaths per million, UK 255 deaths per million. France 310, Italy 399, Spain 455, Andorra 479, Russia 518 per million are among the worst. I think this is clearest way of comparing.
See Worldometer link here, if you want to check your country out. Suspect we can safely say China’s stats aren’t accurate, as their rate is 3 per million. Mind you they have 1.4 billion pop. AND they did shut down areas extremely harshly..?
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Well, thanks for popping over and most of all if you stop to say hi, you’re all prayed for, and greatly appreciated too!
May God richly bless you an all who you love,
Prayer hugs, 🙏🏻🤗
Shaz in Oz.x
Thought for the day
Well, I thought these two went together.
A simple summary could be God IS in control,
rest in Him.
He may not lift us out of the trial, but He will bring us safely through it, when we put our trust in Him!
rest in Him.
He may not lift us out of the trial, but He will bring us safely through it, when we put our trust in Him!
Linking Over To:
1. Word Art Wednesday - anything goes. Two cards http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au/
2. Flower power at SimonSays Wednesday challenge. https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-flower-power/
3. Allsorts Challenge. Flowers or Showers
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/04/week-568-flowers-andor-showers.html?m=1
4. Hazelnuts Patterned Paper challenge. I don't use PP enough, and these pretty BoBunny papers were all from one set, as well as embellies .. so must join up with Hazel!
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2020/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-april.html?m=1
1. Word Art Wednesday - anything goes. Two cards http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au/
2. Flower power at SimonSays Wednesday challenge. https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-flower-power/
3. Allsorts Challenge. Flowers or Showers
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2020/04/week-568-flowers-andor-showers.html?m=1
4. Hazelnuts Patterned Paper challenge. I don't use PP enough, and these pretty BoBunny papers were all from one set, as well as embellies .. so must join up with Hazel!
http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.com/2020/04/craftyhazelnuts-patterned-paper-april.html?m=1
Good morning Shaz! Thank you for your beautiful post today. Those skies are gorgeous and remind me of the sky in Montana. Today we have solid gray and it is supposed to begin raining by noon.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the stats about Covid-19. I had no idea and will look up that site. It puts things in better perspective. We have a LOT of death here in the US and we have a lot of people too. No death is acceptable but it does make it easier to understand. I agree with you that China hasn't been forthcomiing with their numbers and it's so sad and disappointing when lives are at stake.
I'm so glad that I have the Mighty Creator to lean on during these times. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Not even a horrible virus.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
Gorgeous skies and I love that quote from the Bible. I love the cards as well. Happy WOYWW. Stay safe and take care. With love and God Bless, Caro x (#25)
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz. I love clouds, I take pics of them all the time when they look worthy - those are fantastic!! your cards are gorgeous . take care and stay safe. Helen '#2
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and dies Shaz. I did see on the news that australia post was very busy with lots of letters. Everyone is sending letters to friends and grandparents now... beautiful photos of your creek.. Hugs Loz
ReplyDeleteHello Shaz, once again you leave me speechless when I look at the level of detail in your card making. Absolutely beautiful. With regard to COVID 19 I would think it is better to over react and put down restrictions and ease once the health system/food providers etc are able to manage. However, my family is equally divided on the issue. Never ceases to amaze me how we can have such differing views within one family .... what chance for world peace. Thank God for God.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and keep creating.
Sandra de @14
Morning Shaz, I love the card you are making, the mats are beautiful. Good to hear Aus is coping well with this pandemic - I think you've had a hard enough time already just lately. It still all feels rather surreal here in the UK, unless it touches one's family directly it's like living in a bubble. Stay well, stay safe, Happy WOYWW Cindy #18
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Shaz and the happy mail you are posting out is much appreciated I am sure. I am so glad that things seem under control in Oz and that the loss of life is minimal (in comparison with other areas of the world). Those flowers are so pretty against the wall. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #6
ReplyDeleteOh what a busy desk, and an exquisite card when it was finished. Love it Shaz. Yes, God is in control, and this pandemic has not taken Him by surprise. What a great reassurance that is!
ReplyDeleteThank you for entering this beautiful card in the current Word Art Wednesday Challenge
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
WAW DT
Hi Shaz. Lovely card, and some great skies there in Oz. The sun has been shining beautifully over here too - I've been out in the garden a lot - just enjoying the quiet and the solitude!
ReplyDeleteTake care. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #4
Hi Shaz, your cards are stunning. I love your gorgeous photos too our sky here in uk has been pretty good recently too. Sorry I am late visiting this week . Take care and keep safe . soojay #16
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz, those are some lovely dies you've used on the cards. Great effects. Love the scenic pictures, and the Cosmos- so beautiful. Have a lovely week, Stay safe, Hugs, Shaz #11 X
ReplyDeleteI love the picture above Psalm 19:1 - what a beautiful view. Not that they all aren't but that one sticks in my mind more than any of the others. Beautiful skies though, quite stunning all of them and the Cosmos are delightful.
ReplyDeleteThat just leaves your card which is really quite pretty and you do have the most exquisite dies which you use to full advantage.
Sorry Shaz, back is no better, suffering with the lack of the chiropractor but trying my best to do things and do make the effort to walk around the garden in a moment of freedom from the pain.
Hope you are well and not doing too much.
Take care my friend
Blessings to you
Neet xx
Oh My, received my new Bible Journal goodies yesterday and so was so wrapped up in that most of the day and still not ventured into the Bible itself!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway lovely card and thank you for the encouraging scriptures and words.
Thanks for the visit BJ#10
Once more, you have a beautiful post with a beautiful card sharing. Love all of your work.
ReplyDeleteYour finished card looks lovely. Having more free time now I’ve been able to more cards. But I’m seriously behind on my Christmas ones, I’m generally doing several each month. But I should do like you, get some cards posted, lots of people needing cheering up these days.
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz, sorry I'm so late just got behind with stuff and it's past my bed time again! but wanted to finish the visiting. Loving all the great photographs and the card is gorgeous. Take care and have a lovely belated woyww, Angela x17x
ReplyDeleteHi Shaz, what a lovely card, and I do like all your die cuts. Gorgeous Aussie photos as well! Thank you for your visit, and absolutely no problem this time - I don't think it makes any difference what device you use - the problem is with my wordpress. Anyway, I got your comment fine this time. I'm glad you liked my little drawings and the rest of the photos too. I don't find the wraps too expensive really; we have one each, cut in half. I make all the fillings myself and the ingredients are very cheap. I do buy nice whole grain wraps though, and freeze them so I've always got some in stock when I want to prepare them.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW and God bless,
Shoshi x #15
Gorgeous layering on your card, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeen busy making cards for those in my church also.
Those clouds are very impressive.
good to hear things are going well for you all with the virus, hopefully we will soon be going down from here!
Happy belated WOYWW! I love your projects, they are always so pretty. And the photos are lovely too. Love the cosmos in front of the white brick wall. Beautiful. Dorlene #36
ReplyDeleteLovely make, thank you for joining us at Allsorts.
ReplyDeleteInteresting stats, I shall go and have a look thanks, xxx
What’s that about being behind? It’s Friday and I’m just getting to it! It’s definitely lockdown that’s taking up my time...like you with the church handouts that now need to be emailed. So worth what but very time consuming! Beautiful card Shaz, those flower images are gorgeous And you’ve chosen such a lovely colour for them, goes so well with the blue. I have a similar Marianne die, I’m grateful to you for reminding me how pretty it is. We’re experiencing some glorious weather on this side of the globe, it’s been a wonderful isolation distraction. Keep safe and well Miss. xxx
ReplyDeleteBetter late then never... love that card, absolutely beautifully put together, Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove your Scriptures today, so apt. Thank you.
Have a good week
Christine #29
Your card is beautiful Shaz, the flower is a stunner and I love the rich red with the gold - what a gorgeous combination of colours.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week and stay safe and well,
Diana xx #12
Sending hugs & prayers is definitely in my thoughts every day Shaz, thank you for sharing your beautiful card. Time seems to be shorter than ever now with each day taken up by extra checks and care duties but it's so important to make sure that everyone is keeping well. A phone call means so much to many.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself Shaz and as always thank you for sharing your lands beauty with us all.. Stay Safe Tracey #3 xx
Better late than never! I have been busy making bags, hats and masks for our nhs community settings. Your lovely Oz photos are uplifting - we too have had lovely skies and in the quieter times the bird song is wonderful Not seen many swallows yet. Good to see you are still crafting. Hope you are well. Stay safe. xx Jo
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Shaz.
ReplyDeleteGetting around a bit late.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures and inspiring words! Nice to take a deep breath, relax and take them all in.
Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at CHNC Patterned Paper Challenge this month.
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