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

Thursday, 4 September 2025

Catch up Post, Snippets + NBUS

 I've not posted since Easter (April) mainly due to health. I have followed some other bloggers through follow it and commented on some 😉

This is a catch up post for my records. 

This was for a May birthday and blue white is wide  NBUS washi tape and greeting die.
This is a mixture of Lavinia stamping and the flowers were masked with masking fluid before the coloured background was done. Stamps are NBUS.
This was obviously a six year old birthday card, images a NBUS, Lawn Fawn. Have another birthday 10 year old, this month and plan to use another NBUS Lawn Fawn set as shaker.
Another nonagenarian birthday, had two of them this year. Lavinia stamps, NBUS, kind of cased from Jo Rice video.
This is my Snippets card, its for Mister 16 y.o. but mauve brayered Stampscapes piece from Snippets drawer was cut down to remove some poor stamping, with black snippets frame and snippets greeting dies, both disc. it made a nice card or I liked it and so did recipient, so thats good.. 
Now to Aussie photos.
It's Spring here but this red poinsettia has been flowering since winter. The second photo is of plants bought with a friend at our local nursery, I lost my white Iceberg bush rose so replaced it. The red azalea was bought for my friend she loves red and had perfect spot for it. 
Now to some mandatory beach shots I am walking most days now so very blessed, these are from last week, including the Willie Wagtail which I love.
Praying for all who visit this blog to know the Living Saviour, and may your day be blessed, thanks especially if you take time to comment. 
Prayer hugs,🙏🏻🤗
Shaz in Oz.x
 Thought for the Day:
This verse is on my mind.
"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." It is from Psalm 118:24 emphasizes gratitude and joy for each day given by God.. it's a verse that's on a present for my friends who are getting married on Saturday. It's a miracle of God's and answer to much prayer they're getting married. Indeed to God be the glory. That's part of what I wrote on their card, I've not posted it yet. Praying Gods blessing and joy upon you, may you rejoice in the LORD also. 

Linking up with the following:

1. Word Art Wednesday  Washi card, Shaker card, poppies and Dandelion card, and Stampscapes card.   

Snippets Playground - Stampscapes card. 

3. I.D.EA.S - Ink and colour medium - Dandelion and poppy card, Mister 6, Stampscapes 

4. NBUS  Never used before schtuff. 

5. Allsorts Challenge with birthday, Mister 6 shaker card 

10 comments:

brenda said...

So nice to see you Shaz, can identify so understand, the head's willing but the body doesn't always play ball.

Such a lovely post full of beauty and so nice to see you at Allsorts, thank you.

B x

Ellibelle said...

Lots of beautiful creations and pretty pictures!! Thank you so much for joining us at Allsorts challenge with the 6th Birthday card, perfect for our optional theme!

Betsy said...

Such lovely cards Shaz. I enjoyed your visit to my blog yesterday. The world is in such a tumult now. We’re awaiting Jesus. How can those without Him as their blessed hope cope with this world and the chaos?
Praying for good health do you my friend.
Blessings and love,
Betsy

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Dearest Betsy. I would love to come and help you with your blogging. Between us we might be able to fix your IT issues. Praying for you in it and health. Shaz.xx

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

PS Agree re blessed hope in Jesus, I just believe the chaos is a sign the Lord is coming back soon, so pray for all to trust in Jesus before He comes at any moment 🙏🏻

Sarn said...

Good to see you back Shaz.
Lots of lovely things in this post. Thank you for sharing the Stampscapes card at the Snippets Playground. xxx

Darnell said...

I was ready to check in on you again, Shaz, and here you are! It's always a joy to catch up on the cards you've been creating and the creations of nature that you are blessed with! I love all the card designs, especially the great mauve on that enticing lake scene! And your flowers! That poinsettia took my breath away and I love the beach and sweet birdie photos! I'm glad that you are walking and being out and about! Keep in good care, my friend! Thank you for joining me with your NBUS and with this week's I.D.E.A.S. Calendar! Mwah! Hugs, Darnell

Kathyk said...

WOW! A lot to pack in to one post, some super pix, some fabulous cards and a great use of NBUS too

Kathyk

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Comment from Anne in France that blogger wouldn't let her leave!
"Hi Shaz, I always delight in your creations! Psalm 118:24 is a wonderful verse, so uplifting and focuses on Jesus - always a good thing to do! Your flowers are beautiful as is the wee Willy-Wagtail birdie, so cute! Keep on crafting and blessing others. Praying for the joy of your friend's wedding on Saturday. "

Barb Finnical said...

Shaz, you have been busy catching up! I love all your cards, and the one you entered at Word Art Wednesday is especially nice. I love how it reminds me of a patchwork quilt. It was nice seeing all your photos and hearing about what the Lord has put on your heart! Thanks so much for playing along with us, and I'm sending prayers for good health. Hugs!

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