Sunshine, Snippets + WOYWW

Well, another quick post. Amazingly it is Wednesday again, so desk share time with desks of the world over at Julia’s At the Stamping Ground. To my desk this morning. It changed a little but not much.

There are some of the Bugaboo ATV Nativity images coloured (I love Bugaboo) months ago but being made into cards. I've cut one more out and dusting around the edge of it. Need to make bases chose verses then assemble. I'm only third of amount I need this year. I think some will be getting bought ones. In midst of sorting Christmas letter and overseas ones. Hence not many cards done.

Here's one I made earlier 😉 yes it's my last birthday till next year and already posted along with another but can't share it. This is total snippets, long ago printed Nicecrane digi image mounted on scraps with verse from print out courtesy of Karen of WAW. She does a grand job.

Now to Aussie shots.. lots of sunshine for you. We went down to the jetty. Here's the marina. 

There was a baby stingray in the marina water. There's "No Fishing" and simply masses of baby fish. A real nursery! 😊

Also was huge carnival for outrigger canoe race. They went out into open ocean around an island or two then back in again. If you scroll in you see them better. Also a cormorant flying into catch a fish in middle just above those lovely rocks. God's creation is amazing!

Well, that's my share for the day. I'm truly sorry but am a bad blogger at moment, am so time poor. Had visitors now doing catch up. It's not a usual year this year. However am starting this week to not feel so poorly so that's a plus. Not much nausea at all.

God bless your day dear kind friends, thank you so much popping by and saying hi.

Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x

I’d like to link up with the following:

** http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/ Anything goes.

** Anything Goes at Simon Says https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-56/

Today's blessing from the Lord. Often we can trace God's hand of mercy in our life, other times the reasons are not so clear till layer down the track. As the hymn says "It will be worth it all when we see Jesus".

WOYWW + Total Snippets Card x 2

Hi everyone time yet again... blink! blink! and it's time for another desky share in Deskland! Come and join up with WOYWW or what is on your workdesk Wednesday - over at the Queen of desks, our wonderful Julia!

My desk this morning.. I had received yesterday one of the Chinese dies from eBay, a large snowflake - this one only took two weeks, it was about $3. Have some more coming too. It cuts well, the card in front was masked and its for a FB challenge where we had to chose a colour chart choice this was mine (see below). I also wanted to make a card for dear lady ill in nursing home hence the verse I chose to out on this card.

TamuraColor1 Color Palette

When you dont quite have right colours you substitute ..or that's what I did. Took white snippet from a reject card, and the butterfly stamp set (by Stampendous). Masked off section and pearl embossed butterflies then inked with three colours dont think I like the grey with it , London Fog by Memento. Verse is one I have on my bedroom wall how I need it too.
"Trust in the LORD, Rest in the LORD, Wait patiently for Him. Fret not thyself."

I made another card with Midnight 1 Color Palette

When I have a colour challenge I go to my packets of snippets as they're all in colour sorted. All these including the verse + image came from snippets folders. Even die cut the green piece as well as embossed it, for another card but not used it. So this card went together very quickly not like the first one.

A great verse for us to remember...
"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not His benefits."
How we are blessed in our lands for freedom! Image is digi and by Nicecrane but not longer available

The finished card... now to our Aussie views, on our Sunday icecream drive again!

Summer has come downunder... here 'tis warm already and in shorts and top till late in evening as evenings are balmy - salad weather. We need rain of course, but stormy season is here, so had little last night. There have been bad bushfires already down south of here so I pray summer is kind to us.

Thanks so much everyone for popping over for a peek and chat, may our God bless your day wherever you maybe... especially the USA, with the uncertain election.

Shaz in Oz.x 

"Trust in the LORD, Rest in the LORD, Wait patiently for Him. Fret not thyself." 

Psalm 37:5, 7

1. Di's Snippety challenge - Used snippets on my card.   http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com.au/

2.Word Art Wednesday - anything goes     http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au 

3. Cuttlebug Mania Challenge and the theme this time is 'Tic, Tac, Toe' (used Embossing , Animals , and ribbon on second card)
  

LOVE Brilliance Inks, Garfield, WOYWW + Annie's smiles

Hullo everyone! A long time no blog seems to me? 

Sorry for silence .. will be brief !

First is a card made a while back now.. love these Brilliance inks, and the way they blend and mix on embossed pieces of any old paper is truly wonderful!

LOVE this verse too, one theLORD gave me years ago at the passing of my beloved Nanna, "The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace." Bible verse digi is from WAW and Nicecrane Birds digi. Also linking these two cards over to WAW or http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au. there they have some really great Bible verse Digis free every week a new one!!

Finished sheet before mounting, I used "Lightening black" gold as base then added greens, blue to it.. Embossing folder is Swirl EF was done with my 8" x 8" folder, which I cut down to fit in Big shot.

Here is what the Lightening black golden sheen is like with just few swipes of this pad.

Then added three inks to it, but think like first one best? however this would go really well with roses in bowl digi I have!! Although rather late am linking this over to the workdesk post of our wonderful Julia of WOYWW ( see here  Julia's Stamping Ground,) for What is On Your Workdesk Wednesday.. or Friday! :D Oh and will show some more things, God willing, on next WOYWW post as managed to catch up with RosA, down in the big smoke yesterday after my dr's visit .. what  treat it was ... a fellow crafter wearing her WOYWW badge! and our meeting is all courtesy of this wonderful thing called WOYWW!

Okay, so Garfield-loving also mad keen sky-diver nephew had  birthday in June. Digi is courtesy of Google search, paper is SU disc.and used some snippets on this card and one above - YAY!!! so jumping across to Di's snippets playground first time for yonks!

Aren't the colours in these flowering brommeliads simply stunning? Enough to make anyone smile! God's creation sometimes simply takes your breath away.

 

Also for Annie's Fridays smiles (link over here) the laughing Jackass or Kookaburra, this fellow was snapped through the laundry window sitting on clothes line but did not hang around for better shot, love the turquoise blue highlights on edge of their wings.

Thanks so much every one for popping over for a peek as chat, and may God bless your day wherever you may be!  

I will comment as able, may take while but will get there :D

Shaz in Oz.x

"The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace."

 Psalm 29:11

Nicecrane Bird Blossoms, Oriental Quilting card + WOYWW

Add caption

Hullo everyone .. yes another middle of the week has whooshed into view! It seems to have come extra fast this week cos extra busy... for the uninitiated Wednesday means WOYWW ~ or What is On Your Workdesk Wednesday, over at world wide desk hostess Julia’s blog - here!

Well this desk shows evidence of trip to the big smoke . alias Sydney for the doctor on Monday flight down and back in one day (with awesome test results, so praising God for that!!). Amongst tests and appointments managed to literally squeeze in bit of shopping at two craft stores in the city. The washi paper + Mizuhiki cord were a great find, but rather expensive sadly so restraint was the order of the day.. under the 3 sheets of washi are quite a few sheets of shimmery card 12 x 12" , yum! + not so expensive so heaps more... some stamps at reasonable prices too. At left back are two cards supposed to be mailed today.. shown below.

Desks below show the making of the Oriental card.. a type of Quilting with washi. You can see my mobile opened at my Pinterest to copy the card. A fan pattern made with a scalloped Spellbinder circle cut in chipboard card. Cut some thin foam to fit also, see below.

I should have cut the washi a bit bigger but made it fit, although not good all the way around.. was not going to cut it again and waste it.

Inked up embossing folder (Sizzix - Retro Circles) in gold with snippets of red and black. Centre panel is basket weave stamped in gold embossing powder on gold card, used washi paper on the die cut of scalloped circle section of chipboard (as shown above). Kanji is chop from Artneko.

Had real fun making this card I was given ages ago this set by Ignacio of Nicecrane designs cant find the link cos the site is down for maintenance but it called Birds and Blossoms set so check it out when they are back online. I added a Bible verse from Word Art Wednesday on it. They are meant to be used for calling cards etc but I tried three with a Bible verse inserted in a Word text box - loved how it worked! :D I spritzed Perfect Pearl on the image, the snippetty backing card is Blossoms folder and the white card is a CB Caramello left over from making the third of these cards here. The side peach ribbon is adorned by edging die from Nellie Snellen "Ribbons" die. For Betsy's friend, an encourager of this blog, but doesn't make cards so offered to make one for her, she has cancer.

Late afternoon clear lights of  winter down at my spot... wonderful wonders of Gods creation!!!

I will comment as able but time online needs be limited, I will do my best. However I really want to thank you so very much for popping over for a peek and chat. May God bless your day wherever you maybe.

Shaz in Oz.x

Would like to join these over with the following:

1. Di's Snippety challenge - Used snippets on both. http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com.au/

2..Word Art Wednesday - anything goes    http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au (both cards)

Annie's Friday Smiles + Nicecrane Birds and Blossoms

Hullo there everyone .. another Friday here in Oz is drawing rapidly to close, so better do my Friday post to link up with Annie's Friday Smiles.. and the snippetty playground too.
Okay these are borrowed again!!! firstly some from Pinterest :D

The funny thing was chatting to my sister just today and she was about to tell me about something then went looking for it, and she said, "oh no! cant find it now, I have just tidied up this morning!"

Quite frankly, not sure what would do if found it on my car??  are foxes harmless??

Thought this clever on Facebook, then someone funny added this one below on the Comma Cat post :D

Just want to share a card I have just made for a friend who is has cancer and fighting a very hard battle .. love this verse... "in the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, and His children shall find a place of refuge".. ah a Refuge is time of storm ~ we all need that! I truly would not have made this far through life if the LORD had not been my Strength and Stay through each and every day!

Had real fun making this card I was given ages ago this set by Ignacio of Nicecrane designs cant find the link cos the site is down for maintenance but it called Birds and Blossoms set so check it out when they are back online. I added a Bible verse from Word Art Wednesday on it. They are meant to be used for calling cards etc but I tried three with a Bible verse inserted in a Word text box - loved how it worked! :D I spritzed glimmer mist on the image, the backing card is made with the CB Houndstooth embossing folder inked up in Memento Chocolate before embossing, distressed afterwards with sanding blocks - looks like felt. :D Added two brads, snippet of chocolate ribbon at side.

 .. hope it brought some smiles to your face!

Happy Smiles day everyone!! 

and may God richly bless your day wherever you may,

Shaz in Oz.x
{PS. As this is supposed to be smiles post wont mention that today is the first of August.. pinch and punch for first of the month ...
Wow, is it skating by? all downhill from here :D) }

Linking the card up to:

1. Di's Snippety challenge - Used  a number of snippets on card.   http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com.au/

2..Word Art Wednesday - anything goes    http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au

Mrs A.s Butterfly Challenge + Annies Smiles

{WOYWW post below}
Well, two posts in quick succession.. this what happen when dont get to sit here much on computer.. but must move along... was so happy to get these cards done been struggling to make them for ages with time beating me!

First images are last night when making this snippet of digis one from Nicecrane spring flowers set and the the a Bible verse Digi Word Art Wednesday and Karen's blog, Papercraft Memories.. Printed up about six weeks ago for a spring card - never made.

This card in the making is the third card for Ginny's three card challenge (see here on last post). Its already to mail but holiday here today for Anzac Day. Daffodil image is from
Nicecrane Vintage Butterfly and Blossoms set.

Took largest of Lattice Spellbinder, cut embossed then coloured image before removing from die with cotton ball glimmer chalks and PanPastel as shown above. Then sprayed with Diamond Dust Glimmer mist.

 

Can just see bit of the shimmer on this shot..

Here is the completed card with snippet of ribbon at the back over embossed (with CB Kassie Brocade) snippet of moss green cardstock. Highlighted with gold ink and some butterflies punched from glitter card - over at Mrs A's Butterfly (here) challenge this fortnight is to go for some Glitter and Sparkle - some Glitz, Glimmer or Glitter - I used all three!

Mm, I know hard to see but used glittery, snippetty cardstock, glimmer mist and also bling for glitz..

Last card was shown on my desk this week - (see desk here). The image is from
Nicecrane "Flowers bring smiles", the background embossed and inked up was done a while back on this post here, and digi verse was from ages ago too, navy snippets. Digi Bible verses free at Word Art Wednesday and Karen's blog, Papercraft Memories.
Lastly a smile for you - at Annie's Smiles - pop over here for some more!

 Do well to remember this " the race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong" .. it's little by little, one day one moment at a time - and hope this cheers you heart. It does mine!

Well, almost short and sweet as have to get back to real work :D 
Commenting is limited as have two commissions not started (an illuminated text) and cards, five in all, so must move along. May God bless each of you this day in all that you do - and thanks for popping over and making my day.. you bless my heart, 

Shaz in Oz.x

Would like to join these over with the following:
1.  Mrs A's current Butterfly Challenge where we have to use Glitter, Gltiz and Glimmer.

2. Di's Snippety challenge - Used snippets on both card.   http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com.au/ 

3.Word Art Wednesday - anything goes    http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au

God bless our Land - ANZAC Day + Cards to Bless 'n Encourage

First of all my thoughts and thanks on this ANZAC day are with all who served in Australia to protect our land in past years. Also my prayers are for those who serve us in this way today, for God's continuing watchcare and blessing upon them who all do this for us each day. 
In the morning at the going down of the sun we member them. 
Lest we forget.

Over at a Facebook page for Christian Cardmakers  Ginny challenged us to make some cards to cheer some folk up. You are more than welcome to join the group just contact Ginny. This was on my mind so it gave me added impetus.

Here are two of the three - this one below was shown on my desk earlier in week - these two were posted off in mail yesterday.

On both have done some double embossing - dry embossed in cuttlebug (see desk here), then also embossed with inkpad (to highlight) with Golden Delicata ink on it.. do love it. Images are from Nicecrane "Flowers bring smiles". I saw the images over on Ginny's blog here and being rose lover fell in love with them. My aunt who this is for is also a great rose lover, too. Digi verses free at Word Art Wednesday and Karen's blog, Papercraft Memories.

This card is winging its way to Uk for dear ones who have illness in their life at the moment. I do pray for them - the green embossed background on this image was made over on this post here with multiple inking up of embossing folder. The Oriental image  is from Nicecrane Amazing Asia paperpack but I used it as image - just a section rather than as paper. Spellbinders for Bible verse are Labels 25 with highlight of chalk. 

 Then lastly is a bookmark made for a very dear friend, Karen, who is really struggling with cancer ... shows one side before covered and used a Rose from Nicecrane and Word Art Digis again. Second side shows more verses same rose image, finished with ribbon & lace - used colours on book. Two verse reminding her what we have in our LORD Jesus, our Hope and an Anchor sure and steadfast in life's storms and to pray instead of being anxious. The book which I bought for her is wonderful Amy Carmichael daily devotional book called "Edges of His Ways" (for details see here) - if you know anyone going through trials and especially illness this a really great little gem for each day.. my friend loaned me hers whilst I was in Brisbane two months ago very unwell, seeing Dr's, having tests etc.. it is a great treasure..

 Thanks so much everyone for popping over for peek and a chat! and may God bless your day wherever you maybe,

Shaz in Oz.x

Would like to join these over with the following:

1. Word Art Wednesday - anything goes    http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au
2. Di's Snippety challenge - http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.com.au/  Used snippets, sitting around for ages awaiting inspiration, except on book mark. The Asais heet of paper was printed out two month back for another card and rejected.

Oriental Stamp Art Challenge + WOYWW

Yes! hard to believe but here we are again.. checking out desks of the world over at Julia's blog - because, believe it or not, another Wednesday is here! So it is time to link up for What is On Your Workdesk Wednesday!

So here is my desk! As usual a number of things on the go! firstly getting ready to make a card on the left from wonderful Nicecrane images top set was very kindly sent to me for free by Ignacio after I made a comment on Ginny's post on how much I loved the images (- see here her cards with these Birds and Blossoms are just wonderful). 

I also decided to buy this Vintage Butterfly and Blossoms set so .. all being well! and am making a card on the right. 

You see, over at Oriental Stamp art there is a challenge to make a card using circles folded into squares as a card.. it was an idea from my birthday card by Joyce, see her card on left - she used circles folded into squares to make her cheery striking card. 

As I sent the idea in for the card I really thought I needed to make the effort - hence my punching and playing!! and here below is my humble effort. I used double sided paper for two reasons.. meant did not need to paste and as Joyce rightly said it was a problem on her card (mind you love here papers very much) and secondly my punch would punch this but not the washi paper.

I used some Artneko stamps (unmounted, and on sale - see links) on mine and handmade buttons, stamped with another AAA stamp. Happy birthday is also Artneko. This card is good way to use up snippets!

 Here is the Aussie shot of the day - a rainbow lorikeet spied through my kitchen window, nectar loving, they are enjoying the coral Bottlebrush blooms at the moment.

Must move along and try my hand at making the second card in between visiting folk with WOYWW - a learning zone! May God bless your day wherever you may be, and thanks fr popping over for a peek and chat!

Shaz in Oz.x
Would like to join this card over with the following:
Word Art Wednesday - anything goes    http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com.au