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Wednesday 9 March 2011

WOYWW #92

 Happy Whats on your Workdesk Wednesday to everyone, if you have found this at random, pop over to the Stamping  Ground to see what its all about, and maybe join in.

 The first of the items on my desk this week is a Mothers Day card, made with an Elusive Images plate, Morning Glory.It was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black onto an alcohol ink background, then coloured with Promarkers.The base card was covered with paper from the Papermania Antique Cream pad, the image matted onto dark blue card, then layered with foam tabs. Purple dotted organza ribbon tied around the spine. The sentiment was computer printed onto vellum, heat embossed, then
attached to blue card with heart brads.




The second card using the same stamp, this time onto a pink alcohol ink background, matted onto pink pearlescent card. A sheet from The Far East paper pad was used to cover the base card.I used black peel-offs to create the line frame around the panel, and 3 small chinese coins added to the top right corner.


The third card, this time on blue/green alcohol inks. Matted onto dark blue card.The embossed background is a Quickutz embossing folder, Diamonds & Dots, which I embossed to the width of the card by putting the folder through the 'bug sideways.Dark blue gingham ribbon added, a sentiment stamped and matted onto an offcut of the lattice background, which was cut to a tag shape.I added some narrow blue ribbon tails, and a bow.




                                                                                

This is the card from last week with two of the fibre butterflies added. They were given anthers made from mizhuiki cord, with a tiny bead on the ends. I added a peeloff oriental sentiment, as all the stamps I have were just a little too big for the space.





The last thing I want to share with you, will probably have lots of you rushing off to your nearest branch of The Works!
I found these in there last week- tiny canvases with easel, as you can see, 99p each! The canvas measures 3 1/2 in (9cm)  x1 3/4 in(7cm), and is 1 cm thick. I have a couple of projects in mind for these, for a birthday gift later in the year. Though I shall probably get a few more, 'just in case', lol.

51 comments:

Karen said...

Those cards are all really pretty, I love the shading on the them and I adore the little easels, they are so cute!
Have a great WOYWW,
Karen #92

Donya said...

Pretty cards, morning glories are one of my favoritest flowers. What cool canvases! Probably be a little far me to get some, but a neat idea to keep rolling around in the back of my brain. - Donya #123

Twiglet said...

Your cards a just gorgeous!! Great little easels too - show us hwat you make with them too!!

Hettie said...

Lovely cards. Lovely stamps. It seems that no matter what stamps you have you always fancy someone else's. Same with chips too - someone else's always taste nicer!! LOL!
Hugs
Hettie #116

Helen Pigott said...

Beautiful cards and what a bargin those canvas' are xxx

Franka Benjaminsen said...

Your cards are very special. And canvas... Yes, I still want to do something with them. I only have no idea what. So I'm looking foreward to see what you gonna do with them.
Bye Franka

Spyder said...

w these are lovely cards and it was nice to see them finished, they really are beautiful! have a happy WOYWW!
((Lyn))

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Penni said...

Love these cards.

Hugs
Penni
X

Helen said...

Beautiful cards, in all colourways! I nearly bought one of those easels recently - may have to go back....

Sarn said...

WOW - you've been very creative and made lots of cards using the same stamp. Congrats.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today too.

Hugs, Sandra

Chrysalis said...

Oh Shaz - I love your cards, particularly the morning glory ones - really lovely. The easels look like great value - can't wait to see how you use them. Chris x

Berry said...

What fabulous work and as for those easels and canvas bargain!! They are brilliant! Hugs Rebekah xx 109

Dragon said...

Great cards. honey... I really love that image
Frankie
xx

Pam said...

Fab cards. Hugs Pam x

JoZart Designs said...

Really lovely cards and thanks for the shout out about the easels and canvases at the Works. Great bargain.
JoZarty x

Mrs A. said...

Isn't it amazing that the same image can look so different just by changing the colours you use. I like the first 2 the best.
Hugs Mrs A. #58

okienurse said...

Love all the variations of that beautiful card! Wish we had a Works here but alas no such critter in the USA. Thanks for sharing! Vickie #69

Anonymous said...

Thanks fro visiting me. Love those cards - all of them are gorgeous. Do the canvases come off the easels or are they fixed.
x Tricia
(60)

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Oh Shaz you make me bad when I come to your blog just fell in love with your beautiful handiwork, not I am hunting for the Quickutz embossing folder, lattice. Did you see my Aspire stamp came and put a link over to your blog with it.. it was on my desk, yes! that sunrise was amazing have more shots it went all around very unusual - may put more out another time. we are VERY blessed to live in such a gorgeous part of God's creation,
love Shaz in Oz.x

ShazInOzCardsCalligraphy said...

Hey Shaz me again in case anyone else want to know that folder is not lattice.. it is ...

Quickutz embossing folder, diamonds and dots.

and super nice too! at least that is what it looks like to me.. all I have to do is find one that wont cost an arm and a leg.. ah the joy of the hunt
Shaz in Oz.x

Simple homemade living said...

Your cards are beautiful thank you so mcuh for sharing x

MvM-design said...

Love your pics, lots going on there!
Nice cards!!
Greets Marleen

Anonymous said...

Great cards very pretty. I have one of these Easels i bought years ago must look it out. I used to use it for photographing my cards when I started blogging!

Happy WOYWW

Ali x

Sunshine Girl said...

Love the cards you have made they are beautiful. I too have been shopping in the works and bought some canvases! just the plain C6 ones though didnt spot any easel ones. Thanks for sharing.

kaz said...

What lovely cards,I hope you share your idea's with the easel can't wait.
Thanks for sharing.

Sherry said...

Stunning cards Shaz. I love the subtle alcohol inked backgrounds which are the perfect contrast for how you've coloured the images. Love the finished card from last week too.

Those little canvases look really good - I like the small size of them. (I've just finished the one I was working on - with the fabric heart and will blog it later).

Thanks for your visit to my desk too x

Jamie Lott said...

Wow! I would love to see what it would be like if someone (besides myself) were obessive about putting things back where they belong. I think I might like it. Thanks for coming to visit me.

I have always wanted to try alcohol inks. I just can't justify the purchase since I don't really have a project in mind for them. Give me some though. I'll come up with something.

DottyA Cards & Things said...

The stamp set is really pretty and the way you used them on each card is very nice...! Your work aread looks so lite and airy a good place to create in!

Eiglas said...

Spiffing cards Wolfie! And thank you for the heads-up on The Works!
Hugs
Ei
x

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Some nice stamps there, Shaz, and lovely spring colours. That and the sunshine this week must mean that winter is on its way out. Did Bec tell you that little Rosie has finally put in an appearance up in Derby? I am busy finishing off the card.

Anonymous said...

Hi Shaz,
Thanks for visiting my blog, love those mini canvases! Off to the Works tomorrow - lol!
Yours cards are lovely.
nickipeex
follow meeeeeeeeee

lisa said...

Your cards are just beautiful. I love Morning Glory, no other flower is so blue in the garden but it's great to see it coloured in other colours. The pink is so delicate.
Thanks for the tip on the scissors. I shall have a look out for those, I was using well used school scissors with no tip on them, if I'd know I was cutting so many I'd have taken my own in.
Hugs Lisa (119)

Vicki B in OP NY said...

Shaz, your cards are so gorgeous! The mother's receiving these will be pleased, indeed. Love the mini canvases - wish I lived in the UK, then I'd be all over them at The Works!
Vicki 120

Aud said...

Lots going on there all your card are lovely thanks for the peak. Aud

Scrapcollectr said...

Your cards are each gorjuss! Love tat alcohol ink background, it complements the image so well..
Thx for visiting...
*smile*

Susanne said...

Love the cards, especially that 3rd one; must find that embossing folder!

Carola Bartz said...

I love all the different cards with the morning glory. Beautiful!

RosA said...

Hi Shaz, Gorgeous cards! I've got a "few" of those easels stashed away too! They are great fun!

Electra said...

Your cards are simply stunning!

HeARTworks said...

Lovely cards, and yes I love those easels! What a wonderful project you're going to make for somebody special! Patsy from
HeARTworks

Neet said...

Love your header! Stunning picture!
What a set of lovely cards - all so different but using the one stamp - and I love Morning Glory.
Your butterfly card is really pretty and I have a tip for you for antlers. Go along to a cake decorating shop and buy the stamens they use for the centres of flowers - make great antlers and less messy than fixing beads on Mitzi cord..

Charli said...

Hi, thanks for the comment on my WOYWW post.

You've got some lovely work displayed on your blog (had a bit of a nosey round lol) and I think its great that you share your bargain finds!!

Take care,
Charli x

The Crafty Elf said...

Shaz, I'm in awe and inspired every visit I make to your blog. Your work is just beautiful. Those cards are gorgeous and your 99cent find is awesome. Doubt we have them here but I'm going to go have a look.

Jana said...

Your cards are stunning. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing the how-to on them. Wonderful look at your workdesk.

DanielleP said...

Lots of lovely projects on your desk this week! I love the little canvases and can't wait to see what you do with them!
DanielleP

Jovita @ Inky Impressions said...

Beautiful cards and looking forward to seeing what you create using the canvas, I'm sure it will be wonderful.
Hugs, 152

Linda Wescott said...

Lovely cards, and really interested to see what you do with those cute easels. sorry for late visit. Hugs lin

voodoo vixen said...

Such beautiful cards and love the bargain you managed to find with the easels and canvases!! You will have a fabulous time with your tissue papers on them in all their gorgeous inkyness! Annette #5

Elizabeth said...

Beautiful cards and like you I've discovered the tiny canvasses/easels in The Works - though still not decided what I'm going to do with them. Elizabeth x #97

Morti said...

Fab cards Mrs! Thanks for stopping by....

Nicky said...

Wow love your cards there are stunning - funny about the easels I picked up a couple of them the other week now just got to deceide what to do with them ~ Nicky 2

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