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

Wednesday 6 March 2013

Stickeroos, Di's Snippets + WOYWW!

Hullo there everyone - well here we go again.. 
The merry go round of months passing by with great rapidity - yup!! we are now in the third month of the year .. and here is it is again:
 What is On Your Workdesk Wenesday again!! so to join in do pop over to our chief's desk - aka Julia, the Queen of Desks at the Stamping Ground.
 Lo - here is my desk!!
Ooh yum! new, unheard of, unseen before "stash" - all from Di of the Snippets Challenge! Thanks so much, Di - and also she sent lovely card - see Di's card in the left inset!
The funny thing about this stash, they are called "Stickeroos" by Penny Black.
I had never heard of them ( I actually thought it was Di's name for them, but they are called that on the back, shows how ignorant I am of such delights). When they appeared on Di's desk, I remember Mrs A. commenting about "kangaroos in the playground" - almost as if she knew they were coming downunder to kangaroo country :D.
Aren't they beautiful?.. and as you can a see I have made two cards with them already... 
 I have number of birthdays in March - thankfully not as many as February, so made these two up yesterday for today and Fridays birthdays.
On this card I used the new Spellbinder set, a Christmas pressie, called Decorative Labels 8, snippets DP from SU, discontinued. Other used more snippets, Sizzix textured Expression embossing folder enlarged. Did it for another card but didn't work on it, and the Nellie Snellen rectangle die. {Linking these up to Di's Snippets for this week.Yay! get to play in the playground again!}
For the Aussie shots today thought would update you with my pineapple which showed you back in this post here - and it is a Brommeliad family for those who did not see the post. 
{Edit: to answer Maggie's Question - it is a regular pineapple and is edible. My friend grew them that is why we put a top of one of our pineapple in the ground - just to try it!}
We had a lot of rain here lately, so it has grown quickly in the month (now about 7" or 23cm). They are pretty slow growing - not that I have ever grown them before!! If you want to know how it was started, please look at link above.  
Also appearing in the lawn was this very curious flower. 
What caught my eye was all the flies hovering around it but when came to photograph it, they took off - but notice all the dead flies inside it (more inside than photo shows)?? It did not have a strong aroma to me but guess it did to them! Tried to find out what it is but no success! {EDIT: Caro suggested it maybe a Star fungus and think she is right see here and here - see how wonderful WOYWW is?}
 I also want to welcome my wonderful new encourager AMY of the Insomniac Crafter ( a woman after my own heart) - please pop over to see her wonderful bog HERE - she is a new blogger, was in Di's top three last week!
Thanks so much everyone for popping over for a peek and chat and may God bless your day wherever you may be.,
Shaz in Oz.x

55 comments:

Shelly Schmidt said...

I just cannot bring myself to show my messy desk- you are Brave! Love your wonderful cards- love the images alot. How cool- to grow a pineapple- yummy! Interesting red flower- nothing like that in Chicago-land!

Myrna said...

Shaz
What a wonderful interesting blog you have today. Great pictures.
Myrna

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Good morning,Shaz. Here I am, wide awake at around 5am, listening to the dawn chorus. Very pretty, but sleep should have been in charge. Aren't you the lucky one with all that lovely new stash? The cards, yours and Di' s, are beautiful. Thank you for your lovely comments this morning and for showing us your luscious Bromeliads. Are they edible, I wonder? xx Maggie (no number yet)

Sue McDonald said...

Shaz.........its nice getting happy mail like that, enjoy playing

Sue #24

frankiesue.blogspot.com

Karen Letchworth said...

Hi! For some reason or another, the Lord laid your name on my heart tonight and I wanted to stop by to visit. I haven't seen much of you lately, and just wanted to see how things are going and to invite you back to play along with us again at Word Art Wednesday. We miss your fellowship and particiaption, and really hope that you will stop by to share your beautiful art with us again. I hope that all is well with you. Please be sure to let me know if there is anything specific I can pray about for you. Hope to see you again real soon!
Blessings,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com

Belinda Basson said...

yummy new stuff and what a cute name...stickeroos! Love the cards you made.

Claire said...

what fun goodies on your desk this week! love the cards you've made already :)
have a great WOYWW and a wonderful week!
no. 2

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Well, there's loads of interest on your post today! All the lovely card stuff from Di (isn't she lovely?) and things horticultural as well...that pineapple is amazing, I love the fact that you grew it from the top of an old one....true recycling at work :)
Hugs, LLJ 32 xx

Kath Stewart said...

looks like a fun creative place and I love my stickeroos....thanks for sharing...Happy WOYWW...hugs kath (28) xxx

Neet said...

Hi Dear Friend
Lovely cards on your desk and what a great pair of cards you have made with your gift.
Love the pineapple you have grown, wish I could grow them here but guess it is the warmth they need, might try anyhow. Thanks for the encouragement.
Interesting about the fly flower. Wonder what it is, is it sticky? Just wondered if the flies stick to it.
Have a lovely week and stay safe.
Blessings
Neet xxx

Anonymous said...

Happy WOYWW. I had never seen or heard of 'stickeroos' before - never see them for sale anywhere. Gorgeous cards and thank you for sharing your tropical photos. Ali x #22, with candy

Helen said...

those Stickeroos look great - what a lovely way to get Penny Black images! they make great cards. Thanks for your visit already! Helen, 8

peggy aplSEEDS said...

what cute cards! and how interesting to watch a pineapple grow!

Elizabeth said...

Morning Shaz, love Stickeroos - it was Di that introduced me to them too - they are great for making quick but beautiful cards - no colouring :))I'm so impressed that you can grow pineapples in your garden. We can only grow in a hothouse here. Looks like a bird has left you an interesting plant in your lawn - wonder what it is? Someone will know :) Have a happy WOYWW. Hugs, Elizabeth x #26

Ann B said...

Bless you Shaz, fancy noticing that I haven't blogged for a week. Thanks for your message, and your thoughtfulness. Not done any crafting since the workshop at the weekend and even then I didn't do much as my back was painful, so I'm taking a rest for a few days. Will only be a few days as well - have to make so ethnic for my niece's 21st next week so better get busy.
Wish I could grow pineapples like you, what stunning photos on your blog.
Love
Ann B

Caro said...

I love the Penny Black stickeroos and it looks like you are making good use of them. Your pineapple is amazing...well done you for succeeding in growing it. Thanks for sharing. Happy WOYWW. Caro #56

Ann B said...

Oops, meant to say 'some thing' not 'so ethnic' that's the iPad talking.

Caro said...

By the way, your mysterious 'flower' could actually be a starfish fungus which are common in parts of Australia and attract flies...apparently they will begin to smell of rotten meat, but fade quite quickly. Hope it helps! Caro x

ria gall said...

what a great busy desk so many lovely things there to play with. Your cards are fabby so pretty and great colours, I must check out those dies
Have a great WOYWW thank you for sharing your workspace today
Ria #39

Irene said...

Beautiful cards Shaz, and a wonderful pineapple.
luv
irene
xxxx

Roudi said...

What a cute name! Looks like you have a lot of stuff to play with this week. Your birthday cards are the prettiest thing ever! That teeny hedgehog is sooo adorable! ^^

Waving hi from the Pyramids in Egypt!
Roudi # 58

Gibby Frogett said...

What a fantastic desk with fantastic cards, so lovely. Happy WOYWW Gill x #45

Unknown said...

Love the cards!! Great photos too!! What a wonderful stash on your desk. Happy WOYWW.
Janene #47

Neil said...

Hi Shaz, thanks for the visit earlier. Lovely desk as always. Such a lot of lovely stuff. Though the pineapple is the winner today! When I lived in Swaziland there were plantations of them, we too had one in the garden. Hope you have a great day.
Neil

Ginny Maxam said...

Great Post today Shaz, you are such a busy lady, busy being a blessing to the whole planet! I love you cards and desk and really enjoyed your links! Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Ginny also #74

fairy thoughts said...

lots of pretty stamps to play with there Shaz... dont you just love new stash... gives me a real buzz. I think i like the bear with the flowers best... cute. Thanks for your comments about the gingerbread men... i think you are right but I think I have sorted them now... they will be up high so i dont think it will matter too much anyway.
have a good week
janet #43

Heathers Inspiration said...

Such a Fab array of things to see, love how the Pineapple is growing beautifully. Your super Treasures to play with and gorgeous cards made x
Happy WOYWW Heather #59

SusanLotus said...

Very sweet Spring cards!
And I´d love to eat the pineapple too.

Happy WOYWW!
Susan, nr 60

Glenda said...

How great it is to get to visit you today! Love all you have going on and your cards are so pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Glenda #77

Anonymous said...

Loving the mess! and more cards this week - they are as sweet as can be. I cannot believe that pineapple! I can't believe you grew it from a top. Of course you need a bit of sunshine, which we are sadly lacking in :)

Happy WOYWW

MA
(1)

Anonymous said...

Loving the mess! and more cards this week - they are as sweet as can be. I cannot believe that pineapple! I can't believe you grew it from a top. Of course you need a bit of sunshine, which we are sadly lacking in :)

Happy WOYWW

MA
(1)

Nan G said...

Oh the PB stickeroos are lovely! You've made a couple of pretty cards with them. Your pineapple is really growing along well. Very strange flower indeed. Must say your st. Augustine turf is looking a whole lot better than my dead yard full. So so dry here... Happy WOYWW! Nan #3

Anonymous said...

I love Stickeroos and have a few of them too but I LOVE that you thought Di had made up the name! It's exactly the kind of name she would have picked! Love the first too cards you've made, and a real pineapple, how fun!!

Hugs
Brenda 105

Pallavi said...

adorable cards and pretty plants! I love penny black too :) happy woyww!

Di said...

Laughing here that you thought I'd made up the name Stickeroo - although Brenda is right, that's probably what I'd have picked :) Lovely cards there using them - so pleased you brought them to the Playground!

And your pineapple is coming along a treat - Happy WOYWW too!! Hugs, Di xx

Betsy said...

Love the stickeroo's! You have such a talent for putting beautiful things together.
Yum. Pineapple. Summer and warmth seems so far away as it snowed here again yesterday.
My desk is clear, but my knitting needles are not. I need to get busy this morning and finish some projects.
Blessings,
Betsy

lisa said...

I have had my eye on the stickeroos too after seeing them on Di's desk. She should be on commission.
Your pineapple is shooting away there, will you have the heart to eat it eventually?
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #55

Rossella said...

Hi Shaz
Lots of lovely stuff on there today, and some beautiful projects coming from it
Rosie x

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Oh what fun photos. Lots of great things on that desk. Time ... just flies by, have a lovely week. It is truly great here today, Sunshine and melting, Happy WOYWW

Unknown said...

What cheerful cards you've created, and on your desk it looks like you have some amazingly fun, crafty stuff to play with! Thanks so much for linking to my blog...very sweet of you! I am looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful and encouraging work!

okienurse said...

WOW Shaz awesome post. What beautiful cards and I really like the idea of those Stickeroos! Love the picture of the pineapple and the red flower! Wonder if it is from the fly catcher family that digests flies for food? Interesting. Thanks for dropping by and visiting at my desk! I enjoyed getting a peak at your projects and looking yours! Have a great week. Vickie #11

Andrea said...

as always a great post and thanks for visiting love your desk this week so many wonderful things to look at those flowers are so pretty and the cards are sweet your new die is just perfect with it
I can't imagine being able to grow pineapple hope it taste as good as it looks keep us updated with the progress and have a wonderful week hugs andrea x

Krisha said...

Hi Shaz,
Desk is looking busy this wee. Your cards are darling of course!! Your growing your own pineapple? how fun is that!!
Krisha #126

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. Interesting item growing in your garden too. Linda #157

Mrs A. said...

Well look at you two kangaroos under your belt already!!!!!! Both lovely cards and that is a smashing one from Miss Di. Your card to me is in pride of place on top of my easel. Bought some Adirondack in pads so got the right stiff to use now and watched your video too. hugs Mrs A.

Mrs A. said...

Oooops little typo there should say stuff of course not stiff like I am at the moment with a frozen shoulder.
Hugs Mrs A.

Eliza said...

Beautiful cards created, wow what a wonderful pineapple, it is ages since I have seen one grown, thanks for sharing.

I also love the eagle post, I saw them flying over the gardens at Werribee Mansion last year when we were filming.

Happy Belated WOYWW
Eliza

Cathy said...

Gorgeous cards Shaz, love the dies you used to frame the images too. Your pineapple is amazing! We plant the tops but have never had a fruit grow, well done! :) Cathy x

Anne said...

Lovely cards. I've never come across Stickeroos may have to remedy that! :-) Sorry I'm late. Anne x @ 65

Debs Willis said...

Lovely cards, stickeroos and snippets well used!

Debs x

Kelly said...
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Kelly said...

Trying again. LOL Love the mass of colors you're playing with. And that pineapple is beautiful. Creative Blessings

Hettie said...

Weren't you the lucky one with Miss Di's Stickeroos. Don't worry, I had never heard of them until Miss Di started using them!
Great to see your pineapples. We always used to cut the top and try to get it to grow as a kid. Don't know why as we had no chance of it ever growing in cold damp Wales!
Hugs
xx

Sarn said...

Two fab birthday cards you've made with your stickeroos.

Thanks for the Aussie photo's too. Fascinating stuff as we never see things like that here.

Hugs
Sarn xxx

Twiglet said...

Oh such lovely things you have shared with us there today Shaz. Have a great week. x Jo

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