It is with heavy heart that we report for WOYWW duty this week, as our lovely, kind, enabling, friend, Shaz, lost her fight at the weekend and joined the crafty desks in the sky.... it goes without saying that we will all miss her immensely.
There have been many heartwarming tributes on Doug's Facebook pages from which I hope he will take comfort in time to come, and both Julia and Jan have written beautifully. Everyone who met her, or knew her through WOYWW loved her., and her lovely Hublet, Doug, who cared for her so valiantly, as well.
I tried to create something to honour Shaz's memory at the weekend but it wasn't happening. So I have bits and pieces...
which arrived at the end of last week!
maybe this is how I can honour Shaz best, after all!! my fellow Enabler.
33 comments:
Lovely pages, and the colourful hair would have called Shaz to mind for anyone who knew her. I never expected that hair, the first time I met her, but then it was just her, who she was. I hope you figure out where to take the page and share it when you do.
Have a good Woyww
You’ll laugh when you see the birds on my desk,
Mary Anne
Super pages!
I am very envious of those stencils.
Susan #5
Love the pages and the baton of enabling which has passed over. Stay safe. Sarah #6
It's hard to know where to begin isn't it Helen, when someone has always been there and then they are gone.
Shaz will be extremely proud of you playing with those new goodies, good work with those little miracles called scribble sticks.
Take care of yourself.. Hugs Tracey x
I love the way that first page is going - it definitely reminds me of Shaz's hair. Much love on this difficult day, Lisa-Jane #7
If ever there was a time to use and play with new stuff, Shaz would be delighted! a and it starts immediately for me, I see you have the scribble sticks - I have some Lyra water soluble crayons that I love to use on solid stamps etc, are they similar, I wonder? So glad you’ve got lots of journals. Why the heck shouldn’t you have!! Whatever makes you 😃 works for me!
Dear Helen, ah yes the enabling mantle was definitely shared by you and dear Shaz and she will be delighted you’re carrying it on, well done on her tribute page it really works!
Thanks for Sharing, dear Helen God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, hugs Shaz in Oz.x
{Wonderful Words of Life - Shaz in Oz}
{Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
Morning Helen, that picture is an excellent attempt at portraying our lovely friend, her hair was amazing.
Bless you for sharing
Chris #15
Hi Helen, that's a beautiful image of a beautiful lady. See you're enjoying your new stash and I'm sure Shaz will be looking on and smiling. Have a lovely creative woyww, Angela,x18x
Very envious of all your new stash, I had some come, mostly stuff the grandkids will love to sick together... and I mean, stick together! Your pictures are brill, I will always remember the red hair! Stay Safe, keep crafting! WOYWW? 611((Lyn)) #13
Fab pages Helen, and yes indeed, a lovely way to honour Shaz - you are now flying the Enabling flag alone but you will do a good job I'm sure!
Have a good week and enjoy those journals.
Diana xx #22
Wonderful words Helen xx. It made me smile that many of us have shown things to do with enabling today, your new stamps are fab and i suspect will tempt some folk! And who’s counting when it comes to notebooks? We’re firmly on your side ;-)
Hugs LLJ 9 xxx
Morning Helen - well done - that stencil is a lovely tribute! You done good, girl!! You certainly had fun trying out all your lovely new stash for us to see. How many journals do you have??
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #29
I think, although we all knew it was going to happen, that Shaz's passing hit us very hard over the weekend. I spent most of the time just messing about on the computer. As my blog says I did sweet nothing all week. Maybe now I have faced writing something it will change.
I admire you for trying to do a tribute page - I think it is fine as it is.
Hugs, Neet 17 xx
Hey, Helen.
Sending you a big hug. It's hard, isn't it?
I have an idea for your journal page, feel free to use or discard the idea as you see fit - how about adding the quote that Julia shared on Monday "She who leaves a trail of glitter is never forgotten" ? I think that would suit, mightily.
Lots a love
Morti #27
Yes! I am sure she would love you to use new supplies.I think we all feel a little flat as well as so sad (((hugs))) soojay 32
How touching that you would create a page inspired by Shaz's hair. It's perfect the way it is with this special sentiment behind it. Shaz's memory will live on in WOYWW, I'm sure - we'll all bump into supplies and ATCs/Cards that she sent us and will remember her fondly. xx zsuzsa #31
I’m sorry I’m so late visiting this week. I’ve been head down making Memory bears this morning.
It’s so lovely to see how Shaz has influenced so many of us. She will be missed but we will all keep her in our hearts I’m sure.
Hugs, Annie x #9
Ohhh Helen, you made my heart ache!!! So, so sweet and her hair was the best!!! I think her legacy will definitely live on in us all who copped an idea or two from her, but you definitely have the corner on the market for continuing the "enabling!" I think the two of you had a contest going on!!! LOL Speaking of which, love all those goodies I see in your basket!! And the starts with the journals at using them!! Blessings to you Helen, Felicia #34
Love your face page, what a lovely idea. The thinking part seems to take ages sometimes. I am trying to get my stencilling technique improved. Texture paste seems to be working the best so far. Although still a little seepage. Have fun with your art. Angela #21
It's a fab idea to use some of your stash to create a lovely Shaz memory - it's just so hard to be really creative when we are feeling sad isn't it. She left so many memories for so many of our WOYWW buddies - certainly a crafting legend. We WILL get together and celebrate her life one day soon. xx Jo
I think your page in tribute to Shaz and her beautiful hair is very fitting.
BJ#23
Your pages are awesome and there is nothing wrong with showing off! :D)
It is difficult to get your "mind right" when you lose someone who is special in your life. When you are able to focus, you will create something amazing to honor your friend. I am fairly new to WOYWW so I did not know Shaz as you did. I did, however, love visiting her page. She seemed so unbound, so free, and that is what I remember most. I think it is a fabulous way to approach life.
Hugz,
Chana #36
It's definitely not going to be the same without Shaz. Lets hope we can meet up soon, take care, Hugs, Chrisx
How lovely that everyone is keeping Shaz in their thoughts and sharing such nice memories of her.
Take care
Lynn xxx
Hi Helen, everyone is still dazed and coming to terms with it. Shaz was such a great enabler, and I'm sure we have all benefitted in some form or another. It would be lovely to celebrate Shaz's life at the next Crop. Take care, hugs Heather xx #19
Love the page you have created in honour of Shaz.... just beautiful. She will be missed by all on WOYWW.
Enjoy creating with those stencils.
Sandra de @28
Thank you for your visit,
I never met Shaz but though her comments on my blog and Shaz own blog i felt I knew her, We will all miss her so much.
Enjoy your stencils, I love stencils I have a great many,
Take care and stay safe,
Lilian B #14
Oooh yes, Helen, keep up the good work with the new stuff in honour of our lovely Shaz. Your first picture is half-way there! Her hair was something to celebrate, wasn't it. I still can't believe she's gone and there will be no further brilliant posts on her fabulous blog. I am glad Doug is keeping it up as it's such a great resource for us all. I shall miss her greatly.
I love all your other stencilled pieces too - great work!
Thank you for your visit, and I'm glad you liked my hubby's Valentine card. The blender issue is resolved more or less to my satisfaction because at least it works again. You are right - there always seem to be battles to be fought over something or other! The trouble is these days, nobody seems willing to take responsibility for anything, and it takes stroppy people like Yours Truly to hold their feet to the fire and get them to do what they should have done from the beginning! My hubby hates this attitude and thinks I should just let everything go, but I can't - it makes me angry!!!
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #25
So sorry for your loss I imagine it may get easier to do arting in her memory when things aren't so raw. Sending biggest hugs - I'm guessing you are missing your kew visits like we are missing ysp im sure some fresh air would definitely help xxx
Wonderful art Helen! A great tribute to your friend.
Very sorry to hear about Shaz... it's a lovely way to honour her, both in journalling and enabling.
Alison x
Love the hair Helen :) ~Stacy
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