Follow the link to find out more about What's on Your Work Desk Wednesday and maybe join in... This is my post for WOYWW #888
Here is my workdesk:
At the front you can see my ICADS to number 8 and that seahorse stamp (Lavinia).
If you want to see more of these they are blogged here
I have also done number 9 - charm:
The background was done with watercolours and a large round brush.
I have also done the last week of May - mushroom madness -
in my Tiny pieces of Art. My mushrooms are cut from an alcohol ink background. the brief was to add a found item (leaf and twigs) and embossing - the background leaves are embossed.
This month the theme is steampunk and I have done Week 1 - clocks and cogs.
I used Stamperia images, drips and splatters of ink and some metal bits.
I don't think I have shared my perpetual calendar recently - this is June 2026
The item I have added is a diamond fold pocket made from 4 pieces of paper. This came from
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1294798845512207
Sarah mentioned that 8 is a lucky number in China.
So 888 must mean triple luck!!
(Some of you know that numbers are my thing... 887 (last week) is a prime number, 888 however is 2 cubed x 3 x 37 = 8 x 111)
No. 8 in Chinese Culture
Because Eight (Ba in Chinese) has the similar pronunciation with 发 (Fa, meaning wealth or fortune), this number is very welcome among Chinese people. The popularity of 8 was obvious in relation to the Beijing Olympic Games which commenced at exactly eight o’clock eight minutes on the eighth day of the eighth month in 2008. When people choose telephone numbers, mobile numbers, house numbers, car identification numbers and important dates, 8 is usually the first choice.
In modern China, numerical lingo has been very popular especially on the internet. For instance, 518 with the approximate pronunciation with Wo Yao Fa, meaning I want to be very wealthy. 886, with the Chinese pronunciation Ba Ba Liu like bye-bye in English, is frequently used during the instant chat on the internet to say ‘good-bye’ or ‘see you later’.
In modern China, numerical lingo has been very popular especially on the internet. For instance, 518 with the approximate pronunciation with Wo Yao Fa, meaning I want to be very wealthy. 886, with the Chinese pronunciation Ba Ba Liu like bye-bye in English, is frequently used during the instant chat on the internet to say ‘good-bye’ or ‘see you later’.
Lovely to see all your blogs on WOYWW... I hope to get round to everyone this week.
We had a great weekend away at the Celtic Music Festival. This was one of my favourite photos:
Loved seeing your icads especially the Lavinia seahorse, makes me think of Neet 🥰. I knew that 8 was considered lucky by the Chinese but your explanation was ever so interesting!
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Wow, your icads are so amazing, and found the steampunk one especially interesting. I've never been to a Celtic music festival, but it looks like a lot of fun. Happy WOYWW!
ReplyDeleteI loved your photo from your Celtic music festival and your ICADs are lovely.
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Hi, I did enjoy your post, love cards and the information about the number 8 is so interesting. The photo from the Celtic Music Festival is fabulous. Have a great rest of WOYWW day. Elizabeth #12
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, I love Lavinia stamps and the Seahorse is gorgeous. Nice design on the calendar too. The photo from the music festival is fun too. Wishing you a very happy woyww, hugs Angela x10x
ReplyDeletehow interesting to read your post today; thanks for looking up the info for us all! Your ICADS look great, and I love the photo from the festival. Have a happy WOYWW Helen #1
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ReplyDeleteI have been rubbish at adding my ICADs to Instagram this year. I should do a catch-up. Yours are so varied and interesting! Love that box at the top - it's beautiful. And the festival looks fun. Curious about the diamond fold so will check that out too!
Mary Anne (2)
Thanks for sharing more of the background why 8 is considered so lucky by the Chinese Susan - a fascinating read. Loving the ICADs and mini makes. Stay safe and Happy Belated WOYWW. Sarah
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