Thursday, January 26, 2012

CCEE1204 Australia Day


Frances is our hostess for the month of January.  Her challenge to the CCEE Stampers this week is....

It’s a special day for all Aussies today as it is Australia Day! It is on this day in 1788 that the First Fleet arrived at Sydney Cove. So our challenge is Aussie related … I will give you a few options … use the colors green & gold on your card; create a beach scene (we love our beaches); use Australian Animals; Tongs (you wear on your feet btw) etc.

Well, as probably could be predicted, I went with the beach theme.  I had not inked up this set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, so this was a perfect excuse to do so.

Be sure to see how the rest of the team is helping Frances in celebrating her country's national holiday by visiting the CCEE Stampers Blog.

13 comments:

StampOwl said...

loving your beach scene Joanne, luckily the rain has stopped enough for people to be able to enjoy our beaches today :)

wannabcre8tive said...

Jo, your card is amazing. I love the beautiful scene and the colors.

jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...

What a fabulous beach scene......complete with the Australia colors!!

Sabrina said...

I'm certainly not going to complain about a beach theme - especially an Australian beach :D. The Irish ones are rarely warm enough to soak up much sun!!

Benzi said...

Yes, I KNEW IT...a beach scene. I almost did one but I went simple instead. For sure, I love your card. I'm having so much trouble with Blogger today. Ugh!

KimCreate said...

Hi, greetings from your CT neighbor. I just love this card! Nice coloring and color choice on the card. Love the yellow brads too,
Kim

Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) said...

Great minds and all...giggle....we both chose a beach scene and Sweet n Sassy stamps! Great sketch design and Nestie shape on your beautiful beach card, JoJo!

Bonnie Lynn said...

I love your beach scenes Joanne!! This set is so cool! I may have to add that to my wish list. Love this card. Way to go with the challenge my friend.

Vicky Gould said...

Oh, Joanne, this is gorgeous...love the colors!

Lois said...

Great beach scene, Joanne. And it's even in Australia's national colors. Way to go!

Kathy Bradley said...

Jo,
I don't see me in this picture anywhere - I should be in the beach scene - okay, well maybe everyone from this group wants to be in this picture!! I'll just have to pretend - again! Your beach scene is wonderful and colored perfectly!! P.S. Next time - just draw me in on the beach!!

Cindy Haffner said...

FABULOUS Fun Joanne!!~

Carol L said...

So peaceful and serene, and those colors are wonderful!