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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Australia Day Blog Hop

It's Australia Day in the Land Downunder and what better way to celebrate than bring you some NEW Australian themed Digi Stamps and offer you some inspiration with a quick blog hop!!

To celebrate, Zoe's been teaching us the language and local customs.  You'll see the language isn't very difficult to pick up : )  Here's a little history for you from Zoe: "What is Australia Day? Well in short, it's the day that the first fleet of convicts arrived in Sydney Australia (yup we are a bunch of convicts!! haha) but today we celebrate what's great about Australia with our family and friends and it usually involves a few snags on the barbie (BBQ)!"

I never need an excuse to party, so let's celebrate amongst friends from around the world and share some crafting inspiration with an Aussie Outback theme!

If you're already on the hop then you should have arrived from Jenn otherwise if you want to hop from the start head on over to say G'Day to AJ.

I got to play with these super-cute possums (they don't look like the ones we have here in the southern US).  I love the mama and baby together and they just screamed Valentine card for my mom.  Well, they didn't actually scream :-)  I colored them with Copics on Make It Colour paper.  I had a really good time practicing the fur (check out who colored the sample on the MIC site - it still astounds me that I get to color with these amazing ladies!)



Now I guess you're looking for the next mate to hop on over to??

Well before you do... Make sure you comment below for your chance to win an Australian Souvenir. Each of us will be selecting someone from our comments to receive a little Aussie Souvenir from Zoe!

PLUS Zoe is offering 20% OFF store wide at Makeitcrafty.com until the 28th January! Hurry on over (when you get through the hop of course!) to grab some bargains!!

OK OK... It's time to head on over to see my mate, Maria.

Thanks for celebrating with us!!  Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi Oi Oi!!!

I'd like to enter this card in the Top Tip Tuesday #68 - sketch.
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65 comments:

  1. aletheaJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Such a cute card!! I'm sure your mum will love it!! Hugsxx

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  2. aletheaJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Such a cute card!! I'm sure your mum will love it!! Hugsxx

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  3. CarlavdMJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Ooohh....I like the colour combinations on this card toooo.
    Have a nice day too.

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  4. Debbie PammentJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Gorgeous jobon your card - but those darn possums are a PEST here - no matter HOW cute they are - LOL.
    xXx

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  5. ~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~January 26, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    Oh how adorable is this little guy! Your card is beautiful! Happy Australia Day!

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  6. ShellJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    How cute is this. it's gorjuss
    Shell xx

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Aww you made a pest look sooo good !


    Aj.

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  8. Jane January 26, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Possums are super cute as long as they don't invite themselves into your house!
    Great job Jen
    Hugs
    Jane

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  9. CarlyJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    What a cutie! .... I love the little baby on the back.

    xoxoxo Carly

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  10. angelwhispersJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Jen this is adorable and such lovely colouring! Chanelle xxxx

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  11. LarisaJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Stunning card, fab image and great coloring. Great details!!

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  12. Suzi MacJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Awe! how cute are these little possums. Fabulous card. Have a wonderful Celebration.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  13. riliskaJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Amazing project!....lovely coloring and great details!....

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  14. ZoeJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Oi!! Debbie!! They aren't pests up here!!! It's just those of you in Melbourne who like to complain. haha

    Jen, you did a fabulous job sweetie. Love the card and embellishments too!! xoo

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  15. Susie LittleJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Happy Australia Day to You! The new images are fabulous, The Possum is so cute!xx

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  16. Christina HicksJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Never thought possums would be cute, but these are so sweet.

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  17. MayJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Soooooo sweet love this card the image of the possum is lovely,lovin these new images, x x

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  18. MichelleJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Good morning and Happy Australia Day! Oh my goodness how cute are the possums and your colouring is fabulous!
    thanks for sharing, off to hop some more.
    hugs
    Michelle

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  19. Miss LeaJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Super, super cute. The card is just gorgous and does the image justice. Just love it.

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  20. BlackBirdJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Ohhhhhhh what a sweet one!

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  21. cassJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Cute card with the little possums. Happy Australia Day

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  22. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Gorgeous card love the cute image and love the hop,Happy Australia Day
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

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  23. The Art TownJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    nice card! happy Australia Day!

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  24. TrudieJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    So cute!!! Possums can't be that bad surly!
    Trudie xx

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  25. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Great job on your possum! Getiing to know Aus better...

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  26. SharmanJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Awh...This is so cute. Nice job.

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  27. chrissy xxJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Gorgeous! Great colours! LOve it.
    Happy Aussie Day! Now I too just love a party!! Sounds like you will have fun!
    Chrissyxx

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  28. RenkataJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Adorable card.

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  29. DonnaJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    What an amazing job you did on coloring the fur of those adorable possums, lovely card...

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  30. THERESAJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Awwwwww, so, so cute, love the coloring and sure your mom will love this!! You are playing with amazing talent, but then, you fit right in...........:))
    lotsa luv

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  31. LorraineJanuary 26, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Awww, that possum is so adorable! Love your card!

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  32. Rhonda MillerJanuary 26, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Jen, this is so cute. I love that image and your sentiment. TFS.

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  33. StarJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    This is just adorable! I love possums...at least cute pictures of them. =D Happy Aussie Day!

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  34. angelique (anlou)January 26, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    hiya sweetie
    ohhhhhhhhhhh how cute is this hunni
    it's so pretty sweetie
    hugs angelique

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  35. InaghJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    What a Super Card your Mum will Love it Love it Love it

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  36. Jan GarberJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    How adorable! I'll bet those little guys don't SMELL as bad as our stateside possums, either! LOL! Fantastic card!

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  37. KathJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    so cute.. I agree.. our possums are ugly and very rat looking...

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  38. Sandy GJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    A really cute card of mum & bub.

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  39. Carla S.January 26, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Terrific card, Jen! I love the papers and layout and fun images! Great coloring!

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  40. LottaJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Hi Jen, this is so cute! The image is beautiful colored! hugs Sandra

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  41. LorraineJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    aww this is so cute i love your colouring hun xx

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  42. AllaranjeJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    cute card and the possums here in California don't look like that either. Most of the ones I've seen were rather flat, yours look amazingly lifelike. - Diana

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  43. JilleeJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    So much cuter on your card than in our roof!!! ;)

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  44. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    These is super cute, great design and love the bling!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  45. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Awe!!! So cute! Happy Australia Day, Hugs! Leah Ann

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  46. ShannahJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Happy Australia Day! We had an awesome day with friends and family... gorgeous weather here in the Adelaide Hills... a barbie followed by Pavlova and lamingtons... Perfect!! I'm loving these great Aussie images and your beautiful creations! Hugs, Shannah xox

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  47. Sandy SJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    oh sweet! this is adorable!

    Sandy S

    sandysom@shaw.ca

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  48. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    So cute!
    Great colouring on the fur, it looks so life like!
    The design papers are so sweet!
    hugs Zahreen
    xxx

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  49. stitchinpixieJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Anytime there is Mommy and Baby together, it becomes precious! The card is wonderful. You did a fantastic job showing the change between mom and baby!

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  50. JaninaJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Wow, love how you did the fur! Such a sweet card!

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  51. Sharon in ArizonaJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    How adorable is this? Love the style of your card and ohhhhh is that pair of opposums cuties!!! Have a great day, Hugs, Sharon :o)

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  52. ShariJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Such a CUTE card, your mom will love it!

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  53. Erin January 27, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    stunning card :) xxx

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  54. NikkiJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Awe Adorable Card Your mom is gonna love it :) Happy Aussie Day
    hugs Nikki

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  55. Barbara Sproatmeyer (LM2)January 28, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    This is so adorable and I love how you colored those cute little opossums! Especially how you have the little pup a different color - great idea! Love the stamp sentiment too! *Hugs

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  56. mandyJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    lovey card hun papers are fab hugs Mandy xx

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  57. PrincessPammieJanuary 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I just love those possums they remind me of the ones that used to live in our dairy - noisy things but adorable all the same... You have done a brrilliant job!!!!

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  58. Dawn FrostJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    You're right Jen the possums don't look like what we're used to here in North America. They're very cute though and make a great card! I hope you had a great Australia Day!

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  59. DelphineJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Too cute, Jen! Beautiful colouring and I love your papers! Have a great weekend! Hugs Delphine xx

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  60. Sally RichardsonJanuary 28, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    What a cute lil Possum.. not so cute when they run through your ceiling at night..lol...
    Thanks for sharing with us all.
    Sally

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  61. happyglitzygirlJanuary 28, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Great card, gorgeous details. Our local possum allways polishes of the rest of the cat food, when there are leftovers. Cheeky thing. Great blog, blessings Hilde

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  62. ManderlyJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Is it possum or opossum? What is the difference? Cute, cute card anyway! LOL! I love Make it Crafty!

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  63. ManderlyJanuary 29, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    Is it possum or opossum? What is the difference? Cute, cute card anyway! LOL! I love Make it Crafty!

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  64. RitaJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    This card is so darn cute!

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  65. Bettina L.January 30, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Just gotta tell ya I love that possum. Awsome choice of colours and a fab layout;) Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday and good luck. Hope to see you back tomorrow for a new challenge. And I am here for the hop too: so thanks for the hop as well;) Bettina xx

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