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Friday 9 March 2012

Wk 10 Postcard Weekly Challenge

Week 10 in the Darcy's Weekly Postcard Challenge, see logo in side bar, has taken us to Canada. This is the second largest country, second to Russia. There are some amazing facts and figures of this remarkable country with two main languages French and English. I was interested to read Canada is the world's largest consumer of macaroni and cheese. My postcard depicts a few of the interesting details.
The dry embossed background of snow flakes represents a large area of the country which is most if not all of the year covered in snow. The white crystal gems indicate the diamonds found in the Northern Ontario region. The 3 emerald stones, bottom right represent the emeralds found in the Yukon area. The Cree Indian chief represents the Cree Nation from northern Quebec, which is one of  many indigenous Indian tribes. The Beaver waving the national flag with the maple leaf is a national symbol. The map of Canada. The Canadian ocean to ocean railway system, is shown because if I ever won the lottery this is a trip I dream of making.
Once again, many thanks Darcy for the opportunity to visit Canada, even if it was a virtual visit, I had fun. Now of course, I am looking forward to where next we go. I have a feeling it could be somewhere in the Orient. As you have said you have had your list of countries made out in advance maybe we should have a guessing game. No prizes awarded, just for fun. Take care. Thanks to those who visit my blog who have left/or leave comments, which I greatly appreciate. 

18 comments:

  1. Wow, well done! You were able to incorporate so many good things in such a little space. :-)

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  2. Wonderful collection of information :D Am amazed at how many native American nations I think of as american are actually Canadian!! :D XXX

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  3. Oh, can I take the trip with you? It must be so interesting to see the changing scenery from coast to coast!
    Lovely card! ♥

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  4. Super card! Your train trip would certainly be a journey of a lifetime. Can I reserve a seat?

    Janet xx

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  5. I am so fascinated with all these images on your FABulous carte postal this week...the embossing, the colors, and especially a little bit of crystal bling...yummy! aloha.

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  6. Great collaged postcard - greta selection of images.

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  7. So much fantastic information, you sure did your research. Love your postcard and the message from Hermoines mum.
    Yvonne x

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  8. great information and a lovely postcard

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  9. Love the postcard Caz, and great info about Canada.
    Not going to Nissan, saving the pennies for Harrogate next week!
    Avril xx

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  10. Love your postcard. Love all your images. A xx

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  11. A wonderful collage and it's so fun to know what each piece represents!

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  12. Great Canadian representations!! Well done!

    xox,
    abby

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  13. well you certainly packed a lot about Canada on the front of your card-Nicely done!
    Isn't it fun to see what all we learn about each of these countries??

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  14. Great post, love your choice of images and the info to go with them, lovely collage this week! M

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  15. That's just a perfect combination of pictures. :) Love it!

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  16. Super collage of images.
    Jen x

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  17. I really like your collage card, all the different styles work well together, it does encapsulate so many aspects of canada
    jan

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