Yes folks, today is Australia Day, the day when Aussies old and new celebrate being part of this "big brown land". Our family has two "real" Aussies (DH and DD12) and two "new" Aussies (DD18 and myself - both Kiwis), so we always celebrate both Australia Day and New Zealand (Waitangi) Day.
I usually make a card to mark the occasion and you had to know that I just HAD to create another owl, didn't you?
I have come up with an iconic Aussie bloke, complete with Akubra hat with corks (to keep the flies off your face, in case you're from overseas and didn't know) and an ice cold beer in hand. He's standing on a gum leaf and his green and gold banner proudly proclaims his name! Come and meet him .... (click on the photo for a better look) ...
The corks on his hat are made with slivers from a real cork, sewn on with needle and embroidery thread - a very painstaking job, I have to say. The foam on his beer is made from puff paint. Yes, I know, he looks as if he's had a couple of beers already! Well, I tried to make him look as authentic as I could ... ROFLOL!!!
Right oh, Ozzie, let's get back and throw another prawn on the barbie! Hope you are enjoying your Australia Day and thanks for dropping in.
Cheers mate
Kez
16 comments:
aussie aussie aussie ioi oi oi
lovely card tfs.enjoy your day
Too totally cute! Super clever of you to come up with this Kerry.
I too celebrate Australia Day and Waitangi day (being kiwi).
you are such a dag. I can imagine you cracking up as you were making Ozzie. Enjoy your day round the pool
OMG!!!!!! Thats is soooooo cute! Happy Australia Day Kez!
Kez - you have out done yourself. Fantastic. Happy Australia Day.
Sooooo cute!!!! Happy Australia Day!
What a great Aussie card! I love the owl punch and I think that is such an original idea!! Love the cute hat & corks :)
love this, its so very clever. thanks for sharing this day with us.
LOVE your card. All these wonderful, funny details as the ears coming through the hat! I have no idea on how Aussie Day is being celebrated but this guy could be a visiter to the German October Fest!
This is genius! You are SO clever!
Wowsers! You simply have "got it", Kez. That knack for creating something original and stunning! Sigh ... when I grow up I wanna be just like Kez! Hugs xxaxx
You are too clever. Your creativity shines here. Happy Belated Australia Day!
Kerry. You make me laugh; a gift you are. Keep on creating & musing. Luv KimT
The Owl Queen reigneth with supremacy again!!! There is soooo much to love about this little guy. Perhaps you cld do a cricket version too with a wee terry towelling hat and a pair of Subbies slung round his waist!!. The detail in his hat is magical....another case of Bunting Brilliance!! ooxx
Hello!
I love making the owls and this creation is wonderful! Love it!
Wishing you a great Monday!
Barbara Diane
Hi there.... I am a proud ozzie and I have to say, this is so stinkin cute!!!!!
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