Jun 10 2009

Oh Canada!

Published by Julia Stainton at 4:57 am under Cornish Heritage Farms

My favorite day of the summer has to be Canada Day. Friends, fun, fireworks, the beach. It’s always the best. I’m looking forward to Canada Day and I’m sure quite a few of you are as well. I was really excited to be asked to create this fun Canada Day themed project for the latest issue of Crafts ‘n Things. I can’t wait to pull it out this July 1st to decorate the table with. The flags are designed to pull out and give to each child. They have a fun little tag on them that says {celebrate} Eh? I just couldn’t resist, eh? wink

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I have a fun giveaway to share with my Canadian readers. One of my favorite stamp sets is the Great Canadian Stamp set and I have one extra set that is looking for a good home. This set is sadly retired so you’re only going to be able to get it here. Oops…just in case you’re interested… there are a few of these sets still for sale here. If you think you’d make some great Canadian themed projects, leave me a comment on this post and I’ll enter you for a chance to win. You have until Friday morning 9am EST to leave a comment. Winner will be drawn randomly and announced on Friday.

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Good luck!
Julia

30 Responses to “Oh Canada!”

  1. Paula Barinon 10 Jun 2009 at 6:45 am 1

    What a great set, eh? :) Love the card you made with it. I can think of a few projects to make with this set. Thanks for the inspiration.

  2. lacyquilteron 10 Jun 2009 at 7:02 am 2

    Great project, Julia. Do I have to be Canadian to win? I would love this set.

  3. Marcie S.on 10 Jun 2009 at 7:34 am 3

    I would LOVE this set!! We have a family party every Canada Day, and I’m always looking for fun ways to jazz up my treats and favours…

  4. Jean Beckon 10 Jun 2009 at 8:04 am 4

    I’m not in Canada, so kick out my entry if I’m not eligible… but that’s a darling set (I’m a scrapbooker seeing lots of potential in that set, plus, my son and husband play hockey :) Such a pretty project, too!

  5. Diane Cooperon 10 Jun 2009 at 8:11 am 5

    I want this set just for the EH! I have to admit I am 100% canadian- right down to my favourite syllable… eh?
    Great prject too!
    Diane

  6. Laurelon 10 Jun 2009 at 8:32 am 6

    I love this set and have pondered buying it for myself before, but missed the boat!

  7. Janet Bon 10 Jun 2009 at 8:46 am 7

    Being a Canadian, I’d love to win this. Thanks for sharing…and I love your blog!

  8. Yoshaon 10 Jun 2009 at 8:52 am 8

    Oh man I would LOVE this set! I am in the US for bit and another Canada day I am out of the country for…3 yrs in a row I think. Sigh. I am an Ottawa girl and really nothing better than Ott downtown on Canada day…rain, shine or snow (we’ve had all!) Still I am making my own this yr, planning to bring a Canadian flag cake to the office…

  9. Denise Bennetton 10 Jun 2009 at 8:58 am 9

    What a wonderful set!! My oldest daughter has been learning about the Government. Would I ever love to use a set like this on her scrapbook pages from her legislature visit! Thanks for the great inspiration, and for the chance to win!!!

  10. Cindyon 10 Jun 2009 at 9:57 am 10

    Cute set - there are not that many Canadian themes out there! I just had family here from Germany, so a Canadian touch would be great for the scrapbook pages of them.

  11. Jannetteon 10 Jun 2009 at 10:07 am 11

    Yaaayyy! Finally a contest for Canadians! Canada Day fireworks are the BEST! Throw in a Canada Day cake covered in strawberries, and you’ve got a perfect celebration! I’d love to spend it in Ottawa sometime, but with hubby’s current job it isn’t going to happen soon….
    Love your project - trying to figure out how to re-create it if I don’t win.

  12. Anne Ron 10 Jun 2009 at 10:18 am 12

    Hi Julia. I’d love, love, love to win this set. My cousin from England is coming over for a visit at the end of June and would love to be able to make some cards with this set for her. Really looking forward to them being here on Canada Day for all the fireworks!!! Keeping my fingers crossed Eh!

    Thanks.

    Anne

  13. Nellieon 10 Jun 2009 at 11:12 am 13

    Wow, thanks for the chance to win this great set. Just in time for Canada day. It’s also one of my favorite days of the year. Hugs, Nellie.

  14. Deb Von 10 Jun 2009 at 12:24 pm 14

    What a great set. I have a ton of ideas that it would be perfect for. My brother-in-law is in the forces, and we celebrate Canada Day big time.

  15. Cassandraon 10 Jun 2009 at 12:47 pm 15

    I am proud to be Canadian and can never find any good Canadian stamps. This stamp set would be great to go with Canadian paper I found and make some cards for my friends who are in the states to remind them of their friendly and helpful neighbours. Thanks for the chance to win.

  16. Andrea Walfordon 10 Jun 2009 at 1:13 pm 16

    Awesome card! Patriotism and creativity!

  17. Lanaon 10 Jun 2009 at 1:20 pm 17

    ooh! me please!! I always have a big Canada day bbq party, and its so hard to find crafty Canadian supplies! I always send cards to my ex-pat friends in the States too. :)

  18. Heather Mon 10 Jun 2009 at 2:13 pm 18

    It would be soo cool to win something Canadian, eh?! Oh, cheeky me, but living in Montreal means we ‘quietly’ celebrate our nation’s big day. Unlike those noisy blue folks the week before, that is ;) Woot Woot for the maple leaf!!
    Thanks for the chance to win, Julia!

  19. Kelly Beeon 10 Jun 2009 at 5:23 pm 19

    I’m in Newfoundland, b’y. Canada’s youngest province and I’d love to win this set. We never used to celebrate Canada Day but my husband became a Canadian citizen two years ago and now Canada Day has a lot more meaning for us!

  20. Lavonne (tweetygirl)on 10 Jun 2009 at 6:10 pm 20

    Was a lot of fun reading all the previous comments! I’m definitely Canadian and proud of it! Thanks for the chance to win this neat set. :)

  21. Heatheron 10 Jun 2009 at 7:49 pm 21

    awesome project! Its cool to see a Canadian stamp set! I always see so many cool things for Independence Day but not Canada Day

  22. Lynn G.on 10 Jun 2009 at 8:51 pm 22

    O Canada……what a patriotic project!
    I’d love to win this set - thanks so much for the chance!

  23. Traceyon 11 Jun 2009 at 5:41 am 23

    I love what you did with this set Julia. Just fabulous!! I would love to win this. I am most definitely proud to be Canadian and would love to show it off using this set!!

  24. Lorraine Mon 11 Jun 2009 at 10:55 am 24

    Such cute projects! I can see myself using this set lots! TFS!

  25. Judith Novakon 11 Jun 2009 at 12:22 pm 25

    What a wonderful set! Living in Florida where so many Canadian snowbirds visit through the winter, I would love to win this set so I could make special cards for them.

  26. Stella Boatmanon 11 Jun 2009 at 12:43 pm 26

    Beautiful set of stamps. I picture ways to use them to create so many different cards. Thanks, Stella

  27. Karenon 11 Jun 2009 at 12:45 pm 27

    Nice stamp set Julia! Although I am not from Canada I would love to win this one. There are so many other possiblitilies with the other stamps! :)

  28. chrisdon 11 Jun 2009 at 1:55 pm 28

    What a great set with many ideas for projects. Although I’m in the US, we live near Windsor and visit there often and have the memories to prove it. Does it count that we can watch the CBC news here?
    8-)

  29. Trudion 11 Jun 2009 at 11:18 pm 29

    Julia,

    Add me to the list who is not Canadian…but…but…but…I grew up and still live on a farm, (Washington State) and have always thought that this set could be used for so many applications!

    Trudi

  30. Sueon 12 Jun 2009 at 6:45 am 30

    Julia

    What a great stamp set, that could be used in so many
    ways.

    Sue