I am feeling jet lagged, the distances we are travelling in such a short time, are amazing and exciting. China, I have changed my mind so many times, I'm still not thrilled with my final result, it is a mix up of my ideas.
The national flower for China was agreed in 1964 to be the Plum Blossom. The giant Panda is indigenous to Central mountainous areas of China. They live in highly dense forest areas, their staple diet is bamboo and the leaves. China regularly re-introduce Pandas back into their natural habitat.
I have many Orental stamps but it wasn't until I started this project I realised probably 90% are Japanese.
Continuing the story of Hermione and her parents.
"Hello Dearest - Father and I are thrilled with your idea to start using owl post. All of this interaction with the animal and birds kingdom is above us. We understand the owl will arrive wherever we are - we give it your post and it will be delivered to you. So will you continue to send your cards to us via owl post to Paris and then our courier will deliver to us? Love from Mum and Dad"
Stamps used - Joanna Sheene - Plum Blossom
Maybe we should have paid more attention to the 'Challenge'-part of these postcards! :)
ReplyDeleteI really like all the layers in your postcard. China is so big and there are so many things, it's hard to choose just one topic. You did great! ♥
A really fabulous postcard Caz and it looks very Chinese to me. The bamboo background is lovely and the string of lanterns gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your story too (I'm a big fan of Harry Potter0.
Hoe you're having a good weekend.
Hugs, Fliss xx
I enjoy your mix up of ideas. There is so much to be inspired by in China and you have captured some of it in your card. Intrigued by the idea of Owl post.
ReplyDeletea great postcard, it covers everything to do with china..
ReplyDeleteCaz, you've created a wonderful postcard.
ReplyDeleteLooks Chinese to me, love that panda.
ReplyDeleteGreat postcard the next piece of the story is super.
Yvonne x
Your colourful postcard says 'China' to me! Owl post would probably be quicker than the UK's Royal Mail!!
ReplyDeleteOh Plum blossoms, pandas & lanterns, you have captured these wonderful things so well in this gorgeous postcard, I love the combination of all the things and the story... keep that owl flying!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many aspects to China it is almost impossible to pick just one to work with lol You did a fabulous job, China is often portrayed as being Busy, so your card fits perfectly :D XXX
ReplyDeleteits a great mix of images, I especially love the lanterns. Love that they are now using owl post.
ReplyDeleteLots of fab elements on this cards but I especially love the bamboo in the background and the lovely paper lanterns!
ReplyDeleteAaaah those lanterns look so real. Do they wobble? That must have been a lot of work. Great all round!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper card and so far, you are the only person to use lanterns. Do they blow in the wind? Owl post rules!
ReplyDeleteJanet xx
What a fun postcard! Love the panda and the lanterns. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your postcard, the panda and the lanterns are great! Love it owl post!
ReplyDeleteThe story continues......
ReplyDeleteA great postcard, love the collection of images.
Avril xx
You've combined great images fabulously. Love the lanterns!
ReplyDeleteIf this is what comes out of a muddle then you just keep right on going, I love your card, so many tiny elements so beautifully combined! fab! M
ReplyDeleteSo many cool elements on your card. But I really love those lanterns and your panda. So very cute!
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