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Friday 24 February 2012

Week 8 Postcard Challenge ~ Cuba

Week 8 of Darcy's Postcard Challenge takes us the the Caribbean island of Cuba. Through my research I found some amazing bits of trivial but interesting  information about Cuba. Since the Revolution in 1959 there have been no new cars imported to Cuba, the island still has thousands of pre-1959 Classic American cars, which are kept in pristine condition and are very much a status symbol within the Communist country, it's full name being the Republic of Cuba. Christopher Columbus established the island, hence the large numbers of Spanish churches and Spanish architecture. being in the Caribbean there is an abundance of beautiful tropical flowers. Havana cigars are classed as the best cigars in the world. One of the greatest exports the Cubans can boast of is qualified Medical Doctors, they are loaned to over 40 countries.
I have used Indigo Blu stamps, from The Grand Tour II for the old building. The flower is from an old set of Tropical Flowers from See-D's, which I coloured with Promarkers. To answer a previous question, I stamp the majority of my images or use cut outs from downloads. I can not draw, even  a match stick man.
Mr. and Mrs. Grainger are currently visiting Cuba, in their search for information which could be useful before the end of the year to help them to prevent something awful happening to their daughter. 
I would like to thank the many visitors I had last week to see my card from Wales. Also to thank all of those who left splendid comments which I greatly appreciate. I have enjoyed the challenge of Cuba, for I found the research much more interesting than I thought it would be. I am so glad I am on this Postcard Journey for if I was just visiting I would truly feel left out of a fabulous experience. Thanks again Darcy. I wonder where to next Monday? To see other traveller's postcards click on the side bar for the Postcard Challenge 2010. To see my previous postcards, check the Labels or the additional page on the top bar. Thanks for your visit.

22 comments:

  1. Great card, the slower stamp you used is gorgeous and you coloured it beutifully i am so glad we have such a diverse number of people playing along, the painter, stampers, those that love collage and the digital users. it is wonderful that everyone can join in.

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  2. what a great postcard,love your colours and for all the info. we are learnng to much from this challenge...

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  3. Stunning card! I love your pink and brown color palette.

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  4. Hi Caz! Love your card. Research paid off. Have a great weekend. Yvonne

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  5. Sweet! Love how the colors are so happy together

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  6. Love, love, love that pink car. The whole card just seems so happy. Does that make sense.

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  7. Another beauty Caz, loads of information, not a place I would like to visit.
    Yvonne x

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  8. Your card is fab. Great composition that really draws the eye in.

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  9. Beautiful card with very well chosen stamps and coloured to perfection.
    I agree with you, this challenge is so interesting and exciting.

    Janet xx

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  10. I love that car! ♥ The whole card is gorgeous! :)

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  11. Beautiful collage and stamp work,

    dx

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  12. Fascinating information. Now i understand why the cars in Cuban images are always antiques. Thanks! You made a wonderful card.

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  13. Brilliant combination of images ... It works perfectly. Well done.

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  14. Grat collag postcard! You includd everything that's typical of Cuba.:) Love it!

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  15. Just love your creative expression, the hibiscus blossom, pink cadillac, and cigars...Cuba indeed!...and of course I Love the Yellow Orchids on your Blog page...cymbidium I think...aloha, Lei

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  16. Fabulous postcard Caz, love the images you have used.
    Avril xx

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  17. Smashing card, love the stamped elements and so well put together.
    Jen x

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  18. Beautiful card, the flower is so pretty, and what a great combination of images you've used, love it! M

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  19. Great card, love the collage effect, sums up the Cuban spirit
    Jan

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  20. love all the images on your card and so wonderfully arranged. the colors are beautiful. each piece as though I've seen them all on a visit

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  21. Fabulous collage, love the sparkly Hibiscus. And I thought studying all the time was what Hermione did :D XXX

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