Hi
I feel like I have been glued to the TV or radio these last few days. The stories that are coming out about the floods in Queensland (and now NSW and Vic) are just incredible.
It is times like these though that I am incredibly proud to be Australian. I know that we Australians are quite often knocked for our casual "She'll be right Mate" attitude but today we are showing the world that we are actually a nation of strong, proud and resilient individuals that instinctively pull together in times of need. Today it wasn't so much case of "She'll be right Mate" that I saw on the news, but rather a "Do you need a hand Mate" that made my chest swell with pride. There was footage of people in waste deep water working together to salvage what little they could before the expected flood peak in Brisbane. There were friends, neighbours and strangers all working together. So many tragic stories of devastation and loss are coming to light and I ask you all to spare a thought for the thousands of families affected and that are still enduring this slow motion distaster that is weaving it's way down our east coast.
You can donate to the relief efforts online at the Qld Premier's Flood Relief Appeal (International donations are also welcome)
You can donate to the relief efforts online at the Qld Premier's Flood Relief Appeal (International donations are also welcome)
Moving on now to the current challenge over at Mad For Markers which is quite timely really as Australia day is celebrated here on January 26th. We would love to see your creations in our national colours of RED,WHITE and BLUE or Green and Gold.
For my card today I have used a Kenny K image "Honey Sparks"
Here is the list of Copics used to colour this image
Skin - E000, E00, E11 and R20
Hair, Sunglasses and Boots - C1, C3, C5, C7, C9 and 100
Clothes - R22, R24, R27, R29, R46 and R59
Head on over to the Mad For Markers Challenge Blog to get your daily dose of inspiration and to link up your creation. I can't wait to see it!!
For all your Copic and related supplies head on over to Mad For Markers online store.
Mad For Markers post to Australia and New Zealand and stock a large range of Copic Markers, Blending Card, Masking Paper etc.
You can also check out the store blog and challenge blog for tips, tutorials and inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by
Michelle :-)
