Today is ANZAC Day here in New Zealand and Australia. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. This year is very significant as we commemorate 100 years since the first major joint military action by the Australian and New Zealand armed forces during World War I. On 25 April 1915 the ANZACs landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey for what was to become an 8-month campaign where, through their bravery and sacrifice, the ANZAC legend was formed.

Today we remember all who gave their lives for their country and
honour our returned servicemen and women.

The red poppy is a symbol of war and remembrance, so it is only fitting that when a friend of mine decided to get married today, her wedding invitations had poppies on them. Here's the wedding card I created for the newlyweds, in the same colours as her wedding and featuring poppies...

Stamps: Pleasant Poppies (wood: 132061, clear: 129499), For the New Two (wood: 137147, clear: 138562). Ink: Crumb Cake (126975), Tangerine Twist (133686), Old Olive (126953), Soft Sky (131181), Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker (100069), Tangerine Twist Stampin' Write Marker (2014-2016 In Colors: 133654), Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (100079). Card/Paper: Crumb Cake (131004), Night of Navy (106577), Whisper White (106549), White Vellum (106584). Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246). Tools: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Aqua Painter (103954).

This card was inspired by Steffi's beautiful creation.

The gorgeous Pleasant Poppies background stamp is on the Retired List and is only available until 2 June or while stocks last. In fact the clear-mount Pleasant Poppies stamp has sold out already but you can still get the wood-mount option (as of 25 April).

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