Happy Chinese New Year

    My son was born in Seria, Brunei, Borneo "MANY" years ago, where we lived for three and a half years. Population is a mix of Malays and Chinese. Every year, I look forward to seeing the design for the new Chinese New Year postage stamps for Canada. I reckon they are some of the most beautiful stamps produced in Canada each year - too bad they can't design such spectacular stamps for other occasions, too! The bright red and the raised gold look good together. Chinese New Year begins on January 23rd and Steven's birthday is on January 25th, but sometimes I combine the two for a Flickr post. Thanks once again, fd, for creating the Motivator program : )

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    1. LeapFrog! (4 months ago | reply)

      We do produce some creative pieces at Canada Post ... and I must add the Canadian Mint too ... Happy Birthday to Steven and let the Chinese New Year's celebrations begin!! Excellent still photography and well presented!! Bravo ...

    2. mystuart (4 months ago | reply)

      We had a pretty one here in the States this year, too. Perhaps I'll post!
      Nice concept and execution, Ann!

    3. Debby_ab (4 months ago | reply)

      I need to go to a 'real' postal outlet to find that one! The outlet in our store only has 2 postcards, and only because 2 of us collect them. LOL very nice!

    4. Lorna689 (4 months ago | reply)

      if you are born the year of the dragon you carry luck with you
      Happy Birthday and Happy New year

    5. Kazooze (4 months ago | reply)

      Happy BD to Steven, happy day to you, Anne! Beautiful stamps, for sure!

    6. annkelliott (4 months ago | reply)

      Thanks, everyone!

      Debby, I was lucky to get any of these stamps, as I went the day after they came out. I bought the last two international value (seen on the left of my photo) and the last 15 or so of the Canadian value.

    7. mike 42 (4 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful Stamps, and well presented too. A very good Birthday memento.

    8. Meremail (4 months ago | reply)

      Very beautiful stamps Anne. Nicely presented.

    9. Janet 59 (4 months ago | reply)

      Those really are lovely stamps!

    10. mimbrava (4 months ago | reply)

      A gorgeous presentation. Happy birthday to your son.

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    13. Cats 70 (4 months ago | reply)

      Those are beautiful stamps to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Canada! I hope Steven has a great birthday!

    14. LAP75 (4 months ago | reply)

      They are gorgeous Anne!!
      Happy Birthday Steven!!
      Hey, can I get those stamps here in the US?

    15. Karen 818 (4 months ago | reply)

      Happy Birthday Steven!!!
      those are the prettiest stamps!!! I would love to have bold and beautiful stamps too

    16. Red~Star (4 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous shot of the stamps and a very happy birthday to your son. Happy Chinese New Year to you, How exciting to have lived in Borneo. Does you son live in Alberta too? Is he a photographer?

    17. annkelliott (4 months ago | reply)

      Thanks so much, everyone, especially for your birthday wishes for Steven!

      LAP75 - I can't remember who it was, but someone told me that the US has produced a rather nice Chinese New Year stamp that you could check out.

      Rebecca - yes, I'm glad to have had the experience of living in Borneo - except for having lizards inside the house, which totally freaked me out! - though daily living was much the same as in any country - cooking, cleaning, etc., lol. Yes, Steven lives in Calgary. He does take photos, but I don't think he has the time to be really passionate about it.

    18. Saint Claire Studio (4 months ago | reply)

      Happy B'day Steven!
      Anne, these stamps are indeed very beautiful, and I love how you've framed them.

    19. Papa Ellis (4 months ago | reply)

      they certainly are excellent stamps!

    20. Don Delaney (4 months ago | reply)

      Lovely presentation!

    21. Cathy G. (LA) (4 months ago | reply)

      Thank you for sharing these lovely stamps with us!

    22. outdoorstudio (4 months ago | reply)

      so interesting. and a pretty setup you made

    23. George Dixon (4 months ago | reply)

      A great celebration shot.

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