I’m a pretty clean and simple kind of person. I like straight lines and smooth edges. My closet is organized by length of sleeve and sub-categorized by color. OCD? Maybe a little (at least I don’t have to make sure my golf tees are all facing the right way… Gary). Anyway, I’ve never been one to put bumper stickers all over my clean, shiny car. But ever since I had to give up my Beautiful British Columbia license plates five years ago, I have lamented the loss of my Canadian identity. Today is Canada day, and in honor of my home and native land, I gave my car a temporary alter-ego, just a little something to show my Canadian pride. I didn’t want anything flashy, something more like the little tattoo you get in an inconspicuous place, the tiny rebellious streak in an otherwise straight-arrow life. So I used the Silhouette to cut out this Canadian maple leaf in red vinyl and put it in the corner of my car’s rear window. Now I can really sport my Canadian pride, while keeping with my minimalistic lifestyle. Happy Canada Day!
Amy Walton
Design Team Coordinator
So cute!
Posted by: Laurie | July 01, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Love it!! It is wonderful province we live in! Happy Canada Day.
Posted by: Kaylyn B | July 01, 2009 at 10:16 AM
What a great idea, Amy! Happy Canada Day!
Posted by: Pam G. | July 01, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Happy Canada Day, Amy! I am Canadian and proud of it, too :-).
Posted by: Shelley P. | July 01, 2009 at 11:02 AM
This is fabulous! Happy Canada Day!!
Posted by: Tracey | July 01, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Happy Canada Day! I love the idea, maybe I should put a little crown in my car. (I keep telling my husband he forgets I am a princess:-) )
Posted by: Tracy | July 01, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Happy Canada Day to you too Amy!
I love that you keep your "heart on your lseeve" so to say, although in this case it is your mapleleaf on your car!
Posted by: tamara w | July 01, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Happy Canada Day back atcha, Amy! The maple leaf looks happy to be on your car ;)
Posted by: ms.espresso | July 01, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Happy Canada Day! Looks great
Posted by: sophia | July 01, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Happy Canada Day!! Just another reason I want a silhouette!
Posted by: Sarah | July 01, 2009 at 11:35 PM
That is adorable. It opens up a whole other realm of possibilities...does the vinyl come off easily?
Posted by: AnnaMarie Ferrell | July 02, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Oh Canada! Happy Canada Day! I have visited BC and Alberta. I loved the Stampede! When my son was still at home I went as a chaperone when his high school band and award-winning drumline were invited to play on the steps for the opening of Parlement! It is so beautiful. I loved the Gardens. God Bless our Northern Neighbors. Cute idea with the Maple Leaf!
Posted by: Liz Reynolds | July 02, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Happy Canada Day! What a great and simple idea. TFS
Posted by: Lisa | July 03, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Such a cute idea. We could all do this to support just about anything that we want with our silhouette!!
Posted by: Kathleen Ford | July 05, 2009 at 04:14 PM