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| "Lahaina": junk papers collage, digital collage. |
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Lots of graduations and birthdays in my family and extended family. I bought graduation and birthday cards, but for the ones who might like it, I decided to make some personal cards.
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| Logan |
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| High School Graduate |
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| Maddie |
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| University Graduate |
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| Noelle |
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| 15th Birthday |
I used store-bought 3-3/4" x 9-3/4" folded, colored, textured cards with standard 4 x 9-1/2" envelopes. I drew with black marker & ballpoint pen, and then used colored pencils on the front of the card, as they work well on the textured cardstock. I have made similar cards with collage, but that does usually take a little longer. Using a simple design, it doesn't take long to create and hopefully the receiver knows that they are special for you to take the time to try it?
A baby Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey almost looks imaginary — like a creature painted from gold, blue, and winter light. But behind that beautiful appearance is an animal built for survival in some of China’s harshest mountain forests.
These rare monkeys live high in the cold forests of central China, where snow, freezing temperatures, and misty mountain weather shape daily life. Their thick golden fur is more than striking decoration. It protects them against icy winds and long winters spent moving through forest canopies at high elevations.
Although their bright blue faces make them appear delicate, golden snub-nosed monkeys are remarkably resilient. They survive on leaves, bark, buds, fruit, seeds, and lichens when food becomes scarce during colder months.
Young monkeys grow up surrounded by close family groups where grooming, protection, and cooperation are essential for survival. When entire troops move through the snowy trees together, flashes of gold ripple through the forest canopy like living sunlight. But surviving in such a demanding world is what makes these monkeys truly extraordinary.
Just because ...
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| Long-Wattled Umbrellabird |
Long-Wattled Umbrellabird..The long-wattled umbrellabird is one of the most unusual birds in the world and is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador. It is instantly recognizable by its large umbrella-like crest and the long feather-covered wattle hanging from its chest, which can reach over 30 centimeters in length. Males use these remarkable features during courtship displays, producing deep booming calls to attract females. Umbrellabirds feed mainly on fruits but will also consume insects and small vertebrates. Deforestation has severely reduced their habitat, making them increasingly rare throughout their limited range.
Friday's Smiles ...
Hoping you see all the good things in your day.
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