Well, the congestion's still there, as well as a phegmy cough, but I keep plenty of tissue around. I'm happy to say that I feel much better, and I'm able to breath through my nose without the aid of a decongestant. Nick says that I sound really cute, too, with a stuffed-up nose, so I'm sure he's disappointed by now.
It's my Dad's birthday today! He and my stepmom have been awfully busy lately, so I wasn't entirely sure if I would have a chance to see him. I am a good daughter, though, I did wish him a happy birthday, and has invited Nick and I to watch an Air Show at the Brampton Flying Club, featuring replica planes from World War I! Right up Dad's alley. With our family being full of war vets and heroes, we both have an appreciation for its history. We're looking forward to spending time with Dad and seeing a piece of history!
I do get to see Dad for his birthday! Oh, what should I make for him? He's always been one to say, "Just get me a card, that's all I need," and with the fact that my parents are trying to 'downsize', so to speak, I wouldn't want to get him something else they'd have to dust. So, taking a cue from Mrs Gryphon's blog in the spirit of handmade cards, I decided to pull out my watercolour paints after years of hibernation and try something, well, not very complicated.
I like how it turned out. Take a look!
I was really nervous pulling out my watercolours. I knew this would be the month to flex that muscle, but the last time I painted was about five years ago! The only thing I could do was just try. Here was the start of the watercolour painting.
I thought about painting an airplane on the other half of the paper. I would cut it out and use foam scrapbooking stickers to attach it to the front of the card so that it would have a three-dimensional effect. Ahem, I'm not that confident in my painting skills quite yet, and it would take me forever. Well, I'll at least try. Nick found this picture of a bi-plane from World War I for me to sketch.
After many frustrating tries, I managed a pencil sketch. (I'm still working on perspective drawing. Of all things I never had a natural talent for, it's drawing.) There was something about the pencil sketch that I appreciated, almost like it was a blank slate or template to design your own airplane. I did some shading, attached small foam double-sided adhesive squares to the back, and placed my pencil sketch airplane on the front of the card when the paint dried. Check it out!
Clever, eh? *chuckle*
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2 comments:
Nice work on the card - great creative idea and execution!
Thanks so much! You definitely inspired me! :)
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