In Celebration of Neet (RIP)
Hello! ¡Hola! My schedule has been so crazy lately, that I've been having to post when my schedule allows. As you may know, I had two overnight work trips in the last two weeks. Next weekend, I have a graveside funeral and I'll be baptizing my youngest grandson, so besides getting the liturgies ready and writing sermons, my wife and I need to get the house ready for family and work on the reception for after the baptism.
Since Mother's Day is coming up next Sunday too, I decided to make cards for the 5 Mom's in my immediate family. Iced Tea is a staple in the Southern United States, so I made it the focal point of my card. For my design, I used Hyggenhaus black greeting cards; Crescent Adhesive Board ATC's; generic doodle scrapbook paper and stencil for Amazon; a Memories ink pad and a Ranger blending tool; Sizzix Tim Holtz Happy Hour & Lisa Jones Jar of Flowers Thinlits sets; a Kscraft ATC die set; generic B&W baker's twine; a black Copic broad nib inking pen; a Funcils Black oil marker; a Mont Marte red brush pen; and different adhesives. I am submitting this card to. Freshly Made Sketches #734 - Sketch by Jen M, Colorful Options - Black & White, First Cup Challenges #14 May, and The Paper Players PP784 - Theme Challenge from Jaydee.
Next, I have a page I made for Art Journal Journey, where Mia, from the blog Craftartista, set a "Birds" theme. Just like her, I love birds too. However, I also love the Japanese culture, and have been learning about Kawaii (Cute) and Chibi (Short) art lately. Based on what I've learned thus far from art instructional books by Masako Moyervandee and Yoai, I drew this fantasy eagle and startled little boy. I felt that the John 14:1 Gospel verse was appropriate for their encounter. I am also submitting this page to Sunday In The Art Room 5/3/2026 and Mosaic Monday #187.
Comments
baptism. Cheers, Makira
You are great making cards and page.
Your page with the bird and the Kawaii boy is amazing. Thank you for your entry in my challenge at AJJ.
Sending good wishes to you and your family.
All the best Jan
Mary Anne (3)
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
First Cup Challenge DT
jaydee
Greetings by Heidrun
It is wonderful you could baptize you grandchild, a blessed occasion for you and your family. Grandchildren are a joy.
You art is beautiful, I love the card! The butterfly is lovely, great capture. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
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What a lovely journal page you made for Mia's theme at AJJ. It is stunning.
That is a fabulous swallowtail and I am sure Neet would have loved it. I first met Neet through WOYWW, but she was also a great host at AJJ too. She never had a one word comment. Instead, she gave thoughtful comments every time. She will be greatly missed.
Thank you so much for sharing your talent. God bless you.
Greetings by Heidrun