Three more postcards for the Birthday postcard exchange. Sending them all out tomorrow. Some of the December birthday girls will be getting their cards super early. Knowing how hectic this month is, and how forgetful I am, I wanted to be sure the cards made it to their destinations.
Blackbird, blackbird, what do you see? Blackbird, blackbird, are you watching me? Blackbird, blackbird, sitting so high. Oh how I wish, I too, could fly. S.M.D.
I am so pleased with how this turned out. I had planned on doing a solid black silhouette, but the first wash took me in another direction. This is my first little bird. I like him so much, I am going to have a hard time gifting him for the Birthday postcard swap.
Humble coneflower on display, drinking in each golden ray. Face boldly reaching for the sun Each in turn, the healing one. SMD
Echinacea (Coneflower) are easy to grow and very hardy. They tolerate heat and humidity and survive cold and drought. Echinacea resists most pests and diseases. These summer blooms can range from pink, white, yellow, orange, and purple. Their seed-filled cones are an irresistible treat to songbirds in the fall.
Native Americans have long used Echinacea as an antiseptic, an analgesic, and to treat poisonous insect and snake bites. It has also been used to treat toothaches and sore throat. Many swear by its ability to boost the immune system and ward off the common cold.
One more Birthday postcard I can cross off my list. This is a new technique for me, I did not get it quite right, but for a first try, this is not bad. It is an unexpected keeper!