From Sketch to Card: He’s Two! Birthday Card for Nephew Aaron

Beginning Sketch

I don’t always make a sketch, but this time I had an idea while I was watching tv so I grabbed one of the many notebooks I have.

Papers Chosen

When I had time to make the card, I grabbed some papers I thought would be a fun color palette for a 2-year-old. Plus, I knew we were going to “Jumpin Up” for the party: a bright primary colored place with lots of jumpy structures.

In Progress - trying different papers/colors

I played with the colors a little. I originally thought I’d use the light blue circle on the right side. But when I tried the green, it really made the yellow stand out.

The silver is washi tape from S.E.I. and the papers are from a pad I’ve had for ages. I traced the number from a chipboard number I got with a set from JoAnne’s long ago.

Finished Card for Aaron

Here’s the final product. And a blurry picture of the birthday boy at play

Aaron's day

He’s 2. I shouldn’t expect him to be able to stand still on his birthday, should I?

Foodie News, California Crops and What I’ll Be Eating Soon.

 

Nearby in Castroville, early signs suggest better-than-average artichoke crops. Castroville artichokes peak in April and May. Baby sizes start hitting their stride by late April… full story.

About three weeks until cherry season in California and a big crop is predicted this year… full story.

Looking a little further out, the pistachio crop is also looking good for a harvest beginning September… full story

And for dessert:

Cocoa Power! Even more reason to love chocolate; it helps prevent neurodegenerative diseases… full story.

Headed to England? The Chocolate Boutique Hotel has a chocolate fountain in every room and a chocolate themed cocktail bar… full story

Now I’m hungry…