This last weekend was cold and damp and the news both here in Israel and in Japan did not improve matters, yet there are definite signs of spring around here. Before the rain came we managed a quick trip to a local beauty spot and archaeological site, Titura Hill, which I have previously blogged about
here.
The Cyclamen or
Rakefet carpeted the hillside. The Shaked (Almond trees) have blossomed again and the Anemones or
Kalaniot and Palestine Iris are in full bloom. It was simply a beautiful sight. With so many terrible things happening in the world, isn't it wonderful when nature reminds us of the good things in life as well?
With the warmer weather clearly on my mind, I designed a card with a definite Spring-like feel. A customer wanted a "pretty" card for her sister, with a personal message on it describing how much she cares about her. Though my flowers are obviously more stylised than the ones we saw on the hill, I incorporated nature's beautiful pink and orange hues into my design (below). A little bird hopped into the picture too and a bright orange bow finished off the card nicely.
The 'special sister' apparently loved her card and I'm loving the sight of so many wildflowers blooming in Israel right now.
3 comments:
Lovely card and it is great that mother nature is coming out to say hello
Lovely photos of the flowers...Spring is such a beautiful season of renewal.
Love the card too...anything with orange is sure to brighten anyone's day.
p.s. Thanks for stopping by always...I'd love it if my hubby chose one of your cards!!! ;-)
Yes, so true - how to appreciate the beauty when there is suffering in the world as well. Quite a tension, but it has always been that way and will continue that way. Your card is beautiful.
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