A 'Thing' About Birds

Back in art college, many years ago, I lino printed some textile with birds on it. I still have it. I have always had a 'thing' about birds, so it came as no surprise to Mister Handmade in Israel that this year's Valentine's card had a bird on it! I created a sweet and simple design, inspired by a small print I saw on Pinterest, showing a bird sitting on a branch. The branches are bare apart from a few leaves. I added a couple of hearts, which are "blooming" there instead. The card was cut from white stock with a red paper inlay.

Valentine's Day in Israel is not the same kind of celebration as it is in other places in the world, but Mister Handmade in Israel and I always mark the day in some way. We both grew up in the UK and enjoy keeping some British traditions. In Israel there is another day, called Tu B'Av, that celebrates love. The holiday takes place in the summer months, this year on the 11th August.

We exchanged Valentine's cards and Mister Handmade in Israel sent me these gorgeous flowers and a yummy package of English chocolates too! Our supplies were running low from our last trip to the UK. Mister Handmade in Israel received some locally made espresso coffee liqueur, which we both like. I hope he shares!

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