Here are two birthday cards I made on craft paper with black ink calligraphy.
1. The Queen Bee
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| Queen Bee Birthday Card |
This card was for my dear mother-in-law. She doesn't exactly have the "Queen Bee" personality in the traditional sense, and after I made it I realized that I don't think she even like bugs that much. However, I made the card with the endearing implication that she is the matriarch and creator of the family. I think she liked it, regardless of the gigantic bug on the front page. I will say, though, that if I had to choose any insect, a bee would bee at the top of my list. They are quite beautiful and complex little creatures. And they make honey.
2. Poppy
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| Poppy Birthday Card |
One of my sisters-in-law loves poppy flowers. And I love flowers in general. Seriously, I am always happy to illustrate anything floral themed. My mom always had a large garden when we were growing up and I used to spend hours sitting on the rocks, usually trying to sneak up on dragonflies. Maybe my hours in the garden as a child is the reason I appreciate bees so much? Anyways, that's how this poppy birthday card came into being.
