Perfect combination of challenge and DH's Christmas present arriving today. I got him a little spotting scope, because he only has sight in one eye and can't use binoculars. When we were in Greece in the summer, he used a little stocking-filler monocular I got him years ago a LOT, so I thought I'd get a decent one for him. The robin on the tag is because we have a semi-tame robin, who will let use get within arm's reach of him, and will fly down the back step when I whistle and put some meal-worms out for him. You certainly don't need binoculars to see him - sometimes he's even too close for my camera to focus.
Punched tag, stamped Kodomo Winter Robin with markers for the robin and Warm Green chalk ink for the greenery. Added an eyelet and some ribbon after sponging in the background with distress inks.
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009 GMT Views: 557
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Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Northern MN woods Posts: 11652
Thu, Dec 03, 2009 @ 7:17 AM
Wonderful details and robin story too ~ TFS!
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Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92650
Thu, Dec 03, 2009 @ 8:06 AM
SO cute! What a great gift for your DH! I have a very dear friend who is an avid birder and her scope would go before her clothes on a plane if she had to choose! : )
Sabrina, this is just such a wonderful tag to go with the gift! I love the greenery with the sweet little robin! I'm sure your DH will love your thoughtful present!
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75034
Thu, Dec 03, 2009 @ 9:10 AM
Such a darling little bird and the branches are perfect with him. Like your story about your robin. I am a bird watcher. I bet your DH is going to be very happy with his gift.
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 75034
Thu, Dec 03, 2009 @ 9:31 AM
Just had to come back after the comment on my tag and say you really lucked out with DH and that scope. That was funny. He needs to quit looking, doesn't he? LOL
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