This week the Tea Potter's are sending paper hugs and smiles to Annie who had a debilitating stroke. Annie was a successful theater director for decades, so our hostess Polly challenged us to make a card to illustrate a favorite play or musical.
I just recently took my granddaughter to see The Lion King. The acting and singing were top notch, but the costumes are what made this play for me. Spectacular. I especially loved the movement of the lions' masks which were worn mostly above the actors' heads. I also learned that The Lion King is the #1 musical of all time by a far margin. Since Annie also loves dogs, I cast one my childhood favorites -- Rin Tin Tin -- in the starring role. Hakuna Matata is a catch phrase from the movie and the play. It is Swahili meaning "no troubles" "no worries" "take it easy". It was typed using Blockhead Dude font.
To make this card, I merged the dog and lion head and printed. I roughly drew in a bluff for him to stand upon. Masked the images and ink blended DOX for the bg.
I hope the many fun and imaginative cards headed to Annie will bring her smiles and delight and some wonderful memories of her theatrical and choral days. And, I hope your day is filled with fun and imaginative things as well. TFL
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Registered: September 11, 2004 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 7645
Thu, Feb 15, 2024 @ 4:09 PM
What a clever design merging the lion and dog, and it turned out great. Your hand drawn bluff looks impressively real, and the coloring behind the image blends it all together beautifully. Annie will appreciate this for sure.
------------------------------ Linda
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131741
Fri, Feb 16, 2024 @ 1:11 AM
I only saw the movie but any images I have seen from the musical the costumes certainly do look spectacular. And gave you a great opportunity to incorporate RinTinTin!
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83088
Sun, Feb 18, 2024 @ 7:21 AM
So creative and soooooo fun. I love how your mind works! Hugz
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni