My family and I had gone to Dublin, Ohio for vacation one year. While there, we went to the Columbus Zoo. I took along my camera for artistic inspiration and came upon this magnificent looking turtle. I took its picture and moved along.
Once home, I tried to identify this type of turtle. After much searching, I finally typed in tortoise instead of turtle, along with black, yellow, and the best word to describe the pattern on its back - star - and low and behold, I found its picture and its name. This animal is called a Star Tortoise. Here is a painting that I did that is printed on tee shirts.
Looks
The star pattern that I saw had raised areas, making the overall shell appear bumpy. However, some types of star tortoises have smooth backs.
Although called a Star Tortoise, the stars don't all look the same. What Star Tortoises have in common is the overall dark background with a yellow pattern. Some of the yellow patterns are more star shaped than others. Some even look more like a diamond.
On some Star Tortoises, the yellow markings are rather thin, and on others they are bold.
Habitat
The Star Tortoise lives in a habitat that is dry for at least three months out of the year.
The Star Tortoise lives in temperatures that range from 90 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the warmest area to about 80 degrees in the cooler area of its habitat. At night the temperature ranges in the low to mid 70s. They also like some vegetation to protect them from the mid-day sun.
Diet
The diet of the Star Tortoise may range from fruit and vegetables one part of the year, to grasses and decaying flesh another; both providing different vitamins and minerals for its sustained well being.
Cheryl Paton
CherylsArt shares family friendly designs printed on tshirts, mugs, stationery, and more. Most of these products are from my CherylsArt store on Zazzle. https://www.zazzle.com/store/CherylsArt. Find my coloring books, scrapbook paper books, notebooks and more, on my author page on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/author/cherylpaton.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Plaid Bunny Rabbit Shirts and Bags
Cute bunny rabbits in plaid adorn fun items for Easter. A dwarf rabbit that we had, named Peter, was the model for this drawing. Peter just provided the shape. I added the colorful plaid design on the drawing. I thought it would be cute. It is in a variety of pastel colors, just perfect for Easter.
Here the design is printed on body suit shirts for baby. You can also choose any other shirt style, including shirts for kids, teens, and adults; in any shirt color and size. If you choose a color shirt, you can also choose a white undercoating to help the bunny to stand out more.
Older kids to adults can choose from a variety of tshirt styles and colors.
Is your child ready to hunt for Easter eggs? This canvas bag will be a fun and sturdy choice to gather up the eggs. The text says, I love plaid. It can be easily customized with the child's name or your message, on the template form.
Last but not least, if your child would like a fun activity, then have them put a plaid bunny puzzle together. You can choose the puzzle size, which also adjusts the number of pieces that are in the puzzle, making the puzzle range from easy to challenging, with a variety of choices in between.
You can see more plaid bunny products at my CherylsArt store at zazzle.com.
Happy Easter!
Cheryl Paton
Here the design is printed on body suit shirts for baby. You can also choose any other shirt style, including shirts for kids, teens, and adults; in any shirt color and size. If you choose a color shirt, you can also choose a white undercoating to help the bunny to stand out more.
Older kids to adults can choose from a variety of tshirt styles and colors.
Is your child ready to hunt for Easter eggs? This canvas bag will be a fun and sturdy choice to gather up the eggs. The text says, I love plaid. It can be easily customized with the child's name or your message, on the template form.
Last but not least, if your child would like a fun activity, then have them put a plaid bunny puzzle together. You can choose the puzzle size, which also adjusts the number of pieces that are in the puzzle, making the puzzle range from easy to challenging, with a variety of choices in between.
You can see more plaid bunny products at my CherylsArt store at zazzle.com.
Happy Easter!
Cheryl Paton
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Personalized Cookies for Graduation
Are you looking for a sweet treat to help commemorate your child's graduation, and for someone else to do the baking? Then your wishes have come true.
These cap and tassel, sugar cookies are a great solution. They come pre-decorated, and personalized with your own message, that you type in yourself. They are baked by Veronica’s Treats, on the same day that they are shipped.
Each one is individually wrapped and stays fresh for up to two weeks. They measure 3-1/2 inches across and are ordered in multiples of one dozen.
This first design features a red cap and tassel.
They also come in the blue and yellow combination.
Orange cap and yellow tassel.
Black on black.
Silver Gray Cap and Black Tassel.
Gold Cap and Green Tassel.
The text on the template form is easy to modify or delete.
If you have a different color request, you can email creative-brushstrokes@comcast.net. Be sure to mention Graduation cap and tassel color request in the subject line.
If you are wondering about the flavor and/or texture of these cookies, a reviewer has said that they were very pleased with each bite and that they were also nice and flaky. The images are both decorative and edible.
Check here for a balloon graduation cookie design for graduates.
Cheryl Paton
These cap and tassel, sugar cookies are a great solution. They come pre-decorated, and personalized with your own message, that you type in yourself. They are baked by Veronica’s Treats, on the same day that they are shipped.
Each one is individually wrapped and stays fresh for up to two weeks. They measure 3-1/2 inches across and are ordered in multiples of one dozen.
This first design features a red cap and tassel.
They also come in the blue and yellow combination.
Orange cap and yellow tassel.
Black on black.
Silver Gray Cap and Black Tassel.
Gold Cap and Green Tassel.
The text on the template form is easy to modify or delete.
If you have a different color request, you can email creative-brushstrokes@comcast.net. Be sure to mention Graduation cap and tassel color request in the subject line.
If you are wondering about the flavor and/or texture of these cookies, a reviewer has said that they were very pleased with each bite and that they were also nice and flaky. The images are both decorative and edible.
Check here for a balloon graduation cookie design for graduates.
Cheryl Paton
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Pens for graduation gifts
Personalized pens make nice graduation gifts. Pens make a nice reminder and commemoration of this milestone occasion. They can feature the cap and tassel colors that match your student's school colors. It's also easy to personalize the year of their graduation on the provided template form.
This particular design of a cap and tassel graduation pens comes in a choice of six color combinations. There is a placeholder to type in the name and the year.
For extra options, you can also choose from black, blue, and red ink; as well as from black, blue, green, pink, and red trim colors.
If you're giving these pens out as gifts to the class, you can delete the name and just type in the year and the school's initials.
The minimum order for any one pen is two.
Congratulations to you and your graduate.
Cheryl Paton
This particular design of a cap and tassel graduation pens comes in a choice of six color combinations. There is a placeholder to type in the name and the year.
For extra options, you can also choose from black, blue, and red ink; as well as from black, blue, green, pink, and red trim colors.
If you're giving these pens out as gifts to the class, you can delete the name and just type in the year and the school's initials.
The minimum order for any one pen is two.
Congratulations to you and your graduate.
Cheryl Paton
Graduation Address Labels and Seals
Here you will find color themed address labels, invitations, and envelope seals, to help you get ready for graduation. By the way, congratulations to the graduate(s) in your life; it is a wonderful achievement.
Each item can be easily personalized online.
The current available color combinations are black, red, purple, gray with black, blue with yellow, gold with yellow, and gold with green. If you need one designed in a different color or color combination, do let me know in the comments below and I'll be glad to design that for you.
The links below will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle. As a Zazzle associate and designer, I do earn income on qualifying purchases made from these links.
This first address label features the blue graduation cap with a yellow tassel. The graduation cap is on the left and the address is typed in to the right.
Another combination is the gray cap with black tassel.
The orange cap with yellow tassel combination is shown here on stickers. It is easy to customize the year on the provided template. The background color can also be customized. This style is great to use as envelope seals and or to place on gifts for the graduate.
The black cap with black tassel design is another option. It also shows how they can look personalized with a name.
View more graduation products here, including invitations, name insert business cards, and gift ideas for the graduate:
Again, congratulations to you and your graduate(s).
Cheryl Paton
Each item can be easily personalized online.
The current available color combinations are black, red, purple, gray with black, blue with yellow, gold with yellow, and gold with green. If you need one designed in a different color or color combination, do let me know in the comments below and I'll be glad to design that for you.
The links below will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle. As a Zazzle associate and designer, I do earn income on qualifying purchases made from these links.
This first address label features the blue graduation cap with a yellow tassel. The graduation cap is on the left and the address is typed in to the right.
Another combination is the gray cap with black tassel.
The orange cap with yellow tassel combination is shown here on stickers. It is easy to customize the year on the provided template. The background color can also be customized. This style is great to use as envelope seals and or to place on gifts for the graduate.
The black cap with black tassel design is another option. It also shows how they can look personalized with a name.
View more graduation products here, including invitations, name insert business cards, and gift ideas for the graduate:
Again, congratulations to you and your graduate(s).
Cheryl Paton
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Red Apple Custom Home Decor
A red apple design looks so fruity and fun. Here you will find a selection of items for the home including custom throw pillows, lamps, fabric to make your own curtains and/or other accents, and kitchen towels. There is also a link, at the end, to find more red apple products to go with your decor.
This red apple pillow features a pattern of apples on one side and a single large apple on the reverse.
The background on both sides is pink, and it can be customized.
The lamp also features a repeated pattern on the same pink background. You can customize the background color to coordinate with your room colors.
The lamp shade is 20 inches high by 7 inches wide.
The fabric also features a pattern of apples. As with the other products, the background color of pink can be customized. The orientation of the apples can also be customized.
You can let your creativity run wild with your own fabric. The design can be printed on up to ten continuous yards of fabric.
If you like red apple accents in the kitchen, check out these kitchen towels. I selected green for the background color for this design. You can customize any of these products and select a different background color.
As promised, here is the link for more red apple products by CherylsArt at Zazzle.com.
Happy decorating.
Cheryl Paton
This red apple pillow features a pattern of apples on one side and a single large apple on the reverse.
The background on both sides is pink, and it can be customized.
The lamp also features a repeated pattern on the same pink background. You can customize the background color to coordinate with your room colors.
The lamp shade is 20 inches high by 7 inches wide.
The fabric also features a pattern of apples. As with the other products, the background color of pink can be customized. The orientation of the apples can also be customized.
You can let your creativity run wild with your own fabric. The design can be printed on up to ten continuous yards of fabric.
If you like red apple accents in the kitchen, check out these kitchen towels. I selected green for the background color for this design. You can customize any of these products and select a different background color.
As promised, here is the link for more red apple products by CherylsArt at Zazzle.com.
Happy decorating.
Cheryl Paton
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Personalized Confetti Photo Birthday Invitations
These colorful confetti birthday invitations are fun for any age. The confetti design makes a frame around the photo. The colors will match a variety of color themes.
All you need to do, once you're on the product page, is to click on the Personalize this template, scroll down to the photo placeholder, then select a photo that you have stored on your computer.
The back of the invitation is ready to be personalized online, and also features the confetti design surrounding your text. Again, you will select Personalize this template, and type in your text in place of the text already there.
Check out different confetti options to decorate with, on Amazon: Confetti Options
May you and yours enjoy a wonderful confetti themed birthday!
Cheryl Paton
All you need to do, once you're on the product page, is to click on the Personalize this template, scroll down to the photo placeholder, then select a photo that you have stored on your computer.
The back of the invitation is ready to be personalized online, and also features the confetti design surrounding your text. Again, you will select Personalize this template, and type in your text in place of the text already there.
Check out different confetti options to decorate with, on Amazon: Confetti Options
May you and yours enjoy a wonderful confetti themed birthday!
Cheryl Paton
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