TWO.TWO (second observance of whacky holiday)

     We're only two weeks into April and it's already been a busy month! I hope you all enjoyed April 8th whether the day had anything to do with birds or not. Draw a Picture of a Bird Day is so appropriately placed at the beginning of spring when you really appreciate the little creatures finding their way back to your open window with a song. I'm so excited about all the entries we received- they are each so different and so great! I can't wait to share them with you, so I'll stop yapping. But I do want to wet your whacky holiday taste buds by making you aware of a few other great holidays this month: April 13th is Scrabble Day, April 14th is Reach As High As You Can Day and April 28th is shared by Kiss Your Mate Day and Great Poetry Reading Day (both of which I will be observing given that I've got a kissable mate who happens to write great poetry, fabulous) AND it's BLONDE'S BIRTHDAY! We'll be announcing the BIRD winner TUESDAY so check back!

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Lindsay from Nashville TN - check out more of her fabulous work at 

http://lindsayanneshepherd.blogspot.com/

and her website here : http://www.wix.com/lindsayanneshepherd/pinsandneedles

Luke from Chicago, IL age 8 - our youngest reader!

Merry from TN - don't tell, but she did this at work!

A watercolor beauty from Beth, Columbus OH

                                                    

some funny birds from Nichole from Columbus, Ohio

This is George Elroy Davis 

who was sent to me via snail mail all the way from Columbia, SC from Emily, RN

and this little action film from Amy in Columbus  - love it!

"Betty" from graphic designer Laurie in TN - you can see more of her fine creations here: http://fancifulink.wordpress.com/

REDBROWNBLONDE CONTEST!

IT'S OUR FIRST BLOG CONTEST 

and we couldn't be more excited!

 What's not to love about readership participation and prizes?! 

Remember numero uno on Red's list : observe one whacky holiday a month...? 

April 8th is officially Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. 

Who knew?! So you've got TEN days to submit your bird drawing to us! 

We'll pick our top three favorite and feature them on the blog - first place gets a FABULOUS PRIZE

. . . . . .

. . .  this sweet little vintage owl pin. It's just delightful. He's a little copper gem just waiting to adorn you!

The Who, the How, and the When: 

Any medium is acceptable. You do not have to be a professional artist, or even good at drawing to enter! Scan your drawing or take a photo of your entry and send it to : REDBROWNBLONDE@GMAIL.COM
by April 9th -- we're giving you an extra day, in case you want to draw the picture on draw a picture of a bird day... Don't forget to include your name and the medium you used! HAVE FUN!


Below we've featured some beautiful examples from Etsy 
click on any image to be taken to its shop!

Suggested Playlist for Drawing Time : 

Sparrow by Neko Case 

Two Birds on a Wire by Regina 

Blackbird by The Beatles.