Earth Day ~ Wrapping Paper

Using some brown kraft paper, (actually painters craft masking paper which is very inexpensive) an ink pad and some rubber stamps I created some fun wrapping paper for Earth Day gift packages.
 

Common House Gecko

 

This fellow (or gal) I believe may also be known as a Moon Lizard. Prefers a habitat of dense forest or woodland but has been known to be an urban dweller. Can live up to 7 years.

 Dueling Geckos ready for a showdown? The green lizard may be what is known as a Green Anole? Maybe they're both Green Anoles? Green or brown depending on environmental conditions. Generally live in trees but can be found anywhere. Common to our area. Both about 5- 8 inches long. 
 

They are often active by day in warm weather and often bask in vegetation. Spotted this one basking in the sun on our back deck.

Tree Hollow

Woodland Habitat ...

The Root Of It All

 

There is always something to be thankful for... 

Wild Orange Azalea Bush

The woods are bursting with color!

This is a gorgeous wild Orange Azalea Bush. Also know as Mountain Azalea, Wild Azalea and Honeysuckle Azalea. It has showy fragrant flowers.

 

They are woody shrubs that thrive in semi-shade and their twigs are reddish-brown in the winter. They usually grow 8-10 feet high and bloom during March,  April and May. Wooded bluffs and woodland streams are their native habitat

 

 

 

 

 

  

Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are attracted to the sweet smelling clusters of flowers.

Make A Wish

Make a wish! For the magic to be at its best you must blow all the seeds off with one breath!

Each time you wish upon a dandelion you are sending anywhere from 54 to 172 seeds into the air.

It is said that the 3 phases of a dandelion represent the sun, moon and stars. The yellow flower represents the sun, the white puff ball represents the moon and the dispersing seeds represent the stars.

  May all your wishes come true!

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