Sammy the Service Swan

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Sammy the Service Swan May 8, 2023 12:26:17 GMT hmca, jackscrap, and 4 more like this

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Post by cats4jan on May 8, 2023 12:26:17 GMT

Our community had the brilliant idea that a huge inflatable swan would deter the ducks from swimming in our pool.

... the ducks were not intimidated

The sign on Sammy says: Please do not climb on our service swan, Sammy. He is our natural deterrent to the ducks in the pool area. If he is trying to join you in the lap lane, swim classes, or wants to play volleyball, please slide him gently out of the way.

They can't seem to keep the swan inflated. I hear more swans are coming.
Look for the next chapter in this continuing saga.

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Last Edit: May 9, 2023 11:35:11 GMT by cats4jan

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hmca Administrator Posts: 13,529 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Sammy the Service Swan May 8, 2023 13:07:15 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hmca on May 8, 2023 13:07:15 GMT What a fun page, Janice! ! Especially like the orange backing to your title and the swan in the life-preserver! Look forward to seeing the pages that follow.
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Sammy the Service Swan May 8, 2023 19:18:41 GMT hmca likes this

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Post by cats4jan on May 8, 2023 19:18:41 GMT

The orange backing is a brush - actually, 2 different brushes

EDITED to add additional information:

If you want a straight line from your brush, hold down the shift key while drawing with your brush.
Don't be afraid to use multiple brushes to achieve the look you want.

Last Edit: May 9, 2023 11:41:08 GMT by cats4jan

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jackscrap Senior Contributor Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,218 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Sammy the Service Swan May 8, 2023 22:27:03 GMT hmca likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jackscrap on May 8, 2023 22:27:03 GMT That’s hilarious! Methinks Sammy is being sabotaged.... Maybe a couple of eagles flying overhead would scare the ducks away.
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cats4jan Senior Contributor Posts: 3,782 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes Member is Online	Sammy the Service Swan May 9, 2023 11:36:44 GMT jackscrap likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cats4jan on May 9, 2023 11:36:44 GMT ... or maybe a disgruntled volleyball player with bad intentions
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VickiD Moderator Posts: 718 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Sammy the Service Swan May 9, 2023 18:40:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by VickiD on May 9, 2023 18:40:17 GMT As Helen said, this is a really fun page, Janice! Love the way the colors all go together and the little embellishments you added. I really like the photo of the sad swan with the duck on its back! Bravo!
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cats4jan Senior Contributor Posts: 3,782 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes Member is Online	Sammy the Service Swan May 9, 2023 21:49:25 GMT jackscrap and VickiD like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cats4jan on May 9, 2023 21:49:25 GMT Thanks Vicki. When I first saw that swan, I knew there was a scrapbook page there somewhere.
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Jim Senior Forum Member Posts: 1,188 Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes	Sammy the Service Swan May 9, 2023 22:24:40 GMT VickiD likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim on May 9, 2023 22:24:40 GMT Nice composite. I'll bet the ducks really enjoyed that huge, soft swan to relax on.

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Post by cats4jan on May 8, 2023 12:26:17 GMT

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