Saturday 13 October 2018

INKtober - Day 13

Well, we've reached Day 13.

Cooler, November-like temperatures
and working on some Christmas designs
has got my mind in holiday mode,
so when I saw, "Guarded", 
as today's prompt
I thought,
"Nutcracker!"

"The legend says that a nutcracker represents power and strength and
serves like a trusty watch dog guarding your family from evil spirits and 
danger. A fierce protector, the nutcracker bares its teeth to the evil spirits 
and serves as the traditional messenger of good luck and goodwill."
(from www.magicofnutcrackers.com)

In my opinion, nutcrackers are brilliant
at guarding nuts from being shelled!
Have you ever tried cracking 
a nut with one of those things?

They sure are decorative though!
Bright, lacquered colours... even with
the barred teeth they are charming!


#inktober2018

🖤 Cath-

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