Hazel eagerly tore open the next present, her heart racing with anticipation. Inside, she uncovered a colorful array of art supplies: vibrant paint tubes, soft, plush fur, delicate Therian paws, and an assortment of realistic fake leaves. Her eyes sparkled with joy as she took in the delightful treasures that awaited her. A warm smile spread across her face as she glanced at the masks and tails she had received, each one promising endless creative possibilities. Without a moment's hesitation, she scooped up her newfound goodies and bounded up the staircase, the excitement bubbling within her. Once she reached her room, she carefully set down the whimsical assortment beside her gifts and rummaged through her closet until she discovered an empty notebook, its cover a pristine canvas for her ideas. “I’m going to create a Therian notebook!” she exclaimed, her voice brimming with enthusiasm. With a sturdy black marker in hand, Hazel lifted the notebook high, picturing the pages filled with her imagination. She deftly removed the cap of the marker and boldly illustrated the Therian symbol at the center of the cover, adding graceful paw prints beside it. “Maybe I can brainstorm some mask ideas,” she murmured to herself, her mind racing with inspiration. Flipping the notebook open, she neatly inscribed "Mask Ideas" at the top of the page, her handwriting vibrant with excitement. She sketched a rounded base for her first mask, feeling the thrill of creativity surging through her. She knew her Theriotypes well: Cat, Fox, and Wolf. With a tan crayon in hand, she filled in the base of her drawing, envisioning how it would come to life. Hazel then illustrated large, expressive blue eyes, each filled with swirling stars, and adorned the mask with charming leaves and rosy cheeks. After a few minutes of blissful creation, she decided to return downstairs to unwrap the remainder of her presents. Once all was opened, she gathered her craft supplies and carried them back upstairs, her heart still racing with excitement. Determined to dive into her crafting, she retrieved one of the masks and began mixing various shades of paint, carefully blending until she achieved the perfect warm tan hue. With a hot glue gun in hand, she expertly attached ear extenders, feeling the anticipation build as she added soft felt for comfort, methodically cutting out eye holes so she could see through her creation. Next, she delicately handled the white mesh, painting it with careful strokes before gluing it onto the mask. After perfecting the tan color, she adorned the edges with fake leaves and clusters of faux moss, creating a stunning, nature-inspired masterpiece. As she held the mask up to her face, she felt a wave of pride wash over her, a radiant smile lighting up her features as she admired her creation.
