Animal Crackers - Beautiful Sunshine

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The weather has been gorgeous here the past few days and that makes it fun to get out and enjoy the "kids". The three new kids are typical boys, and they are starting to become really independent and many little boys do they are in that no cuddling stage and not wanting to come to me and let me hold and love on them. I still can get Luna and Centavo to come to me and let me rub on them, but boy that Uno is a macho little guy and really is a little nut. LOL

I love going out and sitting in the pen while Hubby feeds breakfast. Everyone is busy running from each piece of hay to make sure no one is getting a better piece than the last. The boys are really into chewing now and have learned the difference between plain coastal hay and alfalfa... we all prefer the richer alfalfa days you know.

 

Centavo likes running all around, his Momma is a first time Mom and doesn't really do the noises to keep him close like some of the more protective Moms do. So he has lots of freedom. He wants to be scratched on and loved on but also knows they other boys run around so here he would run up to me... say a few things to me... let me pet his nose and then run off to jump in the hay with the others. He is such a beautiful color and that pink nose and lips just kill me. 

Here Luna is making sure that the alfalfa just under Mom was the best for him to taste.Gracie likes Luna to stick close and I don't think he can eat much closer than this.

 

Now climbing onto breakfast is just as great as eating it. Luna was leaning back here and getting ready to run across a large flake... until Mom grunted and he went back to her that is...

Uno eats close to his Mom as well. Heck his Momma Chloe is probably the lead girl in the pen at this time. She tells everyone how it will be. And when it comes to breakfast, once she stakes out her flake NO ONE but her kid is allowed to eat with her. So Uno gets filled up pretty fast as he isn't haven't to run all around grabbing a piece here and there like everyone else.

They are growing up so fast! Look at those little knots on his head!! Yep Horns are already coming in. Can't believe how much they have grown.

Got some photographs a little while back I wanted to show and not miss out. Love this view of Jazz.

This girl gives all new meaning to "Long Ears" She is such a sweet lady. And LOVES attention. And look at Miss Sonia in the background. Man that girl gets long shaggy hair... Sometimes she has a hard time loosing it all before it gets hot here and we have to shear her or brush it out to help cool her off. Hope this year she looses more on her own, less stressful that way then I just do a little clean up on her.

Funny view of Sonia here...

 Was trying to show her "bangs" ... makes her look like she has hardly no legs at all. She is one of the little ladies, but this shot really makes her look tiny! LOL

Hope you enjoyed again this week. Nice weather does make for nicer photographs. And shows off that beautiful blue sky and all our blessed green grass we have had this winter.

Have a wonderful weekend
HUGS and

Whimsy Stamps - February Release - Honey Little Spring Helper

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Day three of the February New Release for Whimsy Stamps! Today I am sharing "Honey Little Spring Helper" by Elisabeth Bell's Little Cottage Cuties Collection.  Don't you just swoon over Elisabeth Bell images?

I colored with Copics (colors below) And matched up with papers from Bo Bunny's Li' Miss Collection. I sewed down the pattern papers on to inked cream card stock, and light green card stock. I took one of the striped pattern papers and created a border with the Double Scallop Die also from Whimsy. I love this border die it is so versatile. Then the Whimsy Vine Die Set for something for thos mulberry roses to grown on. And then one more Whimsy Die "hello"  My tip for the day is don't stress when your papers or embellishments don't match up with your papers. My Hello sentiment and those roses... they were cream colored to start off. I used one of my Copics and colored them to match! Makes your supplies go so much farther!

Inside the card more of the same papers -

Copic colors used -

There are so many ways to win some of the new release images for yourself!

There are 8 ways you can enter for a chance to win and the best part is you can do only one or two of these or even all eight, totally up to you! The more you do, the more chances you have to enter! So here's what to do....

•  Leave a comment on our blog, you are already here so that should be super easy! Then enter your name in the linky tool.
• Become a follower of our blog, join with Google Friends Connect in our sidebar or by our RSS Feed. You already are! No problem, just leave a comment letting us know and enter your name in the linky tool again.
• "Like Us" over on our Whimsy Stamps Facebook page - if you already do, we thank you greatly! Again, just leave us a comment and enter again on the linky tool. 
• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest - leave us a comment and then enter on the linky for each of these social media places you follow us. 
• Subscribe to the Whimsy Stamps YouTube channel - we have an amazingly talented team who create super awesome videos to share tutorials and techniques and coloring mediums, you won't be sorry you subscribed! Then leave a comment and again enter on the linky tool.
• And lastly, come join us in our Whimsy Stamps and Inspirations Facebook group. We love chatting with our fans and seeing their gorgeous Whimsy makes. It's a great place to get inspiration and meet new people! - Then comment and enter on the linky tool!  

  
 Phew! That's eight ways to enter! Remember you have until Monday, February 15th at 8am to get those entries in and we will announce our winners later that day.  Thanks so much for joining in the fun with our February 2016 Whimsy Stamps Release! In just a few hours we will have some gorgeous eye candy from our DT to share with you! Pop on back here after 9am ET, if it's already after 9am ET scroll down from newer posts.

Now visit the Whimsy Blog for more information and peeks of the new items... and the Whimsy Store to BUY!  

Have a blessed day!! 
HUGS and

Whimsy Stamps - February Release!

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Today is day two for the Whimsy Stamps February New Release and for my first project with the new fun images. I just fell in love with Frog Prince by Wee Stamps Sylvia Zet. Just tooooo cute!

He is just so adorable. I colored with my Copics (colors below) and then found some pretty papers from  First Edition's Bella Rose collection. I sewed down all the layers on pink card stock including the sentiment that comes with the great image! The "Heart Border Die" is also a favorite Whimsy item. Love hearts! I added some Viva Decor Pearl pen to the hearts.

Inside the card more of the same papers with the second half of the sentiment -

Copic colors used -

Now there are lots of ways to win over at the Whimsy Blog -

To celebrate our new release we want to give our fans some chances to win Whimsy cash! We will be selecting 3 random winners and posting their names here on Monday, February 15th at noon ET. Each of those lucky winners will receive a $25 Whimsy Store Gift Voucher.  

 There are 8 ways you can enter for a chance to win and the best part is you can do only one or two of these or even all eight, totally up to you! The more you do, the more chances you have to enter! So here's what to do....

•  Leave a comment on our blog, you are already here so that should be super easy! Then enter your name in the linky tool.
• Become a follower of our blog, join with Google Friends Connect in our sidebar or by our RSS Feed. You already are! No problem, just leave a comment letting us know and enter your name in the linky tool again.
• "Like Us" over on our Whimsy Stamps Facebook page - if you already do, we thank you greatly! Again, just leave us a comment and enter again on the linky tool. 
• Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest - leave us a comment and then enter on the linky for each of these social media places you follow us. 
• Subscribe to the Whimsy Stamps YouTube channel - we have an amazingly talented team who create super awesome videos to share tutorials and techniques and coloring mediums, you won't be sorry you subscribed! Then leave a comment and again enter on the linky tool.
• And lastly, come join us in our Whimsy Stamps and Inspirations Facebook group. We love chatting with our fans and seeing their gorgeous Whimsy makes. It's a great place to get inspiration and meet new people! - Then comment and enter on the linky tool!  

  
 Phew! That's eight ways to enter! Remember you have until Monday, February 15th at 8am to get those entries in and we will announce our winners later that day.  Thanks so much for joining in the fun with our February 2016 Whimsy Stamps Release! In just a few hours we will have some gorgeous eye candy from our DT to share with you! Pop on back here after 9am ET, if it's already after 9am ET scroll down from newer posts.

Please visit the blog to see more fun new images! 

HUGS and- 

High Hopes Stamps - Hare Raising Experience

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A little fun today with some bunnies! This High Hopes Stamp is Busy Mama. I think she makes a great Mothers Day card image... or just a Mom needed a friendly note card!

Isn't this "Busy Mama" adorable! Love the little ones hiding around their mom. I colored with my Copics (colors below) and found some pretty spring papers from Graphic 45's Secret Garden collection. I sewed down the layers, added a polka dot ribbon with borders of Martha Stewart's scalloped heart border punch on both sides of the ribbon.

The sentiment is also from High Hopes and is called "Hare Raising" and is perfect with this image! I added some Martha Stewart Frond punches and then a few mulberry roses.

Inside of the card more of the same papers -

 And the Copic colors used -

 Really a fun image!

Hope you enjoyed and to see more and take advantage of a great sale! 

 

Save 30% off STOREWIDE until March 31st, 2016 on all stamps!  Get free shipping on orders over $50.00 (before tax & after discount within Canada & the US only)

 

You can find High Hopes stamps at the links below.

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High Hopes Website

 Have a wonderfully blessed day!
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Animal Crackers - Boys will be Boys

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Hubby and I walked over to see the boys yesterday afternoon. The weather was nice and it was just a bit chilly. The perfect weather to play hard!

 All the boys in the far pen were playing hard. Well all but Diego... that boy wouldn't run if his tail was on fire. But all the other boys were playing hard, until we walked up. They stopped to see if we had any treats. But Patricio and Toffee were still deciding who was best. Best at what I am not sure.. there had to be a title involved though they were really wanting to prove something.

Patricio looks to be in control... then Toffee would take his shot and gain a bit....

This went on for quite a while until Dad went into the pen and decided to let them know he was in charge and wanted to do some ear scratching before we headed back to the house. They are too funny....

Now I am going to try and add a video of the baby goats playing. The boys are at that totally adorable playing stage. Last time I added a video some could see it... some couldn't and I never could figure out why or how to fix it. So we will try again with a new video....

Luna and Centavo were just going to town playing King of the Mountain... or King of the old Steps. But later in the day Centavo was showing he is still a little guy and needed a long afternoon nap in the feed bowl.

One more photo today... Hubby was working on the neighbors house and had to take some time to see his girls that had come up to the fence for attention.

Juliet always gets more than her share and "Dad" doesn't mind at all to loose work time loving on his kids.

And yes... Hubby does get paint on the walls too... those pants have so much paint and calk on them from the past 50 projects they stand on their own as art! LOL

Hope you have a wonderfully blessed weekend .... and do hope you got to see the video!
HUGS and

Whimsy Stamps - Murali

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Today I am sharing another new Whimsy Stamp.. she is pretty but all the butterflies just make it beautiful! Her name is Murali -

I colored her with my copics (colors below) and then I added LOTS of stickles to the butterflies. Now for the card I decided she needed to stand up and be showcased, so I created an easel card. I went with papers from DCWV, layered with black and orange card stock. I sewed all the layers together and then used the sentiment Thanks from the whimsy Say It Big collection.

Added lots of mulberry roses and Martha Stewart leaves. A few of the roses were not the right coloring, so I just shaded them darker with a Copic marker. Love making them match like that!

Close up -

 Copic colors used -

I think she is really pretty... hope you like the card I created with her!

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High Hopes Stamps - Miss Zoe Thank You

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When I was sick this past week... heck still have it hanging on but I am feeling better... anyway while really sick this last weekend I was wanting to color up things to make me feel better and that takes me back to the early days of me collecting all the High Hopes Farm images. I just love the animals and farm images... they make me happy. :0)

So here is a favorite.. Miss Zoe

Isn't she cute with her pail of milk and that little Kitty just waiting for a little for him! I colored with my Copics (colors below) and then decided to go with all primary color papers, Farm House Kountry Kitchen collection,  and with lots of sewing and a little inking on the edges of the image and papers with Rangers Distress Ink. Miss Zoe still is making me smile. I added a red gingham ribbon and bow. Then three red buttons. The sentiment is also from High Hopes and is the "Large Script Thank You"

Inside more of the same papers.

Copic colors used - 

Hope Miss Zoe gave you a little smile... and if you need more then how about a sale?

 

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Save 30% off STOREWIDE until March 31st, 2016 on all stamps!  Get free shipping on orders over $50.00 (before tax & after discount within Canada & the US only)

 

You can find High Hopes stamps at the links below.

One Crazy Stamper based out of Canada

High Hopes Website

 

Have a wonderful day - 

HUGS and