Whimsy Stamps - New Release - Sledding Time

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Whimsy Stamps new release and today I am playing with the new Sledding Time! How fun to these two look like they are having!

A bit of the clean and simple look again. But this image just screamed to be moving down the hill side all on its own. I used copics to give the idea of a snowy hill. Then colored the image with copics (colors below) and then added some snow shimmer paint for a little build up of snow. Some doodling around the edge and then Whimsy Stamps die celebrate which can be found in a set of three dies HERE

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There are so many wonderful fun images and crafty items to be found in this months release at Whimsy Stamps. You can see them all HERE.

And to see all the new images in use make sure to follow the Whimsy Stamps Blog - HERE LOTS of inspiration!

Have a wonderfully blessed day -
HUGS and

High Hopes Stamps - November Challenge - Polar Sleigh

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It is time for the High Hopes Stamps November Challenge. And this month is a little Winter challenge. I chose the new "Polar Sleigh" for some winter fun!

Love how whimsical this image is. That little penguin just looks to be having so much fun. And that Polar Bear has one sweet grin on his face. I colored with my Copics, then added some Viva Decor glitter pen for a little ice and snow look. My pattern paper is from Paper Studio sewed along with some red and black card stock.

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There is so much fun along with the High Hopes Stamps challenge - you can find it HERE and join in on the fun!

Hope you have a blessed day - have a little fun yourself!
HUGS and

Animal Crackers - Fall Flirting

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A little flirting in the air - Went out in a crisp cool afternoon and found that the girls were out behind Sergio's pen doing a bit of "flirting". Or was it Sergio doing the flirting towards the girls?

Ok, its Sergio doing more of the flirting...

But with such a handsome man isn't he? And with those lips and perfect teeth that is some great flirting there!! LOL

Ok, Jorge wasn't very happy about not being able to do some close up and personal flirting...

He knows he is a handsome guy too... but well... he is a bit more forceful and not easy to be around when he is closer to the girls. So his pen is now a little ways from being able to reach out and touch the girls.

Do you think these girls are "talking" about Jorge and the fact that he has been put "out of reach"... hopefully they aren't making fun of him. Oh what am I saying.. it is three young girls chatting... of course they are gossiping!

The Royal Belle doesn't seem to care...

 She does have a regal look here doesn't she? Is it that head tilted? Those long gorgeous horns? She just has the attitude to pull it all off!

 Last photo today... Bucket for three??

I have never understood why they can't wait and drink one at a time, but nope, the three standards all have to attack the water bucket at once. Well it was all at once but Valentine heard me coming and had to look up and pose for me. My kids know me and my camera... pose, stand really still, and smile! ok, that is what I ask for, those that take photos of "kids" - human or furry... you know they don't do as planned. But sometimes it just works out for a great photo. Just be ready to snap at that very second!

Hope you have wonderful plans for the weekend. Time with family and or friends - and Hug a furry friend
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Whimsy Stamps - Peace Love Joy

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Whimsy Stamps has a lovely new stamp set called "Peace, Love, Joy" by Deb Davis. Perfect set for holiday cards as well as wedding cards. I wanted to give a Clean and Simple Card a try. They are so hard for me. Such a beautiful set to work with and I had an idea.

Not sure if I pulled it off or not, but I love the grey and white combo. I stamped out the dove, and added the branch. There are so many sentiments with this set and they all work with each other, this was perfect for a wedding card. I added Viva Decor Pearl Pen do the dove, really does shine in person. Then a few grey enamel dots for the corners. I wanted so bad to add more... maybe some doodling around the edges... but I forced myself to stop and stick with the original plan of clean and simple. Does anyone else get the shakes doing this? LOL I do like it just felt so so so unlike me!

Now a chance for you to click HERE and see all the new Whimsy Stamps. There is so many wonderful items that you need to see and probably put in your cart!

Have a blessed day -
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High Hopes Stamps - Winking Snowman

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How can you not love a cute little snowman winking at you? This is High Hopes Stamps "Winking Snowman" he is so handsome.

This guy just makes me grin. What is he winking about? He is just having some fun. I colored with my Copics (colors below) and then found a scrap sheet of Christmas paper that I love the vintage feel of. I matched it up with a little non traditional brighter color green, white and black card stock. All the layers are sewn down and then I added a few sparkling enamel dots for embellishment.

A simple card but fun little holiday card.

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There are so many fun Winter and Christmas images to use on your cards this year!! Have a peek at the High Hopes Stamps web site  HERE

Have a blessed day -
HUGS and

Animal Crackers - Nice Weather

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Oh my the weather has been so nice here this week! Everyone has loved the cool mornings, and nice afternoons. So lots of laying around and enjoying the absolutely perfect weather.

Jill was chewing her cud and just chillin'. Such a sweet lady and so laid back - in relaxing and in her personality.

Her 1/2 sister Sandy - she was on top of one of the huts. Same condition. Eyes closed, chewing her cud. Beautiful coloring on her. And again sweet personality.

Crissy is Jill's baby.. all grown up now and she is SO much like her Momma. She came over for some head scratches. Sometimes Head scratches are better than afternoon naps. And you cannot say no to those big brown eyes!

Black Jack seemed to be snoozing as well.

As much as I have seen donkeys sleep standing up I still don't get it. Doesn't look easy to do -  I would fall over for sure! But they seem to be pros at it. I called out to my old man, but he was in the zone and sleeping pretty good. Not interested.

I know this is probably the only way I show you photographs of Spartacus... but seriously he totally cracks me up. This was late yesterday afternoon.

He found a small pile of hay left over from breakfast and decided that wearing it was better than eating it. So fashionable isn't he. All he needs is a runway and some lights and it would become high fashion I am sure!

Some really sad news. All our wonderful Guineas... this is all that we have not. One Guinea.

 One night last week something got to them. Including Old Lady Guinea. No tracks just piles of feathers. We have come to the conclusion that it was an owl. We have been so depressed. Hubby especially crushed as he is so attached to his birds. So after loosing so many the last Guinea is now living in the chicken hut. Not to happy about it, but safe. Odd thing is that we have had Guineas in with the goats for over 4 years and never had one issue. And now all at once - gone. So Lonesome Charlie as Hubby and named this little one is now in the chicken coop and has found that she or he can get up on the roof of the hut away from those silly chickens. We are looking for some new guinea keets to raise and he has plans of a larger hut that he will train them to go into at night so they can roam with the goats during the day. May have to wait until Spring as we aren't finding any available this time of year. So very sad.

I hope you all have a wonderfully blessed weekend, hug something furry or feathered and enjoy them!

HUGS and

Whimsy Stamps - Teddy Christmas

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Today I had some fun with Whimsy Stamps new image Teddy Christmas by Lee Holland.

Its been a bad week and one afternoon I was just feeling well at all and decided that some quiet time coloring would make me feel better. And coloring up a cute Teddy Bear just seemed even better. I colored with my Copics (colors below) and then added some Marvey Snow marker to the fluff on his hat. My papers are from Paper Studio's 12 days of Christmas.

I added a couple of die cuts - first the "Funky Christmas Tree". I love this die! so fun with cards, I added gold stickles to the star. Then the retired Merry Christmas.

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Thanks so much for looking! Make sure to visit the Whimsy Store HERE and see all the yumminess!
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