just looking in on you...

on April 10, 2015

When we were in Japan, the kids spotted a couple sticker sets and a post card that were Alpaca themed. (Click HERE for the differences between Alpacas and Llamas) We tend to gravitate towards them because my cousin and her husband own several Alpacas. That is exactly the reason why I bought Stampin' up's From the Herd {photopolymer} set. Now as I look at that guy on the right, I wonder if he's a Llama? HA...anyways, close enough :) I was totally inspired by THIS...

cardstock: stampin' up marina mist/daffodil delight stamps: stampin' up/from the herd ink: memento tuxedo, fresh ink charcoal, various copics other: spellbinders oval

Here are a couple older photos of the alpacas:

They have ultra long eyelashes!

The last time we saw those furry guys, they were literally staring at ME...licking their chops. I think they were hungry and quite frankly, that made me a wee bit nervous. Darin, of course, thought it was hilarious.

My design was inspired by

CAS(e) this sketch

and the colors

Colour Me

I buy all my Stampin' Up supplies from Tonya!

Comments

wienerhoneymooners said…

Llama or Alpaca, either , or, FUN, and CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

April 10, 2015 at 12:08 AM

I Card Everyone said…

Just fantastic, amy... Alpacas are definitely the cutest of the two!
=] Michele

April 10, 2015 at 4:29 AM

Samantha Mann said…

oh my goodness!! adorable!!!!! i LOOOOOOOOOVE that stamped image ha ha h aha!!!! and the look on the alpaca in the stamp - hilarious!! i can't stop laughing!
i LOVE those little stickers too! so so so cute!!!
and i LOOOOOVE the pictures of the actual alpacas - adorable!!! <3

April 10, 2015 at 5:32 AM

Teresa Doyle said…

Such a cute card Amy. I love the llama's (alpaca's???) LOL Either way your card is still CUTE!

April 10, 2015 at 5:41 AM

Julie Tucker-Wolek said…

Love love love love your card!! And I just recently learned the difference between the two from this book I was reading -- the heroine of the story owned alpacas!!! HA!!!! And loving the pics too!!!!!!!!!!

April 10, 2015 at 6:15 AM

Anonymous said…

Absolutely love that stamp!! It reminds me of my own family photo's ha ha! Great card :-)

April 10, 2015 at 6:51 AM

Audrey Pettit said…

Haha, omgosh, they wanted YOU, Amy! Too cute! And your card totally makes me smile! Loving that herd and love the die cut window they are peeking through. Your coloring effect is super cool on here, too!

April 10, 2015 at 7:12 AM

SugarGem said…

Haha these guys are so funny. They always make me think of those Rainbow colored doh doh Bird things you make at the fair. They always put a smile on my face. Ha!

April 10, 2015 at 7:46 AM

Beth H. said…

That card is a hoot! Love it!

April 10, 2015 at 8:47 AM

Miriam Prantner said…

That is such a funny image! I love that you kept the coloring simple, too fun!

April 10, 2015 at 9:07 AM

Tracey McNeely said…

Of my goodness they are just the cutest! I want one--well not really but to ocute. Love your stickers and your card Amy! Have a good weekend!

April 10, 2015 at 9:17 AM

Leigh Penner said…

Super cute! I love your fun take on the sketch, Amy!
Because of your SU! posts, I decided to order a SU! set -- it's an Easter set with some apple blossoms. However, I ordered a "clear" set thinking it was clear.... and it's the cling type! I haven't used it yet, because I really prefer actual clear stamps.....

April 10, 2015 at 9:28 AM

Laura Norris said…

Too cute! Love that set, so many fun possibilities.

April 10, 2015 at 10:56 AM

Lisa Rukin Swift said…

Super fun card, Amy! The stamp image reminds me so much of the Sandra Boynton books I used to love as a kid.

April 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM

Dotty Jo said…

I also have this set - its hilarious! Jo x

April 10, 2015 at 11:24 AM

Indy's Designs said…

EEkkk! How dang cute are those critters!

April 10, 2015 at 11:41 AM

Kara Lynne said…

Those guys are so cute! I wonder if they were just licking their chops too!

April 10, 2015 at 12:51 PM

Helen F. said…

What a fun card and great photos, Amy! Too cute :-)

April 10, 2015 at 1:58 PM

dstandard said…

Fabulous card and great photos!

April 10, 2015 at 3:09 PM

donna mikasa said…

Now I want an alpaca. Soooo cute! And so is your card! (But I think that's a llama)

April 10, 2015 at 4:10 PM

D.Ann C said…

They're adorable!!! (Your card is, too!)

April 10, 2015 at 4:58 PM

Annette Allen said…

so totally FUN..

April 10, 2015 at 5:16 PM

Ashley Horton said…

Oh my goodness, this card I so fun Amy!!

April 10, 2015 at 8:12 PM

Sylvia said…

So fun, Amy, I did not get that set! Love all the photo's as well and I am sure they would just be cuddly unless of course????and I do not want one! too much upkeep! Have a fun Saturday!

April 10, 2015 at 9:20 PM

Angel Johns said…

Hahaha!!! So cute! Love that set!! Thanks for joining us at Colour Me!

April 11, 2015 at 5:36 AM

jessica said…

Such an AWESOME card and fun pictures Amy!!!!!!!

April 11, 2015 at 6:05 AM

2amscrapper said…

delightful card and great pix. Helene

April 11, 2015 at 6:47 AM

Happy Dance said…

Cute stickers, and a fun card, Amy! The llama/alpaca is a hoot, and that bird on the back of the buffalo cracks me up! Love the subtle coloring on all the critters and then the bright base and panel. You always come up with the most clever ideas! Love this card. And the real alpacas wouldn't bother me....nope. For me, it's chickens - ewwwwwwww! The only good chicken is the one that's on my grill, lol!!! Have a great weekend. Bev

April 11, 2015 at 7:25 AM

Unknown said…

hehe, I love the fun animals Amy! SOOOOO cute! And the color scheme is awesome, you matched up the ones in the challenge cue really well!

April 11, 2015 at 8:53 AM

cm said…

Oh, for gosh sake's! How fabulous is your card, with those sweet critters, and then, you have photos of the real alpacas! *squeal* Love this! I want an alpaca allll my own!
Hugs~c

April 11, 2015 at 11:28 AM

Sue L. said…

Thx for the interesting article about alpacas and llamas. Had no idea about them except llamas do to base camps on famous mtn expeditions. Alpacas r definitely much, much cuter! Yr card goes along with the alpacas...cute, cute, cute. :)

April 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM

Sue L. said…

Forgot to say, LOVE your new pix on yr profile!

April 11, 2015 at 2:02 PM

Michelle said…

This card is super cute, Amy! I love it! :-) I also love those alpacas, so gorgeous! We go to see the alpacas and llamas at the annual fair, along with the cows, sheep, horses, and chickens. ;-)

April 11, 2015 at 4:47 PM

wendipooh13 said…

oh my gosh those are sooo cute!!!!! great pictures!!!

April 11, 2015 at 5:17 PM

Tanja said…

love the look on those faces - thanks for sharing your fun card at Colour me...! this week

April 11, 2015 at 11:54 PM

Shona Chambers said…

I showed this card to Phoebe as she is obsessed with Llamas and Alpacas. She thought the card was hilarious (so do I) and she fell in love with those sweet stickers. Who knew you could get Alpaca stationary items??!!

April 13, 2015 at 2:44 AM

Katie Ann Brooks said…

love, love, love this my friend! I thought of your cousin this weekend when I saw some Alpaca erasers. Almost got them for you to give to her. :) Thanks for joining at Colour Me!

April 13, 2015 at 9:18 PM