Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Udderly Pink and the Real Thing


Things are moooooo-ving right along down this way in Texas.  The cows are getting a good feeding from all the green grass these days due to the rain we've had.  They're happy and we're happy for them.

YeeHaw and all that good stuff - but celebrating cows is something we never do......until now!  Yep, QKR has a challenge and it's all about the cows.  What could be cuter than putting a cow on a card to brighten someone's day - and especially one that looks this happy!  HA!   The image and sentiment are from QKR.  The rest of the sentiment says "milk it for all it's worth" and that's on the inside of the card.  Cute, right!   I got it all colored and wanted to add a charm........Yikes!

Going back for a minute.......a long while back I posted a card with a cow on it (HERE).   The problem came down to Jim not being able to tell if it was a pig or a cow!  So, I'm putting this card together and studying the charm (one that was sent to me by a VERY sweet blogging buddy) and trying to make sure it was truly a cow.   Along comes Jim.....He looks at it and says it looks like a DUCK to him!  Geeze!!!!   Where did I find this guy anyway!!!

And speaking of cows...........These guys came visit the other day.  They came up to the backyard fence and Rambo decided enough was enough and went wild - they were just too close for comfort so he chased them out in the field.  Yes, Jim......these are cows!



I'll enter this in the challenge at QKR (cows) and also will take Ms. Elsie here to Pixie's Crafty Workshop (snippets).

Thanks for stopping by.........and keep smiling!
Lynn 

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37 comments:

  1. Mary Anne / MA54KJune 23, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Not sure why, but I am drawn to cows. Ms. Elsie is a sweetie. As for the ones in the field, I am thinking these look more like steer. I guess everything is big in TX, just like they say.

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  2. Linda SimpsonJune 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    You sure know how to make me chuckle with the antics of Jim. How did he get the charm to be a duck? A fabulous card and thanks for sharing the photo of the cows :)
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  3. KT Fit KittyJune 23, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Yes, please tell Jim the charm is a cow! I clicked to get a closer look! What a fun cow image and gorgeous card! Love your colour combo! Rambo took charge of the herd, didn't he, so funny!

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  4. NanaConnieJune 23, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Fabulous, Lynn! So glad you took my up on my personal challenge. Your write-up is hysterical. Love the black and white stripes and the pop of red. Great photo of those Texas longhorns, too. OK, now I have to put on my DT hat -- I'm downright tickled that you played in our "Cows" challenge at QKR Stampede this week. Good luck and I hope we see you playing again soon.
    NanaConnie DT

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  5. JaceeJune 23, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    This image so made me smile Lynn, a fabulous card!
    I have a soft spot for cow's, for some unknown reason, I really do like them, I'd be a very happy bunny if I could see them from my windows, but no such luck!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  6. LisaJune 23, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Your post made me laugh, Lynn!! What an absolutely adorable cow card!! It's too cute!! The charm is a fabulous touch!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  7. ChrissyJune 23, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Fabulous card Lynn..love the COW with her dreamy look. The red black and white is so striking and love the cute little charm..which by the way does not look like a duck..lol..MEN!!

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  8. *Vicki*June 23, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    What a really FUN cow image!! Love your gorgeous design and your charm is the perfect accent for this!! :) Really love your story to go along with this card too Lynn!! LOL!!

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  9. Mary MarshJune 23, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    cute birthday card and your cow image is such a hoot Lynn - the real ones look super healthy

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  10. TammyJune 23, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Oh my goodness, your card is absolutely hysterically funny! Ha! Yup, I do believe you're right, the charm is a cow! Those are some mighty good looking cows that came calling. I think I'd have to invite them in and claim them as my own!

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  11. LizJune 23, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Your post really made me chuckle! You must have some pretty weird looking ducks in your part of the world! LOL! Love your card with the cute cow -super design. xx

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  12. McCrafty's CardsJune 23, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    What a great fun Birthday card Lynn
    Kevin xx

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  13. DianeJune 23, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Greetings Lynn, your card just made me laugh. Great job.

    Hugs Diane

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  14. MiamiKelJune 23, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    CUte cute cute, Lynn! What a fabulous cow card - the contrasting colors are just lovely - but seriously -LOL on the ducks! HAHA!!!

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  15. Carol LJune 23, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Udderly Pink? Girl, you crack me up all the time! LOL What a super fun card and what a great images too! Fun fun fun! Love those cows - are they Texas longhorns?

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  16. Shelly SchmidtJune 23, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    This is so cute- and you met up to the challenge to use a cow on a card. I am not sure if the huge udders look painful or not....hehehe I think the charm looks like a duck too .......!

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  17. Sassy RaggedyJune 23, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    How funny Lynn...Your cow is adorable and I keep laughing at Jim. So glad to have these laughs from you and NC...Hugs, joann

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  18. kiwimeskreationsJune 24, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Love it Lynn - fun image and beautifully coloured, love the sticking plaster on the udder :-).
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  19. vicJune 24, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    Beautiful card Lynn love the cows! Love the fact that hubby went from pig to duck he he thanks for making me smile :))))
    Hugs
    Vic x

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  20. DiJune 24, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    Great card Lynn! I do love the image you used :)

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  21. BonnieJune 24, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    LOL, this is definitely a cow! And an adorable cow she is! Love the sentiment too! Does Jim need his eyes checked? Or maybe he just needs to look closer. Anyway, he keeps you laughing and that's a good thing! Thanks for keeping me grinning!

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  22. KreativelenaJune 24, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    A really cool and diffrent card. Loving that image :-)

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  23. karalschuknechtJune 24, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Wonderful card! Love the way you did it and your cow story too. Thanks for joining us this week at QKR Stampede.
    Karal DT

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  24. Julie OdilJune 24, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Your cow looks very happy, and well colored. I like your charm, even if your husband thinks it looks like a duck. I had to chuckle at that story. A couple weeks ago, I made a card with an elephant in a pink tutu. I colored her claws red, because, well, she had a pink tutu. My husband looked at the card and said, "I've never seen an elephant with red nail polish." I thought to myself, "Really? But you've seen them with pink tutus?" Men! They're so much fun to poke fun at! And your card is fun, too. Thanks for joining us this week at QKR Stampede for our Cow Challenge. Julie, DT member

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  25. TammyJune 24, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    Oh what a cute cow card Lynn! I love that image and the fun little charm! LOL-Jim is too funny!!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  26. Kat WJune 25, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    I confess, I don't think I've ever put a cow on a card! But I'm loving this card, the image is brilliant and so is the design in fab red and black :-)

    If we pass cows when we are out walking Dr. Hubby always stops to try to 'pet' them, so maybe I should make a cow birthday card for him!

    Big hugs, Kat xx

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  27. MaryHJune 25, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Cute & Fun, and I LOVE the charm. This is the cutest cow I've ever seen (and normally don't think cows have a lot of charm!) But this one has Personality plus. Better get Jim's eyes checked! Enjoyed the picture of your visitors. A bit up close & personal, so I'm with Rambo. TFS & Hugs. Stay cool.

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  28. Leslie MillerJune 25, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Oh, hahahahahaha! She looks very much like a cow, but then I had to go look at your cow/pig card, too. Let's just say it was a porky little cow. So cute on both counts! Love that you shared this fun card in our QKR Cow challenge!

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  29. Lori KobularJune 26, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Oh I love that sweet cow! I have to get me a cow stamp! Love the sentiment both inside and out! How cool to have that many cows come up to your fence!

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  30. DeeptiJune 26, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    This is super fun!

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  31. DeeptiJune 26, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    haha super fun card!

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  32. BeckyJune 26, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    This cow is so cute, great card and love the photo of the real ones :)

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  33. BrendaJune 27, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Me thinks that Jim needs some glasses!! lol I loved your first cow card, the one that Jim thinks looks like a pig, which it doesn't. lol And I am adoring this cow card, so cute and so clever! Love the charm, which looks like a cow, not a duck! That Jim!! That head of cow are nice ones, somebody had to be missing them. You should have just taken one of them to the butcher and filled your freezer. lol They are nice ones though, so I know the owners are happy to have them back. Now did Jim realize this is what cows look like?! lol, lol Hugs to you and Jim both! Especially since we are laughing at Jim's expense. Brenda

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  34. nwilliams6June 28, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    What a funny image!!!! She looks almost like she hurts - lol. Great charm too. Love the picture of a visit from your neighbors - how fun. Hugz

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  35. MarilynJune 28, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    OMG Lynn, this is a hoot! And as always, a good story to go with... I think Jim is pulling your leg about the cow looking like a duck. He has to be...
    This is a fantastic image and I love, love, love it!
    So sorry I haven't been by lately, I don't know where my time is going. It's very busy at work and I seem to collapse in a heap when I get home and that's the only explanation I have. I have missed so much on your blog but am going to go have a good snoop... I probably won't get to comment on them all but I am looking!

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  36. MonicaJune 29, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    She is so funny and looks quite tired with all that milk. Lol.

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  37. MargaretJune 29, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Must be one of those great horned ducks we're always hearing about! ;)

    Your card is terrific and I love the way you added the COW charm!

    I think Rambo might have a future as a cowdog!!

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