saddles and strawberries...

Meet the new guy.

He's very photogenic as you can see.  Loves to nuzzle and wipe his furry, sometimes goopy nose across any clean item you might be wearing.  He loves to get up close and personal....a right in your face kind of guy, which is why this is the best shot I can get of him for the time being.  He's so sweet and lovable...all he asks for is fresh hay, an apple or two once in a while, and a scratch here and there.  He fits perfectly under Sierra's Great Grandpa Boley's saddle too.  He needs to be nursed back to health which is one reason Cisco gets to come and stay with us for a while, not to mention the little girl who blooms and grows when it comes to animals and the special connection she has with them.  He is so good for her and she is the extra sweet medicine he needs.  Before she's even dressed in the morning, she heads right outside in her jammies and coat to feed him, talk to him, and spend Sierra time with him.  One of my favorite things to do each morning is watch her through the window, when she doesn't know I'm there, talking to him, holding up her cat to introduce the two of them, and just be her sweet, wonderful self. Thank you to her Gramps for bringing him up to us.

Well, I knew it was going to happen...my love affair with the Strawberry Patch and Strawberry Patch Sentiments stamp sets.  I knew I wouldn't be able to put them down.  I added a challenge to the forum at Papertrey Ink last week, and am just know getting around to finishing it myself.  You can see the darling inspiration project I used which was created by Danielle Flanders and try it out for yourself if you'd like HERE.  

I used Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy, and Simply Chartreuse ink and the Strawberry Patch, Filigree Border, and Small Scallop Border dies here as well.  

The Heart and Cloud Washi Tape can be found at Freckled Fawn and the chipboard flower is from Cosmo Cricket.  By the way...Freckled Fawn has oodles of the cutest new things in stock and ready to take home right now.  I think I'll do a little shopping today, how about you?

Thanks for visiting!

Goodbye for now.

Melis

Comments

[Kathy K.]

That top picture made me laugh out loud. I want to reach out and give him an apple. And your cards are so pretty. Stopping by your blog is such a sweet moment in my day. Thanks, Melissa!

[Ros Crawford]

Awww! How very sweet! I just know your little one will pull him through ... he couldn't have a better nurse ... love your card too!

[Mary Mac]

I don't know which is sweeter.

[Troy Louise]

What fun for a little girl to have her own horse to love. I'm sure he will receive plenty of tender loving care at your place. Your card is the "berry sweetest" too. Hugs.

[Danielle Flanders]

Your card is gorgeous and love the sweet pony pics! How fun to be able to take care of him. My girls would LOVE that too. The pics made me giggle! Thank you for choosing me as inspiration! xo :)
Danielle

[Elaine Allen]

Melis -

Cisco is so handsome. It must be something to see him together with Sierra. They must look so adorable, I just picture them with their heads together. I hope you've taken photos of the two of them? Of course you have - LOL! I also love your card, it is so darn sweet!

Elaine Allen

[Shannon Finch]

What a cutie Cisco is! I love your blog and don't comment very often but had the time today. Thanks for all the wonderful creations you share - you are such an inspiration. I would love to see a pic of Sierra holding her cat up to the horse - sounds adorable!

[Patty O'Malley]

I think Cisco will be back to good health soon with all the love he'll get at your home! The card is so pretty and perfect for this time of year.

[Gabriela Divine]

Hey Seesco - et's went! You're probably way too young to remember that line, but I couldn't resist. He's adorable and so very lucky to have ended up with you for his convalescence!

[Nicole H.]

Cisco looks and sounds like a sweetheart!! So beautiful the way your daughter and he have bonded too--a true blessing for all of you!! Super cute card too!! Hugs, Nicole

[Meredith]

Oh, he's PRECIOUS! I had such a vivid image when I was reading your description of Sierra visiting him in the morning - she sounds like such an incredibly sweet soul <3

[maria f.]

Congratulations on your new addition. What a lucky girl. What a lucky horse!

[Pamela A]

Congrats on the new addition to the household - lucky horse to have such a loving family that includes a sweet little girl. Thank you for all you share - it does my heart good to open your site and see a new addition. As I have said before - LOVE your work, you are so talented and lucky us that you give and give.
Hugs to all (includes Cisco)!

[Carolyn R.]

I think that Cisco is one lucky horse! He couldn't have landed in a better stable. Your lil' bean will take good care of him. She is so sweet! And your card is sweet, too. I ordered the strawberry set the day it came out. I can't wait to get my hands on it... you can sign me up for strawberry patch rehab as well ;)

[Nancy]

What a lucky horse Cisco is to have a sweet little girl nursing him back to health! Love your card - have been debating on buying it or not - the stamp set, that is!! LOL

[Pendra]

Awwww, do you have room for one more?... I'm kinda a broken down old gal myself and you and Sierra sound a little like Heaven on earth! Your card is so sweet, but then I think "sweet" is your style!
You made my day with your sweet story!
Crafty Hugs,
Pendra

[Kathie V]

That is such a sweet story! I can just see Sierra holding up her cat to the horse & introducing them, How Cute!!

[Karen Zaccagnini]

What a beautiful story! Although I don't know you, your work and your stories just portray you as a very sweet lady! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!

[Davi]

Love love that card!! The paper combo and those "sweet" strawberries are so delightful!! It makes me smile :) Your little Cisco is a real cutie, always a wonderful thing for our kids to have those sweet friendships with the critters. Teaches them such compassion and makes memories for a lifetime. I remember when my daughter was out riding her horse and found a crippled sheep in a field and brought it all the way home for me to fix!