I had a bit of down time tonight before dinner so I took the time to paint this image of Hen's Easter Egg, one of my recently released Whipper Snapper stamps.
I got to looking at it when I was done and realized she's a bit darker than I had intended! She looks like she's really workin' hard to sit on that big egg! Either that, or she really had to work hard to lay it! ...maybe both!
She's stamped in black Stazon ink, and painted with a water brush and Stampin' Up reinkers. I decided to match her brightly colored egg to the paper and ribbon when I made the card. I also pulled out my little Janome Sew Mini and did some stitching around the edge of the image layer. Pur-dy fun!
Earlier this week I offered up some Blog Candy and gave away a couple of Shy Bunny stamps. It was so fun I've decided to have another Blog Candy drawing. There were so many of you who participated, I wanted to gift a couple more of you, and now is as good a'time as any!
This time I'm giving away two of my new Hen's Easter Egg Whipper Snapper stamps, as well as a couple of "surprise" items, to two randomly chosen people. To enter the drawing, just leave a comment on this post (be sure to include your name). You don't even have to tell me anything specific -- just say hello if you'd like! I will randomly select two names from all of the comments on Sunday, January 20th about Noon Central time.
Yahoo! Tomorrow's Friday!!
Cheers!
-Anna.
Such a great card you've made, again. Love those Whipper Snapper stamps.
Posted by: KH (LittleSeaOtter) | January 20, 2008 at 10:02 AM
It's darling! thanks for the opportunity!
amie
amiedanny@msn.com
Posted by: Amie | January 20, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Maybe they are harder to lay when they are all painted up so pretty? thanks for the chance at such a sweet stamp!
Posted by: trish | January 20, 2008 at 09:02 AM
AHHHH, chickens and eggs~our life around here! If only OUR chickens and eggs would be so fabulously colored and look so cute!!! This color combination and coloring you did are just fantastic!
Posted by: Jan Stafford | January 20, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Hi!! Hope I'm not too late! Love your blog - such inspiration!
Posted by: Marilyn | January 20, 2008 at 07:04 AM
Squeezing in at the last minute -- story of my life!!
Love your work :)
Posted by: Jennifer | January 20, 2008 at 03:30 AM
This is another image I like from your designs. I really like the way you colour your images. It's so artistic! And one more thing: I LOVE YOUR PHOTOS!!
Posted by: meda | January 20, 2008 at 02:10 AM
What adorable chick stamps!! I have always admired your work, Anna!! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!!
hugs,
Elaine
eyp963@msn.com
Posted by: Elaine | January 19, 2008 at 11:48 PM
I am inspired daily by your coloring and design! Thanks for the blog candy offering!
Fingers crossed ;0)
Thanks!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | January 19, 2008 at 09:48 PM
I Love your blog and I love blog candy!!
Thanks!!
Bev
twofrogs84@yahoo.com
Posted by: Bev Breisinger | January 19, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Promise to send a photo of the first card made with this stamp if I win - even though it won't even come close to your lovely creations!! Carry on!
d
Posted by: Donna | January 19, 2008 at 08:54 PM
Hi Anna,
Hope all is well with you. I love this creative Easter stamp.
Prudence :)
Posted by: Prudence Cannata | January 19, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Well, I'm 289, so I don't think I'll get picked, but I do love your stamp! Hugs!
Posted by: Carole (TruCarMa) | January 19, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Holy-moly -- what a fabulous stamp, Anna -- I love hen and her Easter egg!!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | January 19, 2008 at 07:01 PM
I so love your new Whipper Snapper designs. Just got my order of new stamps and can't wait to get coloring.
Posted by: Sandy H | January 19, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Love your colors on the card! Just waiting for my Stamp Store to get the new WS releases in. It's taking too L O N G!!!LOL
Posted by: Leslie Springer | January 19, 2008 at 06:04 PM
I love that chicken with the Easter egg - so cute!!!
Tera
Posted by: Tera | January 19, 2008 at 05:48 PM
I just love your work!
Posted by: Robin | January 19, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Love the hen!
Desi
Posted by: Desi Wilson | January 19, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Aww you're so generous Anna!
Posted by: Valerie | January 19, 2008 at 11:20 AM
love this stamp!
Posted by: michelle | January 19, 2008 at 09:30 AM
I love checking out your blog everyday you always has some awesome card or project to see. Love your chicken card and love the coloring. I still a beginning with water coloring images.
patty
www.paperpiecingpatty.blogspot.com
Posted by: Patty | January 19, 2008 at 08:18 AM
whens the wedding???
I love your designs, the hen is so cute, and my heart always has a soft spot for a cute snowman, I just love pudgy!!!
Posted by: Carie | January 19, 2008 at 08:09 AM
I enjoy your blog. This is my first time to comment for some candy. I love this stsmp.
Posted by: Jeannie | January 19, 2008 at 07:48 AM
What a wonderful design!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Robin | January 19, 2008 at 07:22 AM
Hi Anna! Thanks for another chance and I hope the random generator picks me this time! Love your blog and read it daily. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful creations and cards. You inspire me daily. How's all the animals? Love those cute chickens!
Posted by: Leesa Berry | January 19, 2008 at 06:35 AM
This is such a cute stamp! Although all of the whipper snapper stamps are so cute. They are great stamps for coloring in and I love that.
Jen
Posted by: Jennifer | January 19, 2008 at 06:33 AM
OK..Anna, could you some how randomly choose my name. I love that image. I think I acutally ordered that one but can't remember. So many to choose from.
Posted by: kittie | January 19, 2008 at 05:35 AM
I love your bright colors, so cheery on these grey Michigan days! I am a new fan of your work and glad to have found you! Thanks!!
Posted by: paula | January 19, 2008 at 05:11 AM
Please pick me. Jackie Chaffin
Posted by: Jackie Chaffin | January 19, 2008 at 04:35 AM
Hi Anna, congrats on the new release!!
Posted by: Candy aka cwilliams | January 19, 2008 at 03:49 AM
Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Posted by: Beverly A | January 19, 2008 at 02:39 AM
Oh, Anna, this is beautifully coloured! And I'm so thrilled that our LSS has just started carrying Whipper Snapper stamps!
Posted by: Diane M | January 19, 2008 at 02:33 AM
Hi, it is a great color combination, It is cheerful. Good job.
Last time I wasn't chosen for the bunny. I hope this time, I will be.
Thank you for your generosity.
Edna
Posted by: Edna Siu | January 19, 2008 at 02:22 AM
Just love your drawings!! I have bought several of your images from WS, but don't have any of yet, from your most current release.
Would love to have this bunny.
Thanks for the chance.
Donna
Posted by: Donna Bylak | January 19, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Oh I love Pudgy and Hen's Easter Egg. Wow can you color!
Posted by: Cathy Whiteman | January 18, 2008 at 11:07 PM
I just stumbled upon your blog today, but I have been a long time fan of yours! I adore your images and the simple crispness of your cards.
Kim
(SCS - blondie090277)
Posted by: Kim Teasdale | January 18, 2008 at 10:17 PM
Hi Anna, you know my Whipper Snapper stamp collection could really use another addition. I love this hen! Sure wish they would reconsider their Angel Policy one day though. *sigh.
Thanks for the chance and for sharing your talent.
Posted by: Kathie | January 18, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Your painting is always devine ... although I think you're right about the hen's "colouring" ... I imagine she was probably clucking along nicely when suddenly, "Cluuuuck OOOOUCHHHIIIEEEEEE" haaaa
Your work and stamps are darling and I'd love to have any of them in my collection of rubber :)
Posted by: Robb_eeie | January 18, 2008 at 09:38 PM
I don't know why, but I LOVE chicken images and this one is just about the cutest EVER!!!
Posted by: Jami | January 18, 2008 at 09:24 PM
What a cute stamp - I seldom make very many Easter cards because I really don't find stamps I like, but this one is darling!
NancyS (momsnack)
Posted by: NancyS (momsnack) | January 18, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Hi Anna! Boy are you talented! Thanks so much for sharing your work with us.
Posted by: Laura M. | January 18, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Hi Anna!
Thanks for your sharing your beautiful work. Have a wonderful day,
Cammy V
PS: Go Pats!!!!
Posted by: Cammy V | January 18, 2008 at 08:57 PM
Hi Anna!
Thanks for your sharing beautiful work. Have a wonderful day,
Cammy V
Posted by: Cammy V | January 18, 2008 at 08:55 PM
i just LOVE all your images... you are one awesome illustrator!! :)
Posted by: lilian | January 18, 2008 at 08:32 PM
January 20th should be my lucky day! It's my DD's 21st birthday! wooHOOO! Oh, to win an Anna Wight original for her birthday (well, it would be my gift to me for giving birth! LOL).
Carol
Posted by: hb | January 18, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Love the Hen's Easter Egg stamp..... It would be a fun one to color.
DeniseB
Posted by: DeniseB | January 18, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Hello, I love the colors you chose to use on your hen stamp. Very cute.
Posted by: Mikesgal | January 18, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Love the new stamp and would enjoy using it. Pick me, pick me!!
Posted by: Kathy M | January 18, 2008 at 07:49 PM
I just love your artwork... The hen laying on the Easter egg waiting for it to hatch is so cute... I know some people I would send a card with "Hilda the Hen" if I win.... Pick me!
Posted by: Kathy T | January 18, 2008 at 07:35 PM
Anna ~ I would love to have one of your stamps. I really like reading your blog and your watercoloring is always outstanding. I really like it when you show us pictures of the animals on the farm. Oh yes, and I do like the photos of other things that you show also. I am partial to the Tulip photos that you have taken.
Peggy F
Posted by: Peggy F | January 18, 2008 at 07:19 PM
To cuty, I love the way you colored the egg and the hen. Maybe she wasn't working all that hard, maybe she just fell into one of those colors while coloring the egg!
Posted by: Irene | January 18, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Love this stamp Anna!
My husband is an interesting man: he had his own chicken egg company when he was a teenager: Lucky Plucky Chickens. He loves chickens and their personalities. LOL They were rhode island reds. In the end he had to butcher them- not his favorite part of having chickens. But now everytime I get a gift from his family, it has a chicken on it somewhere? :) So yes, I have grown to love chickens and you know what, who cares...I can't believe I'm babbling on like this LOL
Like I said, I love that image! :)
Posted by: Bev R | January 18, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Love the stamp it is so cute!! Thanks for
sharing all your hard work and talent with
us!! Sheila
Posted by: Sheila Powell | January 18, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Your hen is so cute! she is very talented to lay such a colorful egg! lol
Posted by: Gail | January 18, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Oh my gosh - I LOVE this one. She's perfect for Easter! I really enjoy your blog. The animals are adorable, the photography is amazing and your cards are incredible!
Posted by: Michelle H | January 18, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Hello!!! Pick me!!! I'm new to this and only have stampin up and tac stamps. I would love to get a chance to own one of yours. Thank You...Kathy H
jellychick@yahoo.com
Posted by: Kathy Hering | January 18, 2008 at 05:53 PM
241 entries, oh my goodness. Now that is
competition. I have entered lots of other
candy giveaways with lesser amounts and still didn't win. But if the luck of the draw picks my name this time, I will be jumping. I love this little hen. She is
marvelous.
Posted by: NormaJ | January 18, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Oh Anna,she is sooooo cute!
Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy | January 18, 2008 at 05:43 PM
I think this is the cutest little hen. Would love to have one. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Connie Pruitt | January 18, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Hey Anna!! Thanks for the blog candy - you're great!! Hope you, Alan and the critters are doing well!! ~Melissa T.
Posted by: Melissa Tempest | January 18, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Pick me! Pick me!!
I lovey your stamps! This chicken and egg is toooo cute.
Posted by: Mary Duffek | January 18, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Hello!! Thanks for the chance at winning such awesome blog candy! The stamps are too cute!
Nicole L.
cutesy_face@hotmail.com
Posted by: Nicole L. | January 18, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Ok,, I have a 1 in 237 chance of winning.....so I am really keeping my fingers crossed tightly! I love those Whipper Snapper stamps!!! One of my favorite companies!
Posted by: Michele | January 18, 2008 at 04:23 PM
love those chicken stamps...so darned cute!
april
Posted by: april stouder | January 18, 2008 at 04:05 PM
What a cute stamp. My daughter recently moved back to an acreage from Chicago, and is raising chickens. This stamp would make a perfect card for her!
Posted by: Deb | January 18, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Anna, this sittin' hen is adorable! She's perfect for having laid the Golden Egg!
Posted by: Sharon (stampscout) | January 18, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Love your talented work!! This is just adorable!!!!
Posted by: Patty | January 18, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Love your work!!!!! This is juat adorable.
Posted by: Patty | January 18, 2008 at 03:01 PM
I adore you work and just love this stamp!
Thanks
Posted by: Jan K | January 18, 2008 at 02:57 PM
What fun candy!! The hen is awesome. I can picture it on some farm themed scrapbook pages!
Posted by: Cheryl Kelly-Van Domelen | January 18, 2008 at 02:47 PM
I'm #229! Wow! I personally think the hen is exhausted from laying that egg. I know I would be...
Posted by: Angie | January 18, 2008 at 02:40 PM
My new favorite thing is chickens. For some odd reason, I have started calling my daughter Chicken. I don't know why. It started with calling her chick. That didn't sound right for some reason. Now it is chicken.
Posted by: Amy D | January 18, 2008 at 02:34 PM
WOW! I can't believe it, you're giving away another stamp? Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Ghazal | January 18, 2008 at 02:30 PM
226! Sheesh! Hi, Miss Anna. My brother about froze up in Flower Mound. No wonder you had snow!
Posted by: kathynruss | January 18, 2008 at 02:13 PM
have a great weekend!! :) ~aileen
Posted by: aileen | January 18, 2008 at 02:08 PM
I like the bright colors! so many options for this cute hen! Thanks for sharing your fabulous work! :D
Posted by: Leah | January 18, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Howdy! Blog candy is so fun. It makes me want to jump up and down like a kid and say, "PICK ME, PICK ME"! Thanks for making me young again.
Posted by: Janet in Southeast MI | January 18, 2008 at 01:10 PM
What a cute stamp! Perfect for spring or for anyone who loves chickens (I like to make hen cards for my stepdaughter who has chickens on her little organic farm outside of Eugene). I like the darker colors on your hen. Thanks for the chance to win and sharing your card.
Posted by: Kathy W | January 18, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Another fab card and stamp! I've been resisting looking at the new releases as I already have a wish list as long as my arm - from what I've seen on your blog lately it'll probably double in length if I do look! :)
Posted by: Pootle | January 18, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Thanks for the chance to win more goodies! She is so CUTE! Your watercoloring always amazes me.
Caren
Posted by: Caren | January 18, 2008 at 01:03 PM
I love these "hens." I collect chicken rubber stamps. Not many have been used on paper, but I sure love them. Thanks for the opp to add to my collection. Darlene L
Posted by: Darlene L | January 18, 2008 at 01:02 PM
I love that lil' hen!!! Oooh...it would be so fun to win her for Easter. Pick me! Pick me! LOL
peace & Blessings,
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy -SCS-Feathers&ink | January 18, 2008 at 12:58 PM
I absolutely love LOVE your work. Everything you do is fabulous! Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: Diana C. | January 18, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Holy smokes Anna! 215 comments!!! How will I ever get chosen out of that many???!!! I really love your style, your stamps make me happy. Hope you are having a phenom day!
Tammy Nichols
skydivingscout@bellsouth.net
Posted by: Tammy Nichols | January 18, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Beautiful coloring! Very vivid, bright and eye-catching. When I grow up I want to color just like you. :) LOL!
Posted by: Danielle | January 18, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Anna, I love anything chicken related! This hen is the best!
Posted by: Imogene | January 18, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Hello - I love your blog and love your WhipperSnapper designs!
Debbie Schubauer
Posted by: Debbie Schubauer | January 18, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Cute cute stamps!!! How fun!
Posted by: Jennifer Weide | January 18, 2008 at 12:15 PM
210 comments!! Yikes! I think I'll have a better chance of winning the lottery!
Wish I could say that I check your blog daily but life, and 2 preschoolers, gets in the way! Love to come on for inspiration on coloring my images and admiring the newest whipper snapper stamps!
Posted by: Leticia Fournier | January 18, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I enjoy your stamps as well as your gorgeous pictures of the real-life animals, especially Eddie. You can be sure I'll be "chicken" your blog to see if I won.
Posted by: Purpleflowers | January 18, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Anna,
Just wanted to say your work is amazing. If I could create something 1/8 as beautiful as you do, I'd be a happy woman!!
Kerry Morgan
Posted by: Kerry | January 18, 2008 at 11:57 AM
No way! Another chance to win some blog candy from you?! Oh, pick me! Pick me! (The hen on the egg stamp is just too darn cute!!)
Have a terrific weekend - Regina Davis
Posted by: Regina Davis | January 18, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Hi Anna, how are the wedding plans going? Love all your cards and your blog, keep up the great work!
Posted by: Lisa C. | January 18, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Lovin' these new stamps.
Posted by: Diana Galindo (wickedaunt - SCS) | January 18, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Well Here I go again. I really enjoy your blog it always puts a smile on my face. :) TGIF!!!
Posted by: Ellie Augustin | January 18, 2008 at 11:34 AM
Oh Anna, I love this hen. Your coloring as always is to perfection. I love the egg and bright colors you used there as well. Maybe, this time I will get lucky and win your fabulous stamp set.
Posted by: Sandy Hill | January 18, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Holy cow. When I posted this there were over 200 replies. That shows you that we all visit your blog and love your creations. You inspire me everyday. Thanks for sharing.
Dawn B.
Posted by: Dawn Burnworth | January 18, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Oh Anna, how can you even critique your coloring? You're a coloring genious! I swear if I ever get the chance to meet you in person, I'm just going to sit and watch you color and try to soak in as much as possible.
Linda
Posted by: Linda | January 18, 2008 at 11:23 AM
I'll never win, but LOVE this stamp, so I'll post and whine. Hope you and Alan have a great weekend.
Posted by: Nise on GW | January 18, 2008 at 11:22 AM