Clear Sky Alpacas

09/02/2023

Obsydian's Shining Star of Circle C - "S2"
11/20/2014 - 9/1/2023 - 8 years 9 months - much to young to leave.
May you rest in peace, pronk over green pastures, and know how much you were loved and how very special you were here on our farm.

Rick and I had to leave the farm today for a bit, when we left S2 was happily chewing hay at the hay feeder with his herd buddies, Stormy and Shadow. When we returned S2 looked like he was sunbathing - like he has done so often... but today was different, instead of sunbathing or napping in the sun, S2 had passed while we were gone.

I'm so very glad we made the decision to put S2 and his buddies all back together on Wednesday. S2's incisions were healed and he longed to be with the boys instead of having a panel between them. They have been together for years and and it was only right that they were all together in the end.

S2 was that special alpaca. Such a kind soul. When I called his name, he would pop his head out of his shelter. When I hollered, "well come here"... he ran up the hill to his hay feeder area so I could scratch his neck and he would give me kisses. He was always gentle on the lead, and longed many times for the girls. That is my only one big regret - that due to our health issues, we never used S2 for breeding - oh I would give anything to have an offspring by him now.

I really don't know how much more of my heart is left to break after losing Yahtzee, Astro, and now S2 all in less than a years time.
Thank you everyone for following my posts about S2 during this last few weeks. The prayers sent and the healing lights lit were all greatly appreciated. I and S2 felt the love from all of you. I sincerely appreciate all the care given my Dr. Carman and the staff at OSU. This is going to be a rough weekend for me as I'm committed to a craft show.

07/24/2023

New product alert! I just added our "Military Memorial Christmas Ornament" to our website! Wooden ornament design is sublimated with a glossy finish that will sparkle as the lights of the holidays hit it. Just like the full size flag memorial, this ornament can hold that special memory as you hang it in that special place during the holidays.

Here's the link to order:
https://clearskyfiberarts.com/shop_alpaca-fiber_hand-crafted-fiber-arts_alpaca-keyrings_alpaca-dryer-ball_alpaca-fiber-plant-hangers_alpaca-aromatherapy/military-memorial-christmas-ornament/

Keep watching for my announcement of additional military Christmas ornaments and as requested, I'll be introducing just the flag with case for year round remembrance soon.

Also, be sure to use this code for a 20% savings on your order:
veteran20

Thank you as always for supporting our alpaca farm and our fiber arts business!

Remember your veteran with our personalized Military Memorial Christmas Ornament. Sublimated design with a glossy finish ready to hang on your tree.

05/09/2023

I LOVE this time of year - right before shearing when the alpacas are in full fleece. As farmers, we too have to deal with the elements. The weather plays a key role in the development of great fleece - heat, humidity, rain, drought.... determine the quality of our hay and pasture, the stress levels of the animals, etc. Well, looking at this years "crop" of fleece - it's been a great year!
I"m trying to get photos of everyone so I can show before and after shots - Here are the first photos - look at that leg coverage! and look at the density. I was on the wrong side of the fence to get shots of the crimp - The boys are chowing down the grass Rick just mowed. yum yum.
Shadow is the Bay Black (dark brown looking) Stormy is the white, Spencer is the actual brown, and of course my spotted boy S2!

05/09/2023

Last year at the Michigan Honey Festival I met a great couple, Marie and Tom Kusar. They are veterans like Rick and own and operate a bee farm! Together we decided to collaborate and this past weekend, Kusar Farms LLC placed an apiary on our farm. I'm excited about having honey made right here on our farm next year!
Here are a couple of photos - the bees are already exploring. We support the bees and butterflies by not using chemicals and leaving the wild flowers and dandelions growing...

05/03/2023

Shearing the alpacas on May 17th. Working on the menu for the day. I just finalized my order with Loafing Goat Bakery for breakfast treat and lunch dessert. Kelly makes the yummiest baked goods - She'll be making her cinnamon rolls for breakfast and for lunch - brownies and these cookies! Look at these COOKIES... aren't they just the cutest! And so appropriate for alpaca shearing! LOVE LOVE LOVE
If you would like to be a volunteer helper pm me!!!!

10/14/2022

I'm excited to announce our newest product addition. Our "Tribute Slates" are real slates that are each one of a kind due to the charming imperfections around the edges. A digital copy of your photo is permanently affixed to the slate using a sublimation process. Celebration that special event. Turn your treasured photo into a permanent display. Remember your loving pet in an uplifting way.

Your photo will determine the shape of the slate used: square, circular, or rectangular. Each slate comes gift boxed ready for holiday gift giving.

Here is the direct link in our shop:
https://clearskyfiberarts.com/shop_alpaca-fiber_hand-crafted-fiber-arts_alpaca-keyrings_alpaca-dryer-ball_alpaca-fiber-plant-hangers_alpaca-aromatherapy/tribute-slate/

06/22/2022

Who LOVES alpaca fiber? Who LOVES bamboo? Who LOVES alpaca and bamboo blended together? New blends will be unveiled at the Clear Sky Fiber Arts and Alpacas live sale this Saturday at 3:30 pm eastern ! Surprises too. Would love for you to join me 😁❤️

05/28/2022

New product in our web store. Magnets!

This is a ceramic magnet I have sublimated the design making it one with the surface.

05/10/2022

Weather this week - HOT AND HUMID! The alpacas are so happy that shearing happens tomorrow! I'll post "before" and "after" photos for you. Thank goodness for friends that come out and help us.

If you are free tomorrow and would like to join the fun let me know!