Finding whimsy

I'm looking to start a new cross stitch and it's a gift where a key element has gotta be whimsy. 

I'm thinking frogs. Frogs are whimsical, especially if they're doing things that people usually do. Or maybe geese? Currently scouring Etsy for good pattern ideas. Will report back when I settle on something.

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