Hello friends! I've been having fun again. Can't help it, as sophisticated as card making gets, I still love to simply play at it.
I opened my box of printed up digis to see what fit the soon-to-be-fall season. Sure enough there sat these Bugaboo critters, probably one of the last digis I was able to get from Bugaboo. I don't think there's any place to buy them since the site went down.
This image was printed on watercolor paper after I lightened the outline in Corel. I colored with Tombow markers and homemade blender.
For additional fun I stamped the sky with blue splatters. You know I love my designer paper so I added a strip of that with the sentiment. The sanded card base was already made and sitting in a drawer of cards I've prepared and tucked away. Finally, the scene is finished with a whole bunch of autumn leaves which were also colored with Tombows and blender.
How can I resist playing along in Four Seasons September Challenge? It's anything goes Fall, but there is a beautiful mood board for extra inspiration:
It's always fun when the changing seasons bring a change in card making, and fall cards are some of my favorites... until spring comes along. Have a good day!
Stamps: Bugaboo fall critters (name?), old Darcie's sentiment, old Ink Splatters (DOTS? - now CTMH), retired SU Itty Bitty Backgrounds splatters Paper: Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot pressed watercolor, CTMH Autumn Terracotta, Bo Bunny Autumn Song designer paper, scrap vanilla for sentiment Ink: Printer, Memento Rich Cocoa for sentiment, SU Brocade Blue for splatters Coloring: Tombow markers and homemade blender Other: Impression Obsession Small Leaf Set
Just look at those two little faces gracing the front of your card! I love your coloring and those leaves are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI miss Bugaboo, they were the 1st digis I discovered when I started coloring with alcohol markers. Your card is very sweet and we thank you for sharing with us at The Four Seasons Challenge.
ReplyDeleteDonna xx
What a fabulously fun image and love, love your coloring, gee I wish Bugaboo was still around!! Love your pretty details and the addition of the strip of paper too, what a perfectly awesome fall card!! Working on some fall cards myself, it seems to fly by so fast, good thing we have a three month window at Four Seasons, oh and thanks for joining us there too!!
ReplyDeleteLove the image and fabulous colouring,beautiful Autumn leaves and great splatters
ReplyDeleteCarol x
beautiful. Love that pumpkin. PS we're still SUMMER!!! Have a great day
ReplyDeleteCute card Leslie, I love the image. xx
ReplyDeleteThis looks exactly like a Leslie card should appear! Beautifully colored, whimsical creatures, and fun all the way around! I love your shading, and those darling little critters. They look like they are wondering "what's up!" As though they have been caught being naughty. LOL SUCH SWEETNESS, Leslie! xx
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Fall is NOT in the air here in H Town yet, but it will pop in when it's ready without any warning. Love your design and layout and you do such an awesome job with your coloring no matter what medium you use.
ReplyDeleteLeslie these guys are a hoot! They have that 'we're caught' look on their faces, don't they?
ReplyDeleteAltogether a very happy, super fun day of play!
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OMG what a cute, cute image and of course your coloring is AMAZING! I always draw inspiration from you my friend! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Four Seasons Challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back again soon.
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P.S. If I hadn’t already mentioned it, just wanted to let you know that we have another new challenge blog. This time it’s all about using your STENCILS. I hope you’ll come check us out and play along at Crazy is our fame – STENCILS are our game (aka STENCIL FUN CHALLENGE. The fun begins OCTOBER 4th … Hope to see you there!
So adorable! I wonder how many people besides us still have Itty Bitty Backgrounds. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow lucky are you that you have some goodies already to go! This image is just too cute for words. I haven't sanded a card base in ages. You are are right. I've been looking for my fall cards and working with some stencils. From our kitchen table we can see our bird feeders and we were watching tonight this squirrel hanging upside down swinging back and forth trying to get at the birdseed. He looks so cute just like your little squirrel!
ReplyDeleteOh Leslie, this is fabulous. I am in continuous awe of your coloring. That pumpkin is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAn adorable image, fantastic coloring and blending and your falling leaves and splatters make this a completely pleasing Fall card, Leslie! Awesome card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute image and beautifully created card!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us this month at Four Seasons challenge!
Ellie
Ellibelle's Corner
Oh my goodness you found a perfect image for the challenge, they are just too cute, fantastic no line coloring with your light printing. Love the touch with the spotted background too, your added leaves with it fit in perfectly!
ReplyDeleteOMG those critters are so darn cute ♥ Wonderful colouring xx
ReplyDeleteYour colouring really shines out on this one. I love the expressions on those little faces and your colourful leaves. that is a very clever way to use your designer paper too and your background splatters add just enough interest to your background. You are on a roll at the moment. so sorry it has taken me a while to catch up with you. I am glad I found time today as it has been a real treat xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so bright, fun and creative. Thanks for sharing it with us at The Four Seasons and other challenges. it's so nice to be able to come by and see your creations. Thanks for linking up at The Four Seasons and please join us again soon.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you,
Karen L, DT
The Four Seasons
P.S. I'd LOVE to have you come play along here:
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com
You are most WELCOME and we would LOVE to have you there as well.
This is simply amazing Leslie. So beautifully colored with warm fall colors! Ive been out of touch a bit and sure didn't know Bugaboo shut down. What the heck??? They had the cutest stuff!!! ♥ Sue Kment
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fall card, Leslie! Love those critters. Saw your card in the ACOT gallery album...spectacular!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me squeal with delight, Leslie! Those adorable faces look so surprised! I love the rich colors of the tumbling leaves, and the splatters! Yes, I do wish I still had my Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamps, lol!
ReplyDeleteI love how much fun you had with this one!
Super cute image and has me as usual wishing I could color even half as good as you!!! Awesome job!
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