Monday, November 6, 2023

Harvesting Critters

Oh, happy day, I made a Thanksgiving card!  I set these Penny Black critters aside for Thanksgiving last year, but never got around to it as I'm always rushing on to the next thing this time of year.  It may only be one card, but it sure was fun to make!



I stamped in Versafine Onyx Black, embossed with clear powder, then colored with my Tombows.  The "happy" is layered for dimension and topped off with a petite print designer paper.  I've been using these same two patterns year after year -- one 12 x 12 sheet of each print -- and this really needs to be the year I finish them off.  That would be cause for celebration!

I plan to be back with more card creations very soon.  Wishing you a happy day!



Stamps:  Penny Black Critter Fun and Happy Builder (sentiment)  Paper:  Fabriano Artistico Extra White 140 lb hot press watercolor, Stampin Up More Mustard, scraps designer paper  Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark  Coloring:  Tombow markers & blender  Other:  Penny Black Happy Edger die, Stampin' Up Subtle embossing folder, SU Word Window punch, rain dots stickers, detail clear and detail white embossing powder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

24 comments:

crafty-stamper said...

Love your happy colourful card and cute image.
Carol x

Birgit said...

This is super cute Leslie! I love how you partially die cut the sentiment at an angle like that. Very clever. That little scene is darling and perfectly colored too!

Yogi said...

Cute card, Cute critters. Happy Thanksgiving.

Cat Craig said...

Darling happy card! Love that bit of plaid peeking through.

Liz said...

Love this card Leslie, such a cute design. xx

Evelyn S. said...

Again...beautiful detail! This is exactly the kind of card I would admire, but would never attempt. Again...crafter vs. artist. This is such a delightful card, Leslie; it does inspire me to make some Thanksgiving cards, which I've never done.

HilaryJane said...

What a great and happy looking card. Love those little creatures and I love how you have finished the edges with your happy die. Great idea to have another piece of pp poking through xx

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

So cute! Love your little critters. Hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here. Your card will definitely put a smile on someone's face! Have a great week!

Bonnie said...

This is so adorable and you color so well with Tombows! I'm glad to see that the critters are harvesting and you're not harvesting random critters! Ha ha. It's been a long day!

Ida said...

Totally adorable. Those little critters would make anyone smile.

Marcia Hill said...

Your critters are SO CUTE Leslie and totally have me smiling! Colored beautifully too and YAY for using up dsp! I actually made a card today using really, really OLD dsp and felt so good about it when I was done...guess I should do more, huh?!! Anyway, sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Margaret said...

So very cute. I love the image and how you used the dp for the sentiment. Beautiful coloring.

Lisa Elton said...

What a happy little bunch they are! This is a darling card, Leslie!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh it is so adorable, they sure look like they are having so much fun. Your coloring is fantastic and I do love these papers you are using!

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Hello Leslie: This is one adorable image, your coloring of these cute critters is, as always, spectacular. The DSP compliments them beautifully.
I can't help but smile thinking of them carrying the veggies for a Thanksgiving feast.
Thank you for sharing.
Sending Hugs, my friend.
XO
Maria.

I Card Everyone said...

Leslie, that is a wonderful bounty of sweetness that darling crew of yours has harvested!
LOve your coloring, the colors, the plaid - LOVE it all!
=]

Cynthia M said...

Oh happy day indeed! These perfectly colored critters are so Cute and make me smile! It's fun to see a Thanksgiving card. So many people pass over it and go right to Christmas at this time of year. Thx!!!

aussie aNNie said...

Absolutely adorable and so beautiful in colour too, love your card ♥

Glenda said...

I always seem to be trailing behind everyone else with my commenting and I do apologize! Glad to see you posting again as I missed you while you were away. Hug miss Sophie for me!

Loll said...

Your colouring always blows me away! This is so awesome. I love the parade of critters, celebrating fall. xx

Pauline said...

Ack! super cute card. OMG love this. Penny black has the best little critters, sadly I only own a few and never think to pull them out. Beautiful as always, the dp is so perfect for your 'fall' card!

Lynette said...

I'm so happy you had time to play and make a Thanksgiving card, Leslie - good for you!! It is so delightful! Awesome coloring, and I love the sentiment and the way it's edged at the top of the card.

Diane said...

Well, you know I love this card with all the critters in it, who could resist!! Now if I could just get helpers like that I'd be pretty happy! Super cute AND fun card!!

Cindy Beach said...

I love how you used the edger die, your colorful and creative card is full of fun details! The prints are perfect together and the parade of critters will bring delight to the recipient for sure. I can tell you had fun with this one, Leslie! Don't know how you did the grass but it looks amazingly real!