Thursday, September 5, 2019

Fall Chipmunk

Hello, everyone!  Today I'm sharing a fall-themed card!  This little chippy has something yummy in his cup!


I've used this adorable image from Deedee's Digis - Fall Warm-up - several times before, yet I never tire of his chubby cheeks and cuteness!  Sadly Deedee's Digis is no longer in business but I continue to enjoy her adorable designs.  In this case I fussy-cut the pre-coloured image and popped him up on foam tape.

The striped background was made with my watercolours and then die-cut to add the stitched swirls. I used dies for the tree, leaves, and grass, and I stamped a sentiment from Your Next Stamp.  I did some inking with Distress Ink on the grass to add some texture.

I would like to support the following challenges: 2 Crafty Critter Crazies AG w Animals 2/3; A Gem of a Challenge 17 AG 1/2; A Perfect Time to Craft AG UE; Crafts Galore Encore September AG 2/3 Creatalicious 170 AG Optional Humour 1/3; Cupcake Inspirations CIC477 Food and Drink 2/3; Cute Card Thursday 598 AG UE; DL.ART September Linky AG UE 1/d; Double D Featured (I was inspired by the forest animals) 1/3; Double Trouble 37 T1 Fall Theme, T3 Fall Sweet Treat, T2 Join The Paper Girls Challenge 1/4; Get Creative AG 1/3; ITD Creative Playground 9 AG 1/3; Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Always AG 2/3; Scribbles Designs Include a Sentiment 2/3; Tales from the Craft Room For the Kids 1E; The Outlawz Twisted Thursday AG w Optional Twist Stitching 1/2; The Paper Girls Falling in Love 1/3; Through the Craft Room Door AG 1/2; Tuesday Throwdown Stripes 1/3; Word Art Wednesday 402-403 AG 1/5 wk2



Thank you for looking at my card! Wishing you a joyful day!

42 comments:

Margreet said...

Gorgeous card with a cute image. Love your detailed background!
xxx Margreet

Swissie said...

That's a great autumn card! The colours are wonderful and the chipmunk is so cute, - quite confident with his yummy stuff!
A nice September to you!
Hugs, Liv (Swissie)

Donna Phelan said...

Gorgeous background, that stitching gives so much movement, like leaves swirling. That chipmunk is adorable in his wooly sweater clutching his hot beverage! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Featured Mood Board Challenge, Donna, DT Member.

New Creations said...

Love the textured background with fall feeling on it, cute chipmunk! So gorgeous!
Have a wonderful day my dear friend!

Diane said...

What a FUN fall card this is and such a cutie chipmunk too...thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
Diane DD DT {Nellies Nest}

Bunny said...

I love the beautiful watercolored background and that swirled die. So pretty. That chipmunk is so cute. I had never seen one until we went to another state because we don't have them. Lovely tree and leaves. Just a really great card. Beautiful. [Bunny]

jimlynn said...

Loving those chubby cheeks!!!! LOL! Very pretty card and your background is amazing. Gorgeous!
lYnn

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Hi Kitty! Such lovely card, it speaks of Autumn all over and love the happy sentiment!!! Your water coloured background looks so sweet and you have had a brilliant idea using that die to add the stitched swirls, wow!!! It seems to me to hear the breeze! :D Love the chipmunk with the cup -how cute and fun little guy!- and the scene is so well constructed with that tree and the stitched falling leaves!! Well done!!
Thanks for your comments. I love crafting with Aurora and we have both so much fun! She is very productive, I instead have to search her the items she asks, and also have to reorder and cleaning all around, after the crafting session... LOL :D
But I love looking at her creativity!
Big hugs!!

Mrs A. said...

Oh what smooth operator he is. Love this card. Hugs
Mrs A.

jeanchaneyaz said...

Love this adorable critter, Kitty! Beautiful fall card. Happy you have joined us over at Double Trouble!

Andrea W said...

Darling fall card!

KraftyKoolKat said...

This is so gorgeous Kitty, I adore the background you have given your little Chippy.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Mrs A. said...

Hi kitty, yes by all means use a lattice die. I will accept either for the challenge. Hugs Mrs A.

Fikreta said...

its super adorable!
hugs & love

Verna Angerhofer said...

I can see why you use that chubby cheeked image frequently as he is adorable. I love the clothing he is wearing and also the nice cup of coffee in hands. Great little scene for the card.

Kristine said...

Awww, Fall is in the air... SUPER CUTE card Kitty!! Love the watercolor with the stitching marks and tree and leaves... it's all so fun. Thanks for Linking up at ITD’s Creative Playground Challenge! Winners are announced on 2nd Thursday each month *Ü*

♥Kris, Owner/illustrator
www.ImagineThatDigistamp.com

Darlene said...

LOL ... OMG how cute is this!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘FEATURED’ challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DOUBLE D Challenge Blog
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please stop in for a visit!

Debi said...

Adorable! Love the swirly background. Hugs, Debi

Donna said...

How cool is this! Sweet image, fabulous background, and like the falling leaves!

Scrapper69 said...

WOW! I LOVE this card! The colors in the background are spot on and I love the etched swirl die you used.. the tree is very cool and the image is super sweet! It just makes me smile - wonderful card!

Theresa

Donna Ellis said...

LOL! What a darling puffy-cheeked little chipmonk! We don't have those in Florida, and it was always fun seeing them after we moved from California to Connecticut! Your fall theme with the autumnal sunset is precious, KT! Wonderful card! hugs, de
PS, it has been 2 years now since Hurricane Irma, and our oak trees are still not making any acorns - it will be the third winter in a row without acorns. Sigh...

Barbara Godden said...

Oh my gosh he is just adorable, lovely scene you made with him too. Fabulous card.

terrie said...

What an adorable little happy chipmunk and your card has every colors perfectly for the Fall Season...Your leaves matches the windy and coolness of the weather I'm having here......well done my friend....tfs

Karenladd said...

What a wonderful way to combine a pre-colored image with dies and ink blending, wow! I love the stitched swirls in the background that give the feel of a breezy autumn day. Fall is my favorite time of year and you captured it perfectly!

Karenladd said...

I forgot to ask, but what die did you use for the stitched swirls background? I love that design and effect and have never seen a cover die like that. Thanks!
kladd94803 at aol dot com

Suzanne Reynolds said...

Love the fall scenery you created and the embossed background is quite clever and makes the leaves look like they are floating gracefully from the slight wind. Thanks so much for sharing with us again at Double Trouble and at The Paper Girls.

Lena said...

Beautiful Fall card. Love the colours you used on the background.
Happy crafting!
Big hugs,
♥ Lena
Lena’s Creations

Joy Wilson said...

Your chippy is a lot of fun! I love your water colored background too! Thanks for joining us and good luck with with your entry!
Hugs, Joy
Joyfully Stamps
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, Owner/Coordinator

Sheryl said...

This is adorable. I can see why you keep going back to that lovely image.
Great background too.
Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs Sheryl
TTCRD DT
Cat Crazy Craft Corner {My Blog}

Jackie C said...

This has come together beautifully! Love this entry, thank you for sharing with Creatalicious. Good luck and we all hope to see you and your wonderful creations again! Jackie DT member.

Kim said...

This is a great fall card. I love the swirly design in the back. It makes it look windy. Thanks for joining the challenge at Get Creative Challenge Blog.

*Vicki* said...

How adorable is this cute scene!! Love your gorgeous blended background with the colors and that little guy makes me smile from ear to ear! :) Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Cute Card Thursday Challenges! HUGS, *Vicki* (DT)

pst said...

Fabulous card, the chipmunk is super cute. Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Scribbles Designs, we hope to see you back again.

Alina Florea said...

I absolutely love the background! all the elements are perfect match! Great project.
Thank you for sharing with us at "A Perfect Time To Craft", best of luck with your entry.
Alina F DT for http://aperfecttimetocraft.blogs pot.com.au/

papercraftingprincess said...

I love the background reminds me of the wind swirling the leaves. Thanks for joining us at Double Trouble.

Carole J said...

Hi Kitty! I'm so glad my commenting number fell on your sweet blog post! How adorable is the little chipmunk! And you've given him the perfect autumnal background. Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Crafts Galore Encore “Anything Goes” September Challenge. Good Luck and hope to see you again soon!
Carole x DT

Linda Simpson said...

Fabulous autumnal/fall card, love the background. The chipmunk is a cutie too.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Donna Ellis said...

I'm back with a different hat, KT! So glad I got to see your critter project showcased at the 2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge. Hope to see more of your creations in the future.
Crafty Smiles,
Donna
{Creative Smiles - my little crafting world}

Kath said...

He's such a cute chipmunk - a lovely card.

You may want to pop over to my blog - there's a surprise waiting for you!

Kath x

Jo said...

Love the background & that chipmunk is adorable! Thanks for joining me over at Tales From The Craft Room

Barbara Godden said...

Super cute fall themed card, adorable chippie. Great background.

Karenladd said...

Oh, I just love that little chipmunk with his hot beverage!! What a fun card design using inking, stamping, pre-colored image, and dies. This guy is all ready for fall