Little Critters For 3 Challenges

The summer is quickly flying by, and for many the end of the heat will be a welcome change. My mind is already going to fun fall places like Autumn and Halloween. The pumpkin spice creamer is already in my fridge, and I'm starting on making some fall cards like this one.

I got the idea to use this older set of stamps when the Paper Players posted their Clean & Simple Critters Challenge. I was going to go with a more realistic critter, but hopefully these crazy little guys will count too. 

I loved the layout at Freshly Made Sketches, so I wanted to use that as a guideline. Does this remind anyone else of a Pokemon Ball? My kids loved that when they were little and I can't help seeing the design as that!

And the whole thing started when I chose the bottom row over at Retro Rubber's Tic Tac Toe Challenge (#rrcb261). I carefully coordinated the color of the enamel dots with the inks of each critter. But afterwards I realized I didn't watercolor anything, so I went with the left hand column, and since it's a clean and simple card, and that wasn't in my new column, I left them off. I was really proud of myself for thinking ahead though!

These enamels went so well with the 
little monsters. I'll have to go back and use
this color combo!

Here's my complete supply list:

• Close To My Heart Monstrous Halloween Stamps and Dies (2016)
• Stampin' Up! Fresh Freesia Card Stock
• SU! Azure Afternoon Ink
• SU! Parakeet Party Ink
• Memento Tangelo Ink
• White Card Stock
• Darice Embossing Folder
• Black Card Stock
• SU! Black & White Patterned Paper
• Newton's Nook Springtime Paper (Stripes)
• Misc. Ribbon
• Walmart Googley Eyes

As I frequently say, cards tend to take on their own shape, and while I had visions of this being a little more bold in color, I think it will make a really sweet card for a younger girl this Halloween. 

Thanks so much for playing stopping by and please stop over and see all the other cool cards at these challenges!