15.9.25

Ah, Punkin

Dia daoibh!

September’s here, bringing shorter evenings and that smug chill that makes you reach for the fleece. You’d think pumpkins would be filling the shops by now, but no — the only orange things on offer are carrots, traffic cones, and suncream so weak you’d get a better tan standing under a lightbulb. But sure, who needs pumpkins in Tesco when we can have them on our cards — they don’t go mushy and no one tries to turn them into soup.

A brand-new challenge has kicked off over at Ally’s Angels (Challenge #98), and as always, the theme is Anything Goes. The design team are bursting with creativity as usual.

Here’s my take: 

I used Punkin’ from Mo’s Digital Pencil, coloured up with Promarkers. I added a few cheeky leaf die cuts, popped them up on foam pads, sprinkled in some gems, and finished with a ribbon for good measure.

A few challenges:

Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers #266 - F is for Finally Fall
CAS on Friday #317 Fall
Creative Fingers #307 Anything goes
TIME OUT Challenges #297  - Your Favorite Season (Autumn, ofcourse! 😉)
Just Us Girls #792 - Word Week: Container
Two Old Bats Anything Goes Halloween Challenge - September 2025 Anything Goes Halloween


So please do join us at Ally’s Angels by linking up your creation.

And honestly, the best part of this image? It proves beyond doubt that pumpkins make cuter outfits than potatoes — though I wouldn’t rule out a cabbage hat if times get tough.

Sláinte,
Wendy R.🍁

15 comments :

Carol said...

Your card is adorable with the child sitting inside the carved pumpkin. The falling leaves are the perfect addition to the scene and your coloring is perfection! Thanks for playing along with us at Just Us Girls!

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous card Wendy, love the cute image and falling Autumn leaves.
Carol x

HilaryJane said...

Your image is so cute and I love how you have used that green. Your ribbon is a perfect match xx

Vicki Dutcher said...

Total CUTENESS! Fantastic coloring also - Thanks for joining in at JUGS

donna mikasa said...

Oh I LOVE your container! So clever and cute!

Darlene said...

OMG great card and awesome coloring! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Two Old Bats challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Two Old Bats Co-Owner

Donna said...

So so so so super cute (and now I am craving pumpkin soup!!)
Thanks for "falling" with Edna and the sisterhood of snarky stampers!

JulieP said...

Your little elf is adorable and your coloring is fabulous! We're still waiting for fall where I live. We appreciate you playing with us at the Sisterhood!

Cheryl W. said...

Awww, that little pumpkin is just the cutest! Here in the U.S. we have orange stuff everywhere! Except, of course, it's already getting crowded out by the Christmas decorations. Sheesh! I wish they'd give us a little break between holidays!!!

Dotty Jo said...

Great fun, and I love how you've coloured this little pumpkin elf, Jo x

Kate said...

Love this Wendy, your colouring is amazing! Thanks for sharing your favourite season with us at Time Out Challenges and I do hope you will join us again soon, but could you please limit yourself to 5 challenges so you can be eligible for the top pick! Thanks for understanding! Hugs, Kate (DT Time Out)!

Sue from Oregon said...

I love Mo's images. You have colored this beautifully! Thanks for visiting my blog! I love that die with the dot border, sure would like to know where you got it. 💕Sue Kment

My Paper Epiphany said...

This is such a cutie! I love the colouring and whole composition of the card! Thanks so much for joining us at Time Out Challenge:)

Helen said...

So super cute Wendy!! Your card is just delightful with the beautiful colouring! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Time Out Challenges. :)

Cindy Groh said...

Fantastic coloring.