critter friends at Charisma and a sad goodbye!

hey there, chickens...  hope all's well in your proverbial necks of the woods this week - it's been super dreary weather here for the last couple of days and i just wanna sleeeeeeeeeeeeep! 

but there is still fun to be had, and for those of you looking for some mojo, we have a new challenge at Charisma.  i'm saddened because this is my last post as a Charisma Gal.  i have been a part of this awesome team for 3 years, and i have loved every minute of it!  it's organized, well-planned, well-executed, easily understood, and led by a most AMAZING girlie with whom i've become quite close over the years.  Carlyann, darlin', thanks so much for inviting me to be a part of this little adventure all those months ago!  i love ya, girl, and i wish i could stay longer, but you know i'm always around.  you and the kitties can't get rid of me that easily.  ;)

SO.  our challenge?  it's all about the ANIMALS.  surely you can whip something up for this one, yes? 

well i colored this with my Speccies when i had a super limited stash, so there are some things i'd do differently, but overall i think it's pretty cute in its simplicity.  :) 

here's my critter card, for the occasion:

seriously SIMPLE!  a little snip of burlap, a sweet little Chic Tags birthday tag, twine and buttons, inked edges, and DONESIES.

wanna play along?  well if you DOOOOO, you'll be playing for fab prizes from these sponsors:

(3 digis from their fun shop!)

and

(5 digis from Pink Cat Studio!)

alllll you have to do is create something that's animal-themed, link up, post a link back to our blog, and you can only enter up to 10 challenges.  OH, and i insist you go see what the rest of the Charisma Galz have done to inspire you!  they have some FAB critter creations for this one!  you have until next Wednesday to play along.

ANNNNNND, if you're looking to join a fab team, you could be my replacement!  Carlyann is looking for a few good crafters to join the Charisma Cardz Challenges team!  CLICK HERE for deets!   :)