I'm a Critter Once Again!

Today's post marks the beginning of my second term on the design team at Critter Sketch Challenge Blog. I am so grateful that I was chosen once again to help represent this site! Thank you for your confidence in me! Make sure to check my sidebar for the names of my fellow DT and give them a visit too. I know they would appreciate it!
Now onto this week's challenge! We have a sketch for you today which was done by our very own Melanie.

Thank you Melanie, it is a great one! Our sponsor for this challenge is Wags and Whiskers. They have such darling images so make sure to check them out!
Here is what I did with the sketch:

I used a scrap of paper for the background which was placed on white card stock. I used my Cricut with the Cindy Loo (new to me!) cartridge to cut out the circular shape which I then embossed in my Cuttlebug and then chalked over the raised areas.
My ribbon is from Michael's. I colored the image with Copics and then cut out to place on my circle. The sentiment is part of another embossing folder. I just placed my paper piece over the words I wanted to use and then embossed. I was able to cut around it and then used the same chalk ink as my circle background to distress the word. I used pop dots to raise the circle, and a scrap of blue paper behind the sentiment.All done! I love how it turned out.
I am also entering this into the following challenges:
2Sisters - For Mom
Ellephantastic Challenge - Birthday Party
Etsy Inspired Challenge - Imagine Studio ( I think the embossing and distressing behind my image looks like some of the art at this site!)
Fabulous Friday (Frosted Designs) - Stripes and polka dots