Whimsy Stamps challenge 25

It's time again for a new challenge over at Whimsy Stamps. This week we are challenging you to create a card/layout/etc. using the following sketch.
I chose the Hippo stamp to use in my card. I am working on learning to shade more using my Copics so this was a perfect one to practice on. This little, or should I say big, hippo is adorable! Here is my take on the sketch.

I reversed the layout for some reason and didn't realize until I had everything stuck down but it's OK, it's still the same sketch just reversed (which by the way is allowed -- lol).

My dp is Travel by Making Memories. It has a fall color scheme to it which is part of the reason for selecting. As much as I would like it to stay summer I think fall is definitely here.

Speaking of fall, here is a pic of what I see when I look out my back door. Isn't it gorgeous??
OK, back to the card. Here is a pic of the inside, nothing fancy but follows the same sketch pattern.

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