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Inspired by a Peacock…and a Vamp!

Can you be inspired by both and make one project? I say “hell yeah!” First, I was working with Lily (Bitten) one of the brand spankin’ new digis from my wonderful friend Tonya. Click HERE to see the others and buy the set for yourself! Then, Kim, one of my fellow DT members over at Smeared and Smudged has her latest challenge up… be inspired by a peacock! Well, let’s get on with it right???

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I made a 6x6 card and used a whole bunch of papers and stamps to create the card. Please click on any of my pics to see them bigger.

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Isn’t she beautiful? I love the sexual energy she’s giving off. She reminds me of Bella from the black Dagger Brotherhood. She is colored with my Spectracolor pencils.

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And here are some peacock feathers! I used colors inspired by a peacock too. Not so vibrant… I muted it down a bit.

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Don’t all of these papers and stamps give you the idea of feathers? Oh! And my lovely sentiment is from some Blog Candy I won from Alex. The stamp is from Sweet Pea Stamps.

I think the card came out really pretty considering all the different patterns I chose to use. And the colors are really chill… Which is just what I’m about to do! Go and chill…! Have a Happy Mother’s Day to all my Mommy friends!

Comments

Julie said…
Oooooh, pretttty!!! You did such a beautiful job with this gorgeous image. She is definitely BDB-Bella-like. I just finished the newest BDB today (sniff, sad that it's over) and those characters are on my mind today. :)
May 8, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Kim Wilson said…
Love the card Alison :) That image is great! Good luck!
May 9, 2010 at 2:23 AM
blackdragon said…
fantastic alison.... i had to buy these images but havent had time to use them yet.
i have been trying to ink my arch to stampinsanity since last friday... and cant... i cant even leave a comment... am i doing something wrong?
keep safe love lynx
May 10, 2010 at 8:05 AM
Alyssa S said…
What a great card! I love the shine you added to her lips - makes me think she has some super juicy lip gel on! :o)
May 13, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Laura B said…
This is so beautiful! I love these colors, really pretty!:)

hugs,
Laura
May 15, 2010 at 9:38 PM
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