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May Bombshell Blog Hop!

I’m participating in my second Bombshell Stamps Hump Day Hop! This month, the challenge is called, “Look Ma, I did it!” Kas says:

Call it a Mother's Day theme....or Just fun.
This month, we want to see what you are made of....and what you can make.
You can make any sort of project, a card, a layout, an altered object...whatever...you just need to make a handmade embellishment. It can be a flower, button, etc... You just have to make it.
Pair it with a great Bombshell stamp and get ready for the bloghop.

Here’s my creation:

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Yee Haw! This Bombshell is ready to wrestle up a bull, ain’t she??? So what did I “create?” I made my background using a stencil and chalk, plus Distress Inks. And, I made my little embellishment using a Nestabilities and one of the sentis from the Lil’ Grumpies set (obsessed? Hell yeah!). Here’s a close up of this purdy little wrangler:

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Please click on any of the photos for a close up.She’s colored in with my Spectracolor colored pencils. And then to dull down the colors I rubbed a whole lotta Antique Linen Distress Ink on top, plus a touch of Walnut Stain.

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Here’s a close up of my handmade embelli and background. And I also used the May sketch for my card! I almost forgot to mention that! Here’s the sketch:

So I flipped it on it’s side and changed it just a wee bit, but I think you can still totally “get “ the sketch here, right?

And there you have it! I am one month closer to enjoying my Bombshell Month of July!!! Now it’s time for you to continue the hop! Here’s the full hop list:

Kas
Kelli
BoHoRose
Katie
Alison (that’s me!)
Angie
Kathi
Cheryl
Sy

Enjoy! Have an inspiring day!!!

Comments

Shaz said…
Love you coloring work! Sentiment embellishments are so versatile, great idea!
First off I have always loved the Bombshell stamps. I had no clue that you were part of their dt until yesterday. I guess I am too busy reading what you post to look at the sides--lol

i really like how you colored the pinup cowgirl and used the inks to make it look vintage.

Have you done the newest Pink Ninjas challenge --random? I am having problems thinking of something to scrap for it. I posted new layouts using their kits on their gallery page though.
Kas said…
Super love the project. She is one of my fav stamps. Great job with the sketch and the card!!
Chelsea said…
Ha ha it's Kissing Kate Barlow! Love it. Great colors!
Unknown said…
hehe, this one is great Alison. Love the coloring you've done
Kathi said…
Fantastic card. Great take on the sketch. I love the coloring you did on the cowgirl!
Cheryl Valadez said…
Yeehaw, is right! This is one purty little filly! Fabulous card and that swirly background is amazing!
Unknown said…
I love the color...OMG...it's sweeeet!
Susan Payton said…
What a pleasurable experience touring your blog page has been. Thank you for letting me visit.
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CraftyMomOf3 said…
Love this Alison!!!! Such a phenomenal job!!! Just gorgeous, fun and flirty!

XOXO
Meredith
Leigh Ann Baird said…
She's a right purdy gal! Lots of people talk like that around here (TN)! LOL Lovely card!
Daniella said…
Hot stuff for sure darlin'!!! Yee Haw!!!

Delightful and fun card. I love it!!
Angie Williams said…
Wonderful stuff!! I guess great minds do think alike! :)
Jennifer said…
I almost missed this. GREAT card.
KarmaCraft said…
I love the colors! And yeah, she's more than ready to wrestle that bull. Look out bull!!
stick said…
Fantastic, love your embellishment!
Alyssa S said…
Great card! I love her and still need to ink her up. The chalked background is really cool! Love the vintage, Westerny feel of this card!

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