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March Bombshell Sketch Challenge

It’s been a quiet week in Bloggy Land for me this week because I’ve been sick. But, I am feeling much better today, so I wanted to bring you the latest Bombshell Stamps Sketch Challenge.

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I really like this sketch. I used one of my newest Bombshells sets, Sugar Skulls. How I ever got along without it, I don’t know!

It’s super bright and cheery! I love how it turned out…it reminds me of an old quilt. I started off by coloring the Sugar Skull with my EK Success watercolor markers, and then chose the papers after.

It’s hard to tell here, but there is glitter on the plaid paper. I think you can see it better in the next photo. You can click on any of my pictures to see it bigger.

My papers are from DCWV, K & Co., Provo Craft and Bo Bunny. I used Black Soot Distress Ink on pretty much everything. Would you like to play along with this sketch? It’s easy! The sketch will be posted on the Bombshell Blog (it’s already up on the forum) on May 11th. You can add your link to both of those places. Let’s see what you can come up with!

By the way, in case you missed it…I posted my very first challenge as the Bombshell Hump Day Hottie yesterday. Have you seen it yet??? Go take a looksie! Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Comments

Nicole Maki said…
Love your sketch card! It is so bright and cheerful and the coloring is awesome. I really love the Sugar Skulls and this is a great setting for the image.
May 5, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Kathi said…
Great take on the sketch. I love how you took it and made it your own! Great colors, coloring, and diecut embellishments.

Why is glitter so hard to photograph but such fun to use?

Sugar skulls is such a fantastic set. You're going to rock it like the star you are. :D
May 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Scrappychick said…
what a cheery and fun skull! Turned into a fab center for the sketch :0
Hope you are feeling better!
May 5, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Rachael said…
This is great! I'm sorry you're sick too, I've been down with a tension headache since last week. :( Feel better soon!
May 5, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Cheryl Valadez said…
Hi Alison! Just had to pop in and reiterate how much I LOVE this card! I'm crazy for the sugar skulls set and really dig how you combined the image with the sketch. Great work, my friend :D Hugz, Cheryl
May 6, 2011 at 3:40 AM
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