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She’s Not a Woman…She’s a Fish

It’s time for a new Burtonesque Dolls challenge! This go ‘round, we want you to find the lighter side of Burton…and create a project based on the non-goth/creep/scary side. Up for the challenge??? Great! But first, tak a look see at my inspiration and creation.

 

And to coincide with this week’s Merkids release from Simply Betty, I used Suzi.

Isn’t Suzi pretty? Named after non other than Mrs. Weyremaster herself! She’s all colored up with markers. The big, beautiful tree is called October Tree, and it’s from Inkadinkado. I stamped it with a dark brown watercolor marker, then chalked over it to get my background colors. My quote is of course, from the movie. It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen it. But I do recall liking it, even though it is sad at the end.

 

Here’s a close up of Suzi. I Ice Stickled her tail. It is super sparkly! The entire Merkids collection is available now at the Simply Betty Stamps Shop. And please be sure to visit The Burtonesque Dolls for more awesome projects, and your opportunity to play along with this fun, new challenge. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Comments

Rebecca said…
You totally rocked this! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Brilliantly done, Alison!
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW I AM totally in love with this!!! Love the movie, love the mermaid tail, love the hair.....ummmmmm yeah, so I guess I think it FREAKIN RAWKS!!!!!
Laura B said…
Gorgeous! And I love that movie.:)
Cheryl Valadez said…
Alison, this is insanely awesome! I forgot that Big Fish was a TB film. Maybe because JD wasn't in it...LOL! But I remember liking it, too! Fab take on the movie poster. I love your little mermaid, she is magnificent! Especially that glittery tail! Hugz, Cheryl
Cute take on the theme. I didn't realize Big Fish was Tim Burton film.

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