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September Bombshell Hump Day Hop: Let's Hear it for the Girls!

It's the last Wednesday of the month, so you know what that means. It's time for the Bombshell Stamps Hump Day Hop! Last month, it was all about the boys... well this month, in anticipation of October, the theme is "Let's Hear it for the Girls!" This theme is a little more specific than last month's though. I wanted the participants to create a project which could be sent to someone in October which is (here in the States) Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So let's Think Pink!


 I recently acquired the All My Heart set from Bombshell and this is the first opportunity I have had to use it. I thought that it would be perfect for the message we were trying to convey this month.


I colored this heart with watercolor markers and Copics. The color is a bit off from what it looks like in real life....but you get the idea.


The die cut ribbon is from Sizzix, and the corrugated cardboard was a great find that my mom gave me. I punched the stars out of metallic gold paper as well as using it for the large circle under the heart. It really shimmers! So this is a pretty different look from what I normally do for Bombshell. I am tempted even now to add a bit more "stuff" but I don't want it to become garish.
There are 16 total stops on this hop! The full list is below. So you better get going. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!


Comments

Rachael said…
Oh I love it! What a great way to use the All My Heart!! I love the corrugated board paired with the stars too. :)
Torrey said…
So lovely! I love how the elegance of the gold paper complements the "grunge" look of the cardboard. Great textures.
happyscrapper said…
This rocks! Your coloring is awesome on your heart.
Hugz,
Christine
Riane said…
What a great card Alison! Your coloring is also beautiful!
Adore all the texture on this card and using the hearts was a perfect choice.
Kathi said…
The texture contrasts and colors are wonderful.

The heart looks fabulous. I love how you placed the stars and the little dots.
Susie Little said…
OOh Gorgeous! I love all the texture! xx
Lena95469 said…
Very pretty I just love it!
ElamDesign33 said…
I love the coloring and design Alison! I think the corrigated board gives it a nice texture. :-)
LOVE LOVE LOVE the way this turned out!! It's awesome!
Mary G. said…
This is so beautiful, Ali! Love how you've colored the heart...it just about pops off the computer screen!

I missed signing up for this hop...drats!
Em said…
So nice! I may need to get this set!!
Jenn Borjeson said…
Your project is absolutely gorgeous, my friend! Thanks for encouraging me to play along. :)
Caryn S said…
Great combo of corrugated cardboard and pink and gold! The stamp is spectacular too.
This is GORGEOUS!!! I never even really noticed this set, but now I need it!!! Stunning Alison.
Kim said…
Awesome! I love the texture and that the heart says survivor. Beautiful card!

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