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Day 10 of 31 Days of Halloween: Bombshell Sketch Challenge

Hello! For today's project, I decided to not go the Halloween route. Instead I went down the path of Dia de los Muertos. Today is the day the October Sketch is revealed on the Bombshell Blog, so I of course wanted to play along.


For this card, I went with 2 sets from Bombshell Stamps. Dia de los Muertos and All My Heart. I went for a very pastel color pallet  which is very unusual for me.


I used watercolor markers and Copics for all of my images. I love how the wings turned out. I used a little bit of Star Dust Stickles, and it really gave the wings some dimension and magic.

I think perhaps next  time, I may try what some of the other talented Wicked Bloggers do, and layer the heck out of those wings for some real dimension.

I used the same Stickles around the sentiment. If you've seen the original sketch, you'll see that I altered it slightly. I did that to better suit the position of my focal image.
So a bit of a break from the deep purple, orange, black and green that many of us have been doing, huh? Yeah, I'm sure I'll be sharing something with those colors again tomorrow, have no fear! But for now, please visit the Bombshell Blog to see what some of the other gals have cooked up for your viewing pleasure. And please also visit the Wicked Bloggers from the Smeared and Smudged 31 Days of Halloween. Everyone is listed in my sidebar. Thanks for stopping by. Have a fang-tastic day!


Comments

ike said…
Such pretty colours. A lovely creation xx
Pam S. said…
Fantastic card. I love your color choices and I especially love the wings. THat little bit of bling really adds to it. Thank you for sharing your talents.
DonnaMundinger said…
Gorgeous soft palette and I love the sparkle. xxD
LisaVeronica said…
love the glitter and dimension on wings!
Sharon Sahl said…
You're so right about the glitter adding dimension to the wings - this is reallly lovely!!
KristyLee said…
This is very beautiful Alison. Also at PPP the challenge this month is Day of the Dead or sugar skulls!
Peace,
Kristy
silvia said…
Great card!! LOVR the skull image!!
Unknown said…
I love your card awesome colouring
Hugs xxx
Monique's art said…
very pretty love the colours and the skull is awesome
Julia said…
Love the Dia de los Muertos card!
Hugs,
Julia
very beautiful..love the colors and the image rocks!
hugs,
susan s
Dieverdog said…
Wow, love the colors and the images... very nice departure from the norm -- I love how this came together!
~Lady B~ said…
Oh, Alison! This rocks! The image is freakin' awesome and I'm LOVING your use of pastel colors on this. The Stickles add the perfect amount of shimmer and shine. Fabulous work!
Steph said…
Beautiful card, love the softer colors.
I love your pastel-y DOTD card! Lovely layering!
Shelley said…
This is such a beautiful piece! xx
The way you colored this skull and the dp you used created an eye catching card.

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