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February Hump Day Hop: Some Like it HOT!

Greetings! It's the last Wednesday of the month, so it's time for the Bombshell Stamp Hump Day Hop! This month, I decided that the theme would be "Some Like it HOT!" I cannot wait to see how the other participants interpreted this theme. I chose to make an art journal page.

I started off with my Pirate's Life Bombshell, and I added a few of the images from the Holiday Accessory set. I thought that my cauldron needed some smoke, so I used the flame from the Hula Girl set.

I colored my images with my Spectrum Noirs and Copics. I cut everything out, and then started to play with my background. I used a combination of inks, paints, and stencils.  I also decided to add "Drink Up" from the Man's Ruin set.

I loved doing the background. Though I do think it may need a few more layers....I need to work on that a bit. Pushing those layers further. But, I still think my Bombshell is hot! And, who doesn't enjoy a hot beverage?
And now, it's time to send you off! Please be sure to visit all of the stops along the hop, and leave everyone some love. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!


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Rachael said…
Good job. I'm interested to see the rest of your art journal! I thought about using her for this project too.
February 27, 2013 at 7:07 AM
Rachael said…
Good job. I am interested to see the rest of your art journal. I thought about using her for this project too.
February 27, 2013 at 7:08 AM
GlitteryKatie said…
Something's brewing in that cauldron!! Fab work Alison!
February 27, 2013 at 7:56 AM
ElamDesign33 said…
Alison, I love the journal page. And turning the pirate into a witch is brilliant! I keep saying I want to do an art journal but.... LOL
February 27, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Kathi said…
Your journal page is fabulous. I love the scene you put together and how you colored it.

I also love the background you created for her.

I told you that the "Holiday Accessory" set was incredibly useful!!!
February 27, 2013 at 1:18 PM
Kathi said…
By the way, I wouldn't drink anything from a cauldron, unless someone used it to mix margaritas!
February 27, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Caryn S said…
Great use of the pirate image for the witch! And I like the flames for the smoke/steam from the cauldron.
February 27, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Torrey said…
I love her purply wickedness! The punchinella-stenciled background is too much fun!
February 27, 2013 at 5:09 PM
Kim said…
Awesome journal page! I love the punchinella and background. Gorgeous coloring as always!
February 27, 2013 at 9:49 PM
MaRyKaY said…
Nice page. I miss entering challenges. I'm starting to get back into stalking around the blogs and have seen some good stuff that have gotten my crafty mind going again.
Thanks for sharing
March 2, 2013 at 1:37 AM
Jenn Borjeson said…
Oh my gosh - that's totally fabulous. I love anything to do with witches but you rocked this. :)
March 7, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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