Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Bombshell "Baby Got Back" Challenge





Good morning! Yesterday I I announced the April Challenge for Bombshell Stamps here on my blog and I promised that I'd be back today with a card. I bet you thought I wouldn't come through....hee, hee...and it certainly wouldn't be the first time I dropped the ball on my blog ;D HOWEVER, I buckled down yesterday evening, and as much as I wanted to reach for one of the thousands of sheets of delectable patterned paper that I have hoarded over the years, I didn't...! I even had insane conversations with myself that went something like this..."maybe just a little tiny piece, nobody will ever notice it", "NO! I can't...I must be good!" , "awe, come on, just tear a little corner off this scrumptious piece of Basic Gray or a little sliver from this piece of glittery My Mind's Eye", "NOOOOO!!! I can't!!! I must adhere to my own challenge guidelines!!!", "okay, okay...you don't have to scream at me...how rude!". But, before you label me as completely certifiable, the voices subsided and I was able to make this card ;D

I used images from the Bombshell Stamps Rise and Shine set, which I have been wanting for a looooong time. It arrived in the mail a couple of weeks ago and I literally jumped for joy when I opened it! I love this beautiful bombshell reclining in the hammock waiting for the sun to come up...wish I looked that good in the mornings...lol! I colored the image with my Copics and popped the image of the bombshell and the "Rise and Shine" banner. I also cut out one more image of the bombshell's crossed leg and popped it as well, to make it appear that her legs were actually crossed. I sponged a white panel with Dried Marigold Distress Ink and then stamped the tiny solid flower in the same ink randomly on top. The flower is also included in the Rise and Shine set. All of the sets come with a fabulous main image and then several complimentary images that work perfectly together. I'm really happy with how this card came together and I think I may even try another card sans patterned paper next week ;D

If you want to play along with this month's challenge, see my previous post for details. There are lots of other challenges going on at Bombshell Stamps also, so visit the Casino Forum and get in on the fun. The more challenges you enter, you increase your chances of winning a fabbie prize package! So what are you waiting for!!!

13 comments:

  1. Whoa Cheryl, I am in absolute awe!!! You have a way of using colors and making them totally POP! I don't see this stamp used too often, so seeing your incredible design really made my day!!! The card is so darn vibrant!!!

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  2. Gorgeous!! I'm glad you talked to yourself...LOL! I especially love the hibiscus pattern and her 3D crossed legs! It reminds me of a vintag postcard....

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  3. You did it baby girl! Another Outstanding creation using these delectable "Bombshells"! Maybe you should throw out the patterned paper, and just make your own from now on, as this paper you created is so scrumptious! Love it!
    Hugs, Mom

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  4. I absolutely love the coloring on her face and your cutting is incredibly well done.

    Gorgeous card. Love how you met the challenge.

    Thanks so much for talking us through your process. It was very helpful.

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  5. Such a gorgeous card for so many reasons...the colors, the perfect coloring you do on all your cards, the detail in her crossed legs...

    You are SUCH a pro!!

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  6. This is totally fabulous. You're starting off your Ms. April reign with a bang!

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  7. And as always you have done a beautiful job.
    You realy have your own style.
    I love it.

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  8. WOW this card is awesome, i love your bombshell cards once again i am in awe of your talent. LOVE IT XXXXX

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  9. Yippee yay yay Cheryl...it's about time and this recognition is so well deserved. You just blow me away card after card. This is STUNNING!!!!!!!!
    BIG HAPPY CONGRATS ON YOUR DT SPOT...WOOT WOOT

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  10. Hee Hee I just noticed your mom calls you baby girl...My mom calls me that too and I just cringe!!!!!! cringe ....but keep my mouth zipped. Hugs,Kathy

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  11. this is just...beyond...beyond...BEYOND!! you are so talented!!!

    such an inspiration!!!!

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  12. This is so cool. Love this image, wish I had her figure!! I love the bright colours too

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