Saturday, May 25, 2013

Blonde Bombshell


What a fun card this was to make!  It is Whimsy's Blonde Bombshell rubber stamp designed by Kenny K.  So quick and easy to colour because there really isn't a lot of colour on this.  I shaded her dress with some light grays, some yellows for her hair and then the skin.  A glitzy starlet like this of course needs some sparkle so I added some Stickles Stardust glitter.  The button is from Ribbon Girl (isn't that a pretty little bit?) and the feathers are from the stash.  The paper is from Basic Grey's Little Black Dress collection and the flowers were cut with CC Design's 5 Point Flower die.  The sentiment is also from Whimsy and is from the Film Strip sentiments set.  I wanted to use it on vellum but did not have any Stazon ink so I simply stamped it on paper and snipped the ends off.  I was also lucky enough to have this published in Whimsy's Inspirations Magazine issue 12.  You can view the shorter free online version here or purchase the full printed version in the Whimsy store.


Copics:
Dress  C2, C1, C0, C00;  
Hair  YR31, YR30, YR21, YR0000;  
Skin  E11, E00, E000, R20, R24
Challenges:
ABC - N for Not Just One  (use 3 or more embellishments)
Basic Grey - Inspired by a Song (Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend)
Bearly Mine - Anything Goes 
My Mum's Craft Shop - Spots or Stripes
One Crazy Stamper - Flowers
Sister Act - Anything Goes

28 comments:

kiwimeskreations said...

Marilyn this is gorgeous - love the sparkle on the frock, and the pearl ear ring.
Blessings
Maxine

Ilonka said...

Hi Marilyn, I l love the blond lady. She,s so gogeous. The dress is reallly stunning. Great job !!
Hugs, Ilonka

Sue said...

WOW!!! This is gorgeous Marilyn. Such a fabulous image, brilliant colouring and I love the bling, feathers and black flowers.
hugs Sue xx

Doreen said...

Beautiful,love the image and fab details.xxx

Tracey T said...

Oooh - look at her! This is fabulously fun card, Marilyn and I love the little touches of glamour! Hugs, Tracey x

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card, love this Marilyn! Hugs Frea

Unknown said...

Hi Marilyn I really like your Marilyn Monroe! Haha love the card! Big hugs Willie

jimlynn said...

And sassy and fabulous this whole card is!!! Love the shine on her dress and cute sentiment. The feather is perfect!! Gorgeous card!
Lynn

coops said...

so stunning Marilyn.gorgeous stylish mono design and the image is fabulous :D

xx coops xx

Rosietoes said...

Fabulous card Marilyn and such fun. Love the glittery dress. x
Edna x

Tracy said...

Marilyn I LOVE this ! so sassy and classy, just fab !
Hope you are having a lovely weekend x

Renee said...

Mar this is super cute! I just love her and you did an awesome job of coloring her ! That dp and those black flowers make this a perfect card!

Laura said...

Perfect Sentiment for this sassy and FAB CARD!!! That Button soo pretty and I love the Feather!! Stunning Card!!

Lorraine said...

This is gorgeous Marilyn. The image looks fabulous and I love the design and the pretty black flowers.
Lorraine x

Kim said...

fabulous card Marilyn, love the image - she's gorgeous!
Kim x

mixamatoasties said...

Stunning card Marilyn. I absolutely love it.

Susan x

Shelly Schmidt said...

Whoot- love this fun card- the feather and the flowers are perfect additions to enhance your awesome coloring- and I love the image!

Kelly said...

She is so sassy and sophisticated! Love her dress and sparkle you put onto it. Great feather and the paper is perfect, fabulous card. lol
Hugs Kelly

Nancy said...

Just like your gorgeous card is both sassy and fabulous! I love the elegant design and that fantastic image! Wonderful sparkle too! :o)

Embellishments said...

Your card is so elegant and fun! Love the sparkle on her dress as well :-)
~Steff~

Unknown said...

Love the B & W! Thanks so much for sharing at Sister Act Card Challenge.

Rachel said...

Love, love, love this card!! Fab image and I love the colour combo.

Wedgie xxx

Margaret said...

Fabulous card and congrats on having it published. Beautiful design and great job on coloring up the white!

Dunja Trautmann said...

Your card is simply stunning dear Marilyn, i like the style of the card and the colors are great. The black flowers are an eyecatcher too.

Have a loveley weekend.
I hope you are feeling well.

Much Love, Dunja

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

I love that feather and bling detail, perfect for your image. X

Shannon White said...

Sassy & Fabulous Indeed! 8-) Love every detail Miss Marilyn!! Your Fabulous coloring sure has brought this little Beauty to life and I Love the touch of sparkle too! 8-)

Hugs
Shannon

Nicole G said...

Love how shiny Marilyn's dress is and your beautiful bling!

Grenouille Greetings said...

I've just been strolling through some of your recent pieces, Marilyn and I must say, I am very much enjoying them!!! Love this Blonde Bombshell with her sparkly dress and fab feather. Hugs, Lesley