Tuesday Morning Sketches: Norma Jean

Good morning!  (Again, for Creative Card Crew post, please scroll...thank you.)  It's time for another sketch from the ladies at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  Our sponsor this week is Sassy Studio Designs.

I was really excited to work with this SSD image, which was given to me...I have always been intrigued by Marilyn Monroe.  I even did a research paper on her in high school!  I wanted to keep the focus on the beautifully drawn image, which is colored with Copics and pencils, so instead of adding panels to the two corners, I paper pierced some holes and added crystals for further definition.  This card is a big one...5x7 inches.

Image: Sassy Studio Designs Digital Image
Paper: Gina K. Pure Luxury CS, PTI Hibiscus Burst and True Black, Theresa Collins DP
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals
Extras: Copic Markers, Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, Crafter's Workshop Circular Template, Dimensionals

Here's a YouTube video you might enjoy: Elton John's Candle in the Wind (A tribute to Marilyn Monroe)

I am entering this card in the following challenge:

Stampin' for the Weekend: Sparkle and Shine

Please head on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to see what the rest of the DT has made for your viewing pleasure/inspiration.  Better yet, give the sketch a try!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS...Round Two!

Hi! Just a quickie post here.... I really loved this week's Tuesday Morning Sketches sketch, so when I saw the All That Scraps challenge to make a Valentine using one of the stamps they sell, I thought I would use this fun sketch again.

I choose an image from one of The Cat's Pajamas clearly swanky sets. This "lovestruck" little cutie is colored with pencils, markers, and highlighted with glitter. I choose to sponge the layers instead of mat them this time, and embellished the card with some sparkly Bella Dots. It went together quickly...my sponging is getting faster!

Image/Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Smokey Shadow
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Lemon Tart, and Smokey Shadow, Basic Grey DP
Embellies: Bella Dots, Barbara Trombley's Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Copic Markers, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, SU! Corner Rounder, EK Success 3D Dots

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

TMS #78

Good morning! Melissa has a fun sketch for us this week at the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog. I really like this one...it is simple and user friendly! Our sponsor this week is

Stitchy Bear Stamps. I tell you, they have a lot of fun things to choose from. Along with digi images, they have paper packs. The image I used today is called "Stupid Cupid"...he cracks me up!

The image is colored with pencils and a red marker for some of the smaller details. I accented the wings with glitter; I opted for the more subtle Martha Stewart Crystal Fine instead of my usual super blingy stuff. I included a close-up so you can see a bit better. I embellished the card with some acrylic gems; they remind me a bit of a mirror. I ended up adding one to the lower right corner...the card just didn't seem right without it.

Image: Stitchy Bear Stamps Digital Image

Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Fine Linen, Dark Chocolate, and Pure Poppy, Bo Bunny DP

Embellies: The Beadery Red Acrylic Gems, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Copic Marker, Spellbinder's Nestabilities, EK Success 3D Dots

I hope you will hop on over to the Tuesday Morning Sketches blog to check out the DT's goodies. I hope you will make the time to play along too...last week we had over 50 entries!

Thanks for stopping by; have a good one!

Angela