Saturday, April 19, 2008

G. L. A. M....O. R. OUS yeah, glamorous, glamorous, yeah foxy foxy...

Sorry for the song...it fit this image so well that I just couldn't help myself. *grin*

So did yall have a great week? I was sooo super busy at work, I'm sorry I didn't post like normal. Hopefully I'll be able to get some stuff made this weekend to share with you next week. Fingers crossed!

It's Saturday, and you know what that means, right? Yep! It's time for me to mess up another Sketch for You to Try! Not the card, mind you, but what would SFYTT be without me re-creating my own version of the sketch? *wink*

I was in the mood to watercolor, and wanted to play with my Rubber Romance Divas, who haven't been loved in a while. Here's what I came up with!

How cute is she with that sentiment?? I saw it at Inky Antics and had to have it to go with my divas and my Bellas. Perfect, huh? I looked and looked to tell you which Diva this was, but I couldn't find her online anywhere. Anyone know her name? ETA: FIONA!!!!!!! Thanks, Robin!

I had a blast watercoloring her! I used my waterbrush & reinkers, but also used my Stampin' Up markers...boy was that easier than I remember! I tried it a long time ago and just made a mess, but it was really fun. There's a great tutorial on Splitcoast, which you can find HERE.
The biggest hint is to let your image dry COMPLETELY in between adding colors and shading, and remove excess ink from your waterbrush before coloring. Too much water = big messy blob. Try it, you'll like it!

Anywho, you can see the real sketch on Jen's blog, along with Sarah's sample. And then don't forget to check out Amy, Carole, & Susan's versions. If you upload to SCS, make sure to use the keyword SFYTT so we can all check out your work!

Have a great weekend!

Stamps: Rubber Romance Diva-Fiona, sentiment from Inky Antics
Paper: Papertrey White, Basic Black, Soft Sky, Regal Rose, Watercolor (Arches)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Waterbrush, Reinkers, SU Markers, Dimensionals, Diamond Stickles, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Making Memories Slot Punch, May Arts Ribbon, Marvy Punches, White Glaze Pen

25 comments:

carole (TruCarMa) said...

Absolute perfection, Steuby!

Christi Flores said...

Gorgeous!!! LOVE that sentiment!

Inkerbelle said...
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Inkerbelle said...

You card is stunning and I love the sentiment you chose to go with Fiona. Yes, she is indeed Fiona, LOL.
Here's my version, if you are at all interested. :)
http://inkerbelle.blogspot.com/2008/03/girl-with-pearl-earring.html

Amy Sheffer said...

Love this, Shannan. Great sentiment, especially -- too funny. You're inspiring me to try the watercoloring with the SU markers.... you make it look SO good!

Laura (scrapnextras) said...

Definitely a glam girl, and your colouring is amazing! Love that sentiment!! Too fun!

Michele Kovack said...

Love this! Great coloring!

Deb Neerman said...

This is just great, Shannan!!

You inspired me to go to Jen's and download the sketch ... I might actually even get a card made.

Hope you're having a great weekend!

~Hugs, Deb

Donna Baker said...

WOW! This IS fabulous, Shannan! I LOVE your watercoloring, you are too funny with the messing up the sketch. NEVER, they're always awesome!

Carolina said...

Hi Shannan, just wanted to drop by and say hi. I'm really excited about joining the Great Swaps Girls group and looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Love what you did with the sketch. Your coloring is beautiful and love the sentiment!

I printed the sketch earlier and hope to get to it at some point tonight.

Cheers, Carolina

Ellie said...

You know I have a weakness for R.R. they are sooo fun to color! You did an awesome job on this card its soo beautiful and fun!! :)

-Ellie

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

This is FABULOUS, girl! WOW!

Kim said...

Great card Shannan! Now you've got me singing Sarah B along with you!

Monica said...

Your so silly! The word is actually flossy, flossy! But hey..... Super Cute Card Girly!
Lovin the new RR stamps just ordered a cpl myself last week.

Take Care and Happy Sunday!!!
~Monica~

Maren said...

Very glamorous!! What a fantastic image! Beautiful coloring!

Anonymous said...

Holy Hotness!!!! I just got this stamp and now I know that I can give her any color dress I want (all I could think of was white!!!)

I love this card. Awesome job coloring!

Carolyn King said...

how fun is that..va va va voom!

jjcreations said...

Very cute card...Joan

Janine said...

This is just FABULOUS dahling!!!

Christina Fischer said...

Oh, this card is FUN!!! That sentiment is great!! :)

Kira said...

This is great! The quote is fab.

Anonymous said...

Just want you to know that I LOVE your blog. Love your diva. The lyrics from the Fergie song are "Flossy, Flossy" - although I think Foxy Foxy is much better!!!

Kim said...

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jessie/knightrone said...

Definitely fitting for the song!!!

Bethany Paull said...

Yay! Another song I know. She is so totally G...L...A...M...O.R.OUS. Your coloring is glamorous too.

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