It's time for a new challenge at A Step in the Dark and this fortnight we're sponsored by Dilly Beans. some of my fave images are Megan's Sugar Skulls, and with Dia de los Muertos fast approaching, I thought I'd use #384 Sugar Skull with Flowers because his big ol' pompadour totally cracks me up. As you know, it's the custom to make an ofrenda (altar) for deceased loved ones, but did you know that many people makes altars for their favorite (dead) stars, as well? Although not exactly an altar, I decided to channel Elvis (tell me he doesn't remind you of him!) and make a tag to honor The King. I've colored the stamp with Copics (after digitally removing his moustache ), Added a die cut crown, used pix from the web (including the records) and layered it all up on a black tag. Added some cool glittered musical notes and strung Alpha Beads on the ribbon hanger.
I had the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers I is for Iconic in mind when I made this so of course, I'm entering it there, as well as Left of Center 3 or more layers, and PunkYouGirl ATG with a Halloween Twist.
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Who is more iconic than the King?? Yeah, that sugar skull is totally channelling Elvis! Thanks for coming back to join the sisterhood for the I is for Iconic challenge!
ReplyDeleteAs Donna said above, you really can't get much more iconic than Elvis! And I far prefer him in sugar skull form than painted on black velvet, so thank you for avoiding that. :D Glad you came to play at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Donna! I see a Michael Jackson smile in there too. I love the idea of doing this type of thing...just brilliant. I learn something from you every time I see your art!!! thanks for coming over to LOC! Hugginz, Samara DT LOC
ReplyDeleteYep, you picked probably THE most iconic, er, icon! LOL! Love the sugar skull with pompadour! Fabulous tag, Donna! Thanks for joining us again at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteLove the Elvis sugar skull. Thanks for joining us at LOC. PennyRae DT
ReplyDeleteI think Elvis has found his true calling as a sugar skull. He's perfect as two icons! Thanks for playing with us at the Snarky Sisterhood.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, that is Elvis's actual skull. CRAZY! You come up with the bestest ideas, Donna!
ReplyDeleteDonna just love this project. Thank you so much
ReplyDeleteHugs Erin xx
I LOVE this! Perfect Elvis impersonation, too. "The higher the hair....".
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect combination! The sugar skull is definitely channeling Elvis with that stupendous pompadour! Very iconic on both fronts! Thanks for joining the fun at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love your project, thank you for sharing at LOC, Mo dt coordinator xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the pompadour on the sugar skull. Well done. Thanks for joining us at SoSS
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