Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Dancing in the Dark

The month of May at Gingersnap Creations is all about the Wild West. Here's my design piece for this week's GC101 Cowboys/Cowgirls. And you just know that I would choose cowgirls over cowboys! LOL. Come visit us and play.You will  also see all the other Design Team member's inspiring creations for this callenge. So... I looked around my stash and found a book of postcards of "Women of the West". I bought it in San Antonio, Texas  at a  weekend with my dear college roommates, awhile back. I just adored all the amazing women images and now I had the perfect use for them. You'll see them all month for my Design Team submissions.
To make this piece I started with the cowgirl image and painted  her then added Ranger dimensional Liquid Pearl bling details to work as embroidery. I worked on the cards, (Royal Flush-hearts, of course) and the gold platter with Liquid Pearls too. The Yosemite Lodge image is a travel sticker that needed watercolor to liven it up. Added lyrics from the Boss  (Bruce Springstein, who is from New Jersey)... "This guns for hire, even if we're just dancing in the dark".  Layered everything on some purple embossed paper, added the gold trims and she was ready for a fight......or a dance.
Hope you do some dancing in the dark this week.
Artfully yours,
gerri

"This guns for hire, even if we're just dancing in the dark."

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29 comments:

  1. SharonMay 4, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    This is so great Gerri - I just saw it on the Gingersnap Site! And the Bruce Springsteen lyrics are great! Great cowgirl image too - where did you get it?

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  2. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Lucky you had those post cards ... what a great image to work with. A great piece Gerri .. made me smile. Donna

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  3. Valerie-JaelMay 4, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Lucky indeed having postcards - now I have to start hunting for cowboy stuff! Valerie

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  4. IriniMay 4, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Amazing...love your creativity!!

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  5. Art From The heartMay 4, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    I like this one.I was atreu cowgirl growing up.Roy Rogers was my hero.
    Hugs, Amy

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  6. JingleMay 4, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I am so looking forward to this theme! April was so busy for me that I missed a lot of the challenges, but I am excited about the Wild West! I love your project!

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  7. 1CardCreatorMay 4, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Awesome Gerri, I love that cowgirl image! The Bruce is too cool to go with it, love the way your mind works! The liquid pearls look awesome with it too. Brilliant piece.

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  8. JackieMay 4, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Wow, everything you do is so unique! Love, love, love the cowgirl and the Bruce lyrics, they just go together so well. I'm a follower now and appreciate the chance to win the blog candy!

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  9. 1CardCreatorMay 4, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Thanks for all of your encouragement Gerri, I really do appreciate it. I took your suggestion and posted a few more pop ups over at Bellas. I just hope they won't get mad because they are not "new". Thanks again.

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  10. SueMay 4, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Gerri, I love her full cowgirl outfit. Creative use of the Royal Flush and the lyrics! Love your take on the challenge.

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  11. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    fantastic creation, what a brilliant piece this is
    hugs June xxx

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  12. Beverly SagerMay 4, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Bruce Springsteen makes my knees weak! This is beautiful, everything about it!

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  13. AnnMay 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    this is awesome!! just fabulous!! so creative!!

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  14. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love everything about it.

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  15. PetraBMay 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Awesome piece and so lucky that you have the postcards. She is definitely the boss!

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  16. Marjie KemperMay 4, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Love this, Gerri! And how clever to think of Bruce's lyrics for it... great idea!

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  17. Jan HenningsMay 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    This is gorgeous!

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  18. 2amscrapperMay 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    lovin' those details! great composition from your collection of great finds!

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  19. Cindy AdkinsMay 4, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Oh, I LOVE this--it's FANTASTIC!!!

    XO
    Cindy

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  20. trisha tooMay 4, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    You are SO right--your "lil' lady" looks like she'd get along right fine with any one of my
    cowboy gang . . .

    ;)

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  21. MicheleMay 4, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    this is nothing short of truly gorgeous. the colors are fab! well done once again. xo

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  22. LisaMay 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Love the you did with the liquid pearls. I have only one of the older style, but can't wait to get some of the new formula and start playing. And your painting is superb. I wouldn't have thought to paint on the sticker. Thank you for coming by my blog, commenting, and being a follower. Wow. I'm honored.

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  23. Lynne MoncrieffMay 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Gerri,
    A clever use of song lyrics.
    Brilliant work of art.
    Wishes
    Lynne M

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  24. Dolly DaydreamsMay 5, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Wow Gerri you never cease to amaze me , gorgeous piece and love the liquid pearl touches.

    Marie

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  25. CarlaMay 5, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Beautiful work Gerri!

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  26. Lisa SomervilleMay 5, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Fab card - love the addition of the liquid pearls!

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  27. Anjas-ArtefaktotumMay 6, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Your "Women of the West" book was a good bying! Love how you use these postcard for a gorgeous piece. I'm looking forward on the next you will create.
    Have a nice weekend,
    Anja

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  28. AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Great take on the challenge! Love what you did with it!

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  29. Silvia(Barnie)May 19, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Wonderful Wild West feeling.

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