Monday, May 9, 2016

Blood and a Zombie Barbie

Interesting title? I think so. I wanted to create a layout that featured an amazing and inspirational lady I know. Her name is Rheanon Nicole, also known as Zombie Barbie. She is a fantabulous and beautiful person, inside and out. She is also a TV Host, a published author (Broken Halo), a model, and a mother. As you can see, she wears many hats! Hehe! So for this layout I tried to include some of her favorite things.

I wanted to only use three colors (black, white, red). She loves horror movies and the horror genre. I started with a plain 12x12 page and then added some black DecoArt modeling paste through a stencil. I marked out where I wanted the picture and kept that spot blank. Then added some Versamark through an Andy Skinner skull stencil and heat embossed it with Snow EP. Next, I laid out some elements I thought would be used, of course everything changes as the process continues. 
The black fabric stuff reminds me of a web so I used it and also threw in some random pieces of red and white thread. The flowers echo the flower headband Rheanon wears in the picture. 
Here comes the pop of color with the red. I used DecoArt media mister and randomly sprayed. The drips were created by diluting the red with water and letting it run down the page. Looks like blood right? That's the idea and keeping with the Horror movie elements. What's your favorite horror movie? I can't pick just one! 
There are about four different stamps used in the background as well. The picture above shows the embossed skull and the brick chippies (those were heat embossed with Snow and Black EP) Fun stuff! 
The cameo necklace is part of an old necklace I tore apart. The blood red flowers were once orangish white, I just sprayed those with red and black paints. The little red stones are Mini Prills. The last bit was to splatter the entire page with black and red paints (I was going for a blood splatter effect). Viola, done! 

I would be thrilled to share this design with these lovely challenges:

I have Blood, Barbie, Black,  and beauty



I am hoping this darker art design is okay since it is an Anything Goes challenge


I used this definition of collage-a piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces f paper or fabric onto a backing (I did all three)









25 comments:

  1. This is fantastic, what a great idea for a VERY striking Layout. Hugs, Valerie

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  2. Wow this is so amazing Doc!! I just love all the bloody drips, how wonderful is that! Great theme for your friend, I'm sure she is going to just love this!! I didn't know that you were a horror movie fan...me too! Very unusual for girls, none of my friends watch them, but I am completely addicted! sending hugs :)

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    1. A total horror movie fan! The more real it seems, or something that could happen in real life the better because it's freaky. Lol.

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  3. Awe, Punkin! You stole my heart with this fabulous layout! What a treasure to honor your friend; she is going to be so pleased! Love all your elements so perfectly placed! My favorites are the black stencil work, the embossed skull (it looks like it's emerging from the blood splatter--squeal!), the bricks, the splatter, the...well everything--it all just works so gore-jess-ly together! Hugs!

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  4. Oh, Niki, your friend will absolutely adore this amazing layout!
    So many details so brilliantly placed together! I love those 'bloody' drips and your stencil work here! What a super cool way to display that fabulous photo! Love it!
    Big hugs to you, my friend! Branka xx

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  5. Fabulous layout for a very cool pic!

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  6. Amazing effect with only three colors!! Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Crafty Creations Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

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  7. Oh wow, this is absolutely amazing, Niki!! I love the blood drips!! They are so perfect with the layout!! The stenciling and embossed skull are fabulous!! All of the details are perfect!! Your friend will treasure this!! Wow!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  8. Awwww I love it so much and absolutely love seeing the finished product in person! You did an amazing job (as usual) :)

    Rheanon Nicole

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  9. Awwww I love it so much and absolutely love seeing the finished product in person! You did an amazing job (as usual) :)

    Rheanon Nicole

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  10. Oh wow Niki, this is a stunning layout, I just love how you created the 'blood' element and the netting looks amazing. Great photo of your friend too. Favourite horror movie - that would have to be Silence of the Lambs - for me the more horror the better but I am on my own in this house and amongst my friends! Hugs, Anne xx

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    1. Great movie choice Anne! It is a classic and among my top 10.

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  11. Fantasmic layout! This looks like it is a great representation of your friend. Love all the textures, layers and the personalization!

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  12. Great photograph and great layout, Niki!
    Love the zombie-ish feel that you managed to create! Very cool!
    Thank you so much for playing along with us at Emerald Creek Dares, my friend!

    Hugs!!!!
    Claudia xxx

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  13. Hi Niki - I know I'm late with the birthday greetings, but I had to hop over from Pamellia's to wish you many happy returns.

    Fabulous Gothic look here, and the red, black and white is so dramatic - very cool!
    Alison x

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  14. Happy belated birthday!! And am having a ball procrastinating on what I should be doing (grading) catching up with your blog!! Quite the vamp she is, or should I say vampire, lol!! xxx Lynn

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  15. Fabulous layout.... Thanks for joining us on the Emerald Creek Dare Challenge.

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  16. Very cool and edgy. You had me at zombie + Barbie, though this sounds more like my sister's scene-- par-goth! The details here freaking rock. Well done. Your friend will probably treasure this!

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  17. Love this gothic page ! thank you so much for sharing it with us at The Artistic Stamper
    WIshing you good luck to win beautiful stamps !

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  18. Stunning page. Thank you for joining us at MMw

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  19. Different! Thank you for joining us at Our Crafty Corner challenge. Mary DT x

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  20. Beautiful layers and awesome color combo. Love your creation.
    Thanks so much for joining us at Emerald creek dares.

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  21. Fabulous! Thank you for joining our challenge at MMW!

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  22. This is what a call a perfection! Love every bit of it! Thank you for sharing it with us at MMW! Come and join our new FB group! More fun going on there! Hugs, Ingrid x

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  23. I don't know how I missed this, but big huge congrats on your win at Artistic Stamper! Woo hoo! Doing the happy dance here. What a dynamic and cool LO! Great elements and design!

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