BSS Blog Hop: Bettie Page

Hi All!

If you're here for the Bombshell Stamps Blog Hop, you're in the right place! You should be coming from Suzie's blog.

On April 22, 1923, a star was born. A star that we all know. A star that, without her, Bombshell Stamps may not even exist (if I may be so presumptuous). Who is it? None other than Bettie Page. What better month to pay homage to the Pin-Up Queen herself than the month of her birth? So for this hop, I want you to give Ms. Page some love. Make a project, any type of project, using her as inspiration. There are thousands of images to view, lots of quotes she has said, and others have said about her. Here are some photos of Ms. Page.






"I think that she was a remarkable lady, an iconic figure in pop culture who influenced sexuality, taste in fashion, someone who had a tremendous impact on our society." - Hugh Hefner. Betty was a pioneer in fetish modeling in the 1950's and has since become known as The Queen of Pin Ups.

I decided to go with sex appeal for this hop. And there's nothing sexier than a drop-dead gorgeous machine sparkling in the sun on a hot afternoon in the middle of the summer.

Four wheels can move your body, but two can move your heart. That's why I chose to use the "Vintage Motorcycle" set for this card.


Leave me a comment and let me know what you think in the comment section below.

Now, onto the rest!



Rachael (Etsy Ketsy): http://rachaelshandmadedesigns.blogspot.com/ {---that's me!! 

Mary (Sparkly Engineer): http://sparkly-train.blogspot.com/
Kathi: http://kathstales.blogspot.com 


Cheers!
Xo, Rachael

Comments

  1. Mary G.April 25, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Nice job on the challenge! Great card!!! Love the papers you've used!

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  2. Laura BApril 25, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Such a cool card! And it's awesome that you thought outside of the box.:)

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  3. TorreyApril 25, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    I love your out-of-the-box fabulousness! Smexy!

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  4. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful card Rachael!! Btw,did I mention it's my 50st b'day next week and love bike cards ;) LOL

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    1. RachaelApril 25, 2012 at 9:57 AM

      REALLY?! HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY! There are so many birthdays around this time of the year. My boyfriend and two of his friends just had theirs, and one friend is having theirs tomorrow, and one friend just had one a couple days ago. I hope you get to spend time with your family and do something special and FUN!

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  5. Kelli Green aka CajunstampingqueenApril 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Great card! love the unique thinking on this one!

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  6. AlisonApril 25, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    What a fab interpretation of this challenge! Great card, hot motorcycle!

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  7. KathiApril 25, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I like your interpretation of the challenge.

    Gorgeous coloring and design.

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  8. Sparkly EngineerApril 25, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Love that orange motorcycle. The background paper is a perfect foil for it.

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  9. Card CoutureApril 25, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Great card. I'm liking your thinking.

    Jennie x

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  10. Susie LittleApril 25, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Fantastic take on the hop! I love the colours xx

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  11. AlaineApril 25, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Love your thought process! Great idea!

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  12. KimApril 25, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Gorgeous card and great coloring! I love your interpretation!

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  13. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    You did an amazing job. Love this

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