Give me a Head with HAIR by Carla ~ Saturday, March 19th - 6 pm EST - MAR16VSNK

Covington Crafter · 02-12-2016, 03:20 PM

Challenge Title: Give me a Head With HAIR!
Hostess: Covington Crafter (Carla)
Keyword: MAR16VSNK
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016 - 6 PM EST

When Lee posted the theme, Here Comes the Sun, I immediately thought of another sun themed song, Let the Sunshine In, from the funky, late 60's musical Hair and of course that marvelous song, Hair!

So my challenge for you: “Give me a head with hair,” strange and wonderful hair. Wire it, tangle it, add flowers or leaves, Zentangle it.
Stamp or draw a head and get creative with that hair! Need some inspiration besides our samples? Here's my Mixed Media Hair Pinterest board.

Don't forget to use MAR16VSNK in keywords when you upload your card for this challenge. Can't wait to see your fun creations!

View the gallery for this challenge: HERE
View the Here Comes The Sun gallery: HERE
View the Here Comes The Sun Challenge Thread: HERE

1. ALL VSN CREATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED BY 10 P. M. EST ON Sunday, March 27.
2. You have 1 hour to complete the challenge, unless otherwise noted.....you do not have to count prep time!
3. We have a special gallery for the Here Comes The Sun VSN.
a) From the "Main Gallery" dropdown list on the first page of the uploader, choose Events and Special Collections.
b) From the Sub-gallery dropdown list, choose Virtual Stamping and Scrapbooking Nights ~ it's the last in the list.
c) From the new sub-gallery dropdown list choose Here Comes The Sun - it's the very top of the list.
4. Please remember to put in the correct keyword when uploading your image. Copying and pasting the challenge keyword is recommended to avoid typos.
5. Please do not combine VSN challenges...but you may combine any other challenges with a VSN challenge!

It is also highly recommended that you post a link to your creation in this chat thread to be sure your layout is seen. THANKS SO MUCH FOR PLAYING ALONG!!!

Check out the samples below for some ideas. Thank you Sonja, Sharon, Melody, Sabrina and Lisa for your marvelous samples!

LuvLee · 03-19-2016, 02:01 PM

Covington Crafter · 03-19-2016, 02:01 PM

I can't wait to see what you're going to do with this. I know you need to hear the song for some inspiration.

Covington Crafter · 03-19-2016, 02:03 PM

Love that image Lee, looks kind of like my card
MAR16VSNK Pretty Pink Highlights by Covington Crafter - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

JBgreendawn · 03-19-2016, 02:03 PM

this is so interesting... thinking... ( still have to jot down all of today's challenges still have one from last night on the back burner)

muscrat · 03-19-2016, 02:04 PM

I heard this song in my head immediately!

muscrat · 03-19-2016, 02:06 PM

Oops! Must've been posting at the same time! LOL!

Covington Crafter · 03-19-2016, 02:08 PM

I've been singing it for a month! Of course my version has some silly verses added :rolleyes:

Covington Crafter · 03-19-2016, 02:08 PM

They sound the same, but there's just a few years difference in the looks, LOL

muscrat · 03-19-2016, 02:09 PM

Wonder what they were on when they wrote that one? LOL! Just listen to the words. And we loved that song!

tessaduck · 03-19-2016, 02:16 PM

Can you see the glitter in her hair?: MAR16VSNK hello

Covington Crafter · 03-19-2016, 02:18 PM

I sure can see her glitter, love your card Brenda!

Shoe Girl · 03-19-2016, 02:28 PM

AI stamps are so fun to play with and color. If my hubby would let me, I think I would have this many cats: MAR16VSNK Cat Lady by Shoe Girl - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

smadson · 03-19-2016, 02:28 PM

So funny- the song! It is a little later than my generation.

I was married by the time Woodstock and all that came about.

I am more from the Elvis generation! LOL
Fun memories, though, Carla. But I went with Zen. Mine came out of an adult coloring book.
Here is Zen Style.

Covington Crafter · 03-19-2016, 02:29 PM

They are so much fun Lisa. Love your card!

Here's a kitty for you! MAR16VSNK The Curly Lion by Covington Crafter - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

Covington Crafter · 03-19-2016, 02:32 PM

Sharon, your card has an Indian or Sri Lankan flair to it. Love it!

tessaduck · 03-19-2016, 02:48 PM

Can I share a poem I wrote 36 years ago?

Hungry

Circumspect:
There are rumors to the effect
That dreamers are deficient in practicality.
When, in all actuality,
Any given situation may cause
A logician to give pause,
Or a problem-solver to set about
Attempting to iron the cognitive kinks out,
Neatly graphing and mapping
With tables and all the trappings.
Yet, will the practitioners puzzle to find
The perfect solution in a creative mind.
Why is creativity indirectly proportional to order?
Why do artists appear to border
On that mental territory called Insanity
What is this peculiar vanity
That restrains our brains to "down to earth"?
Everyone! Come celebrate each idea's worth!
Is it true that all Venusians wear
The dreams of ages in their hair?
An Earth-bound soul
Wants to know.

January 7, 1980

Covington Crafter · 03-19-2016, 02:54 PM

Brenda, Thank you for sharing your poem and illustration. I love your celebration of creativity! You are talented in so many ways.

tessaduck · 03-19-2016, 02:59 PM

Aw, shucks. Thanks!

annsforte3 · 03-19-2016, 06:35 PM

Thank you, Carla for hosting this evening. Really enjoyed your challenge and will be back later with another card. Have something else in mind!!

Here is my card, Smile!

Covington Crafter · 03-19-2016, 06:51 PM

Here's my last card for tonight, MAR16VSNK Lilac Locks by Covington Crafter - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

One4Joy · 03-19-2016, 10:19 PM

oh what fun! I am lining up the rest of the challenges and am just reading yours, Carla.
I am excited. Off to bed to dream...unless I get a wild hair and pull an all nighter!

See you soon. Great Challenge

Ching · 03-20-2016, 01:54 AM

Posting from my phone so I don't think I can figure out how to post direct link to my card here.

I used B00 to color in hair for the first time. I love it with black hair!

Edited, here is my Super Girl Card with all her hair waving in the wind!

One4Joy · 03-20-2016, 07:34 AM

What inspirational samples from the play makers! So very creative. Mine is in the books...hope to get it posted later today.

Covington Crafter · 03-20-2016, 08:26 AM

Good morning Ching and Susan! Looking forward to seeing your creations. There are so many marvelous cards in the VSN gallery. I have lots of catching up to do.

peeps321 · 03-20-2016, 08:29 AM

OOO Carla you were asking for it with this one!! :rolleyes: I had so much fun making this...hope you enjoy it! ;)

Do Blondes Really Have More Fun?

Ching · 03-20-2016, 09:56 AM

Carla, this was such a fun challenge. I struggle with coloring hair and am always intimidated by it. Thank you for challenging me.

Covington Crafter · 03-20-2016, 11:15 AM

I'm finally getting back online.

Note to self: Do not schedule sleep over with grandsons for VSN weekend, especially if you are hosting a challenge. :shock: The little darlings have gone home and I'm too pooped to pop! Time to put my feet up and check out the gallery for for all the creations I've missed.

susie australia · 03-20-2016, 04:04 PM

Thanks for all your encouragement Carla

MAR16VSNK Check out my hair!! by susie australia - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

susie australia · 03-20-2016, 04:56 PM

WooHoo here's another one Carla.

MAR16VSNK Face the sunshine by susie australia - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

CraftyMerla · 03-20-2016, 06:10 PM

Here is my card Carla. I did the best I could. I don't have a stamp with hair on it, so I punched out two images from DSP that I had and tried to fill in the hair. Hope it works.

My card: Isn't She Lovely

You probably can't see it until it's approved tomorrow. Your challenge was the most challenging for me. I just couldn't get my head wrapped around it. Thanks so much for hosting. I had loads of fun.