Friday, April 15, 2011

Huck Finn Travels to Bloggers Challenge and SSSS!!

I know, long time no blog.  Trying to keep the arm less active, but my new stamp sets arrived yesterday from Artistic Outpost and that was that!  I did get two of the plates precut, so no strain there!  When I saw the new releases, I had to have them all!  At Bloggers Challenge, Lisa, has us doing a sketch challenge and Simon Says Stamp and Show has us Distressing!  Today, Huck Finn was calling out to play and I thought he would work so well with the new papers from Tim Holtz line!  So what do you think?  Do the papers work well with the stamped image and sentiment?  I also used some words from the set along the background paper.  Oh, I colored the image with chalks and then did a light matte spray to set.  All edges are distress, because we like that look!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  Thank you for the visit!

42 comments:

BarbaraW said...

Wonderful card. The stamps work fabulously with the paper and distressing. Love it.

CuddlyBunny said...

Terry, you card is beautiful, and I love that quote!

p.s. I know I've been off-grid for awhile now ... but ... what's going on with your arm? I don't think I know ...

Sharon said...

Great card Terry - lovewhat you have done with the sketch!

Lisa Somerville said...

For someone who should be resting - it didn't take you long to ink those babies up! Fab use of the sketch, love the TH papers with this Artistic Outpost plate, wonderful addtion of the filmstrip!

Stampin in the suburbs said...

Very nice. All the elements go so well together.

Lynn Stevens said...

Hi Terry, Now thats dedication! pushing past the pain to have a play with the new stamps! Wonderful with the new TH paper, they were meant to be together. Love your design!
Don't overdo GF!!!!
hugs Lynn

Kimberly Gajewski said...

What a terrific card Terry! That image is simply wonderful and it goes perfectly with all of your distressed touches! :D

donna said...

Terrific piece Terry! And yes we do like distressing the edges. Hope the rest is helping your arm. What did you do to it?...Donna

Beverly G said...

I picked up that sketch today, but don't know if I can compete with your wonderful card.Great use of all supplies.

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

That is really cute, Terry...I love the combination!

Connie Fossenier said...

Whoa Hoo!!! Terry McClarry...I played too..love the paper and grunge look of AO stamps...You rocked Huck Fin..
What did you do to your arm??
connie paxman

Anonymous said...

The papers look great with that stamp! Wonderful work. Connie :)

1CardCreator said...

Wow, I love this Terry! Great coloring and I love the distressing. Hope you are feeling a bit better.

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh wow, Terry, I love this card!! And I love how you stamped "explore." It totally fits!

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend, friend!
XO

Michele said...

such a great sketch. and the card really creates a mood! love it. xo

Meggymay said...

Fabulous piece, can see how you were inspired with the new stamps, they are super.

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Terry
You captured the essence of the time. Brilliant.
Take Care
Lynne x

Jan Hennings said...

Love this!

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Great card GF, just luvin' the colorin' you did here, hugz

JP Card Crazy said...

Awesome card love the layout and your coloring is perfect!!!

Marjie Kemper said...

It's wonderful Terry! Love the kraft paper behind and your chalks... great take on the sketch!

Unknown said...

How cool is this!! Love your card Terry! Especially since I immediately get a vision of all Huck's adventures again!! Hope your arm will soon be much better!! Hugs, Ira

Valerie-Jael said...

Love your distressed work, looks great. Hugs, Valerie

Sarah said...

Lovely images and the subtle colouring of the boys looks great with the brown frame. Thanks for joining in with the challenge at Simon Says Stamp & Show.

Sarah

trisha too said...

Great card, Terry--so much fun!

:)

Ida said...

Wonderful card. The papers go very well with your image.

Lisa Bohler said...

Fantastic take on the challenge! I love the colors you chose!

Basement Stamper said...

Great card, love the image and so glad you played with us this week!

2amscrapper said...

love this stamp and theme--just beautiful!

Cynthia Schelzig said...

Nice project....good idea to add this blog hopping feature ...I will have to try this once in awhile too.
Have a nice Sunday ....

Lucy Edmondson said...

This is terrific, Terry. Artistic Outpost know how to get my childhood memories going, first the tin man, and now Huckleberry Finn,

Lucy x

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Terry
I love the distressed look and wonderful stamps you used for this project. I am sorry to hear about your arm? Hope it is on the mend! Happy Monday m'dear! :)

Unknown said...

Such a wonderful card.. Love that image.. Looks like you had fun with your new goodies..

Hugs, Linda

Cathy said...

This is such a fabulous card! You really rocked that sketch! Great job! Have a great week!

Nikki Bond said...

Love the vintage look! Gorgeous! {SMILES}

Gerri Herbst said...

Fabulous piece. So happy you like my girlie grunge box today. I had fun making it! take care and thanks again, gerri

Netty said...

Am so sorry your arm is still playing you up badly, hope it will be OK soon for you.
Loving your card especially the beautiful effects of the chalking. Take care my friend, Annette x

Joanna Wiśniewska said...

Beautiful card :)

Barbara said...

What a wonderful card! And, yes, those papers work really well with the images and saying!

MJ said...

Cool! What a fun card, love the sentiment!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A fantastic card, love the Huck Finn story.

Lisa said...

Ooo I've never seen these stamps. I may have to check them out. Love your design. It all works so very well together!

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