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!
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42 comments:

  1. BarbaraWApril 15, 2011 at 6:16 PM

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

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  2. CuddlyBunnyApril 15, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    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 ...

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  3. SharonApril 15, 2011 at 6:32 PM

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

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  4. Lisa SomervilleApril 15, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    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!

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  5. Stampin in the suburbsApril 15, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Very nice. All the elements go so well together.

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  6. Lynn StevensApril 15, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    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

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  7. Kimberly GajewskiApril 15, 2011 at 8:59 PM

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

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  8. donnaApril 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    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

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  9. Beverly GApril 15, 2011 at 9:49 PM

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

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  10. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 15, 2011 at 10:03 PM

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

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  11. Connie FossenierApril 15, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    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

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  12. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 10:43 PM

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

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  13. 1CardCreatorApril 15, 2011 at 11:41 PM

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

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  14. Cindy AdkinsApril 16, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    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

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  15. MicheleApril 16, 2011 at 12:49 AM

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

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  16. MeggymayApril 16, 2011 at 5:31 AM

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

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  17. Lynne MoncrieffApril 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

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

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  18. Jan HenningsApril 16, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Love this!

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  19. Gerrie JohnnicApril 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM

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

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  20. JP Card CrazyApril 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM

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

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  21. Marjie KemperApril 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

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

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  22. UnknownApril 16, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    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

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  23. Valerie-JaelApril 16, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Love your distressed work, looks great. Hugs, Valerie

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  24. SarahApril 16, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    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

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  25. trisha tooApril 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Great card, Terry--so much fun!

    :)

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  26. IdaApril 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM

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

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  27. Lisa BohlerApril 16, 2011 at 8:19 PM

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

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  28. Basement StamperApril 16, 2011 at 8:35 PM

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

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  29. 2amscrapperApril 16, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    love this stamp and theme--just beautiful!

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  30. Cynthia SchelzigApril 17, 2011 at 9:49 AM

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

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  31. Lucy EdmondsonApril 18, 2011 at 3:39 AM

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

    Lucy x

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  32. Sugar Lump StudiosApril 18, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    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! :)

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  33. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 5:47 AM

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

    Hugs, Linda

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  34. CathyApril 18, 2011 at 7:47 AM

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

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  35. Nikki BondApril 18, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Love the vintage look! Gorgeous! {SMILES}

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  36. Gerri HerbstApril 18, 2011 at 5:34 PM

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

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  37. NettyApril 18, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    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

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  38. Joanna WiśniewskaApril 19, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Beautiful card :)

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  39. BarbaraApril 20, 2011 at 10:35 PM

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

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  40. MJApril 21, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Cool! What a fun card, love the sentiment!

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  41. Silvia(Barnie)April 21, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    A fantastic card, love the Huck Finn story.

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  42. LisaApril 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    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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