Friday, November 19, 2010

Off Road in St. Maarten

It's Friday!! And we all know what that means.... a new Challenge at Frosted Designs!! This week our challenge is Distressing! This is one of my favorite techniques and I didn't hold back on this LO!

I used my Tim Holtz paper distresser for most of the edges, then I inked several of them, and then I even added Glimmer Mist (with a stencil) to a layer! This was so much fun to do! And... I am super excited to get to play along at Stuck On U Sketches for the first time in a few months! I used their sketch for this LO... isn't it great?!

Supplies used:
Paper: DCWV Mi Casa stack
Metal, grungeboard letters and flourishes: Tim Holtz
Cricut: Create a Critter (flowers), Storybook (lg. die cut behind photo)
Journaling Sticker: American Crafts
Mini Stickers: Making Memories
Lace - from my stash... also distressed that!! heehee!!
and of course I used my irock to place all those fabby little metal glam rocks!

We have a wonderful new sponsor this week at Frosted Designs.... Memorable Seasons!! Have you checked out this store yet? Jill has the best sales... go check it out!! And by submitting a project, you are eligible to win a $20 gift certificate to the Memorable Seasons store!! Head over to Frosted Designs to see what our fabulous team did this week to inspire you!! They seriously rocked this challenge!! Thanks for stopping by and being so kind to say nice things!! I love reading all the comments you leave! Have a great weekend and I hope you get some time to create!!   

23 comments:

li-bee-ti said...

Barb, this is an asweome layout! I love the vintage look. The dp are fabulous and I just love how you placed your title!
Great take on that sketch!

Nanne said...

Stunning layout Barb..Wowzah's!..LOL great colors and absolutely adore the distressing (which is always a fav of mine).. all out fabulous!!
Hugs
Nanné

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

What a great layout. I love all the distressing and the colors are just great. Love the little touch of lace. TFS

Jocelyn said...

This is a FABULOUS LO!!! I adore the colors and the textures!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Wishing you a great weekend!!!

Fern said...

OMGoodness!!! Where do I start... You, gf, did a fabulous job on the distressing!!! Beautiful papers, I just love the lace and hardware, and great job on the journaling!! Barb, this is beautiful!!! Hugs!!!
Hope you weren't too cold this morning.... Coldest morning we've had yet, but didn't freeze... Got cold enough to knock out my internet for about 5 hours!!! Have a wonderful weekend!! Take care!

mfc.melissamade2 said...

OH my gosh Barb - this is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the color pallet!! That splash of green for the photo mat is really nice with all the rusty colors!! I love this!
Melissa

Beatriz Farquhar-Guzman said...

Barb, I love it! Your choice of colors and papers are perfect. I love that sketch too. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!

Sandi Clarkson said...

Hi, Barb... wow! Love your distressing on this one! You went all out, GF! Awesome hardware and embellies. Great fun photo. Soooooooo glad that you got to play with us at SOUS this week! We miss ya!

all the days of our life said...

Oh Barb, this is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love the colors so perfect for the photo. You did a great job with the sketch.

Angi Barrs said...

Beautiful layout. I really need to try distressing. I'm so scared. May need to find a tutorial. LOL
You did a Fab job on this. :)

annette said...

Love your take on the sketch & the distressing ...excellent ... luv x:)

Anonymous said...

KILLER!
Barb, I love it! The distressing is SO cool, gotta be a fav of mine as well just b/c its a blast to do! ya know?
I really love this and the photo is sooo neat!!! We're coming on the next vacation! =0) Ahh can you imagine!!! LOL!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving, almost!!!!

xoxoxoxo Leah

LISA said...

Fabulous LO!!! Your distressing is just wonderful!! Love the layers of texture!! Beautiful!!

D said...

You distressed the heck out of your layout! It looks so good! What did you use to do it? I always end up slicing up my paper. Love the flowers you made too :)

Audrey Frelx said...

Barb, I love your distressing project, and when you can please drop by to pick up an award I have waiting for you on my blog.

Stine Ursin said...

Love the rough edges, and the "old" look in this one. Great colors and embellishments.

Ness said...

love your take on the sketch. Love Ness xx

Unknown said...

Fab job Barb ,lovin the colors...great take on the sketch...
hugs
Brenda

Debbie said...

Barb you rocked both challenges! A gorgeous layout! Love the inking and distressing! Don't you just love that Tim Holtz paper distresser?

Crystal said...

I love this layout and the new blog is FAB!

Left something for you on my blog!

li-bee-ti said...

Hi, it's me again. :)
Just wanted to say "Happy Thanksgiving" for you and your family!

Pat said...

Great Lo! Wishing you & your family a happy Thanksgiving.

GabyCreates.com said...

What a nice LO and I just noticed the "The big 40" one, love your take on that one too, especially the frame a little to the side and nice pictures! You look good at 40!!!
Thanks for visiting me~ I am lucky to have been chosen to be on the same team with you and all the other ladies!
Gaby

 
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