It is Friday and you know what that means - the Twisted Sister Challenge - this week was given by the newbie, Mrs Boz...and what a standard she has set!! The requirements are: 'NO neutrals except black, brown or dark gray. NO WHITE, NO IVORY, NO VANILLA! You get the picture. You can use dp all you want and possibly stamp your images on that. You can also use light colors such as light yellows or pinks for your main image panel, or use dark colors and stamp with white. Any embellies are OK.'
Now I have stayed within these boundaries, even though I did comment that I would have to bend the rulz - but really I have pushed them to their limits NOT bent them! Can you see what it is...well, the GENUINE image is stamped on Creme card (NOT white, ivory or vanilla) I am drawing upon a technicality...just call it artistic licence! Then take into consideration that the image is from a RAK from Sistah Pat Smethers...do I need to say anymore!?!? LOL!!
I have done a scrapbook page for this weeks challenge and have used light blue/green patterned DP (my favourite SU set of all time!) and inked it with Tim Holtz Distressing Ink, which is brown, as are the faux buckle and hinges. I have also stamped my sentiment in brown....so how am I doing so far!?!? All hardware is the tarnished look (technically brown) and the envelopes are a light brown.
The subjects of my page are my DH and DS - I just love this photo of them...it shows the love and bond that they have and is so natural as well. I am working my way through 4 B&W's that my DH had in frames and then they disappeared...but not for long...they are now in my scrapbooking folder, waiting to be scrapped and tell a story! Speaking of that - behind the main envelope is a hidden journaling tag with 'DAD' embossed in bronze on the front and journaling on the back! I love the hidden journaling and will probably use it on most pages.
So there you have it - I hope it meets your requirements - I have already been banished to the 'back of the bus' with one of my Twisted Sisters Lesley - coz we both believe that RULZ are meant to be broken - LOL! We are the only ones that DARE to say it out loud! Personally, I love the back of the bus - we always had a lot of fun there - until I got travel sick - so be warned SISTAHS!!!
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 4:42 AM
This is a fine picture of dh and ds! Look at them, like two peas in a pod right! Guys, that's what we call bonding! Beautiful colours, you were good not to bend the rules too much...ahem! Love that you are keeping the scrapbooking alive. I always want to make a page when I see yours come up. Maybe someday, I'll go back. Good show sis!
Registered: January 21, 2007 Location: New York Posts: 54876
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 4:46 AM
Linda, Great scrapbook page, I wish I could get my act together for my family photo's...I swear there is not enough time in a day...If you get finished with yours I send you my photo's to scrap...if you like? lol!
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Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 5:42 AM
Fantastic photo of the two most important guys in your life and what a beautiful page! You perfectly matched photo to layout and stayed within the "rulz". I love your cream selection too! No one can claim you are a rabble rouzer!!!!
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Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 8:36 AM
Hey, wait a minute! Technicality? Artistic license? Are you blamin' me sistah? Lol- Linda, the looks on those faces speaks volumes! (and all of it t-r-o-u-b-l-e-!) What a great remembrance to treasure. Love your layout and little envies on that wonderful DP. I especially love the hinged photo. Your work is a delight! XO
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Registered: September 7, 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 33121
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 8:42 AM
Wow! I love the western feel of this (western Australia, maybe?)!! This is such an awesome page! I love that photo of "Your Guys". It really does show the bond they have between them. You did such a wonderful job on the challenge, too!!
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Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 67325
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 8:58 AM
A really great scrapbook page of your guys. I can see why you chose to do this, you know being a rebel and using the creme which is the same as ivory. Love that picture. Those envies really set it off with the stamping. Oh, and you can take your seat now. LOL
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 9:28 AM
Linda, this is really pretty! I love how this turned out! Your pic is marvelous and you put it all together beautifully!!!!
I'm honored to be riding in the back of the bus with you, sistah!!!! I will even bring a cup with me in case you have to "SPEW"!!!!! It sure can be pretty bumpy here in the back of the bus!!! LOL!
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 9:30 AM
This is precious. I love photos that are not posed for the camera. This photo captures their affection for one another. So sweet and perfect for this challenge. Really great job Linda..
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 1:15 PM
Your guys photograph so well!! Aren't they a handsome and photogenic pair!!Why - with subjects like that - of course I'm sure it was a piece of cake to toss off a beautiful page like this ! Are your men reading this! I love how you have put the " s* slightly off centre - kinda like you and me are!! Looks great!! You have a real flair for scapping......... but as I say with subjects like this....................
Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Fri, Jul 17, 2009 @ 3:30 PM
Linda I saw this on your blog... it is sooooo beautiful! I love the photo!!! It speaks volumes!!! Love every detail you put into this and there are many! Supah my sistah!
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