Hey, Hero Arts stampers!  I am here to announce the incredible winners of the distress challenge.  I am AMAZED at the entries - you all rocked it!

First, I want to announce the winner of the Fresh Face award - countryheartandhome. Look at the details on this card - the distress touches make it so warm and inviting!

Ah… and check out the winner of the scrapbooking prize:  dancingpeardesigns.  The tearing of the papers and roughed up edges add just the right amout of dimension.  Fantastic!

I am in love with the card that won First Place… by jen ink.  Wow.  I love every bit of this card - it is the perfect example that distress and color can go hand in hand.  Nice work!

Second Place goes to TRace44 for this eye-catching card.  Not only is the design amazing, but the distress touches are perfect.

Third Place goes to Jacqueline.fr for this masterpiece.  I am in awe of how soft and delicious it is - so pretty.

Next, we have an Honorable Mention, going to kathyrosecrans.  I just love how this card would be perfect for a man or woman - so warm and gorgeous.  (As the winner of an HM, this week the prize includes some Tim Holtz goodies!)

Congratulations, everyone! Please email us at the address in the blog sidebar with your information and we will send your prizes.  Thanks!

Now, for an extra dose of inspiration, here are some challenge creations from our wonderful Hero Hostesses! While looking through the Flickr group, I noticed they were creating some great distress cards, too.  Click on each thumbnail for a closer look at these distressed projects.  (Thanks, Hostesses!)

Thanks for playing along with the challenge.  See you soon…

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