I had done a LO for Amanda Taylor's Challenge last week at here at the O. I wasn't exactly pleased with the way the layout turned out, but I loved the technique I was following from her blog.
http://taylormadedigidesigns.blogspot.com/2001/01/inspiration-for-harsh-contrast.html
I redid the layout a bit, and I think it has a lot more depth and impact.
Here is a link to the first version:
https://ozone.oscraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43198&cat=500&ppuser=418
Background Paper: Nina Scraps, Whities
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=20216&cat=0&page=1
Word Art: TaylorMade Designs
http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=20111&cat=0&page=1