Paper Issues sketch challenge

This is the sketch which I flipped so it looks like this

From my woodland bundle of papers I used a reindeer Christmas paper plus a brown and red/green spotted paper.
After joining them, I arranged my paper scraps to form a mat behind my 3 photos.
I used some striped washi from my kit plus 3 gold hearts and a frame around the smallest photo.
One of my paper pieced reindeer is my main embellishment.
Notice also a canvas plaque shape that has been misted in red.

And here's my layout 

Freaky Fast Friday and Lasting Memories.

My next layout is for Freaky Fast Friday at The scrap room

My 4 " circle is a beer coaster that I'm recycling by stamping stars around the edge.
I also used papers, ribbon and tag from my Counterfeit Kit.

There is a star and music theme going on here, which highlights the enjoyment we experienced at Cirque D' soliel show.

I'm also linking this at Lasting Memories challenge where anything goes

Scraplift at Paper Issues

This week at Paper issues we are asked to scraplift this layout.
I started with a plain paper named Essence by Ruby Rock-it.
I used a journal tag from my kit plus a scrap of corrugated card and 2 patterned paper pieces from the Heidi Swapp 6x6 papers I put in my kit.

The chipboard LIVE was inked in blue to match the water in the photo.
The gold camera was also in my kit ,however the crochet flower was not, but it worked on this.
The twine wasn't in my kit but matches the star paper.

I'm nearly out of mists but splashed a few red drops on my background.

January Take 5 challenge

In my January kit I have 2 papers which are black ,white  and pink mainly, seen on the right.

Starting with those, I matted my 2 photos of silver ferns then painted around the edges to provide contrast.it dried to a silver colour. I ran white and silver ribbon across the layout.

 Mystery solved! :Black, silver, paint, ribbon and 2 photos.

January kit CKC

The kit we are asked to counterfeit is
https://citrustwistkits.com/collections/scrapbooking-kits/products/christmas-stories-2019-kit-with-bundled-album
Citrus twist kit Christmas stories with bundled album

I've modified it to suit my needs, because Christmas cards I made this year used up much of my festive papers.

 I've gone with reds and browns mainly.

Similarities to the original kit are :
woodgrain paper
branches or sprigs on paper
doileys
bookpaper
writing on paper (mine says family)
trees/timber theme
checked paper
red


Here's my kit separated into 3 smaller kits with explanation.
The first part is my Christmas left overs, there's a 6x6 pad plus some red papers some with shimmer,silver leaves,a few chipboard words and small tags.

I also found these canvas shapes that I have misted with red, although some absorbed more colours than others. I can use them on layouts, tags or cards.

The next part I was thinking of New Years Eve photos. I've included some vibrant swirly papers, musical paper and clocks plus the book paper (similar to the original kit)

Part 3 was inspired by the reindeers and trees in the original kit.

I've gone with a timber woodland theme.

This is the first kit of the 3 that I put together.

There is woodtone, checked paper, small branches, script writing saying family paper.

I added chipboard branches which I can cut to suit my page, distressed look tags, and some cork and white alphas. 

I searched high and low for a woodland animal but only came up with a donkey.

(Christmas connection I guess! )

My other alphas are neutral rather than red, so I can use them with any of the three  kits.

I'll add washi tape, ribbon and buttons as necessary.
I also have red mist which might make an appearance.

Yes, it is quite a departure from the original, but will suit Christmas/New Year in Australia photos.

Welcome to our guest designer, Melodee Ruley.

Now here's the blog hop order


Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com

Guest Designer Melodee - https://www.instagram.com/melodeeruley/

Cindy:- http://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/
Julene:- http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com// (here)
Leslie:- http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/ (go here next)

Shannon:- https://www.youtube.com/user/ShannonAllor 

Tara:- https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/
Tina:- http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Laura:- https://www.instagram.com/mrsp_scrapsandtea/

Thanks for your comments, in anticipation. Julene

Moving along with the times

A sturdy box came my way recently so I decided to cover it and use it for chocolates.

I chose some bright Christmas paper and covered the box. (I even mitred the corners!)
Around that I used 2 rows of washi tape, then I found a gold pointsettia to glue on the top.

Inside I will put some chocolates and will give this to a neighbour who has been kind to me.

I'm entering this at Moving along with the times

More than words and Path of positivity.

I've made a Christmas card in gold tones for More than words December mini challenge.

I misted the Scrapmatts sleigh in gold and the peace on earth chipboard in olive green.
The gold corrugated cardstock made a great background for my braid.
It slipped in the scanner but has been glued in place now.

I'm also entering it at Path of positivity where their theme is also peace.