Paper Issues Clean Sweep

 Today I made a simple layout for Paper Issues.

I've used the second blue waves paper as they work well with my cruise photos. Then I added a cluster of smaller embellishments from my kit with a sea theme. Also, a flamingo.

The alphas used up the greys and helped use up some blues too.

My photos are from Huatulco which is part of the Mexican Riviera and not far from Acapulco.

AS you can see, there is plenty of blank space top and bottom.

Branding strip colour challenge.

 At Soul scrappers here is the colour challenge.

I used up lots of branding strips on this layout.

There is also 2 button topped chipboard flowers and a journal block in autumn colours.

I was able to use 2 different titles to make my theme.

Sketches in Thyme plus soul scrappers This or that.

 

                                                    Here is the sketches in Thyme sketch

                                                   This is Soul Scrappers challenge

Here's my layout. I turned the sketch sideways.

By using the paler floral paper on top it toned down the brighter floral paper. I matted my photos on another floral paper from my kit. The Kraft circle is also from there.

The pink title and embellishments finished off a pack of 3D stickers and the spoon was a final touch. I used my last star brad plus star washi tape.

Jumpstart sketch at the scraproom

 This is the jumpstart sketch at the scraproom.

I had one photo from my cruise that I've been wanting to scrap since I saw it.

This is Miss Panama. When we were walking through the back streets of old Panama, I happened to see her and asked if I could take a photo. Her dress was hand embroidered and absolutely gorgeous.

I used the colours of red, white and blue for my layout. From my kit as well as the 2 papers I used washi tape, ric rac braid, some tags and embellishments. I added the red hearts from my stash.

Soul scrappers sketch plus bunny challenge.

 

Easter is almost upon us and The scraproom group has a bunny challenge. We need to use an item from each letter.

 B=border punch

U=uniball pen

N=non scrapbooking item

N=nautical

Y=yes please.

I also did my own variation on a sketch from Soul Scrappers

April Counterfeit Kit

 It is my turn to choose this month . 

I have selected Life Crafted FLEA MARKET FINDINGS 6" x 8" Pattern Paper – Citrus Twist Kits

It is a spring or Easter or vintage kit with charm. 

Presenting my kit MARKET DAY

I started with papers and although I had nothing identical, I managed to compile a reasonable kit.

I substituted Kraft for woodgrain and found some 8 X 11 papers to boost the kit.

My embellishments are "light on" but I will add more as I go along.

TAGS

I also have this but will explain on the 4th

I'm still using up my alphas that I have but bought 2 packs of gold letters for that.

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Presenting and welcoming Diana Vanderleest our guest designer.

Here's our social media hop

Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
Brandi - https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/
JoJo - https://www.instagram.com/scrappyconfessions
Julene - https://julenebydesign.blogspot.com/
Laurie - https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookingbits/
Misty - https://craftysoup.com/
Ryann - https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookjoey/
Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/
Tina - https://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Amanda - https://youtube.com/@amandacreates1980


That's all from me for now.  I will pop back with layouts and forgeries as I work on my kit.