Combined challenges

 I used a sketch from Sketch 'n' scrap #209. for this layout .

It is also for soul scrappers where they want one word starting with F. 

I used everything on here from my Counterfeit kit this month. This is my second last page for them.

I love that I could use the feathers both real and paper die cut feathers.

To me Autumn leaves look feathery as they fall from the trees. That is what gave me the idea.

a double hospital layout.

 

Another hospital layout done. I had a pump pad thing on my leg for 9 days to suck out excess fluid (red stuff ). It was a strong sucker! That gave me the idea for the title.

I added some covid scrapbooking items I had saved.

Facebook didn't like these layouts because they are too graphic!! 

Challenge YOUrself plus sketches in Thyme.

 At Challenge YOUrself there is a patriotic mood board.

Because I'm not American I took it as a red, white and blue challenge with stars and stripes.

I managed to find a starfish which became my "token star", No other stars to be found anywhere in my stash. I used various scraps of paper plus some metallic cardboard as my longest strip.

The road signs are putting a humorous spin on my layout. I was leaving hospital after 12 days of recovering from Knee surgery. I used a stop sign but wrote "don't" above the stop.

This is my last layout documenting my hospital stay. I'm glad to get it done.

By the way, I used a sketch from "Sketches in Thyme".

Jumpstart sketch at The scrap room.

 I just did another layout for the scraproom. This is for the Jumpstart sketch.

Here's my take. Everything on here is from my Counterfeit kit.

Notice I used the offcuts of the previous layout. I hadn't got enough letters left to write pre-operation so it became pre med.

Sketch 'n' scrap's first challenge

 

Here's the sketch.

Using 2 papers from my kit, I formed my background. I used an extra chevron type paper as my intermediary.

I used tabs and buttons from Bo Bunny (also in my kit) and the words are from a pack of diecuts I had in my kit also.

Stone layout plus autumn.

 Here's a layout I made today using my kit.

I had about 2/3 of a sheet of stone paper and also a stone tag I made years ago that said Thank You.

During my recovery from knee surgery, one of my good friends took me out for lunch. I was very grateful because I couldn't drive and was on crutches. She went and ordered the food then picked it up for me as well.

I also used 3 wood veneer hearts as well as the Russian doll I used for journalling and a flower

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This layout is for The hut challenge where we had to use at least 5 stars. I used a woodgrain paper plus a plaid pattern at an angle.

I used 8 wood veneer stars plus one lonely reindeer that I found in the same jar. They branch and tag added extra interest and title is happy because that walk made me happy to see the autumn colours

Two Scraproom layouts

 

Here's my first layout for Freaky Fast formula.at The Scrap Room.

After cutting the tape measure paper I realised I could do it about my weight loss journey so far.I found the 12345 which was appropriate too. 

My second layout for the throwback sketch is more colourful.

I started with a pale mauve cardstock. Misting in a couple of spaces.

I then layered several different colours for the pieces it required and used Cocoa Vanilla stickers on the smaller parts. These were 3 things I saw in Goulburn recently so grouped them together on this layout.

CKC June kit.

 The June kit is from Not just for boys kit club and is intrinsic-limitless-kit

As usual I made a list

Here's my kit

Only 8 papers

Then I chose my embellishments

I put my own spin on this kit but have incorporated some of the elements.

Welcome to MK Gunn,our guest designer this month.

Here's the blog hop.

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

• Guest Designer - MK Gunn  https://www.youtube.com/@SomeAssemblageRequiredMKGunn

• Brandi - https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/

• Christine - https://www.youtube.com/@ScrappingHarden

• Jody - https://www.instagram.com/floppyearedfarm

• 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/

Enjoy using your kits everyone. 

June CKC double layout

 Last month I made this layout for sketch n scrap.

 I had put another sheet of the same paper in my kit so used it for a second page.

Here's the next page about the same restaurant.

I used a few things from my kit on here. The wood journal card, the leaves, the awesome title and twine which I looped across the middle photo.

I then "stitched" them together on my computer to create a double layout.

When I did that, I realized they are slightly different colours ,but that's ok with me.

sketch 'n' scrap sketch

 

This is one of the May sketches at Sketch 'n' scrap.

I had these 2 photos and decided to use them despite one being landscape.

Erica always makes a game out of hiding if I take out the camera to get a photo.

This was at Easter hence the chicken on her t shirt. After doing the basic parts of the layout, I added a joker playing card and a sticker saying Wild child,

I used chevron washi tape as my dividing strip. And kept to the yellow and black combo, except for the title.

Use those scraps at CKC.

 The challenge I have this month is using those scraps.

At Paper Issues I saw this layout.

I only had small scraps, but they suited the above layout.

Here's my interpretation.

Here's the scraps I used.

Lasting memories #752

 This time there is a tic tac toe.

I went across the top row.

There are 3 patterned papers. Twine is wound around the flair button top right of photo and the tag is on the left.

I rather like grey and yellow together and enjoyed making this layout.

Krafty Chics and Neglected stuff

 The challenge at Krafty Chics is masculine.

I'm using up smaller bits and pieces and found matching tag, strip and paper. 

I constructed this card for a friend who turns 75 soon.

I'm also entering it at Neglected stuff challenge because the tag and strip are from a TLC sheet I have had for several years.

Li'l Red wagon and Cupcake inspirations.

 The challenge at Li'l red wagon is flowers

I made this card using a scrap from the previous layout. It was a tan/rust colour so I paired it with pale blue and added a neutral flower. There is a brown brad in the centre and an orange sentiment.

I have a few birthday people in June so this will be handy.

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{Cupcake Inspirations} has a challenge involving trees

I dug into my green scraps bag and found this group of palm trees. 

I used 2 other scraps to make my background. The thin strip on the right had a tropical look I thought.

This card will go to a neighbour who is heading off to far north Queensland .

Sketch 'n' scrap birthday bash.

 This morning, I worked on a sketch from Sketch n scrap. It was for their 13th birthday bash.

I drove for 2 hours each way to meet up with my daughter for Mother's Day. 

We met in a restaurant named Roses.

On this layout I used brown tones for a nice change. I was in an autumn mood. I even popped a leaf on here. I used stickers from Cocoa Vanilla " Great Escape" range.

I'm happy with how this turned out.

Freaky fast formula

 I've finished my Counterfeit kit for this month so I'm doing challenges at The scraproom. 

This one is for Freaky Fast formula.

I used pink as my theme and went with it.

I'm so pleased to use that owl paper. It was an offcut I've had for around 15 years. I layered the other 2 11-inch strips.

I added motivational words to my layout.

Scraproom throwback sketch

 

I had one full paper left from my kit and I used the B side as my background. It is from "Chit Chat Chowder" range.

While I was in hospital I was given bland unimaginitive food to start with. It was so bad that I complained and the head chef came up to see me. He wasn't aware this type of thing was happening, so he was grateful to me. 

I've used one plain cardstock and one striped paper plus washi tape and buttons as well as brads.

Travel diary Number 3

 Travel diary part 3 documented a cruise I went on with a friend in January 1978.

I had fun doing this Travel Diary this month and now all my 1970 holidays are in the one place.