July Counterfeit kit.

 This month it is my turn to choose a kit.

I had an idea to do a look back at old kits we did years ago and repeat one as a

 FLASHBACK MONTH

Here's the kit I've chosen

It is the Noel Mignon Balboa kit from July 2014. It has a definite Carribean calypso feel.

Click here  to see my original interpretation of that kit.

A couple of things I noticed back then was the Blackboard trend with black matte papers you could write on. The other was flairs and brads which I used a lot of back then.

Without further Ado here's my kit this time around. I've named it CALYPSO DAYS

                                                                         PAPERS

EMBELLISHMENTS

CUT -APARTS

                                                             STAMPS

A big welcome to our guest designer (also a flashback as she was around back in 2014).

KATE BODDY BLUE

I'm Kate Blue, your guest designer for July! When I saw the Noel Mignon Balboa kit, the first thing that caught my eye was the mix of bright bold colors with a splash of black. The second things were the prints- hearts, butterflies and polka dots. So that's where I started my kit, I was determined to use vintage paper stash as much as possible. I then kept my embellishments add-on kit somewhat small (for me anyway) focusing on butterflies, cards, frames, sparkly bits and lots of various alphas. And there you have my July kit; hope I'll inspire you as the month goes by!

Now here is the blog hop

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Guest Designer - www.instagram.com/kraftyqueenkat
• Christine - https://www.youtube.com/@ScrappingHarden
• Cindy - Cindy's Creations
• Julene - https://julenebydesign.blogspot.com/
• Laurie - https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookingbits/
• Misty - https://craftysoup.com/
• Ryann - https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookjoey/
• Tina - Tina's Scrap Corner
• Brandi - https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/
• Jo Jo- https://www.instagram.com/scrappyconfessions

Have a great month everyone!

Time out challenges

 This time we are inspired by a collection of seashells. This at Time out challenge

I had a picture of seashells on the shore, so turned it into this card.

It has a neutral pale yellow/cream background then vellum and the matted picture. I used orange washi tape down the left-hand side plus some taupe enamel dots. My sentiment says love. 

Cardz 4 Guyz

 At Cardz 4 guyz they want checks or plaids.

I've actually used 2 different plaid scraps to make this Christmas card.

I think a male of any age would be happy to receive this at Christmas. 

Farmquest sewing

 The challenge at Farmquest is sewing.

I've made a layout about a ride on a horse and wagon when we were in Norfolk Island. It was fun sitting up high and riding around the farms and orchards on the island.

I've machine stitched a couple of circles around the photos and hand stitched the black and white ribbon flower.

Girlz creative Christmas.

 This morning while waiting for the washing machine, I made a Christmas card.

The theme at GirlzCreativeChristmas is Christmas baubles.

I had one cut out ready!

I drew my own chain to hang it on and added faux stitching around the bauble to make it stand out more.

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!!