Two new layouts.

 Time to catch up on my layouts from this kit.   

The first one was for Sketches in Thyme. 

I used landscape photos but followed the sketch closely otherwise.

The second one was for another sketch challenge.

I had fun using up lots of leftover strips and managed to hide a paper featuring cotton reels on my background. Also pleased to use the geotag and the zebra ribbon (or some of it anyway).

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.