052414 CKC May Challenge Blog Hop

So glad you could make it to our monthly challenge hop for Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog!

You should have arrived here from our wonderful May Guest Designer Laura.

The challenges this month were:

Challenge #1 Weather Related

Challenge #2 Safety in Numbers

Challenge #3 Bucket List

Using my "As I Wish" main kit & my "Hit the Road" add-on kit (seen HERE) I have been working on a mini-book about our Spring Break vacation earlier this month. We had planned a camping trip to Georgia with a quick visit to Florida for oranges & the beach & a few days in the mountains of Tennessee.

As the saying goes, The best laid plans of mice & men...

A severe weather system set up while we were traveling to bring us flooding rains & the possibility of tornadoes for most of our time away. Our plans changed from tent camping to cabin camping, and our destination from Tennessee to Savannah, Georgia...

We did end up getting a quick look at Nashville, Tennessee on the way home.

Now hop your way on to Julene!

 

051614 CKC May Challenge #3 Bucket List

The latest & greatest challenge over at Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog is:

Incorporate a Bucket List of things you would like to do/accomplish.  It could be a life list, crafting list, travel list....be creative!

 This month my blog turned 2! 

I've been mulling over some goals for the next year & decided this challenge was the perfect way to put it out there & be accountable.

Tagging, improve photos, Scripture, post more & tutorials.

I used a screen capture of my birthday blog post for the image.

 I thought these numbered geotags were perfect to hang my banners from!

The travel-themed kit this month really suited this layout.

Now rise to the challenge & create!

Make sure you share at Mr. Linky.

And remember - today is the LAST DAY to post your PRIZE WINNING entry 

on the NSD Color Challenge posts & opening page grand prize over at CKC. Get busy, now!

 

051014 Novi Megameet Scrapbook Convention

(link here)

 Retail therapy - gotta love it!

The sad part, though, is that this year I went solo :~(

Missed you, Lynnette xo

Pre-registration has it's perks - got in an hour early.

First stop? Jenni Bowlin to check out the vintage stuff before it's all gone

First Scrapperazzi sighting - there's Jenny!

We had a nice conversation about antiquing. Her husband was wrapping up my things (see below) and he picked up the cast iron soap dish & said to her, What's this? She explained & he asked, When did you get this? and she says, Oh, you know... 

How many times have I had THAT conversation, lol!

 

Next Scrapperazzi sighting? Melissa Frances!

She has the most romantic & whimsical things...

some new paper lines. I got a PL type pack of sweet cards.

Final Scrapperazzi sighting? Tim Holtz!

 A few new things to play with

 Our Daily Bread Designs

Want2Scrap

The Paper Bakery

You must visit their website - amazing things!

A few more goodies...

I shopped 'til I dropped!

Power lunch

Drove home, cleaned up the house, got a nap,

then off to dinner at BD's Mongolian Barbecue.

Thanks for sharing my day with me :~)

 

050814 CKC May Tutorial Post

Bethany chose great inspiration kits from Paper Camelia that were full of fun.
I hope you have been adventurous & begun to put your May kit together!

Here is a side-by-side view of my papers next to the inspiration.
Remember, I used the Fancy Pants "As You Wish" line for my papers.

I counterfeited the "Wish" large chevron...

I found a similar large diagonal stripe which I cut in half.

I need the diagonal going the other way, so I cut the right side in half again.

 Now I can give the two pieces a half turn.
They don't quite mate up so I will do a little trimming.

Next is the "Collection" paper B-side.

I knew I had the perfect stamp set for this.
Positively ancient Heidi Swapp foam!

I thought this would look FAB in glitter.

Well, I must confess - this was a flopped forgery!
I transferred glue from my hands onto the paper which left
extra glitter plus the adhesive didn't go on evenly. Boo!

Plan B: Use washi tape!
 I simply cut freehand on the diagonal & mimicked the pattern.

I chose to work in a 6x6" format as these fussy little
patterns can be tedious in a larger 12x12" paper.

My final paper couldn't have been easier ("My World").

Mine is "True North" - just grabbed a different PL card.

 

Having the cards saved me a lot of effort, although they also would have been fun to forge.

 Hoping that we help give you the courage to raid your own stash 

& maybe find an innovative way to recreate the inspirations!

050114 May Counterfeit Kit Reveal Blog Hop

In the very merry month of May, we welcome the lovely Laura as
our Guest Designer at Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog.

Our inspiration kits are from Paper Camelia.

April 2014 Main Kit

April 2014 Add-On Kit

April 2014 Everyday Life Kit

Loving the map pages! Much to forge this month :~D

So let's go look in the Magic Blue Box...

 So happy to see the Fancy Pants As You Wish card pack included in the Everyday Life Kit.
They were a great jumping off point, and many of the papers were from that line.
I like it so much, in fact, that all of my papers were a counterfeit of this line!

Introducing: As I Wish

I included many elements such as stars, wood veneers, bicycles, and travel elements.

And because I knew I would be taking a road trip...
a "Hit the Road" add-on kit!

Now don't forget to "hitch a ride" to the next Master Forger's May Counterfeit Kit.

And be SURE not to miss the big doins at CKC on National Scrapbook Day Weekend, May 3-4.
Sponsors, ***PRIZES***, and lots of creative challenges & inspiration!

Bethany:  http://inspiredscrapper-bethany.blogspot.com

Guest Designer: Laura  http://beadsbuttonsandbirds.blogspot.co.uk

Angela http://colestoucan.blogspot.co.uk/

Jemma http://just-jimjams.blogspot.com/

Julene  http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com.au/

Lesley G.  http://ohblogitifyoucantbeatthem.blogspot.co.uk/

Lisa H. http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/
YOU ARE HERE: Leslie  http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/

GO HERE NOW:  Millisa http://millermall.blogspot.com/

Stephanie http://skylinepaperie.blogspot.ca/

And remember the tutorial post every month on the 8th

 to get tips on how to master the art of scrappy forgery!

 

042714 Happy Birthday, blog!

Hard to believe it's already been two years...
Thank you to those of you who keep peeking in for a little visit!

This little spot of mine in cyberspace has been a real joy.
A great catalog of some of my scrap journey, plus our new normal.

I feel like I should make a few resolutions for this upcoming year.
Will have to think on that for a bit...

042414 CKC April Member Challenge Bloghop

Oh, goodie!

One of my favorite parts of the month at Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog :~D

Each month on the 4th, 12th & 16th we are given a unique challenge.

It's your option which you choose to unveil here at the hop!

This month I chose Challenge #1: Blog Design Challenge:  

Visit each of our Design Team Members and choose a blog design that 

you think you can translate into a scrappy project.  Look at their color scheme, 

theme, or perhaps an element and use that on your card or layout.

 The full list of Design Team member blog links is on the CKC sidebar.

Stephanie's fun & funky blog header caught my eye.

 

Her header actually became a wonderful sketch for my page.

I was able to incorporate all of the main elements in a quite literal way yet in keeping with my subject.

I used some 6x6 Crate Paper Little Boy Blue papers for my "skyline", 

blinged up my Dear Lizzy sun embellishment, and some sky/clouds/hearts 

washi with punched clouds made dimensional with pop dots.

 

"Celebrate" became my title intro & Stephanie's sequins morphed into stars.

I hung my photo series on baker's twine with lime chevron washi.

This was a double challenge page as I used blurry photos for the 

Whimsical Musings Challenge #129 from a few weeks ago.

The full title "Celebrate - Today You Are 1"

These photos were from Cooper's first birthday on April 1st.

You might remember that one of my April Fool's statements

was that I have a grandbaby with a birthday on April 1,

and some of you didn't think it was true, hehe...

He was so excited that he kept clapping for himself, a new skill.

I would have loved to do a page from every blog!

It was another really creative challenge that got my mind racing.

Now YOU be sure & make your way through the entire list. Here's the Blog Hop order ...

Jemma   http://just-jimjams.blogspot.co.uk
Tina       http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com
Isbaha    http://isbahashome.blogspot.fr
Lesley    http://ohblogitifyoucantbeatthem.blogspot.co.uk

Annie     http://www.artyfartyannie.co.uk

Elaine     http://chidkids26.blogspot.co.uk

YOU ARE HERE: Leslie @  http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com

NEXT GO TO:  Kate @ http://kateblue.blogspot.com

Virginia  http://celtichouse.blogspot.co.uk

Kim        http://texassantagertrudis.blogspot.com

Maggie   http://maggiebscrapblog.blogspot.fr

Julene     http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com.au

Lisa        http://lisahausmann.blogspot.de

Don't miss a thing - always loads of inspiration!

And be sure you post to Mr. Linky when those creative juices get flowing :~)