I was sidelined by illness and even though I'm the May host at Counterfeitkit Challenge, I missed some posts! So I'll make my own rules and still post what I did even if it's late!

My challenge for (i)NSD was to scraplift our lovely leader,  Lisa H.  I chose this bright,  cheerful,  layered and absolutely wonderful layout of hers to lift:

MY TAKE:

 Even though I'm on the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Design Team, I'm still jumping in and scrapping the National Scrapbook Day challenges!

Challenge 2- 3 FAVORITE items. O used sequins,  butterflies and patterned papers. 

And then I also jumped in on Tara's BBQ Challenge- my items were monochromatic,  1 large and 2 small photos,  2 patterned papers,  frame,  due cut title (I wanted to only use my May Counterfeit Kit so I didn't have one and used what I had) and then inking so I used acrylic paint instead. 

 Let's see,  we have Cinco de Mayo , Natioal Scrapbook Day (NSD)and also Mother's Day...do I  have time for it all???  Is is possible??  Hell yeah!

There's so many challenges going on all over for NSD and if you haven't put together a kit or two, remember that I'm this month's Master Forger over at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog  and if you will also recall, THIS is this month's inspiration kit from Scrapbook Doodles featuring Bo Bunny Sweet Life:

 HELLO MAY!!  This month, I'M your Master Forger with a lovely kit for you to counterfeit! The kit is called "Sweet Life" from Scrapbook Doodle and their kit mainly focused on Bo Bunny's Sweet Life Collection:

A sunny collection full of bright buttercup yellow, pinks and a striking navy blue. I feel like navy blue needs a major comeback; it's so versatile and a great neutral.

Since it's spring and also since National Scrapbook Day is coming up, I made a GINORMOUS kit!  Everyone that knows me knows I ALWAYS start with papers- I chose navy blues, light pinks and golden yellows and even threw in a bit of teal:

Then, the embellishments-primarily butterflies, trims, enamels, florals and die cuts:

Our fabulous Master Forgers have also put together their kits for you to enjoy and gain inspiration!  Start at our blog and continue the hop so you'll be inspired to put a gorgeous kit together from your stash!  

 It's officially spring but this weather is still wacky and so I've been creating in a space other than my studio because it's been cold down there... I've taken over 3/4 of the dining room table and this is what it looks like for #workspacewednesday:

Did a few layouts too to go into the final stretch of KILLING MY APRIL CKCB KIT:

 Trying to end on a strong note with my April Counterfeit Kit!  April marked the 6th year anniversary of the passing of Prince Rogers Nelson, aka Prince, my all time favorite musical artist.  So I had an hour or so last night to scrap and here's one of my layouts.   

I had a lot of that floral paper from Amy Tangerine! I think I bought 5 pieces of it! Never get tired of using it... sketch provided by Kat Benjamin from Paper Issues :)

Couldn't post the other 2 layouts because I ran out of printer ink but will running to Staples this evening!

 For Challenge 2 at the Counterfeitkit Challenge blog, we challenge you to use BIG titles!  Get those Thickers and die cut titles out and use em up!

For this challenge, I did two layouts1  One using  a store bought title:

And for the other, I just grabbed a paint brush, some Tim Holtz ink, wrote out my title and painted it!  added in some watercolor for a little mixed media look...Easy peasy!

Hope you'll hop over to the Counterfeit blog and see what the other Master Forgers have created and that we'll inspire you to USE THAT STASH!!!

 Challenge 1 is up! Who has Disney  or cartoons to scrap??? Me! But my Disney's s all packed up so I went with cartoons!

It's Spring Break here in MD and i had promised Thing2 we'd do movie date,  then both of us got sick with a spring cold... but after 7 days,  since we're on the tail end (took covid tests,  negative) we decided to go to see Sonic 2...I thought it was a cartoon since it is on tv too.

Used my April Counterfeitkit..

Downloaded some free images and fussy cut Knuckles (aka Idris Elba MBD)for a pop of cartoon!

Thanks for popping by..ps-i have the movie an 8/10 only because I thought it was too long...animation was fantastic!

 my first 2 layouts with my April kit for the Counterfeitkit challenge blog!  If you haven't joined us, hop over to the Counterfeit kit blog and do the Master Forger blog hop , create your kit and get started!!

I don't know why I'm on such a flower power kick...spring is starting here and it's making my allergies crazy!  Maybe I just have way too many floral papers in my stash???

 April already! Welcome to a new month and to a new inspiration kit here at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge BLOG.

We can't wait to spend the month with you getting crafty -This month's inspiration kit was picked out from the Canadian kit club Papers & Beyond !

 Their "Follow Your Bliss" kit is filled with bright colours and a gorgeous mix of florals, watercolours and happy vibe. April is such a bright month with the lengthening days, spring flowers in full bloom and of course, we have Easter at the end which is such a pretty occasion.

Follow Your Bliss by Papers & Beyond

KIT INSPO:

Now, here is our full hop list in case you get lost along the way:

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Guest Designer Helen - https://www.instagram.com/hderam/
• Julene - http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com
• Juliet - https://www.instagram.com/julesd/
• Kate - https://kateblue.blogspot.com
• Leslie - http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/
• Misty - https://craftysoup.com
• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com
• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
• Tracey - https://3obsessions.blogspot.com

Join us all month long for inspiration and crafty layouts!

 Using my March Counterfeit kit and racking up some Calvinball points while I'm at it!  

 It's that time for the Master Forgers at Counterfeitkit Challenge blog Challenge #2!! Show us what makes you happy!!

 Me! I'm trying to make March the best stash bash month EVER! So I've been mixing my Counterfeit kit with my desk stash and even though most of my layouts run about 10 points,  I'm still happy about using my stash and not spending any money!