Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Hello friends!!
I'm going with something totally random today... a July 4th layout! I was a bit inspired by the reds and blues in this kit. It made me think of a set of Independence Day themed Project Life cards I have, which I think are from Studio Calico (but that may be totally wrong!) - I've had these cards for at the very least 12 months now so I think it's time to pull them out and use them with this kit!
I used a bunch of different tones of blues and reds for this layout. The photos are all very dark and difficult to really work with because the exposure is all messed up due to the evening/night lighting. So I used the papers and cards themselves to really brighten up the layout.
This is not part of my 2018 Kit Review Series, but if you are looking for the Kit Review Resource Guide where I've got all the information from all the kits I've reviewed in the past, as well as this new one. Here is the link: designbymelody.wordpress.com/resources-and-tools
Here are also a few links to products I used to complete this layout in addition to a few items I always like to use: *if I don't have an item listed, that means either it's sold out or it's not offered any longer!*
- White cardstock: go.magik.ly/ml/9hlp
- Papertrey Ink Smokey Shadow dye ink: papertreyink.com/new-pm-ink/perfect-match-smokey-shadow-inkpad
- EK Tools tweezers: go.magik.ly/ml/a55b
- We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper: go.magik.ly/ml/a68v
- Cutterpillar Crop paper trimmer: go.magik.ly/ml/a680
- American Crafts Precision Pen: go.magik.ly/ml/a68w
- Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher: go.magik.ly/ml/abxk
***Some product links are provided using MagicLinks. These are affiliate links and cost you nothing extra but may help me earn income when you click on or purchase from the links I provide as a service. Thank you so much for your support!***
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YouTube: youtube.com/designbymelody
Etsy shop: designbymelody.etsy.com
Design by Melody Blog: designbymelody.wordpress.com
FaceBook page – Design by Melody: facebook.com/designbymelody
Twitter: @Designby_Melody
Instagram: instagram.com/designbymelody
Pinterest: pinterest.com/mrayner
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Contact me…
Mail: Design by Melody
PO Box 99182
Raleigh, NC 27624
Email: designbymelody@gmail.com
Hello friends!!
I'm going with something totally random today... a July 4th layout! I was a bit inspired by the reds and blues in this kit. It made me think of a set of Independence Day themed Project Life cards I have, which I think are from Studio Calico (but that may be totally wrong!) - I've had these cards for at the very least 12 months now so I think it's time to pull them out and use them with this kit!
I used a bunch of different tones of blues and reds for this layout. The photos are all very dark and difficult to really work with because the exposure is all messed up due to the evening/night lighting. So I used the papers and cards themselves to really brighten up the layout.
This is not part of my 2018 Kit Review Series, but if you are looking for the Kit Review Resource Guide where I've got all the information from all the kits I've reviewed in the past, as well as this new one. Here is the link: designbymelody.wordpress.com/resources-and-tools
Here are also a few links to products I used to complete this layout in addition to a few items I always like to use: *if I don't have an item listed, that means either it's sold out or it's not offered any longer!*
- White cardstock: go.magik.ly/ml/9hlp
- Papertrey Ink Smokey Shadow dye ink: papertreyink.com/new-pm-ink/perfect-match-smokey-shadow-inkpad
- EK Tools tweezers: go.magik.ly/ml/a55b
- We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper: go.magik.ly/ml/a68v
- Cutterpillar Crop paper trimmer: go.magik.ly/ml/a680
- American Crafts Precision Pen: go.magik.ly/ml/a68w
- Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher: go.magik.ly/ml/abxk
***Some product links are provided using MagicLinks. These are affiliate links and cost you nothing extra but may help me earn income when you click on or purchase from the links I provide as a service. Thank you so much for your support!***
______________________________
Please let me know if you have any questions!! And subscribe to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see all my videos as they go live at youtube.com/designbymelody
______________________________
Places you can find me...
YouTube: youtube.com/designbymelody
Etsy shop: designbymelody.etsy.com
Design by Melody Blog: designbymelody.wordpress.com
FaceBook page – Design by Melody: facebook.com/designbymelody
Twitter: @Designby_Melody
Instagram: instagram.com/designbymelody
Pinterest: pinterest.com/mrayner
______________________________
Contact me…
Mail: Design by Melody
PO Box 99182
Raleigh, NC 27624
Email: designbymelody@gmail.com
