CKCB May Kit - "Retro Metro"

This month under the heading “Everything Old is New Again” 

we are taking a look back at the very first kit that the CKCB Master Forgers were challenged by

 in January 2011, created by Jenni Bowlin.

Introducing “Retro Metro” my Counterfeit Kit this month.

My first impression of the JB kit was 

that it had a strong whiff of nostalgia with floral and flock patterns, doilies and lace. 

As I began to sort through my pattered papers 

one in particular caught my eye a floral décor by Crate Paper. 

I added the complementary sheet of tags and labels and voila the Retro Metro kit was born.

 Two bright floral papers, (Crate Paper & Studio Calico) 

another with a doily and butterfly design (Echo Park) 

two more pp's from Studio Calico all carry on the nostalgic/vintage vibe.
Finally I added a JB paper (Tangerine Bookprint) from 2008 (!)

and a page from a vintage book of French Musical scores 

found at a local flea market..

In my stash I also found an unused page of Jenni Bowlin Bingo cards, result!

Cardstock in red and yellow 

and a luscious deep teal ( Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Nostalgic Collection) from stash.

Assorted part used alphas, some from JB;

 paper doilies & bakers twine;

 gorgeous paper rosettes from Recollections; 

stick pins, die cuts, bottle tops, stickers from stash;

 KaiserCraft resin Blossoms 

and a beautiful melange of buttons, brads, pen nibs, dots and paperclips will all add to the retro feel. 

If you'd like to be inspired to use up your stash be it old or new

why not join in with the Counterfeit Kit Challenge too?