090120 Archi-Scraps September Challenge

 

Red, pink, white + a door

 

Julene has found another stunner for the Archi-scraps September challenge! So much we can enjoy from other cultures about uniquely beautiful ways to live.

I started my project with the 4x6" red/pink card. I treated it like a door by stitching through the center to create a central hinge, allowing a chance for some hidden journaling.

Same information for each photo for comparison.

Next was the really old lacy heart piece, popped up for a little dimension.

And my complete page:

Keeping strictly to the colour scheme helped me to quickly zero in on the products. Another fun one! Won't you join in? We are now asking you to post on the newly inaugurated Archi-Scraps Community Group Facebook group. 

 

Feel free to join the group & invite any creative friends that you feel might be inspired by our unique challenges, & never miss a challenge again!

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081820 - CKC August Challenge #2

Family Fun! 

 Master Forger of Ceremonies Tina has discovered a great theme for the month of August.  Every year, "Family Fun Month" is celebrated throughout the month of August.  It is the opportune time to enjoy family with extra fun and activities. Show us how your family has fun!

We had a "grand" day at the blueberry U-pick farm. It was a first for the grands & two out of three enjoyed it :) The third enjoyed eating them later the most!

 I decided to use this sketch challenge from A Cherry on Top:

I grabbed the blueberriest blue paper in my August kit for the background. I didn't really want to add that second paper in the center so I used some of my micro-washi tape to suggest that layer. Some cute diecut blueberries made one cluster, the title a second & a final sentiment the third - all adorned with cute bug stickers. A journaling spot filled in a hole in my design due to the horizontal orientation of my photos. I also really didn't like the "trapped space" square in the center of the sketch, so I fussy-cut a cute pic of one of my berry bearers revealing her haul!

I had fun popping things up for a little dimension & adding the little bugs for whimsy!

Don't forget to return for the rest of August's featured posts:

• August 24th: Showcasing one of the CKC community who's caught our eye this month 
• August 30th: Killing the Kit tips for using up the last bits of your kit

We always love to see your work, so please share your kits and projects with us. You can use our Monthly Link-up page, post them in our Facebook Community, or share them on Instagram (we are @counterfeitkitchallenge or tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcaugust2020). 

 

 

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081220 CKC August Challenge #1

Master Forger of Ceremonies Tina has chosen a sketch challenge for our first project. 

"Do you ever consider what your style is when it comes to scrapbooking? My favorite thing to do besides making monthly kits with inspiration from Counterfeit Kit Challenge is sketches! So the 1st challenge is this sketch."

 I've taken a different approach this month by choosing photos that I'm excited to document & then mining my kit for product. Not revolutionary to many but I struggle with the photo side, the whole process of weeding out & deciding on size & photoshopping & printing - ugh!

I've already created 4 layouts!

As always when I use a sketch I change it up to suit myself. In this case I left the photos where they were but flipped the entire background. My title ended up vertical & horizontal, jigsaw puzzle style! I chose photos that didn't really have a story but illustrated a truth in my daughter's household - these two are best buds - and which one is the pillow varies from day to day!

Okay, it's your turn! And be sure to share with us.

Here's what we still have coming up this month: 

• August 18th: We'll give you another challenge to help you use the kit you've made. 
• August 24th: Showcasing one of the CKC community who's caught our eye this month.
• August 24th: Kill the Kit post to help use up what's left!

We always love to see your work, so please share your kits and projects with us. You can use our Monthly Link-up page, post them in our Facebook Community, or share them on Instagram (we are @counterfeitkitchallenge or tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcaugust2020).

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080420 CKC August Forgery on the Fourth

Our inspiration kit:

Hip Kit Club August 2019 main kit

I chose to counterfeit three of the papers & a couple of the cute little frames.

First off is Pink Paislee's Truly Grateful #14 paper.

I used 2015 October Afternoon Summertime "Heat Wave" paper for the geometric background in a similar coloration & added Crate Paper Willow Lane stickers in lieu of the sun icons.

Next Crate Paper's Maggie Holmes Heritage “Genuine” polka dot paper.

Using a base of BasicGrey Fusion "Grape Fizz" I simply added painted polka dots - easy peasy!

Next Vicki Boutin's Wildflowers & Honey "Queen Bee" paper.

Instead of a mixed-media version with sequin waste, I used actual sequins to make the pattern! (It seemed like a good idea at the time...)

Lastly are the counterfeit frames a la Pretty Little Studio's Indian Summer "Timeless" frame pack.

I simply free-handed 2 of their designs, one gold & one black.

 Check out the inspiration kit & decide what you love most & then make it! 

Then share it with us so that we can be inspired by YOU.

Don't forget to keep checking back for the following can't-miss posts:

• August 6th: A couple of mini-kits and projects, in case you're a little limited for time this month and would prefer a more petite kit. 
• August 12th & 18th: Two challenges to help you use the kit you've made. 
• August 24th: A showcase of one of the CKC community who's caught our eye this month 

We always love to see your work, so please share your kits and projects with us. You can use our Monthly Link-up page, post them in our Facebook Community, or share them on Instagram (we are @counterfeitkitchallenge or tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcaugust2020).

Thanks for stopping by!