Met up for breakfast with my dear friend Cheri & gifted her this mini-album of our time at the retreat. Just wanted a digital copy for myself so am posting it here.
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| Jennifer Croasdale! |
Hi, I'm Jen & I'm glad to be joining you this month. I've been scrapbooking since 1996 when my sister showed me her album. Patterned paper is my favorite supply, but I love everything scrapbooking. I live in NJ with my husband, Fred. We have two grown daughters and three grandkids. Most of my layouts are about travel or family. I am inspired by challenges & look forward to this fun month of scrapping with you.
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| "Aurora" Limitless Kit |
Our Design Team of Master Forgers will inspire you as you hop through their kit reveals below.
Come back tomorrow for our "Just the Gist of It" post that gives an insightful break down of the inspiration kit vibe. "Forgery on the Fourth" shows ideas to craft your own version of kit elements.
Don't miss a stop on the hop!
Here is what the rest of the month of September's inspiration will look like:
You know that we always love to see your work, so please share your kits and projects with us. You can post them in our Facebook Community or share them on Instagram (we are @counterfeitkitchallenge or tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcSeptember2023).
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Two years ago my dear friend Cheri & I
went together to the Fall Ladies Seminar at Camp CoBeAc in Prudenville, Michigan.
It was a special & delightful time together. I made this keepsake for her & gave it to her at breakfast at Leo's Coney Island in Clio this morning!
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| The August inspiration kit sneak peek |
First let's give a warm welcome to our own darling Clair returning for a Guest Designer stint this month!
"Hello! Hello! I'm Clair, I live in the NW of the UK with my lovely fella and two, lovely, little black cats. I am blessed to have a little craft room in the attic, where I can retreat whenever I need a little bit of me time.
I created my first Counterfeit Kit in 2011, which means that the ladies on the DT have been in my life for almost a third of it! I was lucky to be offered a spot on the DT in October 2015 and, with a few 'life breaks' here and there, remained on the team until 2021. I used up a lot of my stash :)
I've
loved to see an influx of new followers over in the Counterfeit Kit
Community Facebook Group and, even if I can't be there as often as I'd
like to be, it's such a source of inspiration for my own crafting. I'm really looking forward to my month as a GD and can't wait to see everyone's kits and makes!
Clair xx"
What kit do you suppose Master Forger of Ceremonies Lisa has chosen?
"I've chosen another new kit club for August - this time from the European online shop Pink and Paper. It's run by Flora who has designed with some of the big names including the latest Pinkfresh Studio collection, Lovely Blooms.
Her kit club is a little different - it's a private membership which includes two online live workshops to use the kits - of course I had to give a go! I love it when something is coming out of my neck of the woods!
Apart from the fact that I think new kit clubs should be applauded in general, I think this is an interesting mix of colours and motifs as well as being a kit that can be stretched as you need it - stronger colours can be picked out for colder seasons, lots of florals and summer colours for us in the middle of summer. While there are not jump-out-obvious items for forgeries, I know the Design Team will surprise me with finding a way to make it their own!"
1. green (check) & 4. pink stripes 
2. stripes 
5, marbled
7. large florals +
7, b-side strawberries 
9. yellow +
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| 9, b-side small floral |
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| 10. scallops/banner + |
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| 10, b-side icon imagery |
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| puffy stickers & ephemera |
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| words (planning to color the white ones as needed) |
I hope you are excited to make your own version from your stash & perhaps some "forgeries?
Our Design Team of Master Forgers will inspire you as you hop through their kit reveals below.
Come back tomorrow for our "Just the Gist of It" post that gives an insightful break down of the inspiration kit vibe. "Forgery on the Fourth" shows ideas to craft your own version of kit elements.
Don't miss a stop on the hop!
Here is what the rest of the month of August's inspiration will look like:
You know that we always love to see your work, so please share your kits and projects with us. You can post them in our Facebook Community or share them on Instagram (we are @counterfeitkitchallenge or tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcaugust2023).
Thanks for stopping by!