011223 CKC January Challenge #1 - Sketch It!

 

Master Forger of Ceremonies Lisa says:

 

When I first started scrapbooking, almost all my layouts were double spreads and I kind of miss them! So, let's start the new year with a fabulous Page Maps double sketch which was featured in Scrapbook and Cards Today in their Project 12 feature (January 2010). 

 

If you make a lot of spreads, this will be right up your alley and if you don't normally, this is a chance to stretch those creative muscles and give it a go! Double pages are a super way to include lots of photos and journalling with plenty of space for embellishments and all the fun stuff too! 

Sketches are such a fun way to create - copy it exactly, or totally tweak it and make it your own.

 

I knew right away that I would scrap my grandson's first season of football! So many photos to include - this sketch will help me winnow down my choices & do him justice documenting his amazing journey.

 I actually used my daughter's photo collages with a little rearranging and my "Star Defender" page kit.

I fussy-cut some of the cut-apart cards for embellishments.

 

 

I used some of the stamps I included in my kit to add some embellishments to a few photos.

 

My little man! He's not even 11 in these photos but it's happening too fast...

 

This two page sketch might help you scrap some of your holiday photos, or perhaps a short trip? It felt good to have that much real estate to work with! I hope you are inspired to give it a try!

 

And of course, as always, we have a full month of inspiration to keep you inspired!

• 18th January: Challenges #1 & #2 - to inspire you to get creating from your own kit 
• 24th January: Follower Showcase - who has caught our eye this month 
• 31st January: Killing Kits - an idea or two for using up the bits & pieces left in your kit box 

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 #ckcjanuary2023).

Thanks for stopping by!

 

030119 CKC March Kit Reveal

Master Forger of Ceremonies Lisa Hausmann has chosen the springy side of March in our inspiration kit below.

But first let's meet our Guest Designer.
Well, well! A VERY familiar face!

Delighted to have Susanne Brauer back with us this month!

Scrapbook And Cards Today "Blue Skies & Butterflies" Spring 2018 kit. Link HERE to see the unboxing video.

Let's open up the Magic Blue Box & take a look at

But before we take a peek, this was my starting point for my kit:

2011Crate Paper/Pretty Party chipboard

Their papers:

My papers:

2014 MME/Jubilee Ride, 2011 Crate Paper/Paper Heart Petals, 2014 AC/Amy Tan Rise & Shine yellow heart, custom, 2016 Felicity Jane/Note to Self floral, Webster's Pages/My Happy Place Happy Squares, 2014 AC/Amy Tan Rise & Shine multi-stripe, 2017 Pink Paislee/Pick Me Up frames, unknown ancient green dot, 2017 Pink Fresh Studio/Let Your Heart Decide Quirk.


Here's my full kit:

Details:

Bella Blvd paper clip bows, assorted chipboard frames & 2017 Pink Fresh Studio/The Mix stickers

2016 AC/Amy Tan rubber shapes, 2017 Pink Paislee/Pick Me Up puffy stickers, Freckled Fawn paper clips

Thickers 2015 Beautiful gold words & 2017 Skyler words, 2017 Felicity Jane/London stamp set

A few extras! Full page 2014 Pebbles/Jen Hadfield wood veneer + sketches

Now let's hop over to the Master Forgers' reveals - don't want to miss a smidgen of inspiration!

Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog: http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/

Guest Designer Susanne: https://snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com/

Cindy: http://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/

Julene: http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com/

Leslie: http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/

Lisa: http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/

Lori: https://loriannie670.blogspot.com/

Tina: https://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com

Laura: https://www.instagram.com/mrsp_scrapsandtea/
Need some help? Be sure to return for our Forgery on the Fourth tutorial post!

Please don't forget to show us what you put together by adding it to our Link-up page, post it in our Facebook Community or share it on Instagram (tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcmarch2019).

Thanks for stopping by!