030123 CKC March Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

 

Spring is coming!

In the meantime, let's refresh our winter weariness (or summer sweatiness, depending on your hemisphere) with a new Counterfeit Kit Challenge inspiration kit! But first let's meet Master Forger of Ceremonies Anna's choice for March Guest Designer, Amanda Castle!

"Over twenty years ago, my mom bought me a scrapbooking kit from QVC. Thus began my journey into this wonderfully creative, addicting, and satisfying hobby. For many years, I was a stay-at-home mom to four kids, moving from place to place with my military husband, so scrapbooking became not only an escape from the stress and loneliness being away from family can cause, but also the creative outlet and ME time I craved. I have always been drawn to all types of mixed media and LOVE embellishments so much that a dear friend (who introduced me to stamping) dubbed me “the embellishment queen. 

Today, I don’t get as much time to enjoy scrapping as I work both as a teacher and a realtor, so when I do, I love to participate in challenges. I had seen other scrappers participating in Counterfeit Kit Challenge and was beyond curious as to what it was—Enter Anna from Piece Craft Love. I am a member of her Facebook group and one day she mentioned the challenge. I asked about it and BOOM, here I am. February was technically my first month participating, but I had a blast and was so thrilled when Anna asked me to Guest Design for her month of March! I’m looking so forward to this month’s kit and the challenges coming up. It’s going to be a GREAT month!" 

Here are Anna's thoughts on her inspiration kit choice:

I chose March for my month to host because my son was born on March 17 (he will be 11 this year!) and so I thought it would be fun to find a kit that could be used to scrap photos of my kiddo. In other words, not too much pink and a little more green (St Patrick’s day and all that). Well then I came across the digital kits from Traci Reed designs that have the same colors and even some of the same designs as Storyteller, her physical collection designed for Cocoa Vanilla, a company from Australia (yes she’s the genius behind that popular collection). 

The cool thing about a digital/printable kit is that there is no limit on how much you can create, and she always packs SO MUCH into her digital kits. I also love that this collection has a very specific message of self care for mental health and body positivity which is something I’d like to focus on more going forward. I hope this kit inspires you to use your Storyteller stash but also to mix and match and find some other similar papers to work with the palette or style. I know, that’s kind of the point of CKC. I’m so excited to be able to select a kit this month!! 

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There are more details on the elements at the link & also in the CKC reveal post listed below.

As always I started with the papers:

Mine:

(I omitted papers 6,7, and 13.)

Many of my papers (#1-4,6,7,9,12,16) were from the Paige Evans Bungalow Lane collection. I had pulled it out of my stash for an earlier project & when I saw the inspo kit it put me in mind of the color scheme & patterns.

Other papers: #5 2009 BasicGrey Basic/Brief, #8 2012 Crate Paper Maggie Holmes/Elizabeth Kate, #10 Prima Painted Floral 6x6" collection butterflies (I added the paper pad to the Magic Blue Box), #11 2017 Shimelle Little by Little/wood patterned rainbow, #13 2020 Carta Bella Oh Happy Day/Tiny Floral, #14 2022 Asuka Studio Denim Daydream/Hope, #15 2016 Echo Park Just Be You/Shine Bright, #17 Bella Blvd Make Your Mark/Real Deal.

 A "Paige" From My Book

My kit includes an embellishment pack, dimensional sticker pack, and a bundle of tags, cards & little sentiments from cut-apart papers from the Bungalow Lane collection. Puffy stickers from PinkFresh Studios (hearts), Amy Tangerine (icons), and Park Lane (tiny sentiments) round out my kit. I decided with the variety that I would choose alphas as I go.

I really enjoyed the more saturated color palette choice in the inspiration kit. Are you inspired? We sure hope so! Do a dive into your stash & be ready for a scrappy March. It's so easy with that box of goodies that already goes together!

Here's the full hop link list. Check out these blogs and YouTube for the reveal of everyone's kits!

Counterfeit Kit Challenge: http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
Guest Designer: Amanda Castle https://youtube.com/@ajoyfulscrapper

Anna: https://www.youtube.com/@piececraftlove

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

Julene: http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com
Leslie: http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com
Tara:  https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com
Tina: http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com

Here is what the rest of March's month of inspiration will look like:

• 2nd March - Just the Gist of It - to help you find an easy way to create your kit.
• 4th March - Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements.
• 6th March - Mini Kit Reveal and Project Showcase - Inspiration for a smaller kit or project ideas.
• 12th March - Challenge #1 - To inspire you to get creating from your own kit.
• 18th March - Challenge #2 - To inspire you to get creating from your own kit.
• 24th March - Follower's Showcase - who has caught our eye this month.
• 28th March - Killing the Kit - an idea or two focusing on using up the bits and pieces left in your kit.

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 #ckcmarch2023).

090122 CKC September Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

 

It's hard to believe it's already September, 2022!

Counterfeit Kit Challenge will be run this month by Master Forger of Ceremonies Juliet. First, let's meet her Guest Designer, Christine Harden!

I'm excited to join!

 

My name is Christine Harden and I have been scrapbooking about 23 years (since my daughter was 6 months old). In October I will have been married to my high school sweetheart for 31 years and we have one daughter. I am a 12x12 scrapbooker, mostly single pages, but do have the occasional two pager. It is very hard to pick a single favorite manufacturer, as I think so many have their own unique look and feel, it would be like picking a favorite child. 

I tend to be a collection scrapbooker, and add "stash" items when I think of it! My typical scrapbook time of day is 4:30 am!  I have a full time day job in addition to a side hustle and my scrapbooking hobby. I owned a scrapbook store 11 years ago, before online shopping took over the marketplace.  So my scrapbook room still looks like a store, or so I'm told.  :-)  I currently participate in hops Scraplift Crafternoon and MIUM (Mix it Up Monday). My favorite inspiration is sketches, and I really enjoy interpreting sketches with my own twist.

My Instagram is @scrappingharden     My YouTube is Christine Harden

Traci Reed's digi kit Wildflower

Juliet says,  Hit all the buttons for me!  Love the blues and greens with a touch of orange!  Reminds me of early fall colors and also a little bit of the 'back to school' vibe. Love those high top tennies and oh those papers!

 As always, I started with the papers.

This was the first sheet I pulled, which inspired my slant on the color scheme.

 

Mary Beth Shaw Artists' Paper, Stampington & Co.

 

Top l-r: 2021 AC Damask Love Life's a Party/daisy me rollin', Heidi Swapp No Limits/Smarty; unknown paper pad plaid; 2011 Echo Park For The Record/Fancy Floral b-side; 2020 Blue Fern Studio Passages/Bucket List; 2020 P13 Free Spirit/03; 2017 Echo Park Go.See.Explore./Snap Photos; unknown large blue dot; 2018 Heidi Swapp Wolfpack/Mama Bear b-side; 2020 Simple Stories Kate & Ash/Elements b-side,

Bottom l-r: 2021 49 & Market Vintage Artistry Teal/Whisper, 2012 Graphic 45 Olde Curiousity Shoppe/Butterfly Specifics; 2013 Glitz Design 77/Floral b-side; Crate Paper Restoration/Lace; 2021 Memory Place Enchanted/Fairytale; 2003 Words Worth/Swirls; 2011 Authentique collection unknown; 2021 Vicki Boutin Fernwood/3x4 b-side; 2020 Blue Fern Studios Passages/Point of Origin; 2021 Vicki Boutin Sweet Rush/Good Vibes.

My full September Morn kit:

I pulled a selection of 2021 Cocoa Vanilla These Days A5 papers, an assortment of flowers, a floral stamp set, an alpha stamp set, a lot of flair & round embelli objects, a few punches, and two packs of 49 & Market assorted elements (such as the stitched frame.) Oh! and colored twine.

 I hope you're ready to join us for another month of scrappy fun!

Join us for the full reveal hop this month:

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - https://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com   
• Guest Designer Christine Harden - https://www.instagram.com/scrappingharden/ 
• Cindy - https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com   
• Julene - http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com   
• Juliet - https://www.instagram.com/julesd/ 
• Lisa - http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com 
• Leslie - http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com   
• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com   
• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com   

So here we go! Here is a review of the rest of the month:

• 2nd September: Just the Gist of It - to help you find an easy way into creating your kit 
• 4th September: Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements 
• 6th September: Mini-kit Reveal and Project Showcase - inspiration for a smaller kit or project idea 
• 12th & 18th September: Challenges #1 & #2 - to inspire you to get creating from your own kit 
• 24th September: Follower Showcase - who has caught our eye this month 
• 30th September: Killing Kits - an idea or two for using up the bits & pieces left in your kit box
  

  Have a happy month gathering up then scrapping with your kit!
  

   We always love to see your work, so please share your kits and projects with us. Post them in our Facebook Community, or share them on Instagram (we are @counterfeitkitchallenge or tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcseptember2022).

     
  

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010122 CKC January Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

 

Cindy is our Master Forger of Ceremonies to ring in 2022! "I have picked a digital kit from Traci Reed Designs called On the Go and Going Slow. I love the colors, the large variety of elements, the variety of three sets of alphabets and of course there is the "busy as a bee" and a "snail, slug life" side. I still have the pictures to scrap of 2021 that are not all about Christmas and this will be perfect for both Christmas, Travel, birthdays or celebrations - just all-around scrapbooking."

 I loved the variety but decided to change up the color scheme for winter. I tried to capture many of the elements in the inspiration kit.

The first paper is actually a white glitter paper that is difficult to photograph. The remainder of the first row are from the Carta Bella Winter Market collection. The second row are from the Simple Stories Feelin' Frosty collection. Normally I don't use a collection but felt okay about it as the inspiration was designed as a collection.

I added some glittery mixed media products to play with, snowflake punches & wood veneers & dies & stamps, hexagon punches in a nod to the inspiration plus I love them, I even managed to find some of those alpha beads! A pack of some vintage papers from 49 and Market completes my counterfeit, along with phrase stickers, enamel dots & an ephemera pack from the Feelin' Frosty collection.

Here's a closer look:

I am gifting myself the whole month of January in my studio! I hope you're inspired to usher in the new year with a commitment to being creative.

Let's check out all of the Design Team on the full blog hop:

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge -   https://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Cindy - https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/
• Julene - http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com/
• Juliet -   https://www.instagram.com/julesd/
•  Kate - https://kateblue.blogspot.com/
• Leslie -  http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/
• Misty - https://craftysoup.com/
• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/

Here is what the month of inspiration will look like.

• 2nd of January: Just the Gist of it - to help you find an easy way to create your kit
• 4th of January: Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements
• 6th of January: Mini kit Reveal and Project Showcase - Inspiration for a smaller kit or project ideas.
• 12th and 18th of January: Challenge #1 and #2 to inspire you to get creating from your own kit.
• 21st of January: Surprise Challenge 
• 24th of January: Followers Showcase - who has caught our eye this month
• 31st of January: Killing Kits - an idea or two focusing up the bits and pieces left in your own kit.

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 #ckcjanuary2022).

 

Thanks for stopping by!