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Another fun inspiration from Julene's store of Archiscraps unique architecture!
It put me in mind of a childhood treat we often had - to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Be sure to share how this inspired you - post over at the Facebook Archiscraps Community Group!
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Use an envelope/bag for hidden journaling.
The stamp set included an envelope with a letter part of the way out. An envelope or a bag is a perfect spot for hidden journaling.
My paper collection in my kit included some cut-apart sheets with file folders & envelopes. I couldn’t come up with a story to document but began percolating an idea for a mini-book - pun intended as the collection is coffee centered :D
I will need to hunt up some photos & write some heartfelt journaling before gifting it.
24th February - Followers Showcase - who has caught our eyes this month.
28th February - Killing Kits - 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 #ckcfebruary2023
We can't wait to see your kits and projects this month!
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All the love to all this month 💕
Disclaimer: Due to technical difficulties my post will be minimal, so please refer to the main CKC post reveal for complete details!
Master Forger Cindy has invited the cheerful & uber-creative Karen Piettuszkiewocz to be February’s Guest Designer - yay!
Our inspiration kit is Cocoa Daisy February 2022 Elegance Blooms Kit See all kits at the link.
The overall color scheme put me in mind of the color palette in the older Felicity Jane kits. I had a sub for a few years so went in search of all things FJ in my stash! Unfortunately the patterned papers were nowhere to be found without a deep dive. I did find a bundle of the solid paper included each month with the scalloped border 💕
I present “Felicitations, Jane!”
My papers include a pad of Vicki Boutin mixed media paper. plus the Paper Phenomenom “Ladies Who Lunch” kit, which has a similar color scheme but a slightly more modern, edgy vibe. I used it in my June 2021 CKC kit & loved those pages.
My kit includes every FJ item that I own! I am hoping to use up a ton of these embellishments.
And as if that’s not all enough, here’s part 2!
Wish me luck! Don’t miss the chance to join in 😊
Counterfeit Kit Challenge: http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
Guest Designer: Karen Pietruszkiewicz - posts will be found on the “Counterfeit Kit Community” Facebook group
Anna: https://www.youtube.com/c/piececraftlove
Cindy: https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com
Julene: http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com
Juliet: https://www.instagram.com/julesd
Leslie: http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com
Misty: https://craftysoup.com/
Tara: https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com
Tina: http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com
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Julene has really set a girly mood for us at Archiscraps this month!
My youngest grandgirly had a great time as a 1st grade cheerleader.
Yes - they start them early! The girls got a brief spate of sessions to introduce them to the basics and then a trial run on the sidelines before their guest appearance.
My daughter took the photos & got great close-ups! Her cousin gave her a lot of tips & pointers, and had been helping her learn how to do a cartwheel. I think we have a natural gymnast 💕
Plug into your girlie side & think pink!
Master Forger of Ceremonies Lisa says:
In our first challenge of the year, I went back to a design style that I used a lot when I first started scrapping - double page spreads - and encouraged you to give it a go.
On the same theme, this time around I'd like you to think back to when you first started scrapbooking (or at least, look back to sometime in the past) and find a technique that you used a lot which has got forgotten along the way as you have changed and developed your scrapbook style.
So, bring that technique back into style and find a way to use it on a page today that is right up to date!
I took a look back over 20 years ago (!) to refresh my memory, to LayOutADay "LOAD" October 2010. It was my first scrapbooking challenge and I signed up at 11:30 pm the night before it started. I seem to have defaulted often to an "L" shaped arrangement on my pages. Here's a good sampling...
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I love how this turned out! I pulled in a Vicki Boutin cheater paper for my background. Apparently I was much more of a minimalist scrapper back in the day! Don't you love to see how scrapping has changed over the years? What a blessing to have all of the things available today.
Be sure that you share your creation with us. If the idea of making a layout every day of the month for the LOAD challenge intrigues you, a new one is starting in February! Here's the LINK.
Remaining inspiration to keep you inspired in January:
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).
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She is an amazing & generous creative, sharing her skills on her Crafty Soup Youtube channel, the Crafty Soup blog, & also on Instagram @craftysouppics. Her success speaks for itself as we are here to celebrate her channel reaching 2,000 subscribers UPDATE!!! 3,000 subscribers - before we even got to the party! CONGRATULATIONS, Misty!
Create a project using one (or more) of these prompts:
1) General celebration prompt!
2) Use a Crafty Soup free cut file https://craftysoup.com/free-cut-files/
3) Use a Crafty Soup free sketch https://craftysoup.com/sketch-freebies/
I decided to combine 1 & 3 for this layout celebrating Misty's achievement.
I used this FREEBIE sketch of hers, but please pardon my rudimentary PSE skills!!!
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Let's go to THE HOP!
YouTubers:
Nikki @NikkisScrapbookingAdventures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKbcu9uHAYI
Alice Boll @ScrapHappy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvmVq0YrmL8
*Alison Day @LadnerVillageCraftCo5709: https://www.youtube.com/@ladnervillagecraftco5709
Scrappy Kathy @ScrappyKathy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COpLVfSZNQo
Sara Scraps @SaraScraps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzwY_KYDPUA
Laurie @CookScrapCraft: https://youtu.be/5nEZMMQlPnY
*Create with Alison @CreateWithAlison: https://www.youtube.com/@createwithalison
Tara @thepapersnob: https://youtu.be/oO1oc45SQpo
Anna @PieceCraftLove:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O-POJhhvz8
Janet Fritz @GalaxyGirlCreations: https://youtu.be/4cBCM4dhr3o
Other Socials
Lisa (CKC):
https://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/2023/01/mistys-2000-subscriber-celebration-hop.html
*Cindy (CKC): https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/
Tina (CKC): https://www.instagram.com/p/CnZnFZSOCes/
Be sure to take advantage of all of the wonderful resources from Misty!
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And of course, as always, we have a full month of inspiration to keep you inspired!
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).
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