020123 CKC February Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

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

020122 CKC February Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

 

Master Forger of Ceremonies Misty says,  This is my first month hosting a kit here at CKC. I’m excited to bring you the Denim & Blush Modern Memory Keeping Kit by Cocoa Daisy from February 2021. This kit is just a little different as it focuses on plenty of journaling cards and embellishments. I love the kit for it’s combination of rich and airy colors, its everyday life usefulness and the slightest nod to the Valentine’s holiday. I hope you will find it as inspiring as I do.

Let's meet our February Guest Designer! Give a warm welcome to Getl Dixon. Getl has been active over on the Facebook community and was excited to be invited to be our guest. 

When asked to introduce herself she said, I am a small business owner who loves to help people. I have been creating in some form my whole life. I started sitting at the feet of my mom while she sewed and strung odd buttons on a string. Today I love to quilt, sew, scrapbook and embroider. In my offtime I enjoy God's green earth in all its seasons. This is a picture taken this summer of me enjoying the rain. I was trying to convince my son to come out and play in the rain with me.

 

Now let's start by taking a look at the papers:

 Mine:

 

 2017 Jen Hadfield Heart of Home/Gatherings; 2015 BasicGrey South Pacific/Polynesia; 2014 Gossamer Blue On My Desk/Daydreamer; 2021 My Mind's Eye Gingham Foundry/Blue Skies; 2016 Echo Park Just Be You/Life Is A Ride; 2021 My Mind's Eye Gingham Foundry/Cornflower; dark background floral unknown; 2019 Studio Light Snowy Afternoon; 2021 My Mind's Eye Gingham Foundry/Lazy Day; peach background geometric unknown; 2011 Studio Calico Abroad/First Class; Kaisercraft Havana Nights/Mosaic Tile.

Full Wonderful kit:

I've curated a stamp set, chosen a few washi, tossed in a pack of 2014 Project Life Inspire chipboard & acetate embellishments, Felicity Jane puffy shapes, 2018 Amy Tangerine enamel shapes, and an assortment of PinkFresh stickers. I feel like it's a little lean but I haven't got a vision yet for my pages. Looking forward to being inspired by the rest of the Design Team & our wonderfully creative community! Let's all take a look at the rest of the hop:

Here’s the full hop link list

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - https://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Guest Designer - Gretl Dixon - https://bearlitemedia.blogspot.com/
• Misty -  https://craftysoup.com/
• Cindy - https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/
• Juliet - https://www.instagram.com/julesd/
• YOU ARE HERE: Leslie -  http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/
• Lisa - http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com
• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/ 
• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
• Tracey - http://3obsessions.blogspot.com/?m=1

Here is what the month of inspiration will look like.

• 2nd February: Just the Gist of it - to help you find an easy way to create your kit
• 4th February: Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements
• 6th February: Mini kit Reveal and Project Showcase - Inspiration for a smaller kit or project ideas.
• 12th and 18th February: Challenge #1 and #2 to inspire you to get creating from your own kit.
• 24th February: Followers Showcase - who has caught our eye this month
• 28th February: 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 #ckcfebruary2022).

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

060121 June CKC Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

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Master Forger of Ceremonies Tara is in charge of Counterfeit Kit Challenge for the month of June, and she has snagged a very prestigious Guest Designer! Please give a genuine - not forged! - welcome to May Flaum.

Here's a little bit about May:

My name is May Flaum, and I love to craft. My fingers always have some kind of ink or mist or paint on them, and I love to share what I create.  You can find me on my site:  Craft With May, on Instagram, and on my FaceBook group Craft With May.

 It should be a fun month playing with Tara's bright & fresh inspiration kit!

Cocoa Daisy August 2020 Backyard Blooms Kits

 I've been trying to reach for my newest papers & was delighted to find this collection:

Paper Phenomenon's 2020 Ladies Who Lunch Collection

The link includes a video reveal if you want to see all the pieces. It's 32 double-sided pages with no repeats! There are 8 that have cut-apart cards, borders, sentiments & embellishments. I cannot wait to use my kit this month!

So please hop on to Tina's creative contribution to this month's hop!

We'll be watching for your version.

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/

• June Guest Designer - May Flaum video

• Tracey - https://3obsessions.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/

• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com

• Laura - https://www.instagram.com/mrsp_scrapsandtea/ 

  
  We love our followers here at CKCB and hope to see you all month long here as well as over on our FaceBook Community and Instagram!! Here's what you have to look forward to this month:

   

  • June 2nd - Just The Gist Of It
  • June 4th - Forgeries on the Fourth
  • June 6th - Mini Kits and Projects Reveal
  • June 12th - Challenge #1
  • June 18th - Challenge #2
  • June 24th - Follower Showcase
  • June 27th - Surprise Challenge-it's my birthday!!!! 
  • June 30th - Killing the Kit

  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 #ckcjune2021).

   

  

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040120 CKC April Kit Reveal

Sad but true, but shared creativity can be a marvelous virtual interaction in these isolated times. I can't imagine a more cheerful & delightful group to share it with than Counterfeit Kit Challenge!

First let's welcome our April Guest Designer, Mel Davis (includes direct link to her IG account). Make sure to visit & take a look at her lovely work.

 Such a lovely soft springtime palette for our inspiration kit this month from Master Forger Clair.

Cocoa Daisy Orchard Park March 2020 Memory Keeping Sticker Kit

I took my inspiration from this detailed shot of the Traveler's notebook kit papers plus this sweet sticker set from Pebbles:

Take a look at The Good Life.

My papers:

2012 Echo Park/This & That "Swirls", 2016 BasicGrey/Saturday Morning "Sleep In", 2018 Pinkfresh Studios/Indigo Hills 2 "Valley", 2017 Pinkfresh Studios/Let Your Heart Decide "Whim", Webster's Pages/Brandin O'Neill "Tickled", 2019 AC Amy Tangerine/Picnic in the Park "Aloha Leilani", 2018 One Canoe Two/Saturday Afternoon "Afternoon Roses", 2009 BasicGrey/Nook & Pantry "Dishes" (modified).  

A little closer peek:

I especially love the watercolor effect throughout the inspiration kit & may be using that this month to enhance my projects. (I might have done a little GPVRT - global pandemic virtual retail therapy - at https://www.shimmerzpaints.com/ They had a 40% off sale)

Not to make light of what is happening, you understand. I am documenting it, and that may be the main focus of utilizing this kit in April. Accordingly I've included a lot of phrases that I feel may be appropriate & useful, plus I'll be printing free Covid-19 printables as I go. I will share those links in the CKC FaceBook Community.


Now go check out the rest of the MASTERfully creative goodness from our Design Team!

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

Guest Designer Mel - https://www.instagram.com/meldavis.nz/

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

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

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

GO HERE NEXT Lisa - http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/

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

Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/

Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/

Tracey - https://3obsessions.blogspot.com/

Laura - https://www.instagram.com/mrsp_scrapsandtea/

Be sure to check back all month long for great features & challenges, and who knows? You may be highlighted in our April Follower Showcase!

2nd April- Just the Gist of It

4th April- Forgeries on the Fourth

6th April- Mini Kit and Project Reveal - Clair and Shannon

12th April- Challenge #1

18th April - Challenge #2

24th April - Follower Showcase

29th April - May Sneak Peek

30th April - Killing the 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 #ckcapril2020). 

Thanks so much for stopping by! We can't wait to see your kits and projects this month.

Stay well.

Thanks for stopping by!

080118 CKC August Kit Reveal\

Best dog days of summer images

Please give Cindy's Guest Designer, Doreen Vazquez, a warm welcome! 

Hi there! My name is Doreen. I go by Doreena online as sort of shout-out to my hubby who likes to call me Doreena. 

... I've been scrapping for approximately 20 years and though I have scrapped and still scrap mainly 12x12s I recently started dabbling in Travelers Notebooks, Pocket Pages, and Project Life; in fact this is the first year I've attempted Project Life and let me tell you...it's been a learning process!

 

I'm excited to be a Guest Designer for Counterfeit Kit Challenges and look forward to what the month brings us!

 

If you're interested you can find me on the following:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_david_vasquez/

Blogger: https://madijoes.blogspot.com/

Scrapbook.com: https://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/?login=1

 

Toodles!

You can read the rest of her bio on the CKC August reveal post.

 Now! Let's check out the inspiration kit!

Cocoa Daisy July 2018 "Twinkling of the Tea" Memory Keeping kit

Cocoa Daisy July 2018 "Twinkling of the Tea" Pocket kit

I'm loving the warm, lush, summery feel of this kit.

As I got my version together some photos came to mind to use.

Can't wait to get started! Let's open up the Magic Blue Box...

Here are the papers:

Hexagon unknown, orange 2011 Pebbles/Hip Hip Hooray "Yippee", daisy 2017 Carta Bella/Country Kitchen "My Garden", plus sign Felicity Jane/Emeline, floral Photoplay/Thinking of You "Have Faith", polka dot Felicity Jane, b/w floral 2017 Felicity Jane/London, multi-stripe unknown, b/w hexagon unknown (FJ?), dark floral Photoplay/Thinking of You "Be Brave", b/w circles 2017 Felicity Jane/Jane, brown wood October Afternoon, Public Library Card Catalog.

My bits came from a variety of sources. 2014 Thickers "Homestead" chipboard alphas, daisies are 2012 Michael's die cut note cards, 2011 American Crafts rosettes, 2017 Freckled Fawn chipboard stickers, washi tape & word wood chips, October Afternoon Daily Flash Photo Booth chipboard,  2013 Studio Calico vellum die cuts, Felicity Jane Caroline die cuts & rubber pieces, Felicity Jane London chipboard pieces, 2013 Jillibean Soup die cuts, 2017 Pink Fresh Dream On layered chipboard, 2014 Hampton Arts Studio G chalkboard die cuts. I'm sure that I've forgotten something!  

I DID forget to include these few items in the reveal: 

Here's the full hop list:

Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog -  http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
Guest Designer – Doreen Vasquez  -  https://madijoes.blogspot.com/
Cindy - https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/
Julene - https://julenebydesign.blogspot.com/
Leslie - https://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/
Lisa – https://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/
Tina - https://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Laura - https://www.instagram.com/mrsp_scrapsandtea/

I also have a few forged goodies for you on the 4th, so don't forget to check in at CKC!

Thanks for stopping by!