010123 CKC January Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

 

A new month, a new year, a new CKC kit to counterfeit, and a new Guest Designer - please welcome Anandi! 

 

"I started buying scrapbook products in 2007 because I love paper, stickers, and stationery. I didn't have the courage to start actually scrapbooking until I did Project Life in 2012. I fell into a slump in 2020 and 2021 (like a lot of people!) and what got me back to my table was the Counterfeit Kit Challenge last summer. I shopped my stash and made whatever layout I felt like making in the moment. So grateful for this challenge!"

Master Forger of Ceremonies Lisa has chosen the December 2022 Hip Kit Club main kit.

 I knew right away that I didn't need a seasonal winter kit, so I set out to troll for some paper matches for the 24 patterns represented. Some things I noticed: three dark papers - the woodgrain & the two dark backgrounds; mustard dotted & hot pink patterned, bold floral & diamonds, delicate patterns.

Welcome to my trio of page kits, Triple Play!

#1 Celebrating Us

Hot pink, dark background, bold floral, wood elements.

2018 Pink Paislee Paige Evans/Horizon #04, 2017 Maggie Holmes Flourish Emma, Stampington & Company Artists' Paper from Kim Collister, Recollections painted woodgrain alpha, assorted sequins, 2013 Studio Calico transparency words, unknown floral woodgrain embellishment.

#2 Turkey Day

Mustard dot, diamond, delicate pattern, wood embellishment, diecut selection.

2020 Carta Bella Oh Happy Day/Flower Jars, Stampington & Company Artists' Paper from Lila Levine, 2021 Maggie Holmes Market Square/Memoir, Nov 2016 & Apr 2017 Felicity Jane stamp sets, 2022 unknown wooden turkey napkin ring, 2015 Pink Paislee Cedar Lane puffy stickers, Art-C doilies, assorted sequins, 2020 Simple Stories Cozy Days diecuts & puffy stickers,Reminisce Hello Autumn cut apart "Give Thanks", 2020 Pinkfresh Studio Days of Splendor chipboard flair.

#3 Star Defender

Dark background, woodgrain, b-side of a bold floral

 2009 Basic Grey Basics poll, 2016 Crate Paper Maggie Holmes/Gather My Story, Crate Paper Maggie Holmes/Willow Lane decorative trim, Colorplay Touchdown cutapart sheet, assorted star sequins, Bella Blvd/Make Your Mark Magnifique b-side, 2017 Pink Paislee Paige Evans/Pick-Me-Up /#19, 2016 Thickers gold foil alphas, Jan & Sep 2016 Felicity Jane stamp sets, 2020 Vicki Boutin/Storyteller puffy stars.

This may be the month that I finally kill my kit!!!

Hope your 2023 brings blessing. <3

Here is the hop list so that you don’t miss out on any of the team’s inspiration:

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Guest Designer - Anandi - https://www.instagram.com/anandirc/
• Anna - https://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/

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

• 2nd January: Just the Gist of It - to help you find an easy way into creating your kit
• 4th January: Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements 
• 6th January: Mini-kit Reveal and Project Showcase - inspiration for a smaller kit or project idea 
• 12th & 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!

 

100121 October CKC Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

 

October 2021

  This month our Counterfeit Kit Challenge Master Forger of Ceremonies is Tracey!

 The Kit I have picked for October is the May Hip Kit Club kit - it is full of beautiful bright spring colours. There are tags, labels, stickers and fun ephemera die cuts that are all singing out to be forged and scrapped. What really called my name in this kit is the American Craft Paper "Let's Go" from the Buenos Dias collection, the fun colourful world map has me wanting to reach for some of my many travel photos, it made picking this kit very, very easy. - Master Forger Tracey

May 2021 Hip Kit Club Main Scrapbook Kit

 I loved the map, too, and had big ambitions to forge it but lacked the skill! I did find a world map paper in my stash & have a plan for it. I analyzed the kit papers & made a list. My stash search yielded surprising results! I've done a side by side below:

Map unidentified, yellow/graph Vicki Boutin 2020 Color Study "Abstract"

Mine is Vicki Boutin 2020 Color Study "Sketch Book"

Mine is from Cocoa Vanilla Studio 2021 Sunkissed "Growing Wild"

Mine is Vicki Boutin 2020 Color Study "Palette"

Mine is Vicki Boutin 2020 Color Study "Pretty Things"

Mine is Cocoa Vanilla Studio 2017 Wild at Heart "Grow Wild"

Mine is Bella Blvd 2019 Monsters & Friends "Lil' Pumpkins"

Mine is Vicki Boutin 2020 Color Study "Color Wheel"

Mine is Wild Whisper 2021 Ledger & Script

Mine is Vicki Boutin 2020 Color Study "Linear"

I also have an alpha set in my toolbox this month to add the sentiments for a forgery! I hope it was relatively easy to see how each choice was inspired by the original. Care to see the b-sides?

I am loving the thought of using this exuberant color palette! Here's the full kit: 

BE COLORFUL

Can't wait to dive headfirst into this scrumptious pile of scrappy goodness! Won't you join us & curate your own kit with your beloved stash? Looking forward to seeing you over in the Facebook Community!

Now continue hopping over to Misty's blog for her creative reveal!

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Guest Machelle Willing  -  https://www.smalltownscrap.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
• Tracey - https://3obsessions.blogspot.com
• Cindy - http://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com
• Tara - http://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/

Plus we've got another full month of inspiration for you! October looks like this:

• 2nd October: Just the Gist of It - to help you find an easy way into creating your kit 
• 4th October: Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements 
• 6th October: Mini-kit Reveal and Project Showcase - inspiration for a smaller kit or project 
  
• 12th & 18th October: Challenges #1 & #2 - to inspire you to get creating from your own kit 
• 24th October: Follower Showcase - who has caught our eye this month 
• 30th October: 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 #ckcoctober2021). 

Thanks for stopping by!

11012020 CKC November Kit Reveal

 

Found HERE on Pinterest

 Here's our Counterfeit Kit Challenge inspiration kit, courtesy of Master Forger of Ceremonies Lisa!

 As most of you know, November is my favourite month of the year and I love doing the CKC kit at this time - and this year is no exception. I had a bit of a look around but as always the Hip Kit Club's autumn kit just got me and therefore, even though we just had the HKC a couple of months ago, I want to have it again this month as our inspiration! It's got a bit of everything - cosy days, leaves, flowers, autumn colours, homely feeling, cute embellies, and a handful of items that might be good for forging! I hope you love it too! I'll be showcasing the main kit but there is a pocket page and embelli kit, too, as well as some other mini-kits over there on the site. I like the fact that it's full of "real" product - not exclusives!

Hip Kit Club November Main Kit

 

This proved easy-peasy for me as I had already hunted & gathered all things Autumn in preparation for a #thankful30 project I'm joining in this year!  It all started with this amazing kit from Feed Your Craft. I added the Simple Stories Bits & Pieces to my CKC kit. My counterfeit kit will act like an add-one to my #thankful30 kit!

FYC My Thankful 30 2020 kit

 

Before I show you what I've put together, though, let's meet our November Guest Designer Sarah Rice. Lisa says, "When she was showcased by MF Tina a couple of months ago, I just knew that I had to get her on board and was thrilled when she said she would fit it into her busy schedule for us."

 

Hello! I’m Sarah and I’m super excited to be the guest designer for November. I’m mostly an 8.5x11 scrapper with a few cards and 12x12s tossed in. Scrapbooking is my happy place. I feel better when I allow myself time to get messy. I work full time as a food and beverage manager for an entertainment venue. My husband and I have been together for 18 years (married 14). We live in Ohio with our 2 rambunctious daughters who are 11 and 5. We love to play games and take adventures and try new things as a family. We are always looking for places to explore both large and small.

You can find Sarah over on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sassybagladysarahscraps/.

 

 

So how do I pare down my bulging Iris box of Autumn goodies to a manageable kit? By using the CKC inspiration kit, of course! I'm guessing that I will add some things to my box in the quest for a decent imitation, as well as hopefully finding some forgery opportunities.

Here are my Whimsical Autumn papers: 

2020 Carta Bella/Hello Autumn "Scattered Leaves" b-side, Jenni Bowlin, 2018 Carta Bella/Our House "Country Floral", 2012 MME/Bramble Rose, 2010 Jenni Bowlin "Geo Flower", 2020 Carta Bella/Hello Autumn "Fall Harvest", 2016 Felicity Jane/Maggie diagonal stripe, 2018 Carta Bella/Fall Break "Pumpkin Trucks" b-side, 2012 Graphic 45/Happy Haunting "Jolly Jack-O-Lantern" b-side, 2012 MME/Bramble Rose, 2020 Carta Bella/Hello Autumn "Scattered Leaves", 2020 Simple Stories/Kate & Ash "4x6 Elements" b-side, unknown, 2020 Carta Bella/Hello Autumn "Leaves", 2012 MME Lost&Found/Halloween "Hallows Music".

Acrylic leaves for crafting, 2020 Simple Stories/Cozy Days "Bits & Pieces, 2017 PinkFresh Studio/Dream On puffy alphas, 2019 Scrap Gals October printables (available with membership), 2012 Cosmo Cricket/2WENTY-THR3E Photo Booth b-side labels, assorted baker's twine, felt leaves, assorted buttons, assorted Felicity Jane sequins, 2018 Pink Paislee/Little Adventurer ephemera, burlap leaves, Sticko/Label Lingo "Autumn" Dymo-style stickers, 2015 American Crafts DIY Shop gold phrase stickers.

I also have a 2019 Pebbles/Jen Hadfield Warm & Cozy acrylic stamp set and a 2015 Echo Park small leaf die, which will make an appearance on the November Forgery on the Fourth CKC blog post - don't miss it!

Here are some close-ups of the kit:

I'm really happy with how nicely all the parts & pieces play together. I feel like I have infused some of the inspiration kit's whimsy into mine.

 

Be sure you stop at kit on the hop - you can find just as much inspiration there as you do from the monthly inspiration kit!

 

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com
• Guest Designer Sarah:- https://www.instagram.com/sassybagladysarahscraps/
• Cindy:- Autumn Blessings
  
• Julene:- Dusty Days
  
• Leslie:- Whimsical Autumn
  
• Lisa :- Splendour
• Tara:- https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/ 
• Tracey:- November Nights
• Tina:- Fall Breeze
  
• Laura:- https://www.instagram.com/mrsp_scrapsandtea/

 

 Here's what we have coming up this month: 

November 2^nd: “Just the Gist” post to help you jump start your kit making.

• November 4^th: “Forgery on the Fourth” post where the Master Forgers will reveal how they created their own version of some of the items in this month’s kit.
• November 6^th: Mini kits and projects in case you’re a little limited for time this month and would prefer a more petite kit.
• November 12^th and 18^th: Two challenges to help you use the kit you’ve made.
• November 24^th: Showcasing one of the CKC Community who’s caught our eye.
• November 30^th: Another Killing Kit Installment to help us finish off our kits!
  

 

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 #ckcnovember2020).

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

080120 CKC August Kit Reveal

(No air conditioning this summer...)

Master Forger of Ceremonies Tina is in charge this month, and has brought us a lovely lively kit to counterfeit. But first, let's welcome our August Guest Designer,  Gina McLeod.  


Gina is one of the administrators of Bash Your Scrapbook Stash FaceBook group, a very popular group focused on using up your beloved scrapbook stash and being part of a warm, welcoming, happy, sharing community. Sound familiar? :)  We had a collaboration with them last year on International Scrapbook Day! (link HERE). 

Gina is found on Instagram @oceanfreak1 - be sure to go & enjoy her IG feed & give her some love!

August 2019 Hip Kit Club main kit

I think I've come pretty close!

It helped to have the Truly Grateful puffy sticker pack to set the tone.

I have also included a number of old school style sticker sheets - fair warning: there may be sticker sneezes ahead! I intend to make lots of bright, happy, summery pages this month!

Make sure that you have taken advantage of all of the inspiration 

on the Master Forger Design Team Blog Hop below:

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Guest Designer -  https://www.instagram.com/craftystarfishcreations/
• Cindy - http://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/
• Julene - http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com/
• Lisa - http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/
• Leslie- http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE
• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/ GO HERE NOW
• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
• Tracey - https://3obsessions.blogspot.com/
• Laura - https://www.instagram.com/mrsp_scrapsandtea/

Here's what we have coming up later this month: 

• August 2nd: "Just the Gist" post to help jump-start your kit-making. 
• August 4th: "Forgery on the Fourth" post where the Master Forgers will reveal how they created their own version of some of the items in this month's kit. 
• August 6th: A couple of mini-kits and projects, in case you're a little limited for time this month and would prefer a more petite kit. 
• August 12th & 18th: Two challenges to help you use the kit you've made. 
• August 24th: A showcase of one of the CKC community who's caught our eye this month 
• August 30th: "Killing the Kit" post to help you use up what you have left!

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 #ckcaugust2020).

Thanks for stopping by!