Sunday, July 4, 2021

070421 July CKC Forgery on the Fourth

 


 So here is where Master Forger of Ceremonies Lisa drew her inspiration this month!

Paper Person April 2021 New Episode kit

I "tore" right into my forged papers & "punched" my way to counterfeiting victory! The papers I chose to forge from the American Crafts Buenos Dias collection by Obed Marshall are: 

this specialty paper,

(made with 12x12" white cardstock & punched shaped confetti)

the En Casa paper,

(made with a perfect 6x8" mystery scrap & more punched shaped confetti)

and Sorpresa.

 (layers of torn cardstock as close as I could come to the colours)


The leftovers from the tearing came in handy to punch the confetti from, which (bonus!) makes it all look like it belongs together. I'm thinking I'll have to hunt up some throwback desert photos to use with this forgery.

I hope these counterfeits continue to encourage you to try an easy-peasy approach to forging whichever elements catch your eye. Bring new life to your forgotten stash! Be sure to share and of course, as always, we have a full month of inspiration to keep you inspired! 

You can look forward to these posts in July:

  • 6th July: Mini-kit Reveal and Project Showcase - inspiration for a smaller kit or project idea 
  • 12th & 18th July: Challenges #1 & #2 - to inspire you to get creating from your own kit 
  • 24th July: Follower Showcase - who has caught our eye this month 
  • 31st July: 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 #ckcjuly2021).


Thanks for stopping by!


Thursday, July 1, 2021

070121 CKC July Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

 

Master Forger of Ceremonies Lisa has a charming inspiration for us this month from none other than Kelly Purkey under a new moniker - Paper Person April 2021: New Episode kit. Lisa says,

 I like that she has included the Buenos Dias collection which is by the new American Crafts designer Obed Marshall (see the AC reveal here) and features Spanish elements - not that I speak a word of it but I know that many do and over here in Europe, Spain is one of the top holiday destinations. 

I think the colour scheme is fresh and happy and everything that summer should be (sorry ladies down in Australia but I'm sure you can work with this idea!). The kit itself focuses on TV viewing or activities/hobbies which I think is an interesting twist for us all which could be a focus for your kit or embellishments.

 But before we look at my version let's meet our July Guest Designer, Antonia!


Hi, I’m Antonia and I live in the UK with my family. I’m an occupational therapist by day, avid scrapbooker by night and nature wonderer on the weekends. 

I started scrapbooking about twelve years ago, wanting to capture and record the special moments in my children’s lives, as they grow up. It has since become a passion and a form of therapy – it keeps me sane when life gets a bit crazy! 

I am a traditional patterned paper sort of girl at heart and enjoy creating single - and double page layouts and journal pages. You can find me on my blog, on my Youtube channel and on my Instagram account…

Now let me show you my Good Times July kit!

As usual I began by tackling the papers. I included three smaller paper pads to beef up my choices.

I added seasonal summer elements - phrases, diecuts, puffy stickers & a fistful of tickets (which gave me that feeling as a kid at the carnival when you went to redeem those tickets for a prize :)


Of course I need a good selection of alphas. I also wanted to include a stamp set. I find it simpler to use  my kit when everything I need is in the Magic Blue Box!


I have some ancient stash in here!  2013 Heidi Swapp mint ghost letters, 2009 BasicGrey Olio rub-ons, 2015 Dear Lizzy phrase stickers, 2004 Doodlebug Sew Easy stitch rub-ons, 2015 American Crafts Grow Thickers puffy stickers, 2012 American Crafts Boardwalk Thickers glitter alphas, 2011 American Crafts Regards Thickers foam alphas.

 

Here's the full hop list so that you don't miss any of the inspiration. I hope that you enjoy getting to know the new members of the team this month!

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

July is going to look something like this:

  • 2nd July: Just the Gist of It - to help you find an easy way into creating your kit 
  • 4th July: Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements 
  • 6th July: Mini-kit Reveal and Project Showcase - inspiration for a smaller kit or project idea 
  • 12th & 18th July: Challenges #1 & #2 - to inspire you to get creating from your own kit 
  • 24th July: Follower Showcase - who has caught our eye this month 
  • 31st July: 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 #ckcjuly2021).


 

Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

070121 Archi-scraps July Challenge

 

Layer mixed patterns

 Architecture really CAN provide some amazing inspiration!

And that's what we are all about at Archi-scraps.

Julene mentioned a quilt as an example, and I just so happened to have crafted a paper version for a Counterfeit Kit Challenge forgery.

 It made the perfect backdrop for a page about two family heirlooms that belonged to my husband's grandmothers and are now in the safekeeping of his mother. Nona's should say post WW I - I will have to correct that :D

It was fun finding photos of the ladies. The plate & cake plate were photos that I fussy-cut.

I cannot WAIT to see what others come up with for this challenge! 

Be sure to post on Facebook at the  Archi-scraps Community Group.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 


 

 

Sunday, June 27, 2021

062721 CKC June Bonus Challenge!

 

It's Tara's birthday!

 And this girl is generous - she's sharing it with all of us (but not the cake...hehe)

Her special request is as follows:

The challenge is to create a layout, using the color palette from my chosen kit, about you - celebrate YOU. Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses. Tell me why you are you. 

Fortunately I have my counterfeit kit to draw from so I know it will coordinate.

There is a lot I could tell you about myself. My interests (crafting, quilting, photography.) My family (married 46 years, 2 grown daughters & 4 grandchildren.) Two year college graduate. Retired office worker. Cancer survivor. Sinner saved by grace. 







 

I pray that if I can be a blessing to you that I will hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by!


 

Friday, June 18, 2021

061821 CKC June Challenge #2


 
Master Forger of Ceremonies Tara says, This kit is all about beautiful, bright colors and today I would like you to create a rainbow of color on your layout or card without using an actual rainbow!!  Here are some layouts that I found on Pinterest that will give you some ideas! 


 My June kit:


I knew I would use the 7 colors of 49 and Market Wishing Bubbles (top right quadrant) that I bought on a whim (translation: discount) I deliberately put them in the front of a drawer to make me use them & they were great with my kit. I was grateful to have this challenge in order to make a dent in my supply!

This Paper Phenomenon's 2020 Ladies Who Lunch Collection totally rocks my scrappy motto: 
Let the patterned paper do the work!
 
I chose this girly but grunge paper with all of the soft florals, added the birds on a wire washi (one of my faves), subbed in a whimsical bird leaving the cage, a stitched title, and just a few extra embellishments. A current photo & my motivational Bible verse completed my page.
 



 
Hope you were inspired by this challenge to find a creative rainbow! Can't wait to see what you share.

We love our followers here at CKCB and hope to see you here as well as over on our FaceBook Community and Instagram!! Here's what you still have to look forward to:
  • 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).




Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

060121 June CKC Kit Reveal & Blog Hop


Pinterest

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.

Monday, May 31, 2021

060121 June Archi-scraps Challenge

 

Use fringing

Archi-scraps can always be relied on to give you unique challenges!

I had already made a piece of fringed paper for my February 2016 Counterfeit Kit Challenge kit & the link shows you how you can, too.

My daughter had just posted this anniversary collage so I grabbed it. I left the branding strip on the background paper as it was perfect! Found an old pre-made fringed trim added at the bottom, some adorable dimensional floral embellishments from Shimelle, I think. Used a Thickers "Celebrate!" banner & a few other bits & bobs. Quite simple but great looking!


I'll bet that you already have some fringe in mind! Be sure to post on the Archi-scraps Facebook Community.

 

Thanks for stopping by!