030122 Archi-scraps March Challenge

 

Scallops & texture

 What a colourful feast for the eyes! This photo makes me want to turn around & see the main rooms. Our March Archi-scraps challenge proved, well - challenging.

I finally decided to scrap some beautiful photos from my granddaughter's 5th birthday. I'd already included some of them in a traveler's notebook from our 2016 visit but wanted a dedicated page in her scrapbooks.

The scallop part of the challenge prompted me to use a new scallop shell die + a scalloped lacy border punch to represent waves. I used a new Finnabair stencil with Vicki Boutin iridescent glaze (I still need practice at this!) to begin to add texture on a kraft background. I thought it looked like a breezy wind.

 

Blue glitter tape represents the sparkle of the water. I used a number of Tim Holtz vintage washi tapes to cover the "beach" portion of the kraft & give it a more textural feel. 

I used Shimmerz powders to add texture & sparkle to the stamped shells.

The beloved birthday girl, indeed! My daughter took the photos with her "big camera" & did an amazing job. All of the girls in our family are shutterbugs, including this next generation. Makes my heart so happy.

How will you approach this challenging challenge? I can't wait to see. Be sure to add your version to the Archiscraps Community Group on Facebook. 

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021822 CKC February Challenge #2 - Repeat Shapes

 

Master Forger of Ceremonies Misty's CKC February Challenge #2: 

With hearts being an iconic shape for the month of February, we are going to be inspired by shapes. Use repeating shapes as a design element for your layouts: hearts, circles, squares, hexagons, triangles... any repeated shape counts!

I have kept my hexagon punch set out on my desk for the past 3 kits & was totally ready for this prompt! I chose my papers and the design just fell into place. A photo from a BFF date just the day before turned out to be perfect for this layout!

I downloaded the logo for my fussy-cut title.

 

The vellum library pocket & card were from my November Mum's the Word kit. The butterfly from a recent embellishment pack purchase was perfect for a little privacy on the pocket.

 

I used the back of the card for some quick journaling.

Including the sequins I managed 45 hexagons on this project! I'm inspired to REPEAT this challenge with other shapes. I hope you are, too!

Here is what we have coming next this month.

• 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).

 

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021222 CKC February Challenge #1 - Love Stories

 

Master Forger of Ceremonies Misty couldn't resist giving us this prompt for our first CKC February Challenge:  Tell a story of love—romantic or not ! Do you have a love language that guides how you show love? Do you have a love for a favorite food or place? I'd LOVE to see all your love pages!

 

My starting point was this Becky Fleck Sketch #262 from the A Cherry on Top weekly sketch inspiration.

 

 

The second was this 2021 MME Gingham Foundry/Blue Skies b-side paper with the lyrics to the song, It's a Wonderful World. 

 

 

I decided to use the fussy-cut lyric strips in place of the patterned paper in the sketch behind the title & photos. This proved quite a bit larger than the sketch - as usual, I have already gone rogue!

 

I chose the sweet floral 2014 Gossamer Blue On My Desk/Daydreamer paper for the background. I have hoarded this paper forever & am pleased at being able to use it on this romantic layout. I cut out a skinny frame from the Echo Park Just Be You/Life is a Ride b-side hearts (instead of mounting the background & gutting it.)

 

I used an image of the earth as the large circle element in the title block, embellished with a heart. Instead of a paper clip on the photo I  added a stacked PinkFresh sticker & more hearts.

A swath of heart washi spans the page to create a horizontal element & marries up with the end of the title sentiment & the stamped & decorated tag.

I included the QR code link to Louis Armstrong's iconic rendition of this song.

 

What will get YOU inspired for tackling this prompt? 

Here is what the remained of the month looks like.

• 18th February: Challenge #2 to inspire you to get more layouts done.
• 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!

 

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!

 

020122 Archi-scraps February Challenge

 

Roses & squares

This beautiful deco design inspires our Archiscraps team this month!

I started with this newly acquired 49 and Market Peace & Joy - North Pole paper for my background. I actually bought two for the b-side.

I had already decided to paper piece with this Julie Nutting stamp,

  along with multiple stamped roses, but once I got going with my placement I knew I needed a different balance on the left side.

The Sizzix leaf die was perfect to build a wreath along with a pack of Prima flowers.

 

 I used the Felicity Jane tiny heart in a square stamp to dress up the corners of the patterned paper. I don't think you would have guessed if I hadn't told you!

 After placing all the elements I needed just a little subtle something more on the background & used a few of the AC Bible journaling stamps.

The Proverbs 31 passage is a challenging one. Starting at verse 10 it sets out God's thoughts on what makes a virtuous woman. I used to dub her "that woman" with derision because I felt I could never measure up. There are lots of things in my nature that rebel against these precepts. No excuses. That rebellion is against my Saviour. I don't want that, so I asked Him to teach me. It has been a life's work, and I'm still alive! Meaning it didn't kill me, and there's still much work to do - with the Lord's help! 

John 3:30 says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." 

I add, Until I am invisible. May you see Christ in me.

 

Try your hand at squares & roses this February! Be sure to share with us at the Facebook Archiscraps Community Group

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

011822 CKC January Challenge #2 - Use a Sketch Pinterest Board

Master Forger of Ceremonies Cindy says, Challenge #2 is to use a sketch from my January CKC 2022 Pinterest Board https://www.pinterest.com/cindyf2456/ckc-january-2022/

I combined this with the January Kraft+ Challenge - Dreaming of Travel to scrap an anniversary overnite we took in December.

I managed to include 8 photos! This layout will go into our Lighthouse album. I was really happy that I remembered to use those cute little alpha beads.

I was really happy to be able to include the panoramic photo & still have plenty of journaling room on the tags. The CKC challenge is always three-fold: choosing the story to tell, the photos to use & the products from my kit. It's always a fun process, and the addition of a choice of sketches was a bonus! Jump in and join the fun and be sure to post in the community!

Here is what the rest of January looks like:

• 21st of January: Surprise Challenge 
• 24th of January: Followers Showcase - who has caught our eye this month
• 30th 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!

 

011222 CKC January Challenge #1 - Use Your Tools!

  Meet Fred!

The cousins built this snowman with their Bampa.

  January's Master Forger of Ceremonies Cindy has set us the perfect first Counterfeit Kit Challenge of the new year!  

You may have received a tool or two for Christmas. Well let's put it to use and let no dust collect on it. So, pull out your punches or dies, that stamp set, your embossing folders or that new cut file and make a project with it.

My daughter & granddaughter were able to come from way down south to celebrate Christmas with the rest of the family this year. It was glorious! (Fred is a little worse for the wear after weathering snowfall after snowfall since his creation.)

I used my new Cricut Explore Air 2 with free cut files from Scrapbook & Cards Today, plus punches & dies from my kit to create a flurry of snowflakes for my take on this challenge! You might recall that I went rogue with the color scheme of my counterfeit kit for a winter vibe.

I used a sketch from another group I'm in.

Really happy with how this turned out. There was a LOT of weeding!

Be sure you keep up with all the fun & creativity with CKC.

Here is what the rest of January will look like:

• 18th of January: Challenge #2 to inspire you even more to get creating from your own kit.
• 21st of January: Surprise Challenge!
• 24th of January: Followers Showcase - who has caught our eye this month
• 30th of January: Killing Kits - ideas for 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 #ckcjanuary2022).

 

Thanks for stopping by!