July 2024 - Inspiration Kit Reveal and Social Media Hop

 Hello and Happy July! Master Forger Ryann here! I am so excited to be your host this month.

 For this month's inspiration kit, I have chosen Moonlit Collection by Traci Reed. I chose this kit because July is full of summer nights and celebrations for so many of us.  

It is delights of color, even in the dark -  which I love - and I hope you do too.  

There are so many evening activities in the summer - camping and stargazing, fireworks for some, and camp fires, singing around them, s'mores, sunsets, and fireflies - to name a few!

Here's a look at what we get to work with.

 

Now I would like to introduce you to our Guest Designer for July, Lacy Stockton. 

"Hi, I’m Lacy Stockton and I live in a boy’s world, married to my playful husband and we share three beautiful boys, plus my “Baby,” Zuko (our Boston Terrier) and only other female influence, a tabby cat named Paisley.  I began scrapbooking in 1998 when I purchased an idea magazine and scrap lifted every layout from the book, starting my passion for the creative, hands-on art of documenting life.  Currently, I am primarily a Creative Memories scrapper, as I love the coordinating collections, but have years’ worth of supplies that mostly remained stored until I was introduced to this group.  I am really enjoying reinventing a purpose in old supplies and combining it in ways I wouldn’t put together otherwise through the inspiration kits.  I love being involved in the challenges as I am a list maker/checker, and the challenges feel like assignments giving me criteria to complete.  I’ve only been involved for a few months and already have been excited to create layouts with old supplies that have happily found a home in a scrapbook.  I look forward to a well themed event to assure a more scrapbook content, and it’s very common for me to take a photo knowing something will match scrapbook paper I already own.  This is a photo from my “Clue” birthday party when I dressed as Mrs. White."

Let's take a look at Lacy's kit. She has this to say; "This kit was easy to feel inspired by the bold colors and fun summer ascents.  When I think of summer fun, I usually think of the bright colors of sunny activities but truly the best part of summer is being able to stay out and extend a day with family into the evenings.  I'm in the process of scrapbooking a family trip to Las Vegas where the days blended into nights with city lights and things to see at every corner.  I feel the colors will play into my Vegas vacation of swaying palm trees and exploring the hotels of the main strip."

Also be sure you check out our social media hop! Many of our team members have Instagram, YouTube and/or blogs. Their links are listed below:

1st July - Counterfeit Kit Challenge Reveal and Hop:

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/  
• Brandi - www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama 
• Cindy - http://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/ 
• Jody - https://www.instagram.com/floppyearedfarm/
• JoJo -https://www.instagram.com/scrappyconfessions
• Misty - https://craftysoup.com
• Ryann-https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookjoey/
• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/
• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
• Vikki-https://www.instagram.com/memoriesandmomentsscrapbooking/?hl=en
  
  

Now, let's see what we have lined up for the rest of this month:

• 2nd July - Just the Gist of it.
•  4th July - Forgeries on the Fourth
• 6th July -  Mini Kit and Project Reveal
• 12th July -  Challenge #1
• 18th July - Challenge #2
• 22nd July - Challenge #3 Sketch Challenge
• 24th July - Follower Showcase 
• 28th July - August Sneak Peek (on Instagram and the Facebook Community)
• 30th July - Challenge #4 Baby, Use Those Scraps Challenge

We really love to hear from our followers! 

Make sure that you come hang out with us on the Facebook Community Group. 

You can also hang out with us on Instagram by tagging #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcJuly2024. 

Remember to Make Every Day a Day Worth Scrapbooking!

~ Ryann

See you soon!

March 2024 Forgeries on the Fourth

 

Today the Master Forgers are here to show you how to make your own products by using your stash.

Before we begin, let's look at the kit again

This feature is all about the fun of having a go at making up your own embellishments or re-creating the papers as a way of getting the same look as the inspiration kit even if you don't have any of the original items. 

These tutorials are often so simple and easy that it really is a perfect chance to try out an idea or two. Make sure you share if you do, we love to see it when are motivated to give it a go!

Now it's time to see what our talented team have come up with - this is always such an inspiration for me. The Master Forgers often create things that would just not have crossed my mind.

Master Forger Misty was inspired by the crepe paper "ribbon" in the inspo kit. She not only recreated the ruffled ribbon in the kit, but then kept playing with crepe paper to make florals & more. You can learn how to do these yourself for just pennies over on her YouTube video.

Master forger Julene has made some floral tags using scraps of cardstock, a paint chip and patterned paper.

Master Forger Ryann wanted to get the look of the green heart paper she didn't have.  She used scraps of music note paper on her die cut machine to cut the hearts, and used one of them as a stencil to create the outline look on the paper.  She chose to use a lightly patterned green paper instead of the solid.

She also got inspired to make some of the floral cards, again, using scraps, and adding the last bits of flower stickers from several different sets she had on hand.

Master Forger Laurie came up with the idea to make some 3x4 pocket cards. She used card stock, stamps and stickers from her kit this month.

Here's what we have in store for you for the rest of the month:

 4th March - Forgeries on the Fourth

 6th March - Mini Kit and Project Reveal

 12th March - Challenge #1

 18th March - Challenge #2 

 22nd March - Challenge #3 Let's Get Sketchy Challenge 

 24th March - Follower Showcase

 26th March - April Sneak Peek (on the FaceBook Community Group)

 29th March - Challenge #4 Baby, Use Those Scraps Challenge

We’re always so happy to see what our followers are inspired to create! Share with us in our Facebook Community Group or you can also follow along with us on Instagram by tagging @counterfeitkitchallenge and using #ckcMarch2024!! See you next time!

Julene

November 2023 – Counterfeit Kit Challenge Reveal and Hop

Master Forger of Ceremonies Lisa here, your Counterfeit Kit Challenge host for the month of November. 

I’m always excited to host November as it’s my favourite month – yes really! There is so much to love about this eleventh month of the year! - and also our last kit of the year which makes it very special. 

(We always change things up in December and offer a different type of inspiration for those busy days before Christmas!) 

And now let’s get started….  

Before we take a look at our inspiration kit I'd like you to meet our Guest Designer - a very dear member of my German scrappy circle of friends and prolific scrapper and mini-booker, Silvia Jorke! She is a creative force to be reckoned with and produces such lovely pages and mini-albums featuring everything which is important in her life – a true memory keeper and a creative inspiration. 

"Hi Counterfeit Kit Community, my name is Silvia. I am 42 years old, and I live and scrapbook in Oberhausen, Germany. 

My scrapbooking life contains of crafting mini albums about sightseeing trips, layouts about friends, family and special events, birthday cards, the quarterly Scrapabilly swaps with my crafty besties and much more. 

In my non-scrapbooking life, I am a mathematician working as Data Scientist, a bunny mum of two fluffy cuties, a space-lover and much more. 

Thanks Lisa for inviting me as November guest designer to the Counterfeit Kit Challenge. I am excited to assemble a kit based on the inspiration and create some good stuff with it this month." 

Welcome Silvia – I’m excited to share this month with you!  

Now, onto the inspiration kit... 

I had a hard time finding a kit that really spoke to me for this pre-Christmas… autumn-ish/spring-ish (depending on where you are in the world)… entering Advent-time… coming up to winter… end-of-year time…. but in the end went for a kit that is quite festive.  

However, I really believe that it can be changed up to anything you want it to be 🙂.  

There are bright colours and interesting patterns included as well as a good number of embellishments to inspire. 

I hope you like it as much as I do and are excited to enter the festive time of year in a gentle way or take it in a different direction – there’s a lot going on at this time of year and this kit can be adapted for whatever you need! 

The Hip Kit Club November 2022 main kit 

 

Creating with the kit videos 

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqKLrsqQ7i4 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPQlJD-1wUk 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3gktrszZQ 
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBmJQ-bFwcM 

I hope you are excited to make your own version from your stash & perhaps some "forgeries?  

Our Design Team of Master Forgers will inspire you as you hop through their kit reveals below.  

Don't miss a stop on the hop! 

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
• Guest Designer Silvia - https://www.instagram.com/silvia_scrappt/ 
• Brandi - https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/  
• Christine - https://www.youtube.com/@ScrappingHarden 
• Cindy - https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/ 
• Julene - http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com/ 
• Lisa - http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com 
• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/ 
• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/ 

Here is what the rest of November‘s inspiration will look like: 

• 2nd November - Just the Gist of It - to help you find an easy way to create your kit. 
• 4th November - Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements. 
• 6th November - Mini Kit Reveal and Project Showcase - Inspiration for a smaller kit or project ideas. 
• 12th November - Challenge #1 - To inspire you to get creating from your own kit. 
• 18th November - Challenge #2 - To inspire you to get creating from your own kit. 
• 22nd November – Bonus Challenge #3 – To celebrate birthdays and offer even more inspiration to use your kit this month! 
• 24th November - Follower's Showcase - who has caught our eye this month. 
• 30^th November - Killing the Kit - 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 #ckcnovember2023).

Lisa

September 2023 - Counterfeit Kit Challenge Inspiration Kit Reveal & Hop

 Wow the year is really flying by and look we're into doing September's kit already! Kids are back to school, the brrrr months are beginning and the holidays are just around the corner. It's that time of the year that Fall is coming into play here in the States but over yonder it's beginning to be a bit of Springtime so the kit I chosen should fit with either season :)

I've chosen a kit from the (Not) Just for Boys Kit Club its a retired kit from this past year. It has a bit of a masculine feel with no pink involved :) It also has a few of my favorite colors in it and some neutrals too.

This is what they say about the kit: "Combines green, teal, and purple hues, just like the Aurora Borealis, with some darker navy shades, making it perfect to document springtime moments with a masculine feel."

I'm focusing on their Main Kit:

{Not} Just for Boys Scrapbooking Kit Club - April 2023 kit - "Aurora" Limitless Kit

https://notjustforboyskitclub.com/collections/retired-premium-kits/products/aurora-limitless-kit?variant=42582445261000

"Aurora" Limitless NJFB Kit includes:

• 2-12x12 49 & Market- Serendipitous- "After the Rain" Paper
• 12x12 Simple Stories- Simple Vintage Winter Woods- "Winter Blues" Paper
• 12x12 Carta Bella- Welcome Winter- "Frigid Flannel" Paper
• 12x12 Echo Park- Call of the Wild- "Under the Stars" Paper
• 12x12 Uniquely Creative- High Tea- "Table Setting" Paper
• 12x12 Prima Marketing- Aquarelle Dreams Collection- "Forget Me Not" Paper
• 12x12 Simple Stories- Simple Vintage Winter Woods- "Ice Blue/Aspen" Paper

Embellishments:

• Bottle "Hickory Smoke" Distress Oxide Spray- 1.9 fl. oz.
• Pinkfresh "Happy Holidays" Puffy Alphabet Stickers- 220 pieces
• NJFB "Aurora" Baubles- 24 pieces
• 49 & Market "ARToptions Viken" Ephemera Bits- 73 pieces
• 1 "Family" Cardstock Cut designed by Paige Evans

There is also a unboxing video of the kit is here: the main kit is first and it also shows the essentials and add ons if you would like to take on those too for your kit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0X-nLyW3J8

We are delighted to have Jennifer Croasdale join us this month as our Guest Designer

Hi, I'm Jen and I'm glad to be joining you this month. I have been scrapbooking since 1996 when my sister showed me her album. Patterned paper is my favorite supply, but I love everything scrapbooking. I live in NJ with my husband, Fred. We have two grown daughters and three grandkids. Most of my layouts are about travel or family. I am inspired by challenges and look forward to this fun month of scrapping with you.

You can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_cro_scraps/

Join us for our reveal hop this month: 

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/ 
• Guest Designer Jennifer Croasdale -  https://www.instagram.com/jen_cro_scraps/
  
• Christine - https://www.youtube.com/@ScrappingHarden 
• Cindy - https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/ 
• Julene - http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com/  
• Lisa – http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com 
• Leslie - http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com 
• Misty - https://craftysoup.com  
• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/ 
• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/ 
• Brandi - https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/

And we've got another full month of inspiration for you so September is going to look something like this:

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

 We always love to see your work, so please share your kits and projects with us. Post them in our Facebook Community, or share them on Instagram (we are @counterfeitkitchallenge or tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcseptember2023).

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

 

October 2022 - Counterfeit Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

Project link HERE

Master Forger of Ceremonies Leslie is welcoming the Autumn season here in the Northern Hemisphere, and at the same time jealous of the blooming of Spring in the Southern!

Before we take a look at our October inspiration kit, let's meet our Guest Designer, Nikki Ihus!

(Don't you love those colorful stairs?)

My name is Nikki and I am known as Nikki's Scrapbooking Adventures on YouTube and Instagram. I focus on creating layouts (12 x 12 and 8 x 8), kits and sharing techniques on my channels all while enjoying the wonderful world of scrapbooking. I have a son, 16 months, and a husband who are my main inspiration for scrapbooking. 

 

Welcome, Nikki!

This month we are dipping into a different type of kit, The August Cherry Box from A Cherry on Top! 

 

 

 "A subscription box delivering paper crafting goodness right to your doorstep every month! Inside you’ll find paper crafting supplies hand-picked just for you from our ACOT team. Different brands and mediums are featured, giving you a wide variety of products to try. For example, a box may include 12"x12" patterned paper, embellishments, adhesive, mixed media, and more. It will be a surprise you'll love!"

 

The August kit is full of beautiful 49 & Market products, including a wide fabric washi tape, a stamp set, a mini Distress Ink in a vintage tone, washi-style stickers plus a full sheet washi, chipboard stickers, epoxy stickers, 2 sheets of laser cut embellishments, plus Golden Dream, Essence, Savor & Zealous double-sided patterned papers plus dark green & creamy white Bazzill cardstock.

 

I am a monthly subscriber of The Cherry Box & could not have been more thrilled to get this box of goodies! The beauty of the 49 & Market collections is that they can be used very simply, as is, to create a complex layered look with minimal effort. This provides an opportunity for YOU to do some of your own mixed media work in making your counterfeit kit! 

Now, here is our full hop list in case you get lost along the way:

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/  
• Guest Designer Nikki Ihus - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPQqpo5m4m3V2v8pBvfdgw
• Cindy - https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com   
• Julene - http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com
  
• Lisa - http://lisahausmann.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! 

October is going to look something like this:

• 2nd October: Just the Gist of It - to help you find an easy way into creating your kit 
• 3rd October: A little more about A Cherry on Top, how to earn "Cherry Points", & a giveaway!
  
• 4th October: Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements 
• 6th October: Mini-kit Reveal & Project Showcase - inspiration for a smaller kit or project idea 
• 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 
• 31st 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 #ckcoctober2022). 

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