Monday, June 30, 2014
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Jumpin' June Members' Hop
It's that time of the month again - our Members' Blog Hop! You've been shopping your stash and creating with our challenges and now you get to share with everyone.
Which of this month's challenges did you choose? Was it
Challenge #1: Tone On Tone Challenge: Use tones of the same colour on your background.
Challenge #2: Sketch Challenge: Use Retro Sketch #110 as the inspiration for your project.
Challenge #3: Line It Up: Arrange your embellishments in neat rows.
Here's the Blog Hop order ...
Jemma http://just-jimjams.blogspot.co.uk... if your name isn't there this month - why not join in with the July Members' Hop - just drop us an e-mail by July 18th - EVERYONE is welcome!
Tina http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com
Margie http://scrappinmargie.blogspot.com
Lesley http://ohblogitifyoucantbeatthem.blogspot.co.uk
Virginia http://celtichouse.blogspot.co.uk
Cindy http://www.cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com
Lisa http://lisahausmann.blogspot.de
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Join The Hop
This is just a reminder that we are looking for YOU to come and join in on our monthly member blog hop.
This is always a whole lot of fun and a chance for you to show off your amazing creations with your Counterfeit Kits.
So....
if you have created a project using your Counterfeit Kit Challenge kit
for any of this month's three challenges and have NOT posted it on your
blog before, we would love for you to join in our member blog hop and
share your creations
1. Challenge #1 Tone On Tone : Create a tone on tone background.
2. Challenge #2 Sketch Challenge : Use Retro Sketch #110 to inspire a project.
3. Challenge #3 Line It Up : Arrange your embellishments in a neat row.
We LOVE it when you share so come on, join in on the hop and inspire us all.
Here is how it will work:
Your Blog Hop Project may be from any of the 3 challenges we offer throughout the month.
Your project must be something new, using a Counterfeit Kit Challenge kit, that you have not shown before and only post for the hop.
To be a part of our blog hop:
1. E-mail us your name/blog address/promise to participate at counterfeitkitchallenge@yahoo.com BY THE 18th! (No late requests will be able to join this time due to the work it takes for us to get it put together.)
2. You will receive an e-mail from us by the 20th with a list of the hop participants.
3. You will need to schedule your own blog post showing your project based on this challenge and links to the person after you in the hop.
4. All Blog Hop posts will need to be scheduled to go live on the 24th at 12:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Arizona)
2. You will receive an e-mail from us by the 20th with a list of the hop participants.
3. You will need to schedule your own blog post showing your project based on this challenge and links to the person after you in the hop.
4. All Blog Hop posts will need to be scheduled to go live on the 24th at 12:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Arizona)
Monday, June 16, 2014
Challenge #3: Line it up
I loved this challenge from October Afternoon and wanted us to give it a try!
Challenge #3: Line up your embellishments! Be nice and orderly with your embellishments and put them all in a row. Check out October Afternoon's Blog Post for some great examples.
Angela's lined up butterflies and brads on her layout.
Lisa lined up a double line of frames to form a background of embellishments for her layout. More detail shots can be seen on her blog (here).
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| June Counterfeit kit, Woodgrain, layout #6 |
Leslie used her motto "Let the patterned paper do the work" & used a strip of Echo Park viewmaster reel paper punctuated with Studio Calico see-through stars for an instant inline embellishment. The tidy line up of reels makes a nice contrast to the random doodled background paper.
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Now, how can YOU participate? Go to the sidebar and use Mr. LINKY to link us to YOUR kit or project using your kit so we can leave you some love! We will make a brand new Mr. Linky for each month, so get your blog posts linked ASAP!
To make Mr. Linky a little easier for us to use, please type your name and then a description of what you are linking (ie: kit, mini challenge, ect…).
We also have a Flicker group, if you don't have a blog, but would like to share your creativity with us! CKC Blog Flicker Group
We also have a new twist on our Follower Blog Hop for this year! I hope you like it!
End of the Month Blog Hop:
On the 24th of each month we offer a blog hop opportunity to all of our followers! A chance for you to show off a special project made with your counterfeit kit for that month.
Here is how it will work:
Your Blog Hop Project may be from any of the 3 challenges we offer throughout the month.
Your project must be something new that you have not shown before and only post for the hop.
To be a part of our blog hop:
1. E-mail us your name/blog address/promise to participate at counterfeitkitchallenge@yahoo.com BY THE 18th! (No late requests will be able to join this time due to the work it takes for us to get it put together.)
2. You will receive an e-mail from us by the 20th with a list of the hop participants.
3. You will need to schedule your own blog post showing your project based on this challenge and links to the person after you in the hop.
4. All Blog Hop posts will need to be scheduled to go live on the 24th at 12:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Arizona)
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Challenge #2: Sketch Challenge
I LOVE a good sketch challenge! I don't find it "cheating" or uncreative at all. Just the opposite! A sketch can be just what you need to get going...and rarely do I make anything that looks exactly like the sketch.
Challenge #2: See what you can do with This Sketch from Retro Sketches
Jemma needed to make a birthday card for a good friend ;-) and wanted to use up some fibres in a creative way ...
To make Mr. Linky a little easier for us to use, please type your name and then a description of what you are linking (ie: kit, mini challenge, ect…).
Challenge #2: See what you can do with This Sketch from Retro Sketches
Jemma needed to make a birthday card for a good friend ;-) and wanted to use up some fibres in a creative way ...
Lisa interpreted the sketch in a "loose" way, turning the sketch, to make up a layout using her June kit - more detail shots can be seen on her blog (here)!
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| June Counterfeit kit, Woodgrain layout #5 |
LesleyG eventually came up with a layout which she liked after nearly throwing her toys out of her pram!!
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Now, how can YOU participate? Go to the sidebar and use Mr. LINKY to link us to YOUR kit or project using your kit so we can leave you some love! We will make a brand new Mr. Linky for each month, so get your blog posts linked ASAP!
To make Mr. Linky a little easier for us to use, please type your name and then a description of what you are linking (ie: kit, mini challenge, ect…).
We also have a Flicker group, if you don't have a blog, but would like to share your creativity with us! CKC Blog Flicker Group
We also have a new twist on our Follower Blog Hop for this year! I hope you like it!
End of the Month Blog Hop:
On the 24th of each month we offer a blog hop opportunity to all of our followers! A chance for you to show off a special project made with your counterfeit kit for that month.
Here is how it will work:
Your Blog Hop Project may be from any of the 3 challenges we offer throughout the month.
Your project must be something new that you have not shown before and only post for the hop.
To be a part of our blog hop:
1. E-mail us your name/blog address/promise to participate at counterfeitkitchallenge@yahoo.com BY THE 18th! (No late requests will be able to join this time due to the work it takes for us to get it put together.)
2. You will receive an e-mail from us by the 20th with a list of the hop participants.
3. You will need to schedule your own blog post showing your project based on this challenge and links to the person after you in the hop.
4. All Blog Hop posts will need to be scheduled to go live on the 24th at 12:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Arizona)
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
We have been hacked
If you received an e-mail from me (Bethany at Counterfeit Kit Challenge), please mark it as spam. Our Counterfeit e-mail has been hacked and I am working on getting that sorted out.
I'm sorry about that! Now I am off to change passwords and such!
I'm sorry about that! Now I am off to change passwords and such!
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Hey...I Can Make THAT!
June Tutorials
Welcome to "Hey...I can make THAT!"
A monthly post
to help you truly counterfeit many of the components of the current
month's kit. No need to go out and purchase...just use the supplies you
already have to create some of the freshest and trendiest products out
there. Here you will find links to our amazing design team members'
blogs and/or links to other craft sites on the web showing how to counterfeit
these amazing products.
This month we have two vibrant choices: "High Five", May's kit offering from Scrapbook Circle & "Summer School" from Clique Kit. Let's look at what our Master Forgers have been cooking up!
Angela's been making digital cut files, inspired by one of the High Five Addons and shows us how on her blog here.
LesleyG has forged three items for her kit this month.
Leslie S has again forged some papers this month
& is happy to share her tricks on her tutorial blogpost HERE.
And don't forget to visit all of the amazing kits posted at Mr. Linky for more ideas.
Friday, June 6, 2014
The Refresh Your Craft & Soul Blog Event is up!
Jennifer always does AMAZING inspiration filled events! Head over to HER BLOG to join in the fun and maybe win a prize!
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Challenge #1: Tone on Tone
Challenge #1: Create a Tone on Tone Background
Lynnette pulled out her stamps to create this tone on tone background.
See the whole layout on her blog here.
Julene has been busy punching flowers. See her layout here
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Now, how can YOU participate? Go to the sidebar and use Mr. LINKY to link us to YOUR kit or project using your kit so we can leave you some love! We will make a brand new Mr. Linky for each month, so get your blog posts linked ASAP!
To make Mr. Linky a little easier for us to use, please type your name and then a description of what you are linking (ie: kit, mini challenge, ect…).
We also have a Flicker group, if you don't have a blog, but would like to share your creativity with us! CKC Blog Flicker Group
We also have a new twist on our Follower Blog Hop for this year! I hope you like it!
End of the Month Blog Hop:
On the 24th of each month we offer a blog hop opportunity to all of our followers! A chance for you to show off a special project made with your counterfeit kit for that month.
Here is how it will work:
Your Blog Hop Project may be from any of the 3 challenges we offer throughout the month.
Your project must be something new that you have not shown before and only post for the hop.
To be a part of our blog hop:
1. E-mail us your name/blog address/promise to participate at counterfeitkitchallenge@yahoo.com BY THE 18th! (No late requests will be able to join this time due to the work it takes for us to get it put together.)
2. You will receive an e-mail from us by the 20th with a list of the hop participants.
3. You will need to schedule your own blog post showing your project based on this challenge and links to the person after you in the hop.
4. All Blog Hop posts will need to be scheduled to go live on the 24th at 12:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Arizona)
Monday, June 2, 2014
Sunday, June 1, 2014
June's Counterfeit Kit Revel and Blog Hop
Goodbye school year (for my kids at least) and Hello summer (and not getting up at 5:30 so I can get the kids ready for school). You would think that would mean more scrapping time, but this mamma like to hang out with the kids whenever she can (as well as still work...that whole need to pay the bills thing). Luckily, My Girl likes to scrapbook, so hopefully we can carve out some time together.
We have two great choices for you that really play off of our Blog Event from last month! Get ready for some COLOR!
Both kits are bursting with vibrant colors and have a nice addition of either black or wood grain. I love them BOTH (as you will soon see on the hop)!
Unfortunately we do not have a Guest Designer for this month...we never got a response, so be on the lookout on your blog posts! I usually will ask in the comments for you to e-mail the counterfeit kit challenge so I can ask that very important question!
We DO want to say a sad goodbye to Milissa Miller. She is moving on from our DT to focus on life stuff. We will miss you, Milissa! Make sure you stop by her blog HERE and give her a big virtual hug!
Who wants to see our completely fabulous kits? I thought so! Here is the list...get inspired and get hopping!
Order of the Hop:
Lisa H. http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/
Leslie http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/
Leslie http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com/
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Now, how can YOU participate? Go to the sidebar and use Mr. LINKY to link us to YOUR kit or project using your kit so we can leave you some love! We will make a brand new Mr. Linky for each month, so get your blog posts linked ASAP!
To make Mr. Linky a little easier for us to use, please type your name and then a description of what you are linking (ie: kit, mini challenge, ect…).
We also have a Flicker group, if you don't have a blog, but would like to share your creativity with us! CKC Blog Flicker Group
We also have a new twist on our Follower Blog Hop for this year! I hope you like it!
End of the Month Blog Hop:
On the 24th of each month we offer a blog hop opportunity to all of our followers! A chance for you to show off a special project made with your counterfeit kit for that month.
Here is how it will work:
Your Blog Hop Project may be from any of the 3 challenges we offer throughout the month.
Your project must be something new that you have not shown before and only post for the hop.
To be a part of our blog hop:
1. E-mail us your name/blog address/promise to participate at counterfeitkitchallenge@yahoo.com BY THE 18th! (No late requests will be able to join this time due to the work it takes for us to get it put together.)
2. You will receive an e-mail from us by the 20th with a list of the hop participants.
3. You will need to schedule your own blog post showing your project based on this challenge and links to the person after you in the hop.
4. All Blog Hop posts will need to be scheduled to go live on the 24th at 12:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Arizona)
Wishing you a Creative Day!
Bethany
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