Sunday, August 31, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
August Fabulous Five
Another great month at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge! Here are some of my favorites from the month:
Chid Kids
These are some great projects! Thanks everyone for playing this month...are you ready for next month?
Sunday, August 24, 2014
August's Members' Showcase 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: One Layer Challenge: No paper layering allowed - just embellishments.
Challenge #2: Sketch Challenge: Stretch this card sketch to suit you.
Challenge #3: Vellum: Incorporate vellum into your project.
Here's the Blog Hop order ...
Jemma http://just-jimjams.blogspot.co.ukBinty http://scrappingpluv.blogspot.com
Tina http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com
Susanne http://snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com
Elaine http://chidkids26.blogspot.co.uk
Lesley http://ohblogitifyoucantbeatthem.blogspot.co.uk
Laura http://beadsbuttonsandbirds.blogspot.co.uk
Leslie http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.com
Cindy http://www.cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com
Lisa http://lisahausmann.blogspot.de
Julene http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com.au
... if your name isn't there this month - why not join in with the September Members' Hop - just drop us an e-mail by September 18th - EVERYONE is welcome!
Sunday, August 17, 2014
We've Chosen Our Queen!
We had some great entries for our Counterfeiting Queen Contest! A big thank you to each of you for entering!
You can go to our Facebook Page HERE to take a look at the entries...
The winner of our 2014 Counterfeiting Queen Contest is....
You can go to our Facebook Page HERE to take a look at the entries...
The winner of our 2014 Counterfeiting Queen Contest is....
LAURA (Beads, Buttons and Birds)
We loved her interpretation of the kit she found. She pulled together a really great color palette. Her challenge scared me a bit...I'm not a big eyelet fan, but I do own some and she inspired me to find ways to like them again (I bought them for a reason, right?)
Laura will be
In the Month of October:
1. Picking the kit for us to Counterfeit
2. Choosing all 3 of our challenges
3. Performing her duties as Guest Designer for the month!
and won a $10 gift certificate to Big Picture Classes
Laura, please e-mail us at counterfeitkitchallenge@yahoo.com so we can talk about what you will get to do!! We can't wait to get our kits started!
Roll up! Roll Up!
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 One Layer : No paper layering, just embellishments!
3. Challenge #3 Vellum : Find a way to incorporate vellum.
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)
Saturday, August 16, 2014
August Challenge #3: Vellum Challenge
When my kids were little, I would add all sorts of veggies to the things they ate. In a very sneaky sort of way. Now, they will eat pretty much anything...no fear. I would like to think that was all me, but it probably wasn't. Now I want to sneak you a bit of something you might not love...No Fear, remember!!
Challenge #3: Vellum Challenge: Use Vellum on your project.
Yep...Vellum. I think we all (unless you are a super purger) have a bit hanging around in your craft space some where. I know you can find a way to sneak it in...
Need some ideas? What else are we here for?
Lynnette used this gorgeous gold polka dot vellum that was sent to her all the way from Germany (wink, wink...Lisa!) Read more on her blog here.
Stephanie actually loves working with vellum and used a sheet on the layout below. Can you see it? It's tucked underneath something else. You can see close-ups and read the journaling on her blog.
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Now, how can YOU participate? Go to the sidebar and use Mr. LINKY to link up YOUR kit or a project using your kit so we can leave you some love! We 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
If you take a peek at our side bar <<<<<<<< you will see links to our Facebook and Pinterest, as well. We hope to see you hanging out at ALL of those places.
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, August 12, 2014
August Challenge #2: Sketch Challenge
Sometimes it is nice to sit back and relax and not have to think so hard! So how about a Sketch Challenge?
Challenge #2: Use This Sketch from October Afternoon to take a bit of a crafting break. Maybe stretch a bit by NOT using it for a card?
Now for the brilliant projects from our Master Forgers...hit it, ladies!
Jemma has rotated the sketch and had fun with a chevron punch borrowed from Lesley!
Jemma has rotated the sketch and had fun with a chevron punch borrowed from Lesley!
Susanne has used the top 3/4 of the sketch, and used diagonal paper as well as chevron stickers.
Julene has made a cool card for a teen
LesleyG stuck to the sketch and used her stamps and homemade stencil to
create parts of the layout...
Angela kept her page rectangle, but flipped it round to make her page landscape.
Leslie both squished & stretched with a little added banner cluster.
Okay! Your turn, and make sure to post on Mr. Linky so we
can all enjoy your wonderful creative take on the sketch!
Friday, August 8, 2014
Hey...I Can Make That!
CKC August 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 must-have products.
This month our inspiration kit, "Penny Arcade", is brought to you by Studio Calico. This is the main scrapbooking kit, but there is quite an array of additional kits & addons to inspire you even further!
Let's see how you can create some of this scrappy goodness with the help of your Master Forgers.
Leslie S created these super-easy forgeries.
Read more about it HERE.
Julene has counterfeited one of the papers using old alphas
Lynnette had another take on the super happy cloud paper. Take a look here.
Jemma has been counterfeiting Twine + Ink gold puffy stars and circles from the Spun Sugar add-on:
- Apply 2-3 coasts of gold nail polish to cheap children's stickers
- Once dry, remove from the backing sheet, removing excess polish
- Stick to project!
Hope you were inspired. We'll be looking for your fabulous kits on Mr. Linky!
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Care to be Queen?
Our 1,000th post contest is nearing the finish! Don't forget to play along and send us a link to your blog (at counterfeitkitchallenge@yahoo.com) and maybe YOU can be the Counterfeit Queen for October! All entries must be e-mailed to us by August 9th!
Monday, August 4, 2014
August's Challenge #1: One Layer Challenge
I am a layering kind of girl. I love sweaters and scarves and in my scrapbooking I DREAD mailing flat cards just to save postage. I always feel like the need more of something.
Challenge ON!
Challenge #1: One Layer Challenge: Make a project from your kit using only one layer.
What, you say? What are you talking about?
Take a peek HERE at the Hero Arts Blog...and they have a bit of a contest you can still get in on for this...
Need some ideas? Oh, we have some for you!
Susanne used stamping and a rub-on background for her card with a simple color scheme. See another shot as well as her tips and tricks on her blog.
Susanne used stamping and a rub-on background for her card with a simple color scheme. See another shot as well as her tips and tricks on her blog.
Guest Designer Sherri says: I love layering embellishments on my cards-buttons, twine, flowers, veneer, lots of chunky goodness! Making a card with just a single layer was a huge challenge for me! I tried to think of techniques that stayed true to my usual card making style while still keeping my card truly one layer. Double-sided patterned paper and its salvage edge, scoring, a die-cut "window", and Stickles all helped me add some fun elements to this one layer card! Visit her blog HERE to find out more!
Lynnette sticks mostly to scrapping. Card making? Not so much. Since she's not actually entering the Hero Arts contest, she bent the rules a bit and created this "almost" one-layer layout. Shhhh! You won't tell, right! LOL!
Leslie had a bit of a false start but ended up with this peekaboo card:
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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)
Friday, August 1, 2014
August's Counterfeit Kit and Blog Hop!
Welcome to another great month of being creative and being the keeper of our memories! It is back to school month for us. Remember the good old days where we would think that meant more time to create? LOL Ahhhh...those were the days. I tend to volunteer a bit too heavily (my kids still request it and I want to take advantage of them wanting me around), but hope to make sure I carve out some time for myself this year.
We have a vaguely familiar Master Forger with us this month...what was her name again? Wait...I know this one....Oh, yes!
Hi, everyone! Some of you may remember me as someone who was once a die-hard scrapper and stamper. At one time, I dedicated many hours each week to being creative and working for various manufacturers and design teams. Life throws you some major curveballs sometimes, though, and I found myself with less and less time to be creative. I even took an entire year off without even going into my craft studio. Recently, though, I found myself settling into all of these changes and really MISSING all of the crafty things that I used to enjoy so much. So I pulled out a few supplies (I recently moved and hadn't unpacked any crafty stuff) and made a card. That led to more cards, some tags, and even some layouts! So even when you think your craftiness has packed up and left, don't give up. If it's something you enjoy, do it for you!
For your own crafty pleasure, you can see what Sherri is up to on HER BLOG.
Our kit this month is a special pick of mine. I fell completely in love with it when I saw it and just stopped looking at any other kits. Take a good look at Studio Calico's Penny Arcade. I LOVE the color combinations...that corally/off red is really sweet. They have 3 kits (main kit, card kit, project life kit) as well as add ons, so GO TO TOWN! LOL
So now that you know your assignment, let's check out the great kits our Guest Designer and Master Forgers have put together. Let's give them some love when we head over to their blogs, too!
Order of the Hop:
Guest Designer: Sherri: http://sherrithompson.blogspot.com
Stephanie: http://skylinepaperie.blogspot.ca
Angela Toucan Scraps and News
Susanne: http://snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com
I would also like to WELCOME BACK Margie as a Master Forger!
Margie graciously put together a kit LAST NIGHT for us so she could play along for this month. Nothing like Speed Kitting to get out of the box, use what you have and pull together a GORGEOUS kit! Here is her kit, but make sure you go to HER BLOG to welcome her back!
**I'm so happy that our Master Forgers enjoy their time here and want to come back. I do think this is a rather nice place to be. Be on the lookout for some surveys that we will have SOON as we now have a full team and have some ideas for how to shake things up and make CKC even better! And we want to hear from YOU!**
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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
If you take a peek at our side bar <<<<<<<< you will see links to our Facebook and Pinterest, as well. We hope to see you hanging out at ALL of those places.
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)
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