A big thank you to everyone who plays along and comments and posts on Mr. Linky.
It is a HUGE encouragement to us to know we are not just doing this for us.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
November's Members' Hippety 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: Be Inspired by Pinterest: use something you have found on Pinterest to inspire your project
Challenge #2: Decorative Doors challenge: get inspired by all of the beautiful doors that make people feel welcome to our homes
Challenge #3: Cards that Pop: create a card with dimension
Here's the Blog Hop order ...
Happy hopping!
Monday, November 17, 2014
Come and join in on all the fun of 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.
Here's a reminder of the challenges this month:
We LOVE it when you share so come on, join in on the hop and inspire us all.
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:
- E-mail us your name & blog address & promise to participate at counterfeitkitchallenge@gmail.com BY THE 18th
- You will receive an e-mail from us by the 20th with a list of the hop participants.
- You will need to schedule your own blog post showing your project based on this challenge and link to the person after you in the hop.
- All Blog Hop posts will need to be scheduled to go live on the 24th at 12:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Arizona)
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Challenge #3 - Cards that POP!
Well, now that we have your attention it's time to charge you with Challenge #3!
Create a card with dimension.
Take a look at this link for inspiration.
Inspiration: Crate Card: Cards that pop
Master Forger Lynnette is all ready for the Thanksgiving holiday in the US.
See how Mr. Turkey just pops off this card!
Stephanie created a fun card with bright, spring-like colors to get her mind off the cold November weather. She used 3D foam dots to make her butterfly "pop" off the page.
We can't wait to see your EYE CATCHING creations!
Master Forger Lynnette is all ready for the Thanksgiving holiday in the US.
See how Mr. Turkey just pops off this card!
Stephanie created a fun card with bright, spring-like colors to get her mind off the cold November weather. She used 3D foam dots to make her butterfly "pop" off the page.
We can't wait to see your EYE CATCHING creations!
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@gmail.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)
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Challenge #2 - Decorative Doors
Knock knock
(who's there?)
Avenue
(Avenue who?)
Avenue you knocked on this door before?
OK, not the best joke in the world but it leads me nicely onto
(Avenue who?)
Avenue you knocked on this door before?
OK, not the best joke in the world but it leads me nicely onto
"Green Door" by Shakin' Stevens
Don't tell me that you haven't a clue what I'm talking about!
Who is Shakin' Stevens?
Let me help you out...
See what you've been missing!!!
That Ear Worm will be with you all day now (oops, sorry!)
So, onto the challenge...
Challenge #2: Decorative Doors
Head over to our
Pinterest Board
and get inspired by all of the beautiful doors that make people feel welcome to our homes.
Whether they are architecturally beautiful
or we dress them up for the holidays, we (and you) can find some great inspiration here!
Now let's see how our Master Forgers have "handled" the challenge...
Angela
Angela was inspired by this door to try something a bit different with her nesting diecuts. You can find out more on her blog.
Julene
Julene has stepped back to the 1920s with her layout.It is based on this door.
LesleyG
or we dress them up for the holidays, we (and you) can find some great inspiration here!
Now let's see how our Master Forgers have "handled" the challenge...
Angela
Angela was inspired by this door to try something a bit different with her nesting diecuts. You can find out more on her blog.
Julene
Julene has stepped back to the 1920s with her layout.It is based on this door.
LesleyG
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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@gmail.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, November 6, 2014
Challenge #1 - Be Inspired By Pinterest
Use the Power of Pinterest.
Yes, it is that simple, use something you have found on Pinterest to inspire your project. See what strikes your fancy - and go with it. In your blog post, be sure to link us up to your inspiration as well as show your project! Don't have any Pinterest boards of your own - no problem - you can always start at ours. Just click here or on the link in our sidebar.
Here's what our Guest Designer, Binty and other Master Forgers have plucked from Pinterest and put to paper:
Be sure & visit Binty's blog for a great tip
on some special detailing on her page!
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| http://www.pinterest.com/pin/17732992256312327/ |
Susanne turned to her Pinterest Board of sketches and came up with oldie but a goodie from 2012.
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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@gmail.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, November 4, 2014
Hey...I Can Make THAT!
CKC November 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.
I just adore the Canadian Scrapbook Company, "Scrapbook & Cards Today" and was so pleased that their kit was featured as our kit to counterfeit. Take a look at this versatile kit...
November Kit
Lynnette was inspired by the burlap Thickers and found this burlap leaf tutorial here.
Angela had a go at making burlap shapes out of old sack cloth, and shares her dos and don't on making your own on her blog here.
Did you spot those lovely leaf stamps in the kit? Angela makes her own stamps, and has shared some of her know how with us.
Angela's Simple Foam Stamps using her die cut machines.
For the more adventurous, Angela's step by step tutorial for hand carved rubber stamps made from an eraser.
Leslie shows you how to forge some of the shinier items
in this month's kit. Check her blog post HERE.
While not directly related to the kit, it is THAT time of year. Yes, if you are a December Daily type gal, it's time to start thinking about that! How can it be? Just like your regular year-round scrapping, assembling a kit for your December project can help make the process so much simpler. Take a look at this tutorial here to get a jump start on your holiday papercrafting.
Let's see what kind of crafty inspiration our Master Forgers we have in store for us this month...
Did you spot those lovely leaf stamps in the kit? Angela makes her own stamps, and has shared some of her know how with us.
Angela's Simple Foam Stamps using her die cut machines.
For the more adventurous, Angela's step by step tutorial for hand carved rubber stamps made from an eraser.
Leslie shows you how to forge some of the shinier items
in this month's kit. Check her blog post HERE.
While not directly related to the kit, it is THAT time of year. Yes, if you are a December Daily type gal, it's time to start thinking about that! How can it be? Just like your regular year-round scrapping, assembling a kit for your December project can help make the process so much simpler. Take a look at this tutorial here to get a jump start on your holiday papercrafting.
(I did actually finish mine from last year, but I am STILL baffled that the season is quickly approaching us!)
Monday, November 3, 2014
And the Winner is...
The winner of Margie's Counterfeit Kit Prize, as chosen by Random Number Generator is:
Tina C. for her October kit post in Mr. Linky! Tina, contact Margie at margie_visnick@yahoo.com to claim your prize!
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Jennifer Grace has a new FREE blog event coming up!
You will NOT want to miss it! Her events are always fabulous with SO MUCH inspiration! I love to use them as references when I need a little jump start and go back to them often.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
November Counterfeit Kit Reveal and Hop
On the half of the sphere that I call home it is rapidly becoming chilly & bare & a bit dreary out. Our clocks will "fall back" tomorrow & we will retreat to cozy spaces & spend our down-time fireside in fleecy cocoons. I plan to be scrapping & crafting. And I am excited about a new recipe for our Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin spice cheesecake with a gingersnap crust!
We have a really juicy kit for you to counterfeit this month from Scrapbook & Cards. Lots of fabulous papers, flair, ribbons & glimmers of gold to inspire you.
Here's the full reveal:
Or check out this video tour for a great close up all the elements!
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| Link HERE |
Now let's give a warm & toasty welcome to our Guest Designer this month, Binty
about me :
My name is Binty and live in New Jersey, US with my hubby.
I
love cute quaint looking things.
i'm fascinated by fairies and vampires.
i'm definitely a dreamer.
my scrap-booking style :
my scrap-booking style :
playful &
eclectic (i think ;)).
i love color & use lots of elements and
textures.
i also love using a variety of patterned papers on my layouts.
You will enjoy seeing Binty's lovely layered layouts (say that five times fast) this month using her CKC kit. Now let's hop on to get even more inspiration from our Master Forger's counterfeit kits... don't forget to let them know you were there & what your favorite things were. And pop back by on the 4th for our monthly tutorial post to find out how to forge some of the items in this month's kit!
MASTER FORGERS:
Margie:Â http://scrappinmargie.blogspot.com
Lisa:Â http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com
Julene:Â http://julenebydesign.blogspot.co.uk
Susanne:Â http://snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com
Angela:Â http://colestoucan.blogspot.co.uk
Lynnette:Â http://www.sassyscrapper2010.blogspot.com
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How can YOU participate? Go
to the sidebar and use Mr. LINKY to link us to YOUR kit and projects
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.
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@gmail.com BY THE 18th!
(No late requests will be able to join due to the work it takes for us to get it put together.)
(No late requests will be able to join 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.
based on this challenge and links to the person after you in the hop.
4. All Blog Hop posts need to be scheduled to go live on the 24th at 12:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Arizona)
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