Killing Kits - Washi, Washi, Washi.

Hello lovelies! Ready for a new kit to counterfeit? Or do you still have lots of little leftovers from this month's kit? Today, I have a short and sweet video for the Killing Kits Series, that focuses on one or two methods I use to make the most of the beautiful washi that's often included in my monthly kits!

I have so much washi that I'm sure I'll do another washi focused Killing Kits Video over the summer. Let me know if there's any other kinds of stash that you would like me to cover?

 

Still in need of other ideas to use up the last bits of your kit? Watch the full Killing Kits Series or head over to the Counterfeit Kit Facebook Community where the Master Forgers and our friendly followers will be happy to help!

Forgeries on the Fourth - April Tutorials

for·ger·y

ˈfôrjərē/

noun

1. the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.

Welcome to "Forgeries on the Fourth" where it is no crime to create your own version of the trendy, hip products from the inspiration kit using your own stash and ingenuity.  Each month on the fourth, check out tutorials from your Master Forgers or links to resources they have found for you on the internet.

Our April kit-to-copy comes at you with a BANG this month!  Lots of bold, graphic simple prints perfect for forging.  In fact, many of our Master Forgers took on a very literal interpretation of the kit by creating close replicas of the almost "Pop Art" elements.  Take a look at the tutorials below and be sure to keep reading to see how YOU can put your forging skills to the test.

Leslie weighs in with a rather lengthy post HERE that encompasses papers & cards.

Do you have a digital cutting machine?
Our digi-queen, Angela, has a tutorial on how to make
your very own digital cutting files to forge those amazing journal cards.
Or perhaps you'd like to make some printable journal cards?
Angela shows us how to do that too.

Julene shows you how to make mini vellum envelopes using a template.
Her kit focuses on Vellum shapes this month.

And Lisa surprised herself by coming up with four different (but so very easy) 

forgeries for items in the kit. You can find them all on her blog here

Margie  went in a different direction and forged some texture paste to use with her "Messy Box":

No time to forge, but still want to pull off a copycat?  Check out these free printables with a bold, graphic look.

Scroll down midway to this site HERE to find these black and whites.

The X's and O's totally follow the same vibe as the inspiration.

Find the link to print at Panda Eight Designs

Be sure to show us how you used the tutorials over on April Mr. Linky!

FORGE ON, MY FRIENDS!

Inspired?... You will be!

I'm am all over the washi tape right now. How about you?

I love the fact that its relatively inexpensive, it goes a LONG way, it come in all widths and sizes and is the perfect finishing touch on many a layout or embellishment cluster. 

Here are some I've discovered online. Maybe I need to work out how to make a really good counterfeit of them.... mmmm... food for thought.

These are just about the prettiest little hearts I've ever seen! I really think I need these. Found in a new (to me) online shop which appears to be full of pretty tapes and gorgeous flairs.

Available at Finding Nana

Following the geometric trend, I really like the design and colour combination of these.

Available at Finding Nana

I have a "thing" for anything like airmail or airmail stripes so this caught my eye right away.

Available at Two Peas In A Bucket

And not only the adorable cameras here but also an on trend grey chevron - who could resist?

Available at Two Peas In A Bucket

More pretty cameras but I especially love the bright yellow tape. I've been looking for some in a true yellow so this is right up my street.

Available at Scrapbook.com

Dates and days are always useful. This Doodlebug tape would be so good to have.

Available at Scrapbook.com

And last but not least, this tape for the delightful whale dispenser! Love it!

Available at Scrapbook.com

Happy taping everyone!

Tutorials: City of Lights Kit

Aqua Airmail Washi Tape (Freckled Fawn)

Exclusive With Love Gift Tags (Pebbles)

Exclusive Butterfly Stickers (Studio Calico)

The tutorials for the "City of Lights Kit" are pretty straight forward...

The Washi Tape...I'm going to be a COMPLETE enabler right now...rather than making Washi tape from your stash, Target has sets of Washi tape in 4 different color schemes in the office supply section.  They are the "Up & Up" brand.  Four (fairly large) rolls come in each package for $4.   I don't know of anywhere else that you can find Washi tape for $1 per roll...so I figured I'd let everyone know.  I bout 2 of the color schemes and have used it on LOTS of layouts already.  I think it is definately worth the $4.

And check out the AWESOME ways to use Washi tape here.

The "Love" tags are super simple to counterfeit...just grab a few scraps of Kraft paper (or any paper for that matter) and use some of those OLD mini punches that you have hanging out in your supplies.  If you have been scrapbooking for a few years, you are bound to have a few of those in your stash.  I bought a WHOLE SET at Cost-Co in probably 2001, which I have probably not used since 2001!!!  But I have a hard time purging tools, I'm happy to put those punches into good use again.

The "Exclusive" Butterfly Stickers are super cute.  And I must admit, I bought a Martha Stewart Butterfly  punch (maybe a year ago) because I knew I would be able to use it time and time again.  So pull out a butterfly punch (or any shape you love) and create some "exclusive" embellishments of your own.  This will also help you use up some of those scraps!!!

The Bicycle Stamps must be super exclusive to this kit, I couldn't even find another picture of the stamp set on the web!  You will have to look at the kit to see which ones I'm referring to.  Here is a link to a free printable vintage bicycle  and another old bicycle and a bicycle print and these 12 free bicycle silhouette files.  Enjoy!

Challenge #3: Washi Tape Challenge

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I tell you, scrapbookers will use ANYTHING on their paper crafts!  The newest trend is called Washi Tape...or, for those of us with simpler tastes, patterned masking tape.  LOL  You can find it in SO many fun colors and patterns and it adds a fun touch to your projects.  I only own 3 rolls, but I love it already!

Okay, I see the look on your face.  Ummm...it is only tape.  How many ways can you even use it, Bethany?

Alright.  You asked for it!

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Just masking tape!  HA!  Now you want to do the challenge don't you?  But you don't have any Washi?  How about trying this:



Challenge #3:  Washi Tape Challenge!  Use Washi Tape in a creative way on your project!

Challenge on!!