November 2026 - Inspiration Kit Reveal & Social Media Hop

 Hello, Hello! Welcome to the final inspiration kit reveal of 2026 with the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog. I don't know about the rest of you, but I cannot believe we are closing out another year of curating kits using our stash and creating beautiful pages! 

Without further ado, I'd like to present this month's inspiration kit - "Grateful" by Miss Kate Designs! 

I was drawn to this kit for the rich earth tones and of course the Thanksgiving theme is perfect for those of us in the USA. I can also see these colors working beautifully for an outdoorsy/nature type kit as well. We cannot wait to see what everyone creates this month! 

As always, we have asked one of our followers to join us as Guest Designer for the month! Our fantastic guest forger this month is Debbie Barton. 

Before we share her kit, here's a little more about Debbie! 

Hey, y’all! Happy November. My name is Debbie Barton and I enjoy creating scrappy 12 x 12 scrapbook layouts. I have also been learning to make 8 x 8 albums. One of my new interest in scrapping is to start two different journals. • Facebook funnies. • positive reflections and ideas.

My hubby, Ron,  and I have just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We have two grown children and each of them has two grown men. They live in Ohio or in Virginia. Ron and I moved from Cincinnati about 11 years ago to Seneca, South Carolina, which is near Clemson or Greenville.

I’ve been scrapbooking off & on since the 1980s. I began more steadily taking classes and taking workshops in 2020 and have to become a much better steadier Scrappbooker. I am known by friends to be an excellent shopper and a curator of a large collection of scrapbooking supplies.

Due to a knee replacement this summer I am slowing down some as I can’t seem to sit too long nor can I stand too long. But I’m trying to get caught up on all my scrapbooking.

My kit for this month, CKC is large, but I have honestly worked to create a fun kit. I have a small container that is full of partially used sticker sheets, ephemora bits and other assorted things. Along with that, I have scraps that may be used in my kit. (I found an unopened full kit from Fancy Pants Design that is very similar in colors to our kit this month. I will probably also sneak in some trick-or-treat or trunk or treat photos with their own Halloween pages. Finally, I use a lot of bling, cut files, twine, ink, stamps, and stencils. I like to play with my pages. I love creating and it’s just a fun way to spend my days.

I hope y’all will enjoy your creating this month with CKC. 

P. S.- I write in the Scrap Happy blog and this month they will be having an open house on November 15. It will be an afternoon filled with classes many loads, prizes and fun. The times are 11 to 5 Pacific or 2 to 8 eastern. Hope to see you there.

Here are some photos of her kit, which she has named Gratitude for Blessings 

Don't forget to follow along our social media hop and give our Master Forgers some love! Everyone has such fabulous goodies to play with this month! 

Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/  

Brandi - https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/

Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com/

Tina - https://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com/

Vikki - https://www.instagram.com/memoriesandmomentsscrapbooking/

Jessica - https://www.instagram.com/kids2scrap

Amanda - https://youtube.com/@amandacreates1980

Briana -  https://www.youtube.com/@lovemylifeonpaper

JoJo - https://www.instagram.com/scrappyconfessions

Come back and play along with us all month long! Here's a look at what we have coming up in November. 

2nd - Just the Gist of It 

4th - Forgeries on the Fourth 

6th - Mini Kit & Project Reveal

12th - Challenge #1 - So Very Thankful 

18th - Challenge #2 - Fall is for Foliage 

22nd - Sketch Challenge 

30th - Baby, Use Those Scraps 

We love to see what our followers create! Come join us in our Facebook group on tag us on Instagram! #ckcnovember2026 

- Brandi - 

October 2026 - Baby Use Those Scraps!

Can you believe that October is almost over! That means it's time for our final challenge of the month, which is our scraps challenge. So dig out those scrap pieces and create a layout. Here's a final look at our inspiration kit:

 

Let's take a look at what our Master Forgers created with their scraps:

Master Forger Shala 

The only paper I had left from my kits was scraps, so I was happy that this was my challenge this month. I already had the triangle pieces cut, so it was a no-brainer for me to start with those pieces, and I built up my page from there. I was even able to use up the flair that I had included in the kit.

 

Master Forger Laurie 

 Here's my layout using scraps. This is such an easy way to use up those little bits of paper you still have left from your kit. I was able to use shorter pieces for the middle section since the gaps are hidden by the photo. I was even able to use some of the forgeries I had made. 

 

Check out the Facebook group for a peek at next month's inspiration. Thank you all for joining me this month creating. I had a ball and I hope you did too!

We'd love to see what you create! Share your projects in the Counterfeit Kit Community on Facebook or tag us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge.  #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcoctober2026

Until next time.

Master Forger Laurie 

 

October 2026 - Let's Get Sketchy

 

 Are you ready for our third challenge of the month? This is where we use one of our favorite scrapbooking tools....a sketch! So, pull out that counterfeit kit and start creating with the sketch I've chosen. Remember, a sketch is just a jumping off point to make it your own. Flip it, rotate it, add extra layers, or move things around to suit your photos and your style. There is no right or wrong way to interpret a sketch. We can't wait to see how you use your kit to bring the sketch to life. But, first let's take a look at our inspiration kit.

  

 

Here's the sketch:

 

 Master Forger JoJo

 This months sketch was fun to work with. Perfect to show case her yard decorations. 

Master Forger Tina

This sketch was a fantastic way to showcase these photos and the kit Tina curated this month. 

 

Master Forger Jessica 

The sketch provided was great inspiration.  The only thing I changed to make it work for me was the orientation of the two smaller pictures and the embellishment clusters.  

Here's what's coming up next: 

• 30th - Baby Use Those Scraps

We'd love to see what you create! Share your projects in the Counterfeit Kit Community on Facebook or tag us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge.  #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcoctober2026

Until next time!

Master Forger Laurie 

  

October 2026 - Challenge #2 - Plaid About You

 It's time for our second challenge of the month, Plaid About You! For this challenge we're letting plaid take center stage, it must be the prominent pattern on your layout. Whether you use it as a background, a large patterned paper, or in bold layers and accents, let plaid shine! Here's a look a our inspiration kit:

 Let's see how our Master Forgers used plaid in their layouts:

 Master Forger Tara created a layout using plaid as her background paper for her challenge layout this month.  She created a tilted design and added three main clusters!!  There's also a little stitching for texture and dimension!!

 Here are some close-ups of her layout!

Master Forger Amanda 

I used plaid as accents on this double page layout to add a bit of country charm for eating out at one of the few places we can have gluten free crunchy chicken burgers and the very best donuts! I thought it gave an almost fifties cafe vibe with the newspaper print background, orange plaid paper and wood veneer touches! 

 

Master Forger Jessica  

The plaid pattern is the perfect foundation for this fall layout!  The plaid helps frame the photos and brings out the warm tones in the decorations. Paired with the black cardstock border, it creates a nice contrast that makes the entire layout stand out. Overall, the plaid pattern captures the warmth and charm of fall and helps bring this happy, magical day to life!

 

Here's what's coming up next: 

• 22nd - Challenge #3: Let's Get Sketchy
• 30th - Baby Use Those Scraps

We'd love to see what you create! Share your projects in the Counterfeit Kit Community on Facebook or tag us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge.  #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcoctober2026

Until next time!

Master Forger Laurie 

 

October 2026 - Challenge #1 - Fall Color

 Let's kick off our first challenge of the month with a little color play! Use your kit to create a layout using at least three traditional Autumn colors...orange, rust, mustard, brown, burgundy, olive or cream. Here's the fun part - add an unexpected pop of pink or purple! I can't wait to see what unexpected combinations you come up with! As a reminder, here's our inspiration kit:

 

Let's see what our Master Forgers have created: 

Guest Designer Jennifer Cain 

This layout came together quickly. In the Counterfeit Kit Club we like to add challenges. Used lots of Simple Stories Pumpkins and Plain collection. A woodgrain background and a sketch. Used beautiful fall colors and the challenge was to add a non traditional fall color. I chose teal. It was perfect with the photo. 

Master Forger Vikki 

 I absolutely love the kit this month.  Fall colors are my favorites, next to pink!  I was excited about this challenge because it uses all the colors of fall, plus a splash of pink.  I thought pink pumpkins were the perfect addition.  There's even a shade of pink in one cluster of leaves, tying the layout colors together.

Master Forger Briana 

When I made my kit I was concerned that I did not have many fall themed layouts to make.  Then I discovered that I had lots of photos that were taken during the fall season.  I documented a photo of a trip to Las Vegas in the month of October and this month's kit worked perfectly.  And the pink on the layout helps to bring out the pink on the photo!  Here is the link to my process video in case you are interested.  https://youtu.be/ch3ezT_2JrM

Here's what's coming up next:

• 18th - Challenge #2: Plaid About You
• 22nd - Challenge #3: Let's Get Sketchy
• 30th - Baby Use Those Scraps

We'd love to see what you create! Share your projects in the Counterfeit Kit Community on Facebook or tag us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge.  #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcoctober2026

 

Until next time!

Master Forger Laurie 

 

October 2026 - Mini Kits and Project Reveal

Let's face it, we don't  always have time or the inclination to create a full kit, and that's okay. That's the great thing about creating your own kit  Make it work for you. Here's where a mini kit comes in. We have two Master Forger's that will show you how, what's in their mini kit and what they created.. First let's take a look at our inspiration kit:

 

Master Forger Christine 

For October’s Counterfeit Kit Challenge, the inspiration kit is Simple Stories Pumpkins and Plaid, and I decided to pull my Mini Kit from a collection I was already planning to use all month: Vicki Boutin’s Curiosities in Willow Grove. The colors, florals, leaves and generally cozy fall feeling seemed like a pretty good match for the inspiration kit, so I went digging through the collection and pulled together a little kit of my own. No shopping required, which is always a win around here.

A-sides

B-sides

Ephemera and Titles

Layout #1

My first layout features Brooke and Seth in Wisconsin. I loved using the colorful autumn papers and those big leafy patterns to create a page that feels very fall without being all pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns. I followed a sketch from a month-long hop (well mostly!).  I decided to use the floral ephemera pieces on this layout in a visual triangle.

Layout #2

Next up is Seth on a hike. (sorry about the glare!) This collection was perfect for these photos with all the leaves and earthy colors. I used the large leaf paper as the background and added plenty of ephemera leaves around the photos.  Unfortunately, some of my chipboard titles were victims of a feline attack.  So I went back to the collection and found a couple of good title pieces that fit this layout better.  

I especially love the little “Fresh Air” title. Because apparently if you go hiking, you must document that you got fresh air. It's basically scrapbook law.

Layout #3

The final layout is me and Brooke at a wedding in October 2026. I went a little more layered and collage-y with this one, using several of the softer papers behind the photo and adding the mushrooms and little word strips.

I really like that the same kit worked for three completely different stories: a trip to Wisconsin, a hike and a wedding.

And Then There Was Almost Nothing Left

This is probably my favorite part of the whole challenge.  After finishing all three layouts, I had three tiny 1½-inch square scraps left.

That's it.

Three little squares.

I'm calling that a successful Mini Kit.

I love the Counterfeit Kit Challenge because it gives me a reason to shop my own stash and actually use the pretty paper instead of lovingly moving it from one storage container to another. And this month, Curiosities in Willow Grove definitely earned its keep.

 

Master Forger Brandi 

I am definitely in the season of life where I'm spending more time making memories than documenting! So creating a mini kit for some October crafting was exactly what my schedule needed! October is by far my favorite month seasonally and I loved this kit! I decided to lean into the mini-concept and did not pull any 12x12 papers. I grabbed a few partially used 6x6 pads and a bunch of Fall-themed embellishments and loose ephemera to pull together my kit! 

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I was able to create two layouts using my kit so far! I decided to play along with Days 4 and 5 of the current round of 30 Days of Sketches - and these sketches just happened to be created by two of our Master Forgers, Tara & Amanda! Both my layouts are 8x8 - for a 2025 weekly favorites album! 

Layout 1 

       

Layout 2 

Here's what's coming up: 

• 12th - Challenge #1: Fall Color
• 18th - Challenge #2: Plaid About You
• 22nd - Challenge #3: Let's Get Sketchy
• 30th - Baby Use Those Scraps

We'd love to see what you create! Share your projects in the Counterfeit Kit Community on Facebook or tag us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge.  #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcoctober2026

 Until next time!

Master Forger Laurie