October 2022 - Counterfeit Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

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Master Forger of Ceremonies Leslie is welcoming the Autumn season here in the Northern Hemisphere, and at the same time jealous of the blooming of Spring in the Southern!

Before we take a look at our October inspiration kit, let's meet our Guest Designer, Nikki Ihus!

(Don't you love those colorful stairs?)

My name is Nikki and I am known as Nikki's Scrapbooking Adventures on YouTube and Instagram. I focus on creating layouts (12 x 12 and 8 x 8), kits and sharing techniques on my channels all while enjoying the wonderful world of scrapbooking. I have a son, 16 months, and a husband who are my main inspiration for scrapbooking. 

 

Welcome, Nikki!

This month we are dipping into a different type of kit, The August Cherry Box from A Cherry on Top! 

 

 

 "A subscription box delivering paper crafting goodness right to your doorstep every month! Inside you’ll find paper crafting supplies hand-picked just for you from our ACOT team. Different brands and mediums are featured, giving you a wide variety of products to try. For example, a box may include 12"x12" patterned paper, embellishments, adhesive, mixed media, and more. It will be a surprise you'll love!"

 

The August kit is full of beautiful 49 & Market products, including a wide fabric washi tape, a stamp set, a mini Distress Ink in a vintage tone, washi-style stickers plus a full sheet washi, chipboard stickers, epoxy stickers, 2 sheets of laser cut embellishments, plus Golden Dream, Essence, Savor & Zealous double-sided patterned papers plus dark green & creamy white Bazzill cardstock.

 

I am a monthly subscriber of The Cherry Box & could not have been more thrilled to get this box of goodies! The beauty of the 49 & Market collections is that they can be used very simply, as is, to create a complex layered look with minimal effort. This provides an opportunity for YOU to do some of your own mixed media work in making your counterfeit kit! 

Now, here is our full hop list in case you get lost along the way:

• Counterfeit Kit Challenge - http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/  
• Guest Designer Nikki Ihus - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPQqpo5m4m3V2v8pBvfdgw
• Cindy - https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com   
• Julene - http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com
  
• Lisa - http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com  
  
• Misty - https://craftysoup.com/ 
• Tara - https://kryptonite72-rambles.blogspot.com   
• Tina - http://tinasscrapcorner.blogspot.com   

And of course, as always, we have a full month of inspiration to keep you inspired! 

October is going to look something like this:

• 2nd October: Just the Gist of It - to help you find an easy way into creating your kit 
• 3rd October: A little more about A Cherry on Top, how to earn "Cherry Points", & a giveaway!
  
• 4th October: Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements 
• 6th October: Mini-kit Reveal & Project Showcase - inspiration for a smaller kit or project idea 
• 12th & 18th October: Challenges #1 & #2 - to inspire you to get creating from your own kit 
• 24th October: Follower Showcase - who has caught our eye this month 
• 31st October: Killing Kits - an idea or two for using up the bits & pieces left in your kit box 

You KNOW that we always love to see your work, so please share your kits and projects with us. You can post them in our Facebook Community, or share them on Instagram (we are @counterfeitkitchallenge or tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcoctober2022). 

 Thanks so much for stopping by! We can't wait to see your kits and projects this month.