October 2024 Mini Kits and Projects

  Are you short on time or do you just need to scrap a few photos or are you a beginner scrapbooker? Then a mini kit may be for you.  A mini kit offers simplicity. It's perfect for beginners or those with limited time. It's also portable and budget friendly, allowing you to create without have overwhelming choices. Two of our Master Forgers are going to show you how they build a mini kit and how they use them. 

Let's take a look at our Inspiration Kit:

Autumn Tale: Chilly Breeze

Master Forger Misty

I went with a project other than scrapbooking! I wanted to mix it up a bit with some Thanksgiving table decor. Yes, it is a bit early, but if I start now I will have time to actually get them all done. For this post I finished just three. Check them out!

Now let's briefly walk through the process. Here is the kit I put together. I grabbed three pattern papers, three solid-ish paper, a phrase stamp set & a die set to cut them out, and a layering die set to create some labels. Included are a few of the supplies I pulled out during my FOF project (see it here). I didn't remake those items, but just used the ones I make for that blog post.

 

Notice those white pieces in the middle? Those are from a cut file I created for this project! This is free over on my blog if you want to give this a try. It cuts a small notecard with a pocket to layer on the front! Plus if you have scoring/embossing options on your cutter, you can get the added embossed detail! (Video tutorial)

I cut a bunch of the cards & pocket layers out of all my pattern papers. I mixed and matched pockets with cards to maximize contrast between the layers.

The cut file includes these small notches to align with your score tool for scoring and folding the notecard.

I added pen stitching into the embossed lines for more detail! It is easy when you can just follow the guide lines.

I used my phrase stamp & die to cut out some fitting words for the occasion.

After inking the edges with a bit of white pigment ink for a bit of pop, I layere them up on my project with foam tape.

I cut some scalloped shapes from a nested layering die. I used leftovers of the pattern paper as well as the craft to make these name tags. Using those felt flowers from the FOF project I glued them to the very edge of the name tags. This will allow the flower to overlap the pocket edge.

So here they all are tucked into their pockets. Guests can have fun peeking in the pockets to find their name!

Just one more view of these table name tags!
(I do have a process video if you want to see more.)

Master Forger Jody

Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year! Cooler temps and the leaves colors changing are good for my soul! As soon as I saw the inspiration kit I immediately thought of Simple Stories' Acorn Lane.  After I pulled what I had from that collection I looked through my stash of 12x12 papers and found several patterns that coordinated nicely.  I grabbed a few different size alphas and of course all the bits and pieces are last to get gathered.  I did grabbed some mixed media elements but sadly I did not use them on my project.  

After gathering all my supplies I decided to create a mini album for the month of October.  I used a few different cut files from Hip Kit Club. I created the October title in Silhouette Studio using a fun font. When everything was cut I got to work adding photo mats and so many embellishments! I had the best time and can not wait to fill it up with all things Fall!

I hope you capture all your Fall activities!!!

Click here for a complete process video!

Let's see what we have lined up for the rest of this month:

• 12th October- Challenge #1
• 18th October - Challenge #2
• 22nd October - Challenge #3 Sketch Challenge
• 24th October - Follower Showcase 
• 28th October - November Sneak Peek (on Instagram and the Facebook Community)
• 30th October- Challenge #4 Baby, Use Those Scraps Challenge

Show us what you've got! We love our followers! Make sure that you come hang out with us on the Facebook Community Group. You can also catch us on Instagram by tagging #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcoctober2024 

Happy Scrapping!

JoJo