August 2025 - Forgeries on the Fourth

 

Welcome back! Can you believe it's the Fourth of August already? That means it's time for Misty and some of our other Master Forgers to share the forgeries they have created using our inspiration kit for this month. Here's a reminder of that kit.

 

First up is Master Forger Misty.

I was inspired by the windmill and the truck icons. Check out my versions.

 The truck I created by altering an existing cutfile from the Cricut Library. I modified it using the Cricut software. I wanted to create smooth curves for the fenders to cut as individual pieces.
(Tutorial available on my YouTube channel.)

I did not have a cutfile for the windmill so I created this one using nesting circle dies and my paper trimmer. When you see an image just as simple shapes, it can make recreation easier.

(Windmill how-to on my channel.)

 

Master forger Julene

 

I used the front cover of a 6x6 paper pad plus some scraps I had to create 6 journal cards. 

I discovered some wood veneer cherries I had so added those on the cards.

 

Master Forger Amanda 

 I was inspired by all the plaid paper in the kit this month so I decided to make my own. I used the new mini distress oxides in festive berries, peeled paint, mustard seed and prize ribbon through a Pinkfresh Studio stencil called slimline plaid.  I only wanted to put the plaid on a little more than half of the page, and then went messy with a bunch of water, packaging technique, and spritzing and water droplets! 

You can see my process here.

Master Forger Tina is up next.

I was inspired by all those fun diecuts in the kit that I had to create some of my own. I was so glad that I grabbed this stamp and diecut set when it came out from CTMH. So a bit of stamping then some diecutting and whola! some fast ephemera made.

Used just about all the stamps in this set

The finished diecuts ready to go on my layouts

Now they are ready to be used however I want to use them

 Now, let's see what's ahead for the rest of the month.

• August 6th Mini Kit and Project Reveal
• August 12th - Challenge #1
• August 18th - Challenge #2
• August 22nd - Challenge #3 Let’s Get Sketchy
• August 24th - Follower Showcase
• August 28th - August Sneak Peek
• August 30th - Baby Use Those Scrap

We'd love to see your kit! Please share in our Facebook Community Group or tag us on Instagram using #ckcaugust2025 #counterfeitkitchallenge

 

Remember if you'd like to be chosen as our Follower of the Month, share your kits and projects. Stayed tuned for more inspiration, and happy scrapping! 

 

 Master Forger Laurie