October 2025 - Counterfeit Kit Challenge Inspiration Kit Reveal & Social Media Hop

Wow the year is really flying by and look we're into doing October's kit already! Here in PA we're starting to feel that Fall is in the air. The beginnings of fallen leaves, apples and pumpkins too.

I've chosen a kit from the (Not) Just for Boys Kit Club its a retired kit  from way back. It has a bit of a travel feel to it and since I'll be traveling throughout the month it's a perfect way to start the month. 

Here are some close ups of the kit: 

 

 

{Not} Just for Boys Kit Club

"Journey the World" Deluxe Theme Kit

Paper:

• 1 piece 12x12 paper-Bo Bunny- Double Dot "Slate"
• 1 piece 12x12 paper-Carta Bella- Cartography No. 1 "Europe Map"
• 1 piece 12x12 paper-Carta Bella- Transatlantic Travel "Vintage Letters"
• 1 piece 12x12 paper-Carta Bella- Cartography No. 1 "US Map"
• 1 piece 12x12 paper-Echo Park- Scenic Route "Top of the World"
• 1 piece 12x12 paper-Bo Bunny- Once Upon a Lifetime "Memories"

Embellishments:

• 1 American Crafts "Avenue" Letter Thickers-163 pieces
• 1 Crate Paper Cartography No. 1 12x12 "Elements" Sticker Sheet
• 1 Pack Carta Bella "Transatlantic Travel" Ephemera- 33 pieces
• 1 Pack Ticket Washi Stickers-34 pieces 
• 4 Pack Globe Wood Veneers
• 1 Pack Bronze Embellishments-5 Mini Keys & 12 Photo Corners
• 1 Crate Paper "Here & There" Phrase Roller Stamp- 12 phrases 
• 1 piece “Travel” cardstock cut by Megan Hardy Designs
• 1 Faux Wax Seal

We are delighted to have Lori Stroup join us this month as our Guest Designer as a previous Master Forger it's great to have her back with us even if it's just this month.

Hello, everyone! My name is Lori, and I have been scrapping for 27 years. I live in SW Missouri with my hubby of 35 years, and we have three adult kids and one super awesome granddaughter! I am so excited to be back at CKC as a guest designer this month. Using up my scrappy supplies has always been near and dear to my heart, and what better way to use up those supplies than to make a "counterfeit" kit to work from.

I was a little nervous when I saw that the inspiration kit was a travel kit. We are homebodies and rarely travel more than day trips due to our youngest son's special needs. At first, I thought I might have to go rogue with my kit! However, our oldest son took his first international trip this spring, and this kit was just the push I needed to get some of the beautiful photos from his trip scrapped.

For someone who rarely travels, it was surprising to find so many travel collections in my supplies! My kit is much brighter than the inspiration kit, but it does have some of the same patterns and the same mood and feel as the inspiration kit.

You can find me on Instagram @lori_670 and at my blog - My Happy Life

She sure did curate an amazing kit for this month 

Close ups of her kit: 

Join us for our reveal hop this month: 

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

Guest Designer Lori Stroup -  https://www.instagram.com

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

 Cindy - https://cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/

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

 Julene - https://julenebydesign.blogspot.com/

 Laurie - https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookingbits/

 Ryann - https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookjoey/

 Misty - https://craftysoup.com  

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

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

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

And we've got another full month of inspiration for you so 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 
• 4th October: Forgery on the Fourth - Master Forgers share simple ideas for creating kit elements 
• 6th October: Mini-kit Reveal and Project Showcase - inspiration for a smaller kit or project idea 
• 12th, 18th, 22nd and the 30th October: Challenges #1 (have globes handy), #2( have some memorabilia handy for this one), #3 (2 photo sketch) and #4 (scraps) - to inspire you to get creating from your own kit 

 We always love to see your work, so please share your kits and projects with us. Post them in our Facebook Community, or share them on Instagram (we are @counterfeitkitchallenge or tag us using #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcoctober2025).

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

Have fun scrapping!

Master Forger Tina