January 2026 - Challenge #3 Let's Get Sketchy!

How do you feel about sketches?  I love them!  Sometimes I follow them exactly.  Sometimes they are a starting off point and my final product looks nothing like the sketch.  And both are okay!  I hope you like this month's sketch.  I can't wait to see how you interpret it.

 Curiosities in Willow Grove by Vicki Boutin. is our inspiration kit this month.

Our sketch this month was created by me.

Our Master Forgers knocked this challenge out of the park!

Master Forger Ryann used her forgery paper and one of the journaling cards she forged as well for this.  She had landscape photos of her Disneyland trip from last summer that went perfectly with this kit and the sketch!

Master Forger JoJo

She found this paper in her kit and it fit perfectly with this month’s sketch. She used it to make a layout to keep track of her book that she reads this year, a new hobby that’s she been waiting to start for a few years now. The little girl she found the image on Facebook and printed it out and fussy cut it and added a giant Library card and embellishments from her kit.

Master Forger Vikki

I thought the sketch was perfect for a layout documenting two of my favorite things, books and coffee.  Most of the embellishments on the layout were forgeries created and fussy cut.

 One more challenge to go.  And don't forget about the sneak peak for February's inspiration kit.  You're going to love it!

• 28th January - February Sneak Peak

• 30th January - Baby, Use Those Scraps Challenge

We are loving all of the layouts you are sharing with us.  Post on our Facebook Community  Find us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge and tag us in your posts #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcjanuary2026.

Happy Scrapping!
Master Forger Vikki