June 2026 - Mini Kits & Projects Reveal

 There isn't always time in the month to make and use up a big kit. If you want to keep it smaller, we've got you covered. From page kits to small projects, you can just take these ideas in a smaller direction. Let's see our inspiration again, and then check out what the team came up with.

MF Brandi

It's been a while since I did a mini kit, mostly because I love having options! I wanted a challenge and I'm so thrilled with the results! These "mixed media" type papers in the inspiration kit reminded me of the stash of Vicki Boutin mixed media backgrounds I have... so I started there! 

I was going to pull embellishments from stash to match, but I had yet to pair papers with my recent components kit from Not Just for Boys Kit Club (Kaleidoscope) which has a bit of Artful Moments in it, which was a perfect fit for my VB papers! Here's my whole kit, which I decided to call "Colorful Moments" 

I even managed to get all 5 layouts done! I may go back to the background paper stash and do a few more if time allows - these came together SO quickly! A great idea for completing quick pages for those albums. 

Layout 1 - Sketch 4 of #30DSCBL21 by our very own Amanda! 

Layout 2 - Sketch 6 of #30DSCBL by Stacy DeLong 

Layout 3 

Layout 4 

Layout 5

MF Tara

I love the colors of this so much! I chose some very colorful patterned papers for my kit as well as some matching embellishments,  

Most of my papers and embellishments came from Hip Kits. The turquoise dot and rainbow paper are both printables from Traci Reed Designs. I included some puffy hearts and some random enamel dots that were on my desktop.  

It always surprises me what I do and do not use in my kits each month.  I created two layouts with my kit.  You can see my kit building and process video for the layouts HERE.

 Here are my completed layouts:

                                                            Here are some close up shots:  

                                                                        My second layout:

                                                        Here are some detail shots of this layout:

 

 Now that we have our kits built, let's use them. Here is the inspiration coming up for that!

• 12th - Challenge #1
• 18th - Challenge #2
• 22nd - Challenge #3 - Let’s Get Sketchy
• 30th - Baby Use Those Scraps!

We love to see what you are working on so don't forget to show us on our Facebook Counterfeit Kit Community.

Remember, Make Every Day a Day Worth Scrapbooking!

~Ryann

March 2026 - Challenge #2 - Tags, Banners, Ledgers, or ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!

Hello!  Welcome back!  Today, I am going to give you our second challenge for the month of March!  First, let me remind you of our Inspiration kit:

Cocoa Daisy February 2026 - Inklings

In this month's Inspiration Kit, there's a piece of patterned paper with tags and banners all over it.  

My challenge for you today is to use tags,banners,ledgers, or all of the above on your layouts! 

MF Tina

I used tags for my layout 

MF Brandi

 My kit had the perfect alphas in it for this challenge - a fun ledger print! 

MF Amanda

I used some of my scraps for this layout using lots of tags from my stash of dollar-store tags! I also used the sketch from 30 days of sketches happening this month too -and replaced the circles in the sketch with the tags. 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Here's what we have in store for you this month:

• March 22nd - Challenge #3 Let’s Get Sketchy
• March 28th - April Sneak Peek(FB Community & Instagram)
• March 30th - Baby Use Those Scraps

We love to see what you are working on!  Drop in your projects to our Facebook Community Group and of course tag us on Instagram at #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcfeb2026 

 

Master Forger Tara

 

February 2026 Challenge #3 Let's Get Sketchy!

Here is a reminder of the kit we are counterfeiting this month - The Scrap Room's Flavor of the Month and embellishment kits from January 2024.

 

Next up for Challenges in February is a Sketch Challenge!  Our Guest Designer, Kathy, made the Sketch for us to use this month!  Do you like using sketches?? I love them -- you can take just one small piece of a sketch or the entirety of the sketch and create something completely different than someone else, and sometimes not even realize that  it was from the same sketch!  Flip, rotate, shrink or stretch a sketch to make it work for you!  Don't have a banner to use -- add something else or delete it altogether! Use a sketch as a jumping off point -- or if you are new to scrapbooking use it like a recipe to create something! Let's see how our Master Forgers have adapted the sketch for their memory keeping! 

Guest Forager Kathy Price

Kathy created a layout using her sketch. She has a lot of little details on her page such as the doodled stitching and a fun circle wood veneer title!  Kathy shows that you can mix and match patterns and have a great layout!   Be sure to follow her on Instagram and YouTube!

MF Brandi

MF Tina

MF Amanda 

I tried to stay pretty close to Kathy's sketch this month and used up some of my gorgeous winter papers, and even made a couple of  penguins with my metal dies! 

Look at those blue eyes! At that penguin! 

If you want to see the process it is here.

We have a full month of inspiration and challenges.  See you back here on the 28th to see how the Master Forgers use up their scraps! 

• 27th February- March Sneak Peak (In Facebook Community) 
• 28th February- Baby, Use Those Scraps 

The Master Forgers love to see what you create.  Share on our Facebook Community Find us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge and tag us in your posts #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcfebruary2026.

Happy Scrapping!

Amanda Bass

January 2026 - Challenge #2 2026 Goals

 Since it's the beginning of a new year, it's the perfect time to set goals for yourself.  Do you set scrapbook related goals - maybe you keep track of how many pages you complete each year, or how many paper collections you want to use up.  Do you have a goal of how many books you will read this year?  Whatever the goal, today's challenge is to document one, or all, of them.

Our inspiration kit is Curiosities in Willow Grove by Vicki Boutin.

Our Master Forgers shined on this challenge!

Master Forger Brandi

For 2026, I am hoping to work in a 6x8 album to document more of the things I do for ME! I spend so much time focused on albums for my boys, I want to make sure I am documenting some of the things I do just for me/for fun/our household! So, for this challenge, I created a fun little cover page for my album. 

and some close ups!

Master Forger Laurie

My first thought when I was given this challenge was that I don’t make yearly resolutions or goals. How will I create a layout about something I don’t do? Then it hit me! I am a procrastinator, big time procrastinator! So that’s my goal I’m working towards this year……to not procrastinate and just get things done! Here’s my layout. I think I’ll hang it on the wall over my desk as a daily reminder. 

Master Forger Tina

This year I'm trying something new as I always have my scrappy goals, but now that I'm reading more I decided to make a reading goal in 2026. 

 

Our sketch challenge is up next.  See you then!

• 22nd January - Sketch Challenge  

• 28th January - February Sneak Peak

• 30th January - Baby, Use Those Scraps 

The Master Forgers can't wait to see what you create with your kit.  Share on our Facebook Community Find us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge and tag us in your posts #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcjanuary2026.

Happy Scrapping!

Master Forger Vikki

November 2025 - Challenge #4 - Baby, Use Those Scraps

It's time for the final challenge of November! But first, let's take a look at our monthly inspiration kit again - October Glow by Cocoa Daisy 

As always, we end the month with a scraps challenge! Let's see what the team came up with this month. 

Guest Designer Lisa 

Master Forger Amanda

When completing my layouts this month - I realized that for one of my layouts I had way more pictures than I had thought I had to scrapbook with the layout -- so it is a great time to use up my scraps! I decided to make a 9x12 pocket page layout as a companion to the other layout to tie in what I had done, and still get those pictures on layouts! I also included a picture of the layout that I was making the companion pockets for. 

 

Master Forger Brandi 

Master Forger Misty

Misty didn't have many scraps leftover. She used paper tearing small portions to create a border for her circular layout.

We would love to see what you create this month! Join our Facebook Group or tag us on Instagram! Find us @counterfeitkitchallenge or use the hash tags #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcnovember2025. 

Happy Scrapping! 

*Brandi*