September 2026 - Challenge 3 is Let's Get Sketchy

 Let's get sketchy!

 Here is a reminder what our inspiration kit looks like!

 

 Here is our sketch, created by our own MF Tara: 

Guest Designer Master Forger Karin 

Captured the sketch beautifully with her layout

Master Forger Briana

I changed up the orientation of the upper 2 photos.  I used my counterfeit kit to document photos of a trip to Florida.  I was so excited to use the large washi Vicki Boutin sticker.  Loving this sketch and how versatile it is.  Here is the link to my process video:  https://youtu.be/awpa6Wq5nBE 

 

Master Forger Laurie

This was a super fun sketch to play with! It was perfect to highlight photos from my recent trip to Booth Bay Harbor in Maine. 

 

 

 

 

One last challenge for the month! Hopefully you"ll be creating too! 

• 30th - Baby Use Those Scraps

We'd love to see what you create! Share your projects in the Counterfeit Kit Community on Facebook or tag us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge.  #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcSeptember2026

Happy Scraping! Tina

 

August 2026 - Challenge #1 - Summer Adventure

 

Our inspiration kit this month had a lot of summer vibes with the colors and the embellishments -- let's lean into that for our first challenge: Summer Adventure!

Here is a reminder what our inspiration kit had in it!

Your challenge for Summer Adventure  is to Capture a road trip, camping trip, zoo visit, or local outing (like picking berries!) and add a map or brochure, ticket or another type of memorabilia to your layout as an interactive element (tag, flip, pocket etc.) Have fun creating - and don't forget to share!

Guest Designer: Sarah

Sarah chose a local family outing to document for this challenge. She used a Scrap a Sketch, Sketch for inspiration for her layout (Sketch 214.)

Her brochure is tucked into a large pocket the is framed perfection by the yellow patten paper, and she even added a tab to be able to pull out the brochure to look at.

This is also a mock pocket that adds some excellent texture with the stitching, the acrylic summer word, the button and paperclip.

Master Forger Brandi Jo

I chose zoo photos! A great adventure for the summer-time

Master Forger Vikki

This challenge was the perfect opportunity to document a play I just recently went to.  I turned the whole page into a pocket in order to keep the playbill with the pictures.  I also created a small pocket to hold the ticket.  I can also include additional journaling.  The title, Sweet Summer, was cut out from the Cricut, a forgery of the inspiration kit.  I do have a few more photos from this night, so I will have a second page.

Master Forger Laurie 

This month's kit was perfect for the title page documenting our visit to Niagara Falls. I let the colorful map become the focal point of the layout. The oversized "Life is Good!" title echoed the fun feeling of the trip. Pulling together elements from throughout the kit created a fun, happy design that captured the memories of our trip.

Here's what we have coming up this month:

• 18th - Challenge #2: Let's get a little Messy
• 22nd - Challenge #3: Let's Get Sketchy
• 30th - Baby Use Those Scraps

We'd love to see what you create! Share your projects in the Counterfeit Kit Community on Facebook or tag us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge.  #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcAugust2026

I can't wait to see what you come up with - I hope you will play along with your stash! 

Happy Scrapping!  XO Amanda Bass 

July 2026 - Mini Kits & Project Reveal

 

Hello, scrappy friends!

Now that we've had a few days to play with our July kits, it's time to share our Mini Kits and Project Plans.

Here are some photos of our inspo kit to get your creative juices flowing:

Now let's take a look at the mini kits and project plans from the team. I always love seeing which supplies everyone chooses to focus on and how differently we all interpret the same inspiration.

Master Forger Tara

The grunge in the inspiration kit really reminded me of Basic Grey!  I dug into my stash and was able to find some papers that I thought would be easy for me to use up for this mini kit and projects.  I pulled all of my papers from my 100 Patterned Paper Challenge box including one 49 & Market background paper that matched my Basic Grey choices perfectly!  I threw in some embellishments and my forgeries and I have a rather large mini kit!  

 

For my projects, I did two layouts.  I used up almost all of my papers and even one of my forgeries!  

 

 

Here are the closeups for this one:

 

You can watch this layout come together over on my YouTube channel HERE.  

 

For my second layout, I used up almost the rest of my patterned papers!

 

 Here are some closeups of this layout:

 

Master Forger Laurie

 

I'll admit I had a difficult time with this kit.  The colors were darker than what I tend t6o use, but I went for it. Since it was a mini kit I pulled just five papers. Instead of the music paper I chose a black and white floral. I also chose a navy and white stripped paper which gives a nod to the navy and white in the Counterfeit kit. I added a dark wood grain and a white wood grain. For embellishments I included a music stencil, a background stamp for controlled splatters and a heart die set.  I did pull in white and black card stock. Here's my kit:

 

I was pretty happy that I was able to complete four layouts. I did pull in some washi tape on my Sweet Girl layout I used the "B" side of the navy and white stripped paper, which happened to be pink text and was perfect for this layout. My favorite is the one with the houses. I stamped, colored and fussy cut the houses, then did some mixed media under each one.

 

Are you a mini kit player too?  Be sure to visit the Facebook group and share yours!

Here's what we have coming up this month:

• 12th - Challenge #1: Summer Soundtrack
• 18th - Challenge #2: Turn Up the Volume
• 22nd - Challenge #3: Let's Get Sketchy
• 30th - Baby Use Those Scraps

We'd love to see what you create! Share your projects in the Counterfeit Kit Community on Facebook or tag us on Instagram @counterfeitkitchallenge.  #counterfeitkitchallenge and #ckcjuly2026

Life moves Fast.  Scrap the moments that matter.

Love, Christine | ScrappingHarden

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

 It is the third challenge of the month! This is always our sketch challenge.

Before we dive in, here is a reminder peek at our kit.

On to our sketch...
I decided on this one because it looks like an excellent place for us to use up a lot of those "last bits" of our packages of embellishments! So let's see how the team interpreted their layouts.

To add a touch more fun - I also want to encourage you to add Foam Squares (tape, dots, whatever) to this layout!  Here's the sketch from Hip Kit Club!

Here is how the team took the sketch and made it their own:

Master Forger Vikki

I love, love, love this sketch!  This was a great way to use a bunch of different patterned papers.  I turned one of the photos on the horizontal to make it work for the photos I wanted to document. I added foam squares to the butterflies and the scissors in the title.  This is definitely a sketch I will use again.

Master Forger Laurie

I used the sketch as the foundation for my layout by keeping the bold diagonal design that divides the background into four sections and placing my two photos in the center as the focal point. Instead of the large floral cluster shown in the sketch, I created balanced embellishment clusters with oversized flowers, leaves and a colorful rainbow to frame the photos. I also adapted the title placement by tucking it into the lower right embellishment cluster, adding dimension and visual interest while staying true to the overall flow and composition of the original sketch. 

Master Forger Ryann

used several circle patterns to continue the idea of Core Memories, which is the ride she was on at Disneyland California in these photos.  She pulled in a lot of the ends and packages of embellishments for the left side of the layout - layering a doily and stickers first, then building layers onto those and ending with enamel dots, bling, chipboard elements, and acrylic flowers for depth.  She used faux stitching to mimic the sketch by drawing with a pen.

Only one challenge left for the month! The easiest one to be creative with, right???

• 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

May 2026 - Challenge #2 - Tasty Stories

It is the second challenge of the month!

Before we dive in, here is a reminder peek at our kit.

Since stories are at the heart of scrapbooking for me, I have another story challenge for you! The original inspiration is very food themed. Go ahead and tell a food story? Family recipe? Great date dinner? Comfort meals? Spill the tea on all the... tea (or coffee).

Guest Designer Debbie

Debbie has a giggle as she describes her local coffee shop as her "dealer." What a fun way to capture everyday life!

Master Forger Julene

Lobster has been a favourite since I first tasted it in my early 20s.  We were served it on the last night of the cruise. This paper came from Canada and I've finally been able to use it.

Master Forger Brandi

My parents grow tomatoes to be used in homemade spaghetti sauce; the recipe was my grandmother's and now my mom makes it every year. My boys loved having the chance to help their Pappy pick tomatoes! 

Master Forger Laurie

 We go to the New York State Fair every summer and our favorite food to eat is Poutine with an ice cold beer. We never tire of this delightful dish. If you're not familiar with Poutine it is french fries with cheese curds and brown gravy.

 We are halfway through our challenges already! Luckily there are still two more...

• 22nd - Challenge #3 - Let’s Get Sketchy
• 31st - 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.

Enjoy your time with us this month,

Misty

April 2026 Challenge #2 Colour Palette

 Just to remind you of our kit.

Our second challenge is a colour palette. 

Using the colours on this palette make a layout. 

It doesn't have to be a jetty or seaside; it can be anything. (Snowy days come to mind for instance)

Here's our Design team ideas

Master forger Tina

Tina pulled out the colors from the pallete for this layout of a recent walk. Drawn to the blue skies and water from the bubbling stream in the inspiration picture too. 

 

Master forger Jo Jo

Master forger JoJo pulled a blue and grayish wood grain paper with a light blue and white pattern paper and a multi-colored flower paper to add more colors to the layout. She didn’t have much of this color palette in her collection. 

She used a few dies from her kit to make embellishments for her layout.

Master Forger Laurie

 

I chose to work with different hues of the blues. I added pops of yellow and a colorful stripped pattern to add some vibrancy to my layout.

 

Come back to see what else we have this month.... 

• April 22nd - Challenge #3 Let’s Get Sketchy
• April 28th - May Sneak Peek (FB Community & Instagram)
• April 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 

Julene