January Challenge #3: Get Your Stamp on....Get Your Stamp on....

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Challenge #3: Get your stamp on with repeat, I say repeat stamping!  Check out these examples:

Hero Arts Video

Mama Elephant Reindeer Games

Furry Tales Crafts

You may need to take a second look at what our Master Forgers have come up with for us!

Clair made a new 'dashboard' for her Color Crush Planner using repetitive stamping and has created a Stamped Planner Dashboard Tutorial showing how easy it is to create a repetitive image - even with mounted (non-transparent) stamps!

Leslie not only used multiple stampings but did it with multiple stamps!

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And Margie is trying to finish up her December Daily, so she stamped on a piece of 4x6 patterned paper to make her own journaling card:

Visit her blog to see how she used it and what it looks like in the spread!

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Don't forget that we LOVE it when you join in the fun and sign up to be on our member blog hop on 24th! Find out how below!  Go on, you know you want to!

Your project should be something new, using a Counterfeit Kit Challenge kit, that you haven't shown before and only post for the hop. Be inspired by any of the challenges this month, or just share something you've created with your kit. Remember, the more the merrier and it never fails to be a lot of fun!

TTo be a part of our blog hop:

1. E-mail us your name & blog address & promise to participate at counterfeitkitchallenge@gmail.com BY THE 18th 
2. You will receive an e-mail from us by the 20th with a list of the hop participants.
3. You will need to schedule your own blog post showing your project based on a challenge and link to the person after you in the hop.
4. All Blog Hop posts will need to be scheduled to go live on the 24th at 12:00 A.M. Mountain Standard Time (Arizona) but we will help you with the scheduling!

Hey...I Can Make THAT!

May Tutorials

Welcome to "Hey...I can make THAT!" 

 A monthly post to help you truly counterfeit many of the components of the current month's kit.  No need to go out and purchase...just use the supplies you already have to create some of the freshest and trendiest products out there.  Here you will find links to our amazing design team members' blogs and/or links to other craft sites on the web showing how to make these amazing products.

This month we have a three choices from the April Paper Camellia Kit as seen here, here and here.  

Are you a traditional scrapbooker?  Do you like to art journal?  Project Life more your thing?  There's a kit for everyone!  And lots of kits mean lots of forgeries going on over at CKC Design Team Central.  Let's see what our lovely Master Forgers have up their sleeve this month...

LesleyG made her own map paper by simply printing onto a patterned 12x12

By doing this she has personalised the paper and you can see

the resulting layout HERE

Angela was inspired by the globe pieces and made her very own digital stamp.

She tells us that it's very simple to do and has put a tutorial together to show us how here.

AND Angela's even created a free printable of the stamp she created for us to use (available until 29th May) that you can download from her blog here.

Leslie S had a bit of a misfire with one of her forgeries.

 Check it out here - plus a few successes!

Now, all of these tutorials should keep you busy to complete your kit.  Remember to keep us in mind for your future forging needs.  Labels on the posts help you reference and search for tutorials in the future.  Think of us as your one-stop resource for inspiration AND tutorials!

Cross Stitch Stamping

Scrapbooking is my main squeeze, but on my down time, I also love to do needle work (in particular cross stitch).

Look what I found over at Paper Smooches!!

Cross Stitch Stamping

**There are examples and a video when you click the above link...love it!

Tutorial: Stamped Patterned Paper

Bethany created this stamped paper, to see her inspiration and step by step instructions, go to this blog post.

Tutorial: Stamping on Canvas

Remarks "Wishing" Fabric Stickers by Amy Tangerine

You can use some of your stamps (or images found on the Internet) to re-create these fabric embellishments.  Below are 3 different ways to "counterfeit" this look...

• Using "transfer paper" and copics to stamp on canvas
• Using acrylic paints and using inks
• I have run canvas through my printer and printed a color image on it as well, this was very simple.  I had to adhere the canvas to a piece of cardstock before printing on it.

Organize This: Week 13

Oh boy...this week's task is organizing your STAMPS!!!  Here is the link to Wookie Mouse's "Organize Your Stuff" Challenge week 13.

It just so happens that I am not *exactly* following along with the organizational challenges in order, and I happened to inherit a TON of empty CD cases a couple of weeks ago...well, I FINALLY put them to good use this past week and organized all of my stamps in them (with the exception of a handful of wood mounted stamps)!!!  Now I have a nice, condensed, stamp organization system.  I labeled the spine of each CD case with the "theme" of the stamps inside, for example: Christmas, School, Baby, etc.

Boy am I happy I did this, I have already started actually USING my stamps more. I have used more stamps in the past few days than I have in the past few months now that they are organized and easy to find.  I think I REALLY need to take Jen Gallacher's "Scrapbook Stamper's Workshop" right away, so I can start getting the most out of all of my stamps.  I heard it's a really great class :)

Happy Organizing!!!

Tutorial: Stamped Tags and Flashcards

Pink Paislee Shipping Tags

Pink Paislee Fashcards

Today's tutorail was inspired by the Flashcards and Shipping Tags in this month's inspiration kit.  I like the look of the Shipping Tags soooo much, that I went to Office Max to buy a box of 100...sort of defeats the purpose of this challenge, but I have been wanting them for a long time to make these tags too. 

Supplies:
Shipping Tags
Flashcards
Stamps to match the desired theme
Various ink colors

My Counterfeit Kit is "summer/pool" themed, which is why I choose cummer theme stamps to create my tags and flashcard. 

Step 1:

Stamp various images with various ink colors, overlapping the images as you go.  Remember to stamp some images "off" of the edges so it will look more random.

Step 2:

Ink the edges of that tags/flashcards (this step is optional).  That's it...DONE!!!  Super simple and fun.  And a great way to use up some of those stamps that you may have sitting around. 

Tutorial-Painted Embellishments and Paper

MME "Miss Caroline Collection" Lucky Title

MME "On the Bright Side" Yellow Chevron Paper

Playing off the the overall distressed/painted feel of this month's kit...I thought using some of those acrylic paints I have had sitting in my stash of supplies for YEARS would be a great idea...

Yellow Chevron Paper
I ran across this tutorial last week...and although the chevron pattern won't be an exact replica... I think it will DEFINITELY work with the overall feel of this month's kit!!!

Faux Wooden Sign Title
So I have  some REALLY old photo realistic wooden plank paper in my stash...(I'm talking circa 2002, most likely).  Well, it works PERFECT to re-create this title embellishment.  Here are the directions...

Supplies:
Scrap of Faux Wood Plank Paper
Various Alphabet stamps and/or Phrase stamps
Flower (or other small shape) stamp---like those from the $1 bins
Acrylic paint(s)

Step 1:
Stamp the phrases/words/titles/images you plan on using on your "wood plank" paper.  You can use a variety of colors of acrylic paint rather than ink for this step.  The paint will give your stamped images that "distressed" look.  To stamp with acrylic paint, I brush the paint lightly on the stamp with a foam brush (rather than dipping the stamp into the paint).  I also like to do a test stamp on scrap paper before stamping with paint onto my "good" paper. 

*You must clean your stamp(s) really well after stamping with paint.  I run the  stamp under water immediately, before the paint has too long to dry on them).

Step 2:
Cut your stamped title to the desired size, don't forget to add the notches at the ends, to make the cute "banner" type shape! 

*I also added the "outline" to one tag to make it more legible.   The next time I try this, I will use paint colors that contrast more with the paper.

Tutorial: Using Stamps to Recreate Embellishments



Fancy Pants Love Story Element Sticker

 

My Mind's Eye Love Me Die Cut Accessories

 To replicate the above embellishments, I pulled some of my stamping supplies...

 This is what I created...

ETA- Crystal has also created a few embellishments with her stamps.  You can see them on Crystal's Blog.

Lots of Stamping Video Goodness!

I hope you don't mind, but I never get enough of these!  Here are some great stamping videos from Unity!

Unity Youtube Channel

Challenge #3: Stamp an embellishment

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We are all about making our own embellishments around here!  And what better way than with stamps?

Try making:

Tags

stamp on buttons

Stamp on canvas and cut out the embellishment

Stamp on plain colored flowers

Stamp an image into clay and let it air dry

Make a stamped shrinky dink

Hand Stamped Flowers

Stamped Clay Embellishments

3-D Embellishments with Stamps

Fun Stampers Corner

**Browse Etsy or Pinterest for even more fun ideas!

Challenge #3:  Use stamping to make an embellishment for your project!

I am looking forward to seeing some fun new ideas from you!

These are Stamps??

In my stamping travels through Pinterest, I have found some very unusual stamping ideas!  You have to check these out!

Lego Stamping

Okra Stamping

Bleach Stamping

Pencil Stamping

Potato Stamping

Bubble Wrap Stamping

A yummy new idea for your stamps!

This idea is brilliant!  I can't wait to try it!

Tutorial for stamping on cookies

Blog Hop Challenge: It is all in the technique

Stamp Photo Credit     Embossing Photo Credit    

 Copics Photo Credit     Ink Photo Credit

Blog Hop Challenge:  Use a stamping technique to create a project.  Make sure you make a link to that technique so we can give it a try, too!  (Or, if you feel adventurous...make your own tutorial for your favorite stamping technique!)

Need some inspiration?  Here are some ideas for you!

Split Coast Stampers

The Stampin Place

Close to My Heart: Alysta

Stamp TV

Hero Arts

You Tube

Blog Hop Details:

Create your assigned project and take a photo of it.

You have until the 25th to e-mail me at counterfeitkitchallenge@yahoo.com with BLOG HOP in the heading.  In your e-mail, please give me the LINK TO YOUR BLOG and be ready to publish a post with your challenge on the 28th (12:01 AM Eastern Time) for the hop

We will put together a list of all participating blogs and will e-mail everyone the order of the blog hop and how to do their post!

By the 28th (or earlier if you want to schedule it to simply post on the 28th) you will create a blog post that shares your creation and then post the link to the next blog on the list!  Easy!

 

Don't forget we have an awesome prize this month for the hop!  An Ippity Stamp Set of your Choice from Ippity Chick Sherri!  You will get one entry if you participate in the hop...and one entry for commenting on the hop post.

Stamping Basics

Still not quite sure about stamping?  Not sure where to start?

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Stamping Basics
Stamping 101: Ink Pad Basics
Types of Stamps

And here is a video for you...there is a part 2 as well, if you go to youtube.

If you still have questions, post on the comments here or even e-mail us!  We are happy to point you in the right direction!



Challenge #1: Create your own background paper

If there is one part of scrapbooking I love, it is the paper.  So many pretty patterns and color combinations, I can't seem to help myself.  :)  When I have the money (and can actually get my hands on the paper) that is so much fun, but there is a great way to get the same "fix" without spending the money at all! 

Let's talk about Counterfeiting paper!

Some tips about stamping your own paper:
1.  Stamp with your larger stamps first...then fill in with your smaller stamps
2.  Stamp off the edge of the paper for a more authentic look
3.  Try embossing, coloring in your stamped images and distressing the paper to add demension
4.  Stamp one small section of your paper at a time to get a more random look
5.  If you are creating a smaller piece of background paper for a card or embellishment...use smaller stamped images to keep the scale the right size

Here are some great tutorials about making your own paper:

Paper Sensei
The Stamp Goddess
Inkadinkado
My Favorite Things

Another alternative is going digital.  You can use it digitally, or print it out to use!
Make your own background paper with digital stamps
2 Peas: Making digital paper using brushes

So onto THE CHALLENGE:

Stamp your own background paper and use it in a project! 

Let's get our stamp on!

Since Sherri is our lovely sponsor this month, we are ALL about stamping this month!

I am VERY excited about this!  I have a thing about stamps.  I own alot of them.  Seriously!  Boxes of clear, rubber and cling stamps.  I even have a box devoted to Unity.  :)  I also have NOTEBOOKS full of Studio G stamps in baseball card protectors.  I LOVE STAMPS! Oh, and stamping.  I love stamping, too.  <Grin>

Here is one of my absolute favorite stampers, Nichol Magourik!  She has a class on 2 Peas right now about stamping:

You should check it out!  Scrapbook Stamping with Nichol Magourik

Tutorial- Patterned Papers



Imaginisce B-Day Bash Paper



This paper was in this month's Album Add-On Kit (the Birthday themed kit).  Our Guest Designer, Julie Ann, created a WONDERFUL tutorial for a similar sheet of paper a few months back...It can definitely be adapted to re-create the "celebrate" paper.  Here is the link to Julie Ann's Paper Tutorial.

Imaginisce B-Day Bash Paper

I really liked the back side of this paper (the red and white "birthday gift" design)...but I wanted to scrap some Back to School pictures...so I re-created the paper in a School theme.  Here's how...

Supply List:
Sheet of smooth cardstock in any color
Various stamps in your desired theme
Embossing Ink
White Embossing Powder
Heat Embosser

Supplies

Step:1
Using the largest stamps first, I randomly stamped the images in a grid fashion.  Then I began filling in the spaces between with the medium size stamps, them the small stamps.

Step2:
Sprinkle Embossing Powder over the images and heat it until it sets.

*NOTE:  I did steps 1 and 2 in small areas.  I stamped maybe 5 or 6 images, then embossed, then repeated until I filled the page.  I was worried I would smear the images, which is why I worked in small areas one at a time.

Counterfeit Patterned Paper

Tutorial-Alphas with Flourishes

These Square Alphabet Stickers, by Fancy Pants in the Wishful Thinking line are in this month's Main Inspiration Kit.  I decided to replicate them using stamps and graph paper. 

Fancy Pants Wishful Thinking Line

Supply List:
Alphabet Stamps
Graph Paper (printable graph paper)
Flourish Stamps
Various Colors of Ink
Corner Rounder
Black Pen
Paper Trimmer

Step 1:
Cut the graph paper into one inch or 1 1/2 squares (I tried both for this tutorial).

Step 2:
Stamp the desired letters onto the graph paper.

Step 3:
Stamp flourishes in different colored ink onto your squares. And round the corners using your corner rounder.

Step 4:
Add in the adjectives, verbs, or nouns that correspond with each letter.  Below are two sample titles that I created with this technique.  Super easy and pretty quick!  Enjoy!

OOPS!  I almost forgot, each letter has a hand drawn border just the inside of the square...you can add that in if you'd like it to match even better!

Using Your Stamps to Their Fullest Potential

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If you are anything like me, sometimes you need a little motivation and direction when it comes to using your stamps on your scrapbook layouts!  I LOVE clear stamps...collecting them, that is!  But I really want to start using them a lot more often on my layouts.  Here are a few different tutorials I have found to help me do just that...

Using stamps to dress up embellishments

Stamping on recycled book pages

Masking technique using stamps

Stamping on fabric strips

Imagine this technique with monogram or alphabet stamps

Here is a really fun video series from Two Peas in a Bucket called "scrapbook stamping", a new video is added on the first of each month.  Scrapbook Stamping with Nichol Magouirk

Hopefully these links will help jump start your creativity so you can start using your stamps more often!