Counterfeit Kit challenge #2 - Everyday Layout - Around Here - March 2024

 My challenge this month is to make an everyday layout. It's a really easy challenge, but what picture do I use. that was the hard part. I finally decided to pull a couple of photos of Derek and Darcy around bedtime. It happens every day and there always seems to be a lot of antics between them. 

I pulled out the two pictures of them playing before bedtime. Both were taken in March within a couple of weeks of each other. I am using my Stories by the Month for March 2021. 2022 and 2023 (chipboard piece, journal card, and stamp). The I pulled out a Martha Stewart punch to jazz up the page a bit with pink cardstock. pulled a floral spay I had cut a while ago and ran it through an embossing folder for more interest. The butterfly is a left over from a floral arrangement I dropped off at the nursing home. 

It's a cute layout with a lot of different left over elements. Thanks for looking 

Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Use jean on your project

Welcome to Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Use jean on your project. This is what JoJo had to say about this Challenge. "Use jean on your project somewhere. Either a jean paper, jean buttons, flowers or even make a jean pocket. You can use real jean material too".

I pulled out page kit #7 from my October Counterfeit Kit - Fall Splendor. I have blue white and rust cardstock, scraps of green and vellum, and the Birdie paper, mini brads in bronze and Stampin' Up Earth Elements brands, Pinkfresh Ink- Storm, Persimmon, and old Martha Steward ink for the olive color, Black Ink and clear embossing powder, Jillibean Soup Mini Alpha in Navy blueberry, and a few colored pencils. To make my embellishments, I am using Unity Stamps KOTM March 2012 {from head to soul} birdies stamped in green and Storm, March 2012 {HEART and SOIL} birdie and numbers stamped in Persimmon, and April 2012 {FOLLOW your own} It's a beautiful day stamped in black

I started by making a template for my pocket, a 4x6 pieces of cardstock, folded one end on the four-inch side together and cut the pocket shape.  Now that I have the shape I like, I cut it out of the blue paper and decided on the orange brads for the rivets in the top of the pockets. I used the colored pencils to draw in the stitching lines.  I used the white cardstock journal spot and the Jillibean soup letter for the title to tuck into the pocket. 

I trimmed down the Birdie paper a smidgen, on the top and left and right sides, just so that I have a narrow blue outline from the cardstock. My photos are matted on the rust cardstock, I created a banner on the top right side with the scrap of green and blue cardstock and the Persimmon stamped birdies. 

I didn't like the It's a beautiful day stamped on the white cardstock, so I stamped on vellum and used clear embossing powder on it. I then folded it over the top of the pocket and glued the flap down. I used foam tape underneath the pocket. 

Be sure to check out the  Facebook Community Group to see what everyone else created for challenge #2. Thanks for stopping by.

Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Color Explosion!

 Welcome to Counte3rfeit Kit's challenge #2 - Color Explosion! Laura asked us to create a layout bursting with color, using vibrant hues and playful patterns to express joy and creativity. There is no journaling as it is part of Darcy's birthday pictures for Katie's album, the picture is of Grandpa Mark and Darcy. 

I used the Distress ink in picked raspberry, peacock feather, and twisted citron. I have the mini–ink pads. I used the ink pad on white cardstock to make my background, just inkpad to paper. This is my Vibrant hues paper.  

From my stash I found the "love" cut is from a Cricut cartridge that was already cut out, the butterflies are ones that I have fuzzy cut out of other pattern paper and keep in a small container for future use. I glued the butterfly body and used foam dots behind the butterfly wings to give dimension.,

I did get a picked raspberry smudge where the bottom left had side cluster is. I used a word sticker and flower from the Carpe Diem sticker book and another butterfly. 

Counterfeit Kit Challenge # 2 - At the Zoo

 Challenge #2 at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog is to "Use Triangle pennants on a page. Make your own if necessary. You could have a flagpole with a few funning down, or on the side of a photo."

Our Counterfeit Kit for August is Citrus Twist TRAVELOGUE Life-Crafted kit - April 2022.The puffy Stickers in the kit had pennants on it.

I included in my kit the Spellbinders Nested Lacy Pennants and small pennants and diamond dies.

 Then using scrap paper I made a few pennants. Here are my forgeries.

 As I was making my layout I decided to use a different photo so I changed my pennants to blue. 

From my scrap paper I made a few tags and change the embellishments to blue. I added in a couple of pieces of the Silhouette  between the blue pennants. I inked and distressed the pattern paper behind the photo and added a scrap of lace on the right side. 

Here are a couple of close ups of the embellishments cluster

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Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - What Makes You Happy

 It's time for Challenge #2 at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog. Tara says "For this challenge, I am taking the cue from one of the papers that says Happy, Happy, Happy. I want you to create a layout about something or someone that makes you happy!

Well, I went rogue on this challenge. Instead of using paper with the words Happy on it I make a cut file, I am no expert on the Silhouette and tend have disagreements with mine all the time, so this file took me awhile to make and I now have lots of extra letters and pieces of this file. I'm using a free font - I don't know which one. but find one that you like. 

I backed all the letters with a variety of papers from my CKC March 2022 - My Happy papers.

After backing the cut file, I printed and cut my papers down to the sizes I wanted.  I used some of the same papers and the dies to make my embellishments. 

The first photo is of the flowers in my garage. I buy them from the Boy Scouts; It's too cold when they deliver then in May that I have to keep them in the garage until we probably won't get frost. I have a variety of flowers, vegetables and herbs. 

The second photo (on the left) is of some of flowers I re planted into one of my pots. Each of the photos has a few of the leaves from my dies that were included in my kit this month. 

The last photo is of one of Boy Scouts pots. All of these flowers were already in this pot. Even though I said I buy them from the Boy Scouts - The order sheet is brought around the first of April one of my busiest times, so my hubby actually picks the flowers and places the order. for me.  

I find gardening relaxes me after a long day at work. Yes, it is work, but it is something I enjoy. I'm outside, playing in the dirt, listening to the birds, talking to the neighbors, watching the squirrels and bunnies. It makes me Happy!

Thank you for stopping by.

Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Repeating Shapes - La La Love You layout

 Challenge #2 on the Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog is use repeating shapes.  I decided to use sketch  #1 from Scrapping Reflections Follow a Sketch February for this layout.  I have pictures of Derek singing in the truck and sticking his tongue out at me while he was singing.  It's perfect for this sketch. 

I used the Stitched Heart dies to cut out multiple sized hearts then added puffy hearts and heart enamel dots and rhinestones to each of the heart dies. to finish it off. I used distress ink in broken china to ink all the edges of the paper. 

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Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Use a Sketch from my January 2022 Pinterest Board.

 Welcome back for Challenge #2 on the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog. Our challenge is to use a sketch I created from my January CKC 2022 Pinterest Board located here. I love using sketches as a starting point, especially when I need a little bit of inspiration. 

For my layout I picked this sketch: 

and here is my layout based on the sketch which I rotated to the left. 

I am using the scraps from the DCWV Far East Collection (2013) for my papers. I started with the bird paper and cut it so that it would show on the left side with the scrap pieces tucked behind the photo and layering pieces.

 I cut the chicken wire out of white cardstock and used the largest of the Fleur de Lis die for my photo. I have a lot of die cuts on this page for my embellishments. The tan and dark brown flowers are from a Cricut project I did a long time ago (I'm not sure which cartridge it came from, and the dark brown was already painted brown). The rest of the leaves are from various dies that I included in my kit this month, along with the birds. 

I have several punched pieces for the red accents and a die cut hexagon on the side. The flowers are a combination of Prima flowers and silk flowers from other projects. A little bit of ribbon in the tan and red and a few buttons finish off my layout.

My journaling is on the back as I didn't like any placement on the front. I tried a journaling block/spot and then I tried the journaling lines. "It was a cold day outside with blowing wind. Grandpa carried down the birdseed for Derek and me to fill up the bird feeders"

Thank you so much for stopping by and don't forget to stop by the Counterfeit Kit Club to see what the rest of the design team created. 

Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Celebrate Your Kit!

 Today is the Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Celebrate Your Kit!. Lisa has this to say " In my celebratory month, I decided it was time to just have some fun. Take out the absolute favourite items from your kit and turn them into a layout that you love. Don't double think your choices - it it sparks joy (pun intended) then it deserves a place on your page. Record a story that is full of joy and celebrations and match it up with a photo that makes your heart sing."

I pulled out a piece of Amy Tangerine flower paper from the Stitched paper pad that I have been hoarding. I pulled out the pictures of my Grandson helping Grandpa put up a bird feeder holder.  I just love the smug of mud on his legs.

I added in a 3x4 card from Stories by the Month for September 2021 and the "hard work" chipboard. It thought they are perfect for this layout. I also punched a couple of birdies and branches for the layout.

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Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Fall Colors Challenge

Welcome to Challenge #2 at the Counterfeit Kit Club. Tina has tasked us with a challenge of Fall Colors. Here is what she has to say, "Over here in the states Fall seems to be a huge thing! Especially with decor. So, with that in mind use the colors of Fall in your Area of the world to help you with your Creation."

I have a few pictures of the maple tree that is in our neighbors yard. In 2019 it was all one color - orange.

I did not touch up my photos, nor use any type of filter. 

 I printed out my photos at 3x5 and matted onto white cardstock, the vertical photos are matted separately, but the one on the right side I matted as one large piece. I trimmed down the Auburn Lane black and white floral paper to 11x 11 and the one inch pieces I cut of on the left side of the page. One of them is cut in half and tucked behind the photo so make it seem like a full strip. 

I used a couple of the cut a parts on the page brown wood grain) and tucked them above my photos on the left and above and below the journaling on the right.

I added in a couple of the Silhouette cut leaves in orange and green and a stamped and fussy cut leaves . I also fussy cut one of the houses from the Pink Paislee Auburn Lane for the left side. I finished it all off with a few of the Bo Bunny Jewels. 

I was not originally going to use this paper for these photos but the were in a competition with the oranges in my kit, and the wood grain paper I included was just to dark. 

Don't forget to check out what the rest of the Master Forgers created for this challenge, You can head back to the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog by clicking here.

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Recipe:

Counterfeit Kit Challenge - CKC September 2021 - Undecided
Papers: Recollection - Colors of Autumn paper pad, Simple Stories - Wood and Gingham paper pad (2017), Pink Paislee - Auburn Lane paper padL black and white floral, house paper, and cut a part sheet (2019)

Die cuts: Forgeries on the fourth, Paper Issues - Falling Leaves, Caluya Designs.com - Botanical Leaves; 
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company KOTM August 2020 {count your blessings}
Misc.: Adhesive, Bo Bunny - Jewels, foam tape.

Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Sketch It Up - to be continued layout

 Challenge #2 at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge is to Sketch It Up! The Sketch Lisa picked out is from Basic Grey 2012 

You can find the blog post here. Lisa say's it's a double page spread but feel free to use it complete or just one of the pages - it features some chevrons which reminded me of the photo corners in the HS sticker book from the kit and I really think it can be reinterpreted to reflect today's scrappy style if that's the way you want to go?

I had included two pieces of paper from the Colorbox - French Silk paper pad to use as my background on this sketch and one additional paper for the chevrons. I was planning on using scraps for the horizontal papers. 

As I was cleaning off my desk I came across the Colorbok Patterned Paper, Stickers and Punch out pack in Truffle and saw the sheet of the glittered leaves and had to do some fussy cutting as I thought they would be a perfect replacement for the chevrons. 

I pulled in one of the acetate 4x6 cards and cut it apart for my title "to be continued" I thought was perfect as it is a work in process and not finished at this point. 

I used embossed brown cardstock and cut several circles out the bottom one is moved up a little to include the journaling instead of the title.

I changed the photos up a little, on the left side I used a 3 1/2 x 4 and 4 x 6 photo, on the right side another 4x6 and a 4 x 3 3/4 and a 4 x 2

Don't forget to stop by the Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog to see the inspiration from the rest of the Design Team. 

Recipe: 

Counterfeit Kit Challenge - CKC August 2021 - Having Fun:
Paper: Colorbok - French Silk paper pad (unknown), Colorbok Patterned Paper, Stickers and Punch out pack - Truffle, DCWV - Photoreal 180 sheets paper pad - photo mats dark brown wood grain and cookie paper (2016) and various scrap paper, Heidi Swapp Project Life "Mix and Match"
Misc.: adhesive, circle dies, Xyron 

Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - A Rainbow of Color

 Welcome to the Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2. First here is a reminder of our inspiration kit, Coco Daisy August 2020 Backyard Blooms kit. 

Master Forger Tara says "This kit is all about beautiful, bright colors and today I would like you to create a rainbow of color on your layout or card without using an actual rainbow!"  Here are some layouts Tara found on Pinterest for inspiration. 

I included in my Rainbow Kisses kit this month a bunch of flowers and leaves cut from Paper Issues free files. I used their Layered Flowers and Leaves and Laurel cut files. 

I spent a day cutting them out of various pieces of cardstock most of which came from the DVWC cardstock paper pads. I cut one flower and one leaves from each color of cardstock. 

I then started layering them up on a piece of white cardstock which is matted onto a piece of Kraft cardstock. I made sure to save the insides of the outline pieces as I used them for tucking behind a few flowers and scattered around the color family.  As a last touch I added a few of the sequins I included in the kit. The pictures is of the Clematis that is planted in the backyard. It did not do very well last year and I though I was going to have to replace it, but this year is is beautiful.  

I use a few of the leaf branches grouped by color family and made a couple of cards. I stamped the "Hello" and outlined it with Colorbox ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Don't forget to check out the Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog to see how the rest of the Master Forgers we inspired by "A Rainbow of Color".

Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Natural Inspiration

 Welcome to Counterfeit Kit Challenge #2 - Natural Inspiration!  We are using Scrapbook Werkstatt as our inspiration kit. 

Isn't it a nice spring kit. Lisa, our Master Forger this month, said "the embellishments in this kit feature a lot of flowers, birds, butterflies and even bees. Yes, it would appear that spring is on its way or at least the hope of spring is here! So why  not bring a little nature to your layouts. Be inspired by the wildlife in this kit,"  I don't know about you, but I am definitely ready for some warmer weather and the nature I see right now is the tracks of the bunnies, squirrels and birds in my yard. 

For my layout, I pulled out a variety of papers from my CKC February 2021 - A New Story Kit. I added in a off white pattern paper from DCWV - Old World Stack, then I have Maggie Holmes "Gather" in the background. I decided to mat most of the layers on black cardstock as they were blending together. The word paper is the 8x8 from from Pretty Little Studio, and then more Maggi Holmes "Gather".  

The "so Lovely" banner is from Craft Smart "Corner Office". I really liked the "so lovely" so I just made sure to cover up the office words with the papers and embellishments. Then I added in the leaves and flower chipboard and a fussy cut bee. 

For the "Nature" part of the inspiration I had chipboard butterflies, birds, a little fawn, a swan or two and birds in my kit.  I had stamped several birds and bees as part of my Forgeries on the Fourth. to be honest I had to add re-do my layout and add in the "Nature" part on this layout. I had pulled all the flowers and leave, and tucked them here and there then realized I was suppose to use the butterflies, birds and bees. 

 I used the chipboard butterfly with a sticker and the date at the top of my layout.  and added two more of the fussy cut bees. 

It is so nice to see the beautiful green in the middle of winter. It has been bitterly cold here in Minnesota for the last two weeks and it seems we are sharing it with the rest of the country. So stay warm, stay safe and think warm thoughts. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to check out the Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog and what the rest of the master forgers created for inspiration.

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