Monday, September 30, 2013
Lesley's Bonus CHA Kit!
Final Bonus Kit for the month and Lesley does not disappoint!
"Zip" over to HER BLOG to get inspired!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
September's Kill that Kit!
It is time to get those last little bits out of our kit so we can start fresh next month!
Ready to "scrape the bowl" with me?
Challenges you can try:
Lasting Memories: Vacation Challenge
4 Crafty Chicks: Balloon Challenge
A Blog Named Hero: Game Set Match Challenge
Use Your Words Challenge: Sweet
Use Your Stuff Challenge: Bring on the Heat
The Paper Nest Dolls: Fall Challenge
Sketches we love:
Sketch 363
Ready to "scrape the bowl" with me?
Challenges you can try:
Lasting Memories: Vacation Challenge
4 Crafty Chicks: Balloon Challenge
A Blog Named Hero: Game Set Match Challenge
Use Your Words Challenge: Sweet
Use Your Stuff Challenge: Bring on the Heat
The Paper Nest Dolls: Fall Challenge
Sketches we love:
Sketch 363
Scrapbook Challenges
A Little Pinterest Inspiration:
Saturday, September 28, 2013
September's Fab Five!
We are super spoiled her at the CKCB! Really talented submissions for this month! Well done!
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Angela's Bonus CHA Kit!
Let's head "across the pond" to see what Angela has cooked up for us! You can find her fabulous kit HERE.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Isbaha's Game Spinner Tutorial
I LOVED the game spinner on Isbaha's page earlier in the month and asked her about doing a tutorial. She sweetly obliged. :)
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
September's Members' Blog Hop!
So much great inspiration this month! Honestly, I don't know why you would need to go anywhere else. (Insert Big Cheesy Grin Here)
We have another great hop lined up for you! I really love having YOU participate and getting to show off your creativity! It is one of the best features of our month.
Start with Jemma and then hop from blog to blog on this list to see our Project Completion Challenge (Finish a project you have already started or make something you have been really wanting to make). We gave a bit of latitude and streeeeeeeetched our "rules" a bit to make this more of an anything goes challenge. :)
Kate Blue http://kateblue.blogspot.com
Make sure to leave a nice comment at each blog...I know they would love to hear from you!
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
Inspired?... You will be!
Sorry this post has been missing the last few months. Busy times!
But that's not to say that I haven't been looking around at what is inspiring us on the internet. And I'm here to share another (not so) new trend. Or rather a comeback.
When I first started scrapping back in 2006, there were a lot of shapes around. It was the done thing to cut papers into shapes and I was even known to cut my pictures too! Then it all went away for a bit and now shapes are back.
A few months ago, I talked about the geometric triangle and today I'd like to highlight the circle. I have a layout from way back where everything is circular and I haven't done that for a long time but I noticed how many layouts have been featuring circles - papers, vellum, embellishments though not so many circular photos.
Here are a few layouts that I'm particularly inspired by and I'm impressed at how modern these circles look:
And here are just a few stash items that have a circular focus. I think these would all be great, and easy, to counterfeit, don't you?
But that's not to say that I haven't been looking around at what is inspiring us on the internet. And I'm here to share another (not so) new trend. Or rather a comeback.
When I first started scrapping back in 2006, there were a lot of shapes around. It was the done thing to cut papers into shapes and I was even known to cut my pictures too! Then it all went away for a bit and now shapes are back.
A few months ago, I talked about the geometric triangle and today I'd like to highlight the circle. I have a layout from way back where everything is circular and I haven't done that for a long time but I noticed how many layouts have been featuring circles - papers, vellum, embellishments though not so many circular photos.
Here are a few layouts that I'm particularly inspired by and I'm impressed at how modern these circles look:
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| Amy Tangerine for Studio Calico |
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| Maggie Holmes for Studio Calico |
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| Elizabeth Kartchner at Two Peas |
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| Paige Taylor Evans at Two Peas |
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| Jillibean Soup at Scrapboo.com I guess I could fussy cut something like this but I'm thinking that for those of you with a Silhouette, this would be a cinch! |
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| Studio Calico at Two Peas |
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| Dear Lizzy paper at Two Peas Another super item to counterfeit - I just adore the gentle look of this paper |
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| Crafter's Workshop stencil template at Scrapbook.com |
And how about a sketch to get your circles turning?
So, get your circle cutters out and add some to your next layout!
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| Sketch by Citrus Twist Kits |
So, get your circle cutters out and add some to your next layout!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Dawn's Bonus CHA Kit!
I wonder what Dawn has been up to with putting together her kit? Join me over HERE and we can look at it together!
Monday, September 16, 2013
Challenge #3: Game Elements
My family is BIG into games. We only have one slight problem. ME. I am highly competitive and don't like to lose. So I am constantly working on my attitude especially when playing with my kids. LOL
Challenge #3: Game Element Challenge: Use a game element (spinner, letter tiles, playing cards, ect.) on your project. You can use premade or make your own!
Master Forgers? What do you have for us today?
Guest Designer Isbaha had a fun time making game elements to add to her project!
Leslie S wants to know what you think she might do with these?
Stephanie used two game elements on her Las Vegas page - tiny playing cards and a Bingo sheet. You can view the full layout over on her blog
Dawn used some adorable little playing cards on her LO.
Check it out right here.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Blog hop reminder!
Hey everyone, want to join in the members' blog hop this month?
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We are a little low on numbers and we'd love YOU to join in on what is always a highlight of every month.
Originally, we'd tied it in to Challenge #1 (here) and don't forget that this can include any project you've wanted to create but not got round to yet.
But now, we've decided to open it up to anyone who wants to share any Counterfeit Kit creation!
Any of the challenges from this month, or even just a page you've made with this month's kit would be perfect as your contribution to the hop. This is YOUR hop and we'd love to see more of you jumping on board (pun intended!) and sharing what you've done with your September Counterfeit kit.
We've extended the deadline for signing up so come on, the more the merrier!
To be a part of our blog hop:
1. E-mail us your name/blog address/promise to participate at counterfeitkitchallenge@yahoo.com by Friday 20th September
2. You will receive an e-mail from us by the 22nd with a list of the hop participants.
3. You will need to schedule your own blog post showing your project and links 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
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Challenge #2: Chalkboard Challenge
Chalkboards may not be politically correct anymore, but they are certainly on trend! CHA was FULLY of papers, stickers and embellishments that embraced this humble and increasingly old fashioned school prop.
Challenge #2: Chalkboard Challenge: Get inspired by the chalkboard trend on your project! Find a photo that inspires you or get creative and make your own!
How to make your own chalkboard printables
Chalkboard Printables
Chalkboard Art Meets Stamping
Chalkboard Card Tutorial
Chalkboard Trend
Sigh. I just love these! Now take a look at another sigh worthy project!
Isbaha found some great inspiration in this chalkboard...and turned it into a stunning mini album! Head over to her blog HERE.
LesleyG created a beautiful layout! So many great details! Hop over to her BLOG to take a look
Milissa made a couple of cards using some homemade chalkboard accents. The details are on her blog.
Will you join in with our chalkboard challenge?
Don't forget to link up - we love to see your creations
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Hey...I Can Make THAT!
September 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 is chock full of tutorials. Today, we have counterfeits by our talented Master Forgers from the inspiration kits from Citrus Twist (Scroll down to JULY), but be sure to check back often this month as we will also WOW you with knock-off versions of many of the products featured at Summer CHA.
Lesley G shows us how to make these polaroids.
Leslie S makes her own geotags & papers.
This month's guest designer Isbaha used her creativity to forge a TON of items.
First, a patterned paper with a blurred effect. She used this paper in her new blog header as seen below.
Next up, one of my all time favorite papers from the Crate Paper Pier Collection. I bought this one twice (and used it), but would always love to have it in my stash. With this tutorial, I'll never have to go without!
Check out all the details on those dreamy clouds here.
And how yummy is this chevron pattern paper (another Crate paper knock off)?
Isbaha teaches you all the tricks to this forgery here
Last, but not least, she shows us how easy it is to make kraft and white big chevrons here.
And if you think that is a lot, wait until you see what else is in store. You will be saying all month, "Hey...I Can Make THAT!" Be sure to share what you DO make over on the September Mr. Linky!
Thursday, September 5, 2013
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