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Friday, May 31, 2013

Counterfeit Kit Challenge - June Kit Reveal Blog Hop

Hello.  Welcome to our June Kit Reveal and blog hop.  I do hope you've worked up an appetite as I have something delicious to share with you.  Counterfeit Kit Challenge has given us many options for kit-copying this month.  Here are the selections, all from Scraptastic Club, from which we had to choose.

http://www.scraptasticclub.com/collections/current-kits/products/may-2013-after-the-storm-kit
http://www.scraptasticclub.com/collections/current-kits/products/may-2013-after-the-storm-add-on
http://www.scraptasticclub.com/collections/current-kits/products/may-2013-destination-unknown-kit
http://www.scraptasticclub.com/collections/current-kits/products/may-2013-destination-unknown-add-on

I decided to focus on the "After the Storm" kit as pictured here:
May 2013 After the Storm Kit

The color green is what first struck me when studying this kit.  I also noticed that between the kraft and corrugated cardboard, a good deal of brown is represented.  And when I see green and brown together, I think of this...


Presenting my June Counterfeit Kit 
KEY LIME PIE
(insert groan here!)

Just as Key Lime Pie is rich and decadent, I whipped up a kit to match the lusciousness of one of my favorite desserts.  First, let's take a look at the main ingredients (aka the papers)


I followed the inspiration kit's lead with the solid cardstock, but then just took off "going green" with the other papers.  Of course, I HAD to include the tangy lime slices!

Next, let's look at the ingredients that will make my layouts sweet.


A generous pinch of Studio Calico Wood veneers along with a dash of washi will ensure success.


One cup of corrugated cardboard butterflies and 1/4 cup of Basic Grey flags yield scrumptious layouts.


Equal parts Distress Ink (in Lemonade and Shabby Shutters) along with some Thickers in 2 shades of green are some of the secret ingredients!  (Shhhh...don't tell!)


The Key Lime Pie recipe is stored safely away in this recipe basket, but on top you can find a variety of journaling tags to add special stories to layouts.


I don't have a Silhouette, but my good old Cricut helped me to create a little "sunshine" tag.  Those papers with negative space cut outs are so popular right now.  And you can't have Key Lime Pie without the limes OR lime green flowers and baker's twine.

So, let's bring it all together again and take a look...

Ready for a slice?  Perhaps with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream and garnished with a fresh lime? Oh...I wish I could really offer you some!  Instead, I hope I have offered you some inspiration to create your own kit this month.  Whether you choose "After the Storm" or any of the other fabulous inspiration kits, I hope you play along with us this month.  Be sure to link up your creations with Mr. Linky over at the CKC blog.  And if it's any consolation on not being able to offer you a slice of pie, consider this - at least your kit will be sugar-free, fat-free, and cholesterol-free, but full of 100% scrappy goodness!

If you've just stumbled in here, be sure to check out the rest of the design team's blogs for yummy inspiration.

Guest Designer: Sherri http://sherrithompson.blogspot.com/
Andrea http://snappingmonsters.blogspot.com/
Angela http://colestoucan.blogspot.co.uk/
Jemma http://just-jimjams.blogspot.com/
Jennifer http://jennifergracecreates.com
Lisa H. http://lisahausmann.blogspot.com/
Lynnette http://sassyscrapper2010.blogspot.com/
Milissa http://millermall.blogspot.com/














15 comments:

  1. Ok, so you did it again. You win the best kit presentation! What a scrummy looking pie, can I come along for a slice and a scrap? Great kit full of yummy stash so I'm sure you'll be sure to whip up some delicious creations :-)

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  2. I'm almost licking the screen here.I love that pie & your colours are to die for.Your presentation always makes me smile too :)

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  3. Such a lip smacking delicious kit. "Insert groan here" cracked me up because "oooooohhhhaahhhh" was what I said as I scrolled through the pie picture.

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  4. WOW!!! Delicious indeed!! So creative and fun. I, as well, love Key Lime Pie, and this scrumptious kit! Looking forward to seeing your pages.

    Blessings ~~ dawn

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  5. Love your kit...and your presentation!! I cant wait to see what you do.with it this month!

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  6. Key Lime Pie kit? How clever are you?? What a great direction to go and I loved how you displayed your kit with the pie in the center. Not only did it inspire me to get crafting, but it also inspired me to go eat pie. So a double-thanks to you!

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  7. you just gotta add split pea soup to the secret ingreients. you did good

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  8. YUM, yum, yum, yum, yum! I love the way you photograph your kits! Now I am craving a slice of pie. Your kit is very yummy too :-)

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  9. Oh, what a GREAT job you've done, displaying your kit so deliciously! I'll take a slice right now . . .

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  10. My mouth is watering at the sight of both your kit and that pie. Awesome as always!

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  11. Let me be the first person this month to say YOU ROCK Lynette! I have not jumped on this train but I need to - my room is a wreck - but you inspire me to Counterfeit as I clean. Love your twist. My DH is a nut for Key Lime pie. Well done!

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  12. Oh yes, I'll have a slice please. It looks like a gorgeous kit, can't wait to see your creations

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  13. Stunning, I adore the way you present your kits :)

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  14. yummy looking pie, and a super yummy kit! wowzers! Love all those elements you've put together

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