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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Counterfeit Kit Challenge March Reveal and Blog Hop

In my neck of the woods, it is cold, snowy and dreary.  It just seems like it will never end.  I need a pop of brightness to get me out of this funk and the Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog has just the right scrappy inspiration to pull me out of my winter doldrums.  Take a look for yourself:



The pops of orange really grabbed me as I'm sure I am suffering from a bit of the winter blahs.  So, I focused mostly on color scheme this month and ran with the orange and turquoise combination.  Here's the kit I created that has me totally smitten this month:


There are a few papers I chose as a direct counterfeit like the wood tone, the sketch-like feathers and the map paper, but the others were added in as I just thought they had the same feel as the ones in the kit.  I have to say that the more I counterfeit, the more I can do it by gut instinct.  Like anything else, the more you do it, the more confident you become in your decisions and the easier the whole process becomes.


The wood grain alphas nestled in the orange soda six pack will serve me well in "popping" on the title on my layout.  I must say that I will probably dig into my Thickers drawer to add more along the way.  You know that's totally ok, right?  (Shhh...it will be our little secret!)


My kit presentation wouldn't be complete without showing you my printer's tray.  I added some cork elements as featured in the inspiration and HAD to include those wood grain polaroids which were an exact match.  The circular wood veneer pieces give a nod to the sunburst looking Studio Calico stickers.  I may have to glitter those babies up with some orange glitter.  And how could I not include that SMASH orange washi tape housed in...wait for it...AN ORANGE POP CAN!  So perfect!


A frosty mug and a crazy straw will quench my thirst while all these yummy supplies will satisfy my scrappy needs!


Another direct copy are the turquoise doilies, but don't be discouraged if you don't have exact matches. I rarely do.  If that really gets you down though, be sure to check the CKC blog for "Forgeries on the Fourth" for some ideas on how to forge your own copycats.  Great tutorials and links every fourth of the month!


So, if you're like me and have a crush on the color orange this month or something else grabs you in the inspiration, find your angle and create a kit you will be smitten by!

Be sure to "POP" in and say hello to all of my fellow Master Forgers, with Margie being next on the hop.   I know they will all have blog posts  overflowing with inspiration for you.  Also, please give a warm CKC welcome to our guest designer, Janine.  She is sure to inspire you the entire month.  Welcome, Janine!

BUT WAIT!  THERE'S MORE...
A Kit Building Tip:  You may be counterfeiting, but treat your kit like the real deal!  Name it - just like a pet!  LOL!  Photograph it with a prop or two. Have it accessible in a box - just like how you would receive it from one of the fancy kit clubs. Treating it as such will give you a crush on it and inspire you to USE it!


Thanks for stopping by!

18 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh! I just love your whole presentation. You have so many terrific elements to your orange kit, and it all fits together so nicely in the grand scheme! The naming really has become a fun part of the whole kit making process -- giving it an identity. I am, so looking forward to seeing your continued creativity with your "Orange Crush"!

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  2. Lynnette, you are too adorable! This is a perfect winter doldrum kit and simply gorgeous. I'd use it in a flash and obviously need to add some orange into my stash as I noticed I have hardly any and your kit especially makes realise how much I miss it!

    Your presentation is once again, inspired and inspiring and the colours and elements you've included are so appealing. If you decide to sell "Orange Crush" let me know and I'll be first on the list.

    Your embellies are gorgeous and that orange washi tape really is perfect for this - sometimes the gods are smiling while we make up our kits aren't they! I was particularly interested to see the doilies - the picture I found for them doesn't do their prettiness justice - just lovely!

    And I spy a map paper I don't have - which one is that then? Very pretty!!!

    All in all, a gorgeous kit and one that I know will brighten up these last days of winter.

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    1. Hey Lisa...thanks for the love! The map paper is Imaginesce. I can't believe I found one that you didn't already have!

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  3. Oh Yeah! Love your kit. I never name my kit, so this month I will and try and do a fancy photo shoot too... thanks for the tips x

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    1. Hey Laura...Thanks for the love! Even one little prop will do. Really no need to get too fancy. This has become a little pet project for me, but the real effort is in the scrapping.

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  4. Just fabulous - this kit really brightened my day!

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  5. I definitely have a crush on your kit. You've mixed in enough other colors and patterns to make the orange so appealing. Fave!

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  6. So yummy, I want to add a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and make it a float! You have got my juices jiggling. Excuse me while I go set up a photo shoot with grand-daughter Rebecca in her bright orange coat. She calls herself the "creamsicle kid"

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  7. Ahhh!! Now I want an Orange Crush!! Yummy kit, so sweet and unique and perfect! And I always love the way you photograph your kits!

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  8. Your presentation always floors me! Love the orange crush kit idea & you certainly have some orange there. Knowing you it will be used effectively. Every item in here looks so wonderful .

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  9. I love love LOVE all your orange- fantastic!!!

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  10. Such pretty and vibrant colors. Wow all of you ladies are pulling such pretty kits together.

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  11. Again, a wonderful job. I love that you chose the orange colour to highlight!

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  12. Such a beautiful kit and your presentation is just perfect! Love your kit name - still trying to come up with one for mine.

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  13. Wow. This is an amazing kit! I love how you photograph with props.

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  14. (It thought for sure I had left a comment!)
    What a total delight!
    I have as much or more fun READING your kit reveal post
    as I do looking at it - and THAT is a blast!

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  15. a wonderfully fun and vibrant kit.

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