More September Creations

Scrapping and I have been reunited...and I have to say, "it feels so good!"

I love playing with my papers and supplies!

Here are two layouts I created with my September kit, "Fern Gully".  I don't have much time before I have to pick up the kids, so I'll skip the small talk.

All I can say is that I sat down with my kit and played!

Take a look...

If you've been away from scrapping, just sit down and play.  You will be glad you did! 

Gotta run!

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I Did Not Know That!

So, with the kids back to school I was able to find a little bit of time to play with my September Kit, "Fern Gully".  I decided to make use of the forged Studio Calico polka dot paper I whipped up.  You remember the one, don't you?

Ahhhh, yes!  Now you know the one.

Hmmm...should I cut it up?

Is it too much to use whole?

I was a little bit stumped, so I decided to head over to Pinterest and see what was on the boards under "Pop Art" by Studio Calico.

And guess what I discovered?

The original version of this paper is actually a scratch off sheet!

I DID NOT KNOW THAT!

Did you know that?

I totally missed that feature!

So, I took my forgery one step further (using some inspiration from the SC blog) by making it look like some of the gold foil dots were scratched off, revealing a message behind.  Just a quick dab and smear of white paint that I even scratched with my fingernail and then some rub-ons and handwriting to complete the look.  

Haha!  That's funny...I used rub-ons on my scratch-offs!

And here's how I ended up using the paper...

And some close-ups...

Some gold stitching detail ties in to the gold foil dots and some gold splatters for good measure.

Check out the Studio Calico blog post that inspired me HERE.

So glad to have used my hand forged paper and make the scratch-off discovery!  

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Pick a Card...Any Card!

And you have the choice of THREE!

Over at Counterfeit Kit Challenge, Bethany charged us with the following challenge:

*Challenge #2: Make a collection of 3 cards using the same type of paper/embellishments from your kit. Keep them similar, but add a different twist to each one.* 

Cards should be an easy and quick craft project, right?  But sometimes I struggle with how to fill the space.  I guess I'm a bit of a hoarder (or not very generous), but it kills me to put a fancy embellishment on a card.  I guess we all know the inevitable fate of a greeting card and I'd rather that prized embellishment be on a scrapbook page.  There's a better chance of longevity on that one.

So, I decided to occupy that card "real estate" with some photos.  Easy and relatively inexpensive to print, photos printed in a smaller size make a perfect focal point.  I used scenery shots that are pretty and generic enough to send to anyone.  Even the photo with people are only silhouettes so it really can work for anyone (although, I do think my sister will be receiving this one!).  I also chose shots that are from the same photo session to satisfy the "same, but different" challenge.

Here are my creations:

What types of cards will you whip up?  Perhaps consider some scenery shots for your next batch!

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A Simple Paper Forgery

By now you have seen the Studio Calico kit-to-copy this month, Pop Art.  It is a sparse kit with not many embellishments, but it did have a paper that called out to me as a candidate for forging.

I'm not sure if it is white or a very pale pink coupled with those gold dots, but I went with the very pale pink.

Next, I looked through my stash of vellum and found a gold piece.

A circle punch will work perfectly...1.5 inches works for me.

Then there's that pesky dilemma on how to adhere vellum.

I dug out my Xyron sticker maker and fed those circles through to create an even cover of adhesive.

I tried not to get too particular about placement.  I did follow what I'll call a random diagonal.

And here is my result...

Pleased as punch!

I always get such a kick out of creating something that's just like the original. 

 You should give it a try!

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Counterfeit Kit Challenge September Kit Reveal and Blog Hop

Why hello there.

Where has the time gone?

May I ask a favor?

Slow down the treadmill of life, please!

Wasn't it just July and I was preparing for my trip to Europe?  Time has marched on and little has been scrapped.  But there's no guilt here as sometimes (mostly summer) you have to stop and LIVE life.  The scrapping and the kit can wait.  Has this ever happened to you?  Don't beat yourself over it. Open up an Iris box and place your goodies in for a rainy, scrappy day.  That's what I'm going to do. I fully intend on using that Jet Setter kit from August.  Stay tuned.

In the meantime, we are on to our next batch of inspiration.  Let's take a look at this eclectic mix from Studio Calico:

I will be honest.  I looked at this and thought, "I'm glad this didn't arrive in my mailbox!"  It seems rather random to me, but I decided to keep positive and figure out my angle.  I noticed those green and teal ferns and they reminded me of a fern paper I have in my stash.  And there...my kit was born,

Introducing...

My inspiration fern paper seemed to fit with the existing color palette.  A very unlikely mix for me, but that's the beauty of CKC.  We strive to stretch you (and the Master Forgers) in all different directions.  Take a closer look...

Be sure to check our "Forgeries on the Fourth" post on September 4th, of course!  I'll show you how I replicated the gold dot paper as seen in the lower right corner.

No printer's tray this month as it is still loaded with last month's goodies!  I have this month's offerings scattered here near my lush summer fern.

 Not quite a fern, but that transparent leafy sprig will stand in well.  Lots of old product like some smash journaling cards and metal rimmed tag.

The light pink paper with the black dots reminded me of one of the inspiration papers and the addition of the paper daisies is a nod to the flower paper.

So there you have it...another kit created.  The important lesson to learn here is keep an open mind.  I'm still glad Studio Calico didn't send me this kit in the mail, but I am thankful for the inspiration to create a fun, fresh and lush kit that uses the supplies from my stash...the supplies I love!

Here's the order of the hop.  Be sure to visit all my fellow Master Forgers and Cindy, this month's talented guest designer.  Welcome, Cindy!

Guest Designer: http://www.cindyscreations-cinmfoster.blogspot.com/
Lisa: http://lisahausmann.blogspot.ca
Lynnette http://www.sassyscrapper2010.blogspot.com
Margie: http://scrappinmargie.blogspot.com
Stephanie: http://skylinepaperie.blogspot.com
Susanne: http://snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com
Jemma: http://just-jimjams.blogspot.co.uk
Julene: http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com
Leslie: http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.ca

Woo Hoo!  Kids are back to school soon!  Time to Scrap!

Counterfeit Kit Challenge August Reveal and Blog Hop

Are you ready to go on a Scrapbooking Adventure?  Ready or not...here we go!

This month's inspiration at Counterfeit Kit Challenge is brought to you by Scrappy Canary.  An uncomplicated kit, "Globe-Trotter" offers some fun patterns and a nod to travel with a super cute die cute pack.  I chuckled when I saw the inspiration and its name as I am about to
embark on a European adventure.
 Travel has definitely been on my mind!

Scrappy Canary

Let's get through airport security quickly so we can enjoy my August Kit.

(And no...you don't have to take off your shoes!)

"Jet Setter" is also a streamlined kit that mimics the color palette in the inspiration with just a hint of international flair.  Who wants to take the chance of losing a checked bag or waiting around at the baggage carousel?  This jet setting sassy scrapper is just taking her carry-on!  Here's my travel outfit for my 9 hour journey.

Grey, teal and navy come together in an unexpected twist.  It's a great combination for my papers this month, too.

During the first leg of my trip, I will spend 3 magical days with fellow Master Forger, Lisa.  She will be graciously hosting me in her adopted homeland of Germany.  I will be leaving 4:30 PM my time and arriving 6:00 AM in Dusseldorf.  It's kind of important that I get some sleep on the plane as Lisa has lots planned for us to do as soon as I step off the plane.  Hoping that travel pillow helps me catch some Zzzzz's.  In the meantime, it holds those sweet October Afternoon cards with a global vibe.

The papers will be my passport to scrappy fun.  I used navy, teal, grey, yellow/orange and wood tones as my inspiration.  Coincidentally, this is also my color scheme for the wardrobe I packed.

Just like my kits, almost all of my wardrobe pieces mix and match in one way or another making for smart packing.  I feel like the paper counterfeiting process has been an eye opener for my closet, pulling out older things from my wardrobe "stash" and mixing them with newer finds.

Some cork elements, globe veneers and a washi camera will create plenty of travel or non-travel related layouts.  After Germany, I will meet my hubby in Poland, the land of my heritage.  Here's another outfit from my bag that seems to go along with my kit.  Somehow a peasant shirt seemed like a must-pack item to Eastern Europe and the pattern reminds me of the navy paisley in my kit.

Even some cork on the soles of my sandals...just like the cork letters and shapes in the kit.

Not sure where Lisa will be taking me, but I have my Euro ready for a night on the town.  Here's my "dress-up" outfit that is perfectly packable.  The zipper actually goes in the back, but I thought the exposed look was so fun that I had to show you.  Just like in scrapbooking, I love the little details!

They're starting to board my plane, so I'll have to run.  Go ahead and start gathering your things.  Whether you "overpack" or go "mean and lean",

 be sure to take along the things you love for your scrappy journey.

Before they close the cabin door, let me just remind you about our design team call.  If you love the counterfeiting process, you should try out for our team.  Find out all the details HERE.

And don't forget to jet set over to each and every Master Forger to see her take on the Scrappy Canary kit.  No passport needed to visit their blogs and gather inspiration from all around the world - USA, Australia, UK, Canada and Germany!  It's a small world after all! 

The blog hop order is as follows:

Leslie: http://lcsmithsaved-outofthemire.blogspot.ca

Lisa: http://lisahausmann.blogspot.ca

Lynnette http://www.sassyscrapper2010.blogspot.com

Margie: http://scrappinmargie.blogspot.com

Stephanie: http://skylinepaperie.blogspot.com

Susanne: http://snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com

Jemma: http://just-jimjams.blogspot.co.uk

Julene: http://julenebydesign.blogspot.com

On behalf of our captain, Bethany 

and the entire Counterfeit Kit Challenge crew, 

I'd like to thank you for flying CKC Airlines! 

 Have a wonderful day!

CKC Challenge #1 - Picture This!

Hey there!  Just a quick post to show you my creation for Challenge #1 - Picture This!  The goal here is to use 4 or more photos on a page.  For me, the quickest and easiest way to achieve this is to use a collage maker.  I love my subscription to Picmonkey and along with cool photo effects, fonts, and frames, there are a variety of collage combinations.

Here's my layout featuring a Mother's Day photo shoot with my kids:

I broke up the collage by not including a photo in every cell, but I did meet the minimum of 4 photos.  I then added a project life style card and the title spilling out of the open cells.

I used my July kit, "Shabby Shutter" to complete this layout.  This title is sort of an inside joke here around our house.

While it may sound like I'm being a martyr, I don't mean it like that.  I joke with the kids, but they know that I would go to the moon and back for them.

Just some pretty little details like a lacy Maya Road doily and a Jillybean Soup vintage style button to finish off this Mother's Day layout.

How will you include mulitple photos on your page?  If you aren't a collage maker, you may want to consider it.  Easy peasy!

Can't wait to see your creation.

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