Monday, 1 February 2016

Ready For Spring (February's Counterfeit Kit Challenge Reveal & Blog Hop)

Hello! Welcome to The February Kit Reveal & Blog Hop for the Counterfeit Kit Challenge! If you've been following the reveal blog hop (which starts on the main blog) you will have arrived from Susanne's blog, Snaps and Snippets and will have seen lots of inspiration along the way. If not, read on and I'll make sure you find your way. 


This month our inspiration kit is the brand new, February Kit from Mind The Scrap which includes a selection from the beautiful new collections by Amy Tangerine and Maggie Holmes - and some super-cute (and exclusive) arrow embellishments!  


I think the first thing that anyone will notice is that my kit looks nothing like the original - at least when comparing it to the main kit 'sneak' - but it really is based on it! 

I started with a list of the colours and elements that appealed to me, then went to start sifting and sorting through my collection. Obviously, the 'softer' elements stuck with me (and it's unashamedly pretty) but there are nods to the black and navy in the original kit too. (These softer elements are easier to spot when checking out the individual patterned papers, because they are all on the other sides!)


I hadn't realised that the Dear Lizzy Alphas would work so well with the silver-grey patterned papers, but was so pleased to find out that they did! I then added some smaller alphas in mint and turquoise that match some of the florals.

The large gold 'sequins' are actually counterfeited using my trusty circle punch and the leftover cardboard from a bottle of Chambord Liqueur! (Happy Christmas!) and I've saved the rest of the box as well, in case I can make some magic happen with the framed sides.


To complete the kit, I've added in some extra embellishments including; doilies, paper-clips, charms, stamped phrases, some pocket cards, buttons and a striped paper bag. Oh, and let's not forget those delightful resin roses! It's all a bit random, but I like the way it's worked out. Clearly, I am 'Ready For Spring'.
 
I can't wait to see how the rest of the team have interpreted the Mind The Scrap Kit, so I'm heading over to see Jemma at Just Jimjams which is the next stop on The February Kit Reveal & Blog Hop.
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14 comments:

  1. Margie1 February 2016 at 11:42

    I love how soft and lovely your kit turned out! Ready for spring indeed!

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  2. Susanne1 February 2016 at 12:19

    Yes, I love your soft and sweet interpretation too.

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  3. Susan1 February 2016 at 12:38

    This is just beautiful Clair - so soft and pretty. I like the gold and navy additions too and those roses - wow!

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  4. Tina Campbell1 February 2016 at 13:11

    I agree I like the softer colors of your kit, it does feel like spring :) So pretty :)

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  5. cinmfoster1 February 2016 at 13:46

    Pretty kit. I do like the gold and navy additions.
    Cindy F

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  6. Tara O1 February 2016 at 16:01

    I love your kit. Soft and pretty with just the right amount of bold color to offset those colors. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

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  7. Unknown1 February 2016 at 17:41

    beautiful kit, i love that it inspired you to pick out some elements that you may not have put together naturally!!!

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  8. Lisa1 February 2016 at 18:34

    I'd say you really nailed the essence of the kit with the colours and patterns you chose - I can definitely see that it comes from the original and it's really gorgeous! Those DL letters are super cute and the large(r) gold dots are very cute - looking forward to seeing those in action!

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  9. sassyscrapper1 February 2016 at 19:11

    What a beautiful collection of papers and those "sequins" in their over sized version are FAB! I think I may need to forge your paper clips with some gold spray paint. So elegant. Have a fun month!

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  10. Mary1 February 2016 at 20:09

    I love all the soft, pretty elements of this kit! Those Dear Lizzy letters are absolutely gorgeous! =)

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  11. Julene Matthews1 February 2016 at 22:45

    Pretty kit and many interesting items in there to use.

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  12. LCSmithSAVED13 February 2016 at 00:35

    Delicious.
    I feel as if I'm wearing a dainty diminutive print dress with a cobwebby spring sweater.
    I have those resin roses ringing my wrist...
    (sorry for playing catch-up as I missed the first half of the hop this month)

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  13. Jimjams16 February 2016 at 22:06

    Random is good in your hands!

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  14. Kelly Sroka24 February 2016 at 16:31

    Pretty! I love the cool, subtle papers and patterns.

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