Saturday 1 September 2012

I've Been Caught Stealing

Uh. Oh. I've been caught stealing! But instead of the shame that you'd usually associate with that phrase, my little heart has, instead, been filled with pride because I'll be joining the Counterfeit Kit Challenge as their Guest Designer for September. 


I am such a huge fan of the Counterfeit Kit Challenge that each month I can be found sneaking onto the blog during my tea break, or lunches, so that I can hit refresh 'just one more time' until the inspiration kit is finally revealed. I'll start thinking about how I can adapt the kit to suit my own tastes; wondering what papers I have that I can substitute in; what kind of embellishments I might be able to make myself; and which photographs I might try to use during the month.

Of course, as soon as the Master Forgers reveal their own counterfeit kits the following day, I'll often see something that starts me thinking all over again - like a paper I hadn't considered using, or a new way of combining the colours and textures from the inspiration kit. I start to get excited about the papers and products I already have in my stash! And that's why, even before I've started pulling together my own kit, or scrap-booking my pretty pictures, that the Counterfeit Kit Challenge is so much fun!

13 comments:

  1. Thrilled to see you were the this month's GD. Can't wait to see what you create :)

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  2. Yay! My little heart is also filled with pride, 'cos my friend is GD :)

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  3. How exciting!! I always mean to join in but life happens. I'll make a special effort this month as I have been looking at friends kits that they have just bought. I am always filled with envy, but stop myself buying kits because I have a mountain of stash already waiting to be used.
    So the Counterfeit Challenge is the perfect solution!

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  4. I am thrilled to bits for you this month! Can't wait to see what you create - so fun to be doing this together this month!

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  5. So excited to see you are the GD this month at CKC!!!

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  6. Pleased to meet you, Clair. Looking forward to this months CKC!Only my third month, but like you, it helps me see different possible combinations. And learning what doesn't work for me, is possibly an even bigger benefit.

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  7. Ooh how exciting and well deserved :o)
    Fiona x

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  8. Oh I am so excited that you are joining us "officially" this month. Scrap on!

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  9. OOh, I've never heard of this, but it sounds fun!

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  10. So excited for you! This will be my second month with the challenge. I'm a lot like you. Hoping they might even post the kit early. LOL. Cannot wait to see what you put together for your kit and creations!

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  11. YAY - we're excited to have you with us all the way this month!

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  12. I so loved the Counterfeit Kits I put together before life got busier. Still thinking I might do another... looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

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