After successfully using my Counterfeit Kit For April while working on the Southern Adventure Album, I was incredibly keen to see which kit the Counterfeit Kit Challenge had chosen as inspiration for May. I wasn't disappointed! The Master Forgers had chosen a selection of kits from Paper Camellia, all of which had a travel theme. Perfect!
As usual I was inspired by the colours and theme of the kit, but I found that I was also keen to incorporate some of the smaller details - the banners, the uplifting phrases and, suprisingly, the buttons. (I never use buttons!) So, after putting together a selection of papers from Bazill, Echo Park, American Crafts, Dear Lizzy and Sodalicious, I decided to add a few personal touches!
I started by breaking out some of my stamps and using some of the leftovers from my Counterfeit Kit For April to make some embellishments. I included my favourite 'Life Is Amazing' sentiment; included some large, banner style elements; and broke out my tiny stamps and my sewing machine to make one of my favourite, little banners! (I wrote a Pennant Banner Tutorial a while back, if you want to take a peek!)
The best thing 'killing my kit' in this way is that, aside from making the most of my pretty paper, I'll have co-ordinating embellishments to spread throughout my album - tying it all together nicely.
I also included a sheet of 'handmade' patterned paper which was made, quite simply, using the 'leftover' from a sticker sheet and some Cosmic Shimmer Mists. (Again, I have a handy tutorial, already written on Using Mists To Make Your Own Paper in case you want to try it!)
I'm not sure exactly how much time I'll have to spend using my Counterfit Kit this month - it's shaping up to be a busy month - but at least I know that, when I have the time, everything is ready and waiting! Hurrah!
Lovely kit and I like the tip on the left over pieces of last month's kit will have to keep that in mind for this month, it's a smart move and a fantastic way to use up the kit. Thank you for the post on my blog and with LOAD-so far so good, had a hiccup last night and didn't think I would post in time but my internet came back on just in time. Have a fantastic day :)
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring kit! And this little banner is so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteA great tip about the misting. Your kit looks excellent. HAve fun using it!
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful kit... LOVE the banner backed with black..very effective!
ReplyDeleteHere's another who likes your little black-edged banner :). And hoping the pretty kit makes it easier to scrap this month.
ReplyDeleteHere's another who likes your little black-edged banner :). And hoping the pretty kit makes it easier to scrap this month.
ReplyDeleteThat's a tempting kit. It sounds like you've worked out at plan for that album that is all out for the best. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteFabulous kit, love your map paper!
ReplyDeleteLooks like I've been amiss in reading your blog recently :-( missed this fabulous kit. I so love the way you manage to keep your kits small and manageable and so very much your own style. The map pare is awesome - need to track that down obviously! Overall, a fabulous kit and I love that you're going to carry on with your mini album from last month. Such a wonderful project. It makes me smile to see you here each month :-)
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