Hey...I Can Make That!

CKC September Tutorials

Welcome to "Hey...I can make THAT!" 

 A monthly post to help you truly counterfeit many of the components of the current month's kit.  No need to go out and purchase...just use the supplies you already have to create some of the freshest and trendiest products out there.  Here you will find links to our amazing design team members' blogs and/or links to other craft sites on the web showing how to counterfeit these must-have products.

This month our inspiration kit, "Island Paradise", is brought to you by Scrapbook Circle.  

 

Let's see how you can create some of these pretties with the help of your Master Forgers.

Jemma has been having fun with chipboard, cork paper and stamps as well as cork and rub-ons to counterfeit the Scrapbook Circle Exclusive Cork Die "Cutes":

Lynnette has an insider's tip for you!  Later this month, you MAY just need to get a bit messy with some mixed media projects.  Here's a DIY recipe and video tutorial on how to make your own texture paste.

See Leslie's monthly mastery HERE

Need a little direction on how to approach the whole counterfeiting process?

 Master Forger Stephanie's video from the September Reveal hop to the rescue! 

If you've been looking to take the counterfeiting plunge or just need a fresh approach, it's worth a look to see her process in assembling a kit.  While there's no right or wrong way, it is interesting to learn different ways to tackle it.

Check out her video here.

Hope we've given you the confidence to forge some products and/or assemble a kit.  It's so much fun to play along with us at Counterfeit Kit.  Can't wait to see you there!

Challenge #3: Add texture to your background!

Flat and smooth can be good, but for a project that people want to reach out and touch, a little texture is just what you need.  Layers, embossing, burlap, glitter, veneers…these are all great ways to give a bit of texture to your background!


Here is an example of some great texturizing!  Jennifer made a layout based on the sketch for Scrap365 (You should check them out…great challenges to finish up your kits!)

Jennifer Grace Creates

I love all of the bits Jennifer used to add texture to her layout:

1.  Sequins on the journaling

2.  Glittered ribbon

3.  Puffy star with sequins

4.  Layered paper

5.  Clip heart near photo

6.  Stitching on speech bubble

7.  Decorative edges on some of the papers

8.  Dots and bling

Challenge #3:  Add texture to your background

7 Ways to add texture and dimension to your scrapbook pages

Adding Texture and Dimension to a Layout

Texturing Cards, Tags and Scrapbook Pages

30 Ways to add texture to your art journal pages…

Here are some great examples from our Master Forgers:

Stephanie layered patterned papers (9 total!) to create her page. The mix of patterns and designs, paired with spray mists and 3D foam dots, helped create a textured look for her Hawaii layout.

Look here to see what Leslie chose from her kit 

this month to give texture to her page.

This is the final challenge that can be used for our blog hop…make sure you e-mail us if you would like to participate.  :)

Hey...I can make THAT!

November Tutorials

Welcome to "Hey...I can make THAT!"  A monthly post to help you truly counterfeit many of the components of the current month's kit.  No need to go out and purchase...just use the supplies you already have to create some of the freshest and trendiest products out there.  Here you will find links to our amazing design team members' blogs and/or links to other craft sites on the web showing how to make these amazing products.

If you haven't seen this month's inspiration kit, Jenni Bowlin's October kit & add-ons, you must go here NOW!  So much wonderful inspiration!  But what if you feel like you are missing key components to a kit and you have no suitable subs from your stash?  No need to place a rush order to your favourite online store, just check out your Master Forgers' renditions of these scrappy items.

Vikki had some color changing fun this month and shows us how to change it up HERE.

Angela forged a digital cutting file and shows us how.