Thursday, January 5, 2012

Dusting Off the Cobwebs

I'm dusting off the cobwebs from this here blog, getting back into a post-holidays routine. 

So I'll start with my January Counterfeit Kit as part of the Master Forger Kit Hop. The next stop on the hop is Susanne (and she had A LOT of loot posted on her blog, so I imagine her kit is going to be well stocked, too!).

I LOVED the December holiday posts on the CKC blog, and I am excited to get back to the usual monthly schedule, too.  Of the kits offered for counterfeiting this month, I used the Cocoa and Marshmellows kit for my inspiration.


For the papers: I found some similar patterns/colors in a stack of DCWV paper (Cafe Mediterranean) that I received for Christmas.  Rather than pull out a couple of pieces, I'm planning to utilize the whole stack for a few projects this month. 

For the farmhouse alpha stickers: In an effort to get rid of the old, and to mimic the mix-match look of that alpha set, I've pulled a few partially-used alphas from my stash. They have a one-way trip from there; If I don't use them, they're going to the trash. I need to stop saving every. single. alpha. leftover.

For the tags and die cuts: I'm utilizing several printables, some I found on Pinterest, some I found through links here on CKCB, and some I've cut on the Cricut.  I've added a few extra items for extra embellishments, too.  For the yellow pearlspiece, I've added some bling from my stash and some pearls from my stocking.



For the stamps: I don't have any stamps that say "yesterday" or "tomorrow," but I did find a couple that say "today." So I'll try to work those stamps in, along with some new inks (also Santa-delivered :)).

For the Mistables: I am not a mister; I haven't jumped on the mist bandwagon.  But when I saw these Mistables, I thought I'd take the challenge and make my own mist.  I'll show you later this month how I made my own mist, recycled some fabric to form mistable shapes/banners, and used it on a project.  Pictured beneath the mist are shapes and a flower that I made with the mist.

I made a quick page to use a bit of my new kit, too.  I have a problem that's a good problem to have - I'm pretty much caught up and don't have a lot to scrap right now.  I need to work on my December Daily, but outside of that specific project and supplies, I don't have a lot to do.  I have a few random pages that need to be finished/pictures found/etc., so my goal is to use my kit to wrap up those loose ends.  And I have two projects planned that should use a good bit of stash, too. 

So here's the page.  I was putting this particular page off because I didn't have great pictures.  Solution: I found the pics on the event's facebook page, so I'm giving credit to the photographer at the James Cancer Hospital Cancer Survivor Day, held last September, for the photos on this page. 


Next month will mark 5 years since my cancer surgery. On my last visit to the oncologist, last month on the Friday before Christmas, he said I've graduated and don't need to go back to him for regular check-ups. That was my best present this year!

25 comments:

  1. I love your homemade mistable banners, and those butterflies are AWESOME!! And go you for getting a page done already! Love it!

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  2. I love how you've forged this kit, this is the one I'm choosing to work with too! And congrats on being a survivor!!! Love the page, expecially that butterfly!

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  3. Love the butterflies!

    Your layout makes me feel happy for you and I don't even know you...Congrats!

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  4. That really is a wonderful present - I bet you are so relieved to have that part of your life behind you! Here is to the next 5 years, and beyond! :) PS - great LO!

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  5. Congratulations on being a survivor and in addition being "all caught up" on your scrap-booking!- i have resigned myself to never being caught up!

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  6. Congrats on your 5 year anniversary next month - certainly something to celebrate!

    Snap on the counterfeiting - I loved the original kit - it will be interesting to see how we get on with our mistable ribbons!

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  7. Congratulations on your good news! That's terrific! Great picks for your own counterfeit kit. Butterfly and flowers are perfect touches for your celebratory layout!

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  8. This turned out great! Love all the different elements. TFS!

    Aloha,
    Dena
    (Strawberryfairy on 2Peas)
    missdjones.blogspot.com

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  9. great kit you put together!!! love it

    congrats on your 5 year mark!!!

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  10. Congrats on your milestone - what a blessing. Your page is great; the embellishments rock. I will be checking back to see what else you are up to.

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  11. What a wonderful page for your milestone. And the kit you've made is great - so interesting to see how you have created some of your own elements and the use it or lose it philosophy - trying to do more of that myself :-)

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  12. Congratulations on being cancer free for five years. I love your Cafe stack for this kit. Those papers are perfect. I have to disagree about the letter stickers. You need to save EVERY ONE. Step away from the trash can...

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  13. Congrats on your 5 year milestone! Your page is a lovely way to mark this occasion.

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  14. Love your page and the reason for the celebration - that's great news :). I also love your kit - I'm impressed that you're going for the stack, and I'm curious about the project now! The homemade mistables are inspired and I'm coming around to the alpha use it or lose it theory as I've got lots of odds and ends too.

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  15. Great page - congrats - wonderful milestone! Your kit is wonderful. I love those wood pieces!

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  16. I love your page! What a great thing to celebrate and be thankful for. And I have the same paper pad, can't wait to see more form your kit!

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  17. Love your kit and layout! Can't wait to see what else comes out of this!

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  18. Great kit and great page. Congratulations on your graduation.
    Ang

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  19. Great kit and can't wait to see those DIY mistable fabrics in action!!

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  20. First congratulations, what a wonderful gift! I love the kit and page but THAT news is the best! HUGS!

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  21. Awesome! I love your handcut mistables, I definitely want to try those. I'm excited to see how you make your own mists, as well!

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  22. I forgot to say how happy I am that you are cancer free!

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  23. Congrats on your cancer fight. Love your kit the color choices are great.

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  24. Congrats on being cancer free! I loved the butterfly, and the tattered flowers! Love Penny
    http://scrap-aholic.blogspot.com/

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