June Counterfeit Kit blog hop


June is Build-Your-Own-Kit month at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge blog.
You should have arrived here from Jemma's blog. If you did not and would like to start at the beginning you can go here.
When I first saw that we were making our own kits I was a little worried. I like having an example kit. I like knowing what colors and patterns to start with. I like direction. Then I started looking through my stash and found some things that have never fit well into any kit. I decided that building my own kit was a great idea. Here is what I came up with.
10 patterned papers and four journal spots. My main colors are purple and green. I also have black, aqua, pink and white.
Eight cardstock and two alphabets. 
Three types of misc. embellishments: I chose ribbon, die cuts and little tags. 
Something messy:stickles/perfect pearls. Something old: brads. And a roll of old MM tape in place of the Washi.
Two stamp sets and one surprise item: I can't find the second stamp set that I wanted to use so here is one stamp set and my surprise item. The colors don't really match well, but I loved this when I bought it and never ended up using it.

The next stop on our blog hop is Julie Ann. I am sure you will love her kit.


Comments

Sherri Everett Thompson said…
Can't wait to see what you make with your kit, Jen! I LOVE those cute summer kiddo embellies! I have been coveting those since LAST summer!, lol
June 6, 2012 at 6:12 AM
Susanne said…
Oh I like the boldness of the black - can't wait to see some pages or projects!
June 6, 2012 at 6:16 AM
Crystal said…
I like the colors good job! I love love love the pocket stamp! I need one! I also LOVED the kid embellishments you choose for your surprise item! great job!
June 6, 2012 at 7:09 AM
Margie said…
Love your trims and those light blue Thickers especially! Pretty!
June 6, 2012 at 7:57 AM
Clair said…
Oooh, some unusual colour choices - will be interesting to see what unfolds.
June 6, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Rebecca at How I Burb said…
Ha - I used old MM tape, too. At least I think that's what it is! I know it's not washi, but it's similar, right? Great kit!
June 6, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Lisa said…
What lovely colours. I'd never have combined them myself but I really like the overall look. Really lovely. Looks like a great kit to use.
June 6, 2012 at 4:46 PM
nomorelittlemonkeys said…
I love your purple/green color combo! Fun kit!
June 6, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Tricia said…
Love the mix of colors! I have the kid chipboard in my kit as well, love it!
June 7, 2012 at 12:50 AM
Tricia said…
Your surprise item is making me drool - so cute! Great kit here.
June 7, 2012 at 5:22 PM
sassyscrapper said…
what a lovely color palette you chose! Can't wait to see your creations :)
June 7, 2012 at 7:08 PM
Tara O said…
These are beautiful colors!!!! I love it!
June 11, 2012 at 12:40 AM
MiliPea Designs said…
Stickles - why didn't I think of that, I have a million of them! Wonderful kit!
June 28, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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