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  • It’s a bit wet: Layout by Karen Moss
    July 24, 2024 louise crosbie

    It’s a bit wet: Layout by Karen Moss

      What a summer we have been having with all the rain!  I took my dog, Darcey Doodle, out for a walk last month only to discover that on a day when it was torrential rain, my walking boots leaked...

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  • Layout 3 by ELAINE KING
    July 22, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Layout 3 by ELAINE KING

    Here is Elaine with her 3rd layout using this kit. Here’s what she did. First take the piece of Potters Clay Bazzill card. Cut several elements of scraps, each measuring 2.75” high. The length of each will be determined from the scraps you...

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  • Seattle 2024: Layout by Sue Crease
    July 19, 2024 louise crosbie

    Seattle 2024: Layout by Sue Crease

    I am on the Design Team blog today sharing my first layout from our recent holiday visiting family in the USA.  We made a visit to Seattle and the weather was beautiful and sunny as we walked along the sea...

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  • Nature: Layout by Karen Moss
    July 12, 2024 louise crosbie

    Nature: Layout by Karen Moss

    Although, I live in a typical country cottage I do not have a country garden.  I do love beautiful flower beds but don't love the work and effort needed to maintain them and decided a long time ago to 'grass...

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  • Icecream Wednesdays: A Layout by Sue Crease
    July 4, 2024 louise crosbie

    Icecream Wednesdays: A Layout by Sue Crease

    Hello, Today I’m sharing this cute layout of my sister's granddaughter Eleanor who spends Wednesdays with them most weeks. As they live by the coast on the better days they take a trip out and if it's not too chilly...

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  • The Ivy by ELAINE KING
    July 3, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    The Ivy by ELAINE KING

    First take the piece of Stamperia SBB990 paper and gut a 10” square from the centre. Trim a piece of Fig Swirl Bazzill card to 11” and mat on the frame of paper. Use Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink and...

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  • Beautiful Baby Blue Eyes: by Karen Moss
    June 28, 2024 louise crosbie

    Beautiful Baby Blue Eyes: by Karen Moss

      Our little grandson has the most beautiful blue eyes - but I have to confess that I did use a filter on this photo to enhance their colour :0) I used a piece of Uniquely Creative - Boho Soul...

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  • Love You: By Karen Moss
    June 13, 2024 louise crosbie

    Love You: By Karen Moss

    For this month’s projects I have used a combination of Uniquely Creative’s Wisteria Lane products and 49 and Market’s Lavender – they complement each other beautifully. Although our daughter married over two years ago, I still get so much pleasure...

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  • Floral rub-on card selection: By Sue Crease
    May 31, 2024 louise crosbie

    Floral rub-on card selection: By Sue Crease

    Hello, I'm here today, with a quick post on making cards with Rub-ons. Well what do you do with your rub-ons after you have used the ones you wanted on your layouts? I have a few sets in my stash with...

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