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  • Story Time by ELAINE KING
    July 16, 2025 Janine O'Rourke

    Story Time by ELAINE KING

    First take the plum paper with the scrolls and place the Raven cardstock on top having cut it to 11 &1/4”. Next cut four strips measuring 1.5” x 10”  of the teal card and the teal scroll paper.  Place these equally...

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  • Tiny Details by KAREN MOSS
    July 7, 2025 Janine O'Rourke

    Tiny Details by KAREN MOSS

    During a recent visit to our little Northern family, we visited a National Trust property called Delavale Hall.  This was one David and I hadn't been to before and were pleasantly surprised at how lovely it was.  At the visitors...

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  • July 2025 Scrapaholix kits - Master of Magic
    July 2, 2025 Janine O'Rourke

    July 2025 Scrapaholix kits - Master of Magic

    Hello lovely crafty people! July is here and so are our fabulous July kits! This month our kits feature papers and products from Stamperia's gorgeous Master of Magic range. I just adore the colours in this range, and the motifs...

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  • Wild Child by KAREN MOSS
    June 27, 2025 Janine O'Rourke

    Wild Child by KAREN MOSS

    Our little Ezzy is 'All Boy' and I think it must be in his DNA.  He always gravitates towards cars, dirt and mud.  We call him our Feral Boy as he is never happier than running around outside and if...

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  • Life is Sweet by ELAINE KING
    June 14, 2025 Janine O'Rourke

    Life is Sweet by ELAINE KING

    First take your white cardstock and using the Vicki Boutin Print Shop stencil, make two clusters to the top right and bottom left of the card. I used Fossilised Amber Distress Oxide and a LIGHT brushing of Black Soot Distress...

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  • June 2025 Scrapaholix kits - Sweet As Honey 2
    June 2, 2025 Janine O'Rourke

    June 2025 Scrapaholix kits - Sweet As Honey 2

    Our lovely  Scrapaholix kits this month feature papers from PhotoPlay's Sweet as Honey 2 range. Also included in the main kit is a jar of Finnabair Zinc beads, perfect for adding a bit of bling and dimension to your projects!...

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  • Monthly  Makes - March by KAREN MOSS
    May 30, 2025 Janine O'Rourke

    Monthly Makes - March by KAREN MOSS

    I am really enjoying documenting my monthly makes and seeing exactly what has inspired me.  In April, I haven't done any knitting so next month's monthly makes may only be paper crafts.  In March I made four layouts and a...

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  • Live Life in Colour by KAREN MOSS
    May 16, 2025 Janine O'Rourke

    Live Life in Colour by KAREN MOSS

    In February, we decided that little Ezra was old enough for his first crafting session with Nana Karen.  I had bought simple supplies of paint, crayons, A3 paper pad and some foam stickers to get us started.  We both had such...

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  • Shades of the Sea cards by SUE CREASE
    May 14, 2025 Janine O'Rourke

    Shades of the Sea cards by SUE CREASE

    Hello, Today I am sharing some cards I have made for The Mad Scrapper Blog using a selection of beautiful papers by Maja Design all available in store at writing this post along with other beauties. My husband loves the...

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