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  • Adventure Together by CHARLEEN WALES
    October 10, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Adventure Together by CHARLEEN WALES

    I'm not sure if I have already mentioned, in my last couple of posts, how much I am enjoying using squares on my pages and I just couldn't resist this time either.  Before even giving my page much thought I...

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  • Hello Book Lover by KAREN MOSS
    October 6, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Hello Book Lover by KAREN MOSS

    Although, our daughter has always loved to read, I was surprised to realise just how many books she has in her home. In fact, almost every windowsill or flat surface is filled with books, far more than are featured on...

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  • Get Out plaque by SHARON NETTLESHIP
    September 3, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Get Out plaque by SHARON NETTLESHIP

    For my first project I've made a plaque to pop on my desk for a reminder to get out in the fresh air!  For my project I've used an mdf plaque with stand. If you do use something like this...

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  • Scrapaholix September 2022 kits - Live and Let Grow
    September 2, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Scrapaholix September 2022 kits - Live and Let Grow

    The lovely September kits are here, and ready for scrapping all your end of summer memories! The kits feature papers from Jen Hadfield's new Live and Let Grow range; also included in the main kit are some chipboard leaves from Stamperia!...

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  • Happy Days by SUE CREASE
    August 22, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Happy Days by SUE CREASE

    Hello, Here I am sharing another layout made for The Mad Scrapper Blog and today it is all about my husbands latest fishing trip. I'm using Cotton Candy from 49andmarket but you'll find a full list at the bottom of the page....

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  • Fantasy Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    August 8, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Fantasy Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there.  Todays project is a dark fantasy style layout inspired by this lovely photograph by Alice Alinari. I wanted to use the frame from  Finnabairs “locks and keys” mould but I've not made the most of it due to...

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  • Raising Tadpoles by CHARLEEN WALES
    July 27, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Raising Tadpoles by CHARLEEN WALES

    This project was supposed to be a 12x12 scrapbook page with a lot of photos. I was thinking of doing a grid type layout but I had too many photos and just could not make it work. I almost abandoned...

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  • Vintage travel layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    July 14, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Vintage travel layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    This layout was inspired by a canvas “Pascale B. Scrap”. It’s the first time I’d seen these little dusty attic suitcases (I adore them).  Pascale is my favourite scrapbook designer.  I’ve used a photo of my grandmother. I don’t think...

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