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  • Magic Forest Book Nook by LOUISE CROSBIE
    May 8, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Magic Forest Book Nook by LOUISE CROSBIE

    This week, I decided to try and make a book nook. It was inspired by the beautiful new Stamperia “Magic Forest” collection designed by Antonis Tzanidakis.  I’ve used some of the woodland patterned papers on the sides and a brick...

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  • Hero by KAREN MOSS
    May 4, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Hero by KAREN MOSS

    This is a photo of my older brother, looking deceptively angelic. I can say, without a shadow of doubt, that in fact he was the naughtiest child I have ever known. So inventive with his ideas and got me into...

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  • Tranquility Mini Album by KAREN MOSS
    April 10, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Tranquility Mini Album by KAREN MOSS

    I have a video showing the pages of this album here. I am going to Paris at the end of March, with my daughter and wanted to make a mini-album to add my photos to. Whilst browsing for inspiration on...

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  • Loved by KAREN MOSS
    March 31, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Loved by KAREN MOSS

    I have to say that 49 and Market are my favourite manufacturers at the moment and their products are always so beautifully packaged. I felt that some of this packaging was too nice to throw away so decided to use...

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  • Together by KAREN MOSS
    March 20, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Together by KAREN MOSS

    I was recently at a retreat and one of the challenges was to use a Gabarits, which are plastic 12 x 12 templates which are intended to be drawn around and hand cut to produce apertures to back with photos...

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  • Sweet Girl by KAREN MOSS
    March 13, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Sweet Girl by KAREN MOSS

    Now, I have to confess that I have scrapped this photo multiple times as it is one of my all time favourites. I am sure I am not the only one to do this! I started my page by cutting...

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  • Snow  Cute by KAREN MOSS
    March 6, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Snow Cute by KAREN MOSS

    Our daughter loves walking her dog Isla and is lucky enough to live near both parkland and the beach. Last winter she took Isla to the local park for a lovely snowy walk and like the good daughter of a...

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  • Right here, right now! by SUE CREASE
    March 1, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Right here, right now! by SUE CREASE

    Hello, I'm here today to share yet another layout made for The Mad Scrapper Blog and today it showcases a couple of photos of my husband's second love, radio controlled sailing. I am pleased to say I'm his first ha-ha. I...

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  • Folio Mini Album by LOUISE CROSBIE
    February 24, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Folio Mini Album by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hello there folks. I wanted to use one of the 49 and Market folio sets to make a mini album for today’s project. Mostly because I’m really awful at making albums from scratch and if I buy a ready made...

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