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  • Autumn Tags by VICKI PUNTON
    October 8, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Autumn Tags by VICKI PUNTON

    Hi Guys, Today I'm sharing some tags that are perfect for sending out in some Autumnal happy mail.  I started off with a sheet of corrugated card.  I love both the colour and texture it can add to projects like...

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  • Spooky pumpkin ornament by LORI WOODS
    October 4, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Spooky pumpkin ornament by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! I love this time of year as the nights start to get darker and the holiday season is nearly upon us. Halloween is one of my favourite holidays with the costumes and decorations and of course, the...

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  • Haunted house / canvas by LOUISE CROSBIE
    October 1, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Haunted house / canvas by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I love this time of year for crafting.  Autumn, halloween, winter, yuletide/Christmas.  I’ve started my Halloween projects this year with this chipboard house kit. Now the kit is too large for posting so it’s not in the online shop. But...

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  • Album Cover by LOUISE CROSBIE
    September 24, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Album Cover by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there. Well today is the day I have to officially accept I am a scrapbooker as I just bought and decorated my second 12x12 layout album.  I’m sharing the cover with you today. It is really very heavy handed...

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  • Junk Journal by LOUISE CROSBIE
    September 21, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Junk Journal by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there.  This is my final project inspired by the September Scrapaholix kit.  I was intrigued by the faux leather paper as I’d never seen any this sturdy before.  I didn’t feel I should be doing a design team post...

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  • Matchbox with ATCs by SHARON NETTLESHIP
    September 18, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Matchbox with ATCs by SHARON NETTLESHIP

    Hi Sharon here and I'd love to show you my first project using the gorgeous September kit. I really love this kit, it makes me think of my favourite season, Autumn.  So I've made an ATC matchbox holder to start....

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  • To the Moon and Back by LOUISE CROSBIE
    September 14, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    To the Moon and Back by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there everyone.  Today I’m sharing a scrapbook layout featuring quite a lot of “The Dusty Attic” chipboard. In particular the moon and the little houses designed by Nuneka Box.   The photo is of me and my husband at...

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  • Quick & simple steampunk style cards by LORI WOODS
    September 6, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Quick & simple steampunk style cards by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! Today I have some steampunk style cards that are quick and simple to make :) I started with some Dusty Attic chipboard pieces, Cogs frame set and Cog Cluster, and gave these a few quick coats of white...

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  • Altered paintbrush by LOUISE CROSBIE
    September 4, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Altered paintbrush by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Today, I’m sharing this altered paintbrush. Originally ruined because I didn’t wash it out properly and the brush bristles had become one solid mass (irredeemably so).   But rather than throw brushes away that have become too worn, hard, or...

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