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  • Altered tin (inside) by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 15, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Altered tin (inside) by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I previously shared an altered tin project with you. I had imagined putting something inside as a gift like a silk scarf or gloves. But I liked the tin so much I knew I’d never end up giving it away. ...

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  • Large Altered tin by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 8, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Large Altered tin by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I recently watched a YouTube tutorial by Emilia Tapiola  (on the Finnabair design team) for a winter white tag. It was very pretty and I was inspired to do a similar (but different) project for myself. Rather than doing a small...

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  • Autumn Wreath BY LORI WOODS
    November 2, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Autumn Wreath BY LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! I love this time of year when the leaves are changing to glorious autumnal colours and the chill in the air makes everything feel crisp and fresh! I wanted to bring some of that outdoor feeling inside,...

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  • Gratitude by SUE CREASE
    October 23, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Gratitude by SUE CREASE

    Hello, I'm sharing today a layout I have made to join in with the Facebook group for 49 and Market  October challenge and also The Mad Scrapper Blog I have used supplies purchased at The Mad Scrapper  This online store has an amazing variety of...

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  • Skull canvas with Opal Magics by LORI WOODS
    October 15, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Skull canvas with Opal Magics by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! Today I have something a little different for you. I love creating gothic pieces but I wanted to create this one with bright colours rather than dark and grungy. I started with the Vintage Frame chipboard, using the...

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  • Halloween scrapbook layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    October 13, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Halloween scrapbook layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hallowe’en’s coming. Yay. I love autumn and I love Halloween (hallowe’en) as crafting themes, so today I’m sharing a scrapbook layout with you that incorporates both these seasonal themes.  I started with my vintage image as my main inspiration then...

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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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