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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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  • November canvas by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 9, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    November canvas by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I decided to use some of the paper and embellishments for this months kit on a canvas.  I really liked the little leaf and flower pattern on one so I featured that. I’ve also used one of the left over...

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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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  • Fall of the leaf by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 3, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Fall of the leaf by LOUISE CROSBIE

    What a lovely autumnal kit we have from Scrapaholix this month.  I decided to be quite literal with my first project. A simple layout dedicated to Autumn or Fall. Which ever you call it. I like both terms.  The words...

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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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  • Large decorative tag by SHARON NETTLESHIP
    October 22, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Large decorative tag by SHARON NETTLESHIP

    Here's my second project using the beautiful October kit and add on. First I die cut two tags. Not being too specific I inked the tags with oxide inks.  I then embossed them using a 3D texture fade from Tim...

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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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