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  • Sunny Days by Elaine King
    June 5, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Sunny Days by Elaine King

    Cut a large triangle from the camera sheet. To do this measure down 5” from the top and cut this strip off. Measure the centre point and make a small mark. Draw a line. Cut from the top corner to...

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  • Ray of Sunshine by KERRY MCINALLY
    May 15, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Ray of Sunshine by KERRY MCINALLY

    I began by using the same ‘Happy List’ paper which I used in my first layout, this time using the yellow, orange and coral rainbow sections. I cut these out and distressed the edges.  I tore a two inch strip...

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  • Explore by ELAINE KING
    May 3, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Explore by ELAINE KING

    Gut the pale blue cardstock leaving a 2” border around the edge.  Use white card to create a 10” square. Use a stencil with horizontal lines, linked below, and stencil a large panel on the left and a small panel on the...

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  • Dream by KERRY MCINALLY
    April 29, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Dream by KERRY MCINALLY

    To start I trimmed the Coastal cardstock to 11x11 inches and the the no6 paper to 10x10 inches.  I layered both of these, after distressing the edges, onto a piece of white cardstock. Then I trimmed the no2 paper to...

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  • Beautiful Memories By KERRY MCINALLY
    April 4, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Beautiful Memories By KERRY MCINALLY

    First of all I cut down the Coconut Swirl cardstock to 11.5 squared, and gutted the Quicksand cardstock to make a frame for the white.Using a stencil from my own stash I added some leaves to the corners of the...

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  • Twinkle Toes by KAREN MOSS
    March 19, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Twinkle Toes by KAREN MOSS

    Process Video for this Layout This year was our baby grandson's first Christmas and as you can imagine we have so many lovely photos of him over the festive period.  I especially loved a little video our daughter sent us...

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  • Evidence of Love by ELAINE KING
    March 18, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Evidence of Love by ELAINE KING

    First take the striped sheet of paper and cut a large banner from the Fine Day paper using the reverse terrazzo side. Cut a slightly smaller banner from a large scrap from the kit.  I bought an additional fussy cutting sheet with...

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  • Here & Now by ELAINE KING
    March 8, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Here & Now by ELAINE KING

    First take the sheet of Be Free paper and cut four square photos and mount them on the Twill Bazill card stock. Place them in the top left hand corner. Punch 1/2 inch semi circles and cut in half and place...

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  • Hey Friend by ELAINE KING
    February 26, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Hey Friend by ELAINE KING

    First take a piece of white card from your own stash and stencil rows with Tim Holtz inks. You can choose from a section of stencils below if you don’t have this exact stencil.  I used Unchartered Mariner, Fossilised Amber and...

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