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  • Explorers layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 14, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Explorers layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there.  This is probably my last autumnal project of the year. I’m moving on to winter and Yule.  This layout is based around a photo of me (at the back), my husband and our friends Rory and Ambika (father...

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  • Woodland fairy plaque by LOUSIE CROSBIE
    October 17, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Woodland fairy plaque by LOUSIE CROSBIE

    Hi there. I’m sharing this woodland fairy wooden plaque with you today. It’s actually the inspiration for a class I will be teaching this month at the shop.  I’ve used a bit of old wooden plank left over from getting...

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  • Contemplating life as a demon by LOUISE CROSBIE
    September 22, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Contemplating life as a demon by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I had this fab photo by Dmitry Vechorco of lady in a demon cosplay and I really wanted to use it in a project.  I’ve called it “contemplating life as a demon”.  😂   It’s made on a 12x12 piece...

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  • Vintage Rusty bird Box by LOUISE CROSBIE
    September 12, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Vintage Rusty bird Box by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there. Todays project is a vintage battered old jewellery case from a flea market style sale. Inside is fabric and a mirror and I need to decide what I want to do inside so today I’m just sharing the...

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  • Happy Days by SUE CREASE
    August 22, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Happy Days by SUE CREASE

    Hello, Here I am sharing another layout made for The Mad Scrapper Blog and today it is all about my husbands latest fishing trip. I'm using Cotton Candy from 49andmarket but you'll find a full list at the bottom of the page....

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  • The Navigator's Watch by LOUISE CROSBIE
    August 17, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    The Navigator's Watch by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hello again. I’m sharing this project that I’ve made using some packaging from craft supplies I bought recently. It looked like a giant tag so it seemed a shame to waste it. The photo is of me wearing one of...

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  • Fantasy Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    August 8, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Fantasy Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there.  Todays project is a dark fantasy style layout inspired by this lovely photograph by Alice Alinari. I wanted to use the frame from  Finnabairs “locks and keys” mould but I've not made the most of it due to...

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  • Red riding hood canvas BY LOUISE CROSBIE
    July 22, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Red riding hood canvas BY LOUISE CROSBIE

    I recently got my hands on 5 of the new Finnabair moulds. As soon as I got them home I started casting with them and adding them to projects. I love the level of detail on them. One of the...

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