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  • Layout 1 for August: by Kerry Mcinally
    August 2, 2024 louise crosbie

    Layout 1 for August: by Kerry Mcinally

    Kerry here, with my first layout using the August 2024 Scrapaholix kit. I began by backing my 4x6 photo in leftover white and charcoal grey cardstock. Next I fussy cut a strip of the ‘Lucky Trinkets’ patterned paper and distressed...

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  • August 2024 Scrapaholix kits - Charmed Chronicles
    August 1, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    August 2024 Scrapaholix kits - Charmed Chronicles

     So, for August we have BoBunny's Charmed Chronicles as our kits! I love the colours in these kits, they are just perfect for more formal photos, masculine or heritage photos. And all the cute little embellishments that come with the...

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  • Benllech by KERRY MCINALLY
    July 17, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Benllech by KERRY MCINALLY

    So, I don’t know about everyone else, but the first thing I do when arrive on holiday is take photos of our accommodation before we’ve had the chance to make it ‘homely’!My photos for this layout are of a lovely...

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  • July layout 2 by ELAINE KING
    July 8, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    July layout 2 by ELAINE KING

    The simplicity of this layout is exactly the diet of things I love! I hope you do too? First take the Stamperia Paper SBB993 and trim the branding strip. Next mount your photo on a piece of Fig Swirl card and...

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  • Enjoy the Moment by Kerry Mcinally
    July 5, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Enjoy the Moment by Kerry Mcinally

    Using a piece of white card stock as my base I measured 6 inches in and attached a piece of green ribbon from top to bottom using some Nuvo glue from my stash.  I scrunched the ribbon slightly to add...

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  • The Ivy by ELAINE KING
    July 3, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    The Ivy by ELAINE KING

    First take the piece of Stamperia SBB990 paper and gut a 10” square from the centre. Trim a piece of Fig Swirl Bazzill card to 11” and mat on the frame of paper. Use Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink and...

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  • Scrapaholix July 2024 Kits - Secret Diary
    July 2, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Scrapaholix July 2024 Kits - Secret Diary

    Ooo we have a lovely kit for you this month! I adore the colours and imagery in this kit - it's Secret Diary by Stamperia. This range sold out with Stamperia within a week or two of its release, so...

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  • Easter Face Painting by KERRY MCINALLY
    June 27, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Easter Face Painting by KERRY MCINALLY

    First of all I cut a 6x8 piece of the floral patterned paper, followed by a 4x6 piece of the pale blue patterned paper and a 9x4 piece of the Snapshot paper, the green side.  I distressed the edges of...

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  • Layouts 3 & 4 by ELAINE KING
    June 24, 2024 Janine O'Rourke

    Layouts 3 & 4 by ELAINE KING

    For something different this month I’m setting you a challenge to use all your scraps from the gorgeous June kit. As you will have seen, I have already created two layouts for you this month so I’ve created scraplifts for you...

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