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  • Notebook by LOUISE CROSBIE
    February 23, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Notebook by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I know I’m usually very much a fan of vintage and grunge but I love the fresh retro feel of this month's kit. Perhaps it’s because I’m a child of the 60s and these colours and patterns take me back...

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  • Altered postcard by LOUISE CROSBIE
    January 12, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    Altered postcard by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Welcome to the first kit of 2022.  I popped into the shop to collect mine today and although I should have waited till I had plenty time to do a larger project, like a layout, I was it itching to...

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  • January Kits
    January 4, 2022 Janine O'Rourke

    January Kits

    Let's start off the New Year with a gorgeous kit about friendship! As soon as I saw this range from PhotoPl@y I knew it would make a fantastic yet elegant kit. I love the quirky designs and the colours in...

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  • December by Sharon Nettleship
    December 15, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    December by Sharon Nettleship

    I don't often make layouts but this months papers are just right for your Christmas memory layouts. First of all I chose the Bazzil white card for the base and a paper that would be my main band across the...

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  • Scrapaholix December Kits
    December 12, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Scrapaholix December Kits

    As usual in December, we have 2 kits on offer - a Christmas Kit and a winter kit. Both the kits this month are really lovely, I hope you like what you see below! First of all, the Christmas kits:...

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  • November Kits - Cahier D'Automne
    November 1, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    November Kits - Cahier D'Automne

    The gorgeous November kits are here, and they feature papers from French company Les Ateliers de Karine. Beautiful soft colours are in these kits, perfect for all your Autumn projects! Although all papers can be used for lots of other...

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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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  • Vintage Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    October 18, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Vintage Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    My third project using the Scrapaholix October kits. I’ve done a layout (vintage style obviously lol).  The wording “beauty is as beauty does” made me think of Jayne Eyre. She is a prime example of someone who can’t see her...

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  • Let's Go Be Wild and Free by CHARLEEN WALES
    October 14, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Let's Go Be Wild and Free by CHARLEEN WALES

    Hi, Charleen here sharing another single page layout using the September Kit. These papers have so many beautiful elements in it. I started off by cutting up the cut apart sheet, Esprit Nature papers number 1 & 3, and distressing...

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