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  • Altered paintbrush by LOUISE CROSBIE
    September 4, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Altered paintbrush by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Today, I’m sharing this altered paintbrush. Originally ruined because I didn’t wash it out properly and the brush bristles had become one solid mass (irredeemably so).   But rather than throw brushes away that have become too worn, hard, or...

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  • Altered Book Post by VICKI PUNTON
    August 25, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Altered Book Post by VICKI PUNTON

    Hi Guys, I'm so happy to be able to share my first project for the Mad Scrapper Blog with you all today! I like to pick up older books to alter and use as different kinds of art/journal books when...

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  • VIntage Travel note book layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    August 13, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    VIntage Travel note book layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi again.  Today I’m sharing my second layout using the August ‘Scrapaholix kit’. And I’m back to a more vintage vibe and using a photo of my maternal grandmother this time.  I’ve used two of the papers here and also...

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  • London Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    August 6, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    London Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there. If you know my work at all, you will know I mostly do vintage looks, so deciding to apply to join the Scrapaholix team was my way of challenging myself to broaden my horizons as not every kit...

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  • Happy Days by Sue Crease
    July 11, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Happy Days by Sue Crease

    Hello again! Here I am sharing a layout I have made for the themadscrapper.blog but I am also using a layout I loved from The Mixed Media Frenzy Facebook group. I love to get inspiration from lots of different groups (I'm sure you're just...

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  • Altered bottle by LORI WOODS
    June 29, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Altered bottle by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! Today I have a little altered bottle for you with a cheat for stencilling on non-flat surfaces!  Firstly, make sure your bottle is nice and clean and then give it a few thin coats of white gesso to...

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