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  • Beautiful Nature by CHARLEEN WALES
    November 25, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Beautiful Nature by CHARLEEN WALES

    There are so many beautiful elements in this month's kit that I struggled to get started as I wanted to use it all on my first page. It was a difficult choice but in the end everything came together quite...

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  • Our Pumpkin by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 23, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Our Pumpkin by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Here is my third project from the November kit. It’s the obligatory “grandchild’s visit to the pumpkin patch” 😂 I’m sure you’ve seen a few of these pop up recently. Well this is my husbands granddaughter looking a little curious...

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  • November canvas by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 9, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    November canvas by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I decided to use some of the paper and embellishments for this months kit on a canvas.  I really liked the little leaf and flower pattern on one so I featured that. I’ve also used one of the left over...

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  • Large Altered tin by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 8, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Large Altered tin by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I recently watched a YouTube tutorial by Emilia Tapiola  (on the Finnabair design team) for a winter white tag. It was very pretty and I was inspired to do a similar (but different) project for myself. Rather than doing a small...

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  • Fall of the leaf by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 3, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Fall of the leaf by LOUISE CROSBIE

    What a lovely autumnal kit we have from Scrapaholix this month.  I decided to be quite literal with my first project. A simple layout dedicated to Autumn or Fall. Which ever you call it. I like both terms.  The words...

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  • Autumn Wreath BY LORI WOODS
    November 2, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Autumn Wreath BY LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! I love this time of year when the leaves are changing to glorious autumnal colours and the chill in the air makes everything feel crisp and fresh! I wanted to bring some of that outdoor feeling inside,...

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  • Gratitude by SUE CREASE
    October 23, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Gratitude by SUE CREASE

    Hello, I'm sharing today a layout I have made to join in with the Facebook group for 49 and Market  October challenge and also The Mad Scrapper Blog I have used supplies purchased at The Mad Scrapper  This online store has an amazing variety of...

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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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  • Skull canvas with Opal Magics by LORI WOODS
    October 15, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Skull canvas with Opal Magics by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! Today I have something a little different for you. I love creating gothic pieces but I wanted to create this one with bright colours rather than dark and grungy. I started with the Vintage Frame chipboard, using the...

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