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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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  • Rainy Days Recycled Box BY SHARON NETTLESHIP
    November 12, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Rainy Days Recycled Box BY SHARON NETTLESHIP

    I'd kept this little box for a while now and wanted to recycle it.  I measured all sides and the top of the box, I then cut some of the concrete cardstock just a bit smaller than the dimensions of...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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