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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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  • 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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  • Halloween scrapbook layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    October 13, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Halloween scrapbook layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hallowe’en’s coming. Yay. I love autumn and I love Halloween (hallowe’en) as crafting themes, so today I’m sharing a scrapbook layout with you that incorporates both these seasonal themes.  I started with my vintage image as my main inspiration then...

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  • Romantic Card by SHARON NETTLESHIP
    October 12, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Romantic Card by SHARON NETTLESHIP

    This month's kit and add on is a stunner, I had such a hard job cutting up the papers but tried to use them fully on this card to get the full effect of them.    So to start with...

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  • Spooky pumpkin ornament by LORI WOODS
    October 4, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Spooky pumpkin ornament by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! I love this time of year as the nights start to get darker and the holiday season is nearly upon us. Halloween is one of my favourite holidays with the costumes and decorations and of course, the...

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  • Album Cover by LOUISE CROSBIE
    September 24, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Album Cover by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there. Well today is the day I have to officially accept I am a scrapbooker as I just bought and decorated my second 12x12 layout album.  I’m sharing the cover with you today. It is really very heavy handed...

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  • Dragonfly Card by Sharon Nettleship
    September 23, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Dragonfly Card by Sharon Nettleship

    Hi today I'd like to show you my second project using the gorgeous September kit and add on. I've made a card for this one.  To make the base of the card I used the Bazzill Thunder card and layered...

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  • Matchbox with ATCs by SHARON NETTLESHIP
    September 18, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Matchbox with ATCs by SHARON NETTLESHIP

    Hi Sharon here and I'd love to show you my first project using the gorgeous September kit. I really love this kit, it makes me think of my favourite season, Autumn.  So I've made an ATC matchbox holder to start....

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