The Mad Scrapper Blog

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...

Hi today I'd like to show you my 2nd project I've made with the August kit and add on. There was plenty left to play with after my scrapbook page. I have inked all the tags using Distress Oxide ink...

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...

Hi I'm excited to be showing you my first Scrapaholix Design Team project using the gorgeous August kit. I have made a scrapbook page but layered it onto a 12x12 chunky canvas so I can hang it in my craft...

Hello Mad Scrapper! Today I have a mixed media piece for you that was inspired by a bottle of distress spray. The colour name of the spray is Blueprint and it made me wonder how I'd go about recreating a...

Hi there folks. Back in April, the talented Lori shared three ways to colour resin mould casts. I thought it a great idea to focus on a single product like that and give different ideas on how to use it....

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...

Memories The papers this month are from Blue Fern Studios, Eclectic Charm range. I used to be a big fan of Blue Fern but when the business changed hands a few years back I went off them as they just...

Hello Mad Scrappers! Now that the sun has finally started to peek out from behind the clouds and it's getting a little warmer, everything feels a bit more cheerful. I'm not normally one for florals but when I saw the...