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  • To the Moon and Back by LOUISE CROSBIE
    September 14, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    To the Moon and Back by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there everyone.  Today I’m sharing a scrapbook layout featuring quite a lot of “The Dusty Attic” chipboard. In particular the moon and the little houses designed by Nuneka Box.   The photo is of me and my husband at...

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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 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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  • Wooden horse makeover by LOUISE CROSBIE
    June 22, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Wooden horse makeover by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there everyone.  Today I have a little wooden horse makeover to share with you.  I was visiting my friend (also a steampunk like me) and she handed over the little critter and asked if I could “steampunk” it.  So...

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  • Leather Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE
    June 6, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Leather Layout by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there folks. I am sharing a layout with you today. Originally I had bought the leather effect paper to do a vintage style junk journal but Lori beat me to it and WOW what a beautiful book she made....

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  • Prima Moon Child tags by LORI WOODS
    May 20, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Prima Moon Child tags by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! Today I'd like to share some tags I made with the oh so pretty Prima Moon Child collection. It's an older collection but the colours and patterns are just lovely to use.  I started by cutting out...

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  • Octopus canvas project. By LOUISE CROSBIE
    May 18, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Octopus canvas project. By LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there. Today I am sharing a canvas with you.  When these Stamperia moulds first came out I was desperate to have one but I didn’t have the money. Then when I had the money, nobody had them left in...

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  • Faux leather junk journal by LORI WOODS
    May 6, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Faux leather junk journal by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! As soon as I saw the leather texture paper from Prima I knew it would make a great faux leather cover for my next junk journal. I started by folding the sheet in half and cut a...

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