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  • Special Moments by ELAINE KING
    November 14, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Special Moments by ELAINE KING

    First take the Tradition paper and fussy cut the central rope circle from the middle of the paper and put to one side. Next take the Special Day paper and cut to 8.5” x 11.5” to create an A4 sheet. Then stick a...

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  • Christmas Memory Book by SUE CREASE
    November 10, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Christmas Memory Book by SUE CREASE

    Hello, Today I'm up on The Mad Scrapper Blog  with this festive Beyond the Page Christmas memory book.  I have to say straight away that I've had this MDF book for quite a few years and I know Janine has not got...

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  • Paddle Boarding by KERRY MCINALLY
    November 8, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Paddle Boarding by KERRY MCINALLY

    I used the ‘Coastal’ cardstock as my background and a 4x6 photo. First of all I cut out the rope circle from the Paper Crane patterned paper and distressed the edges.  I used the piece that I had cut from...

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  • November Scrapaholix kits - Moon Bunny Dream
    November 2, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    November Scrapaholix kits - Moon Bunny Dream

    The beautiful November kits are now available, these kits feature papers from Asuka Studio, and embellishments from chipboard company Scrapaholics and flowers from Little Birdie Designs. Here is the main kit: The main kit contains: 1 x Moon Bunny Dream...

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  • Happiest by KAREN MOSS
    October 31, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Happiest by KAREN MOSS

    I always ask for way too many embellishments when I am designing with a collection. I know my layouts are usually very embellishment heavy but then I have so many left over. The embellishments in the 49 and Market Sunburst...

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  • There is Magic in You by Kerry Mcinally
    October 27, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    There is Magic in You by Kerry Mcinally

    I began this layout by cutting a 10 inch circle from the Blue Skies paper. I mounted this in the centre of the Stonewash cardstock.  Next I trimmed the One of a Kind paper to 11.5 inches square and cut...

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  • Halloween Tombstone by LOUISE CROSBIE
    October 25, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Halloween Tombstone by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there.  I’m back with another project using my new house mould. However, since making this and the star from my last project, I’ve discovered the lovely mould has been discontinued. 😱 I’d like to point out a cool substitute...

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  • Enjoy This Moment by ELAINE KING
    October 23, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Enjoy This Moment by ELAINE KING

    Take the Bazzill Coconut Swirl cardstock and trim the branding. Use a Vicki Boutin stencil of your choice and use three coloured inks. I used Tim Holtz Distress Oxides in Fossilised Amber, Broken China, and Worn Lipstick. Create a large area at the bottom and a smaller...

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  • Bee Happy by KAREN MOSS
    October 20, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Bee Happy by KAREN MOSS

    This layout is an unusual one for me as I started with the photo and also it is very yellow, which is my least favourite colour! When I normally make a scrapbook page I choose a photo that compliments my...

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