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  • Together by KAREN MOSS
    March 20, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Together by KAREN MOSS

    I was recently at a retreat and one of the challenges was to use a Gabarits, which are plastic 12 x 12 templates which are intended to be drawn around and hand cut to produce apertures to back with photos...

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  • I Am in Charge of My Happiness by KERRY MCINALLY
    March 17, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    I Am in Charge of My Happiness by KERRY MCINALLY

    I started by cutting an 11 inch square (ish) piece of white cardstock.  I took the branding strip off the ‘Good Things’ paper and cut the grid section off the ledger paper and then trimmed it down to 11 inches...

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  • A day at the Zoo BY SUE CREASE
    March 15, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    A day at the Zoo BY SUE CREASE

    Hello, Today I'm up on The Mad Scrapper Blog  with this layout of my son on a recent trip to the zoo. I've used papers and embellishments from 49 and Market and chipboards from Dusty Attic. A full list can be...

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  • Sweet Girl by KAREN MOSS
    March 13, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Sweet Girl by KAREN MOSS

    Now, I have to confess that I have scrapped this photo multiple times as it is one of my all time favourites. I am sure I am not the only one to do this! I started my page by cutting...

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  • Happy by ELAINE KING
    March 10, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Happy by ELAINE KING

    Take the sheet of the  Gold Bazzill Card and gut a 10” square from the centre.  Then take the sheet of Touch of Pink Bazzill Card and cut to  11” square. Mount this on the ‘frame’ of the gold cardstock.  Using the Vicki Boutin...

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  • Magical Plaque by LOUISE CROSBIE
    March 8, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Magical Plaque by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Today I’m sharing this large round 12 inch plaque with you. The plaque is made of laser cut wood but you can do something similar on an old scratched LP record. Just be careful how you use the heat gun...

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  • Snow  Cute by KAREN MOSS
    March 6, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Snow Cute by KAREN MOSS

    Our daughter loves walking her dog Isla and is lucky enough to live near both parkland and the beach. Last winter she took Isla to the local park for a lovely snowy walk and like the good daughter of a...

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  • Beach Fun by KERRY MCINALLY
    March 3, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Beach Fun by KERRY MCINALLY

    I’m really excited to be sharing my first layout as a design team member.  The March kit is beautiful and the patterns and colours make it very versatile. First of all I matted my 4x6 photo on white cardstock and...

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  • Scrapaholix March Kits - Peaceful Heart
    March 2, 2023 Janine O'Rourke

    Scrapaholix March Kits - Peaceful Heart

    Mindfulness. We are hearing a lot about it lately, so it's no surprise that there is a scrapbooking range about it! This month our kits contain beautiful papers and products from Jen Hadfield's Peaceful Heart range. The lovely soft colours...

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