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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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  • Ladies Nite by SUE CREASE
    June 26, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Ladies Nite by SUE CREASE

    Hello there! Today I'm sharing a layout I have made for themadscrapper.blog using new papers instore by Maja Designs called Tropical Garden and I have used 2 papers from the collection Cockatoo and Soundscape. To be honest I couldn't decide what to use as ALL...

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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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  • Dream by JACKIE BURTON
    June 18, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Dream by JACKIE BURTON

    The papers this month are from Heidi Swapp, Carefree range. The papers have some lovely soft pastel colours and perfect for dreamy photos and were perfect for my picture. I have a busy month so it is a single layout...

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  • Happy 6th Birthday by SUE CREASE
    June 15, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Happy 6th Birthday by SUE CREASE

    Hello, Here we are again looking at a new card I have made for the themadscrapper.blog . This time I have made a card for a friend's Granddaughter who will be turning 6 soon. Today I have used paper and stickers from...

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  • Mixed media canvas by LORI WOODS
    June 11, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Mixed media canvas by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! Today I have a mixed media canvas for you using lots of lovely paints and textures combined with Dusty Attic chipboards.  I started by giving my base a quick coat of white gesso and then used paper paste and...

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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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