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  • Liverpool Layout by SUE CREASE
    March 7, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Liverpool Layout by SUE CREASE

    Hello, Well here I am with my first post as a Design Team member over at The Mad Scrapper. I am so excited to be here & thank you to Janine for the opportunity.  My first project is a layout and...

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  • The inside of the altered tin by LOUISE CROSBIE
    February 16, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    The inside of the altered tin by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there.  Well, as promised, here is what I decided to do to the inside of the altered tin I made last time.I have made a little 3D scene inside featuring some more features from the Cosmos scrapbook paper pad. ...

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  • Home Decor Mixed media Style by Liz Marsden
    February 13, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Home Decor Mixed media Style by Liz Marsden

    Hi guys, I'm back today for The Mad Scrapper design team, with another of my mixed media makes using some of the fabulous products Janine sells in her bricks and mortar and online shop. Of course it's online only at...

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  • Altered tin project by LOUISE CROSBIE
    February 11, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Altered tin project by LOUISE CROSBIE

    One of my favourite things to alter, is an empty tin. Repurposing them rather than throwing them away. Sometimes I leave them empty so I can store things like brads and safety pins. But sometimes I like the creativity to...

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  • Altered Round Box project by LOUISE CROSBIE
    January 12, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Altered Round Box project by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Today I am sharing a very quick and easy project with you to demonstrate how effective some simple texture additions can be.  I have decorated a little buff coloured papier-mâché box. It didn’t take long.  I simply painted it inside...

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  • Steampunk Yule by LOUISE CROSBIE
    December 12, 2020 Janine O'Rourke

    Steampunk Yule by LOUISE CROSBIE

    A little while ago,I shared a layout and said it was reversible. Well here is the flip side.  I am a steampunk and every Christmas/Yule, we are invited to take part in the winter festival parade in Glasgow. (That’s me...

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