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  • A galaxy of ideas note book by LOUISE CROSBIE
    December 9, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    A galaxy of ideas note book by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there.  I’ve altered a basic journal/project book cover to make it a bit more exciting and inspiring to use. I’ve decided it’s for keeping a note of ideas. With space to fit in clippings for mood boards and colour...

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  • Christmas Cards by SUE CREASE
    December 2, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Christmas Cards by SUE CREASE

    Hello Again! I'm here on  The Mad Scrapper Blog today sharing 2 Christmas cards I have made using papers and embellishments from the peace and joy collection by 49 and Market  I have made these for a brother and sister so I like them to...

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  • Time to Dance by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 30, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Time to Dance by LOUISE CROSBIE

    Hi there.  I’m back with another card made for a family member. My son's Girlfriend.  I don’t know her all that well as Covid limited the number of visits we could have for the first year and a half of...

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  • Gnome Christmas tags by LORI WOODS
    November 17, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Gnome Christmas tags by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! It's never too early to start preparing for Christmas so today I have some simple tags you can keep on hand for last minute gifts! The Gnome chipboards from Dusty Attic are perfect for this project and...

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  • Altered tin (inside) by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 15, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Altered tin (inside) by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I previously shared an altered tin project with you. I had imagined putting something inside as a gift like a silk scarf or gloves. But I liked the tin so much I knew I’d never end up giving it away. ...

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  • Large Altered tin by LOUISE CROSBIE
    November 8, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Large Altered tin by LOUISE CROSBIE

    I recently watched a YouTube tutorial by Emilia Tapiola  (on the Finnabair design team) for a winter white tag. It was very pretty and I was inspired to do a similar (but different) project for myself. Rather than doing a small...

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  • Autumn Wreath BY LORI WOODS
    November 2, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Autumn Wreath BY LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! I love this time of year when the leaves are changing to glorious autumnal colours and the chill in the air makes everything feel crisp and fresh! I wanted to bring some of that outdoor feeling inside,...

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  • Gratitude by SUE CREASE
    October 23, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Gratitude by SUE CREASE

    Hello, I'm sharing today a layout I have made to join in with the Facebook group for 49 and Market  October challenge and also The Mad Scrapper Blog I have used supplies purchased at The Mad Scrapper  This online store has an amazing variety of...

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  • Skull canvas with Opal Magics by LORI WOODS
    October 15, 2021 Janine O'Rourke

    Skull canvas with Opal Magics by LORI WOODS

    Hello Mad Scrappers! Today I have something a little different for you. I love creating gothic pieces but I wanted to create this one with bright colours rather than dark and grungy. I started with the Vintage Frame chipboard, using the...

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