Shades of the Sea

 Hello,

Today I am sharing some cards I have made for  The Mad Scrapper Blog using a selection of beautiful papers by Maja Designs all available in store today along with other beauties. My husband loves the sea and sailing so these papers were ideal to make him a anniversary card. I also decided to make some others to show you how versatile this collection is. Here is the card I made him

Janine now sells card and envelope packs and I would urge you to try them they are so strong and will withstand plenty of layers added to the front. I am using a 6x6 square but she has other sizes too.

I took my selection of papers (full list below) and decided on the ones I would use, then the first layer I ripped all sides and inked with tea dye ink and attached to the card blank. Then I took the next paper and cut to 5 1/4 sq and stitched all around then I added it to a light blue card and attached that to the card.

I took 2 images from the ephemera sheet and ripped the edges and inked too and attached at jaunty angles. I inked and die-cut out 2 sentiments and added those on to the card front.

I had so many ideas for more cards I just couldn't stop so here they are below I used the card blanks in 5x7 size and some rhinestones from Uniquely Creative. Check out what Janine has in store, you will have to put in the shop search bar Uniquely Creative as there is not yet a shop by brand bar yet.

So many lovely colours in the rhinestones which all match their paper collections so they will always match.

Thanks so much for stopping by today I do hope I've inspired you to make cards with some of the beautiful papers you can find in The Mad Scrapper  shop or online.

Sue

Supply List:

CARDS & ENVELOPES - SQUARE 

CARDS & ENVELOPES - RECTANGLE 

CARDS & ENVELOPES - SLIMLINE 

Monochromes - Seaside - Navy

Monochromes - Seaside - Sky 

Seaside - Marine Meadow 

Seaside - Ephemera 

Starmist/Canvas 

Potter's Clay/Smoothies 

NAVY RHINESTONES 

NATURAL TWINE 

Distress Ink Pad - Tea Dye 

Aleene's Original Tacky Glue 

Maja Design - Vintage Romance- Honeymoon 

Brilliant Day

 Hello,

Today I am sharing a layout made for The Mad Scrapper Blog and this time it is a fun layout of my sister and her husband ticking off a bucket list item, that of visiting the Titanic Tour in Belfast.

I knew I wanted to use the Summer Porch collection for this layout and you will find a full list below. I started by trimming the manufacturers strip off the bottom and then I gathered together possibly supplies for use on this. I took the map paper and ripped away slightly less than half and inked gently the white core. Then I took a cream paper to make up the 12 inches, I smushed two blues on my stamp block added some water then pressed it all over the cream. Then I gently splattered some of the darker ink once dried I stuck the two together.

I matted the photo on to black paper then on to the day dream but not before I punched the top edge, the opposite of the manufacturer strip is the stripe so I added it to the bottom of the photo. I added foam under for dimension but also to be able to tuck a couple of journal cards under and a few chipboard bits of ephemera. I had to add the life preserver because in the film thats what they were handing out!!

More chipboard pieces added to the bottom left of the photo.

This next photo shows the black title piece and the only bit of journaling I added, I will let my sister add some of her own when she receives this.

They had a great time and of course it would have been rude not to take the opportunity of having this iconic photograph taken. This was for a very long time her favourite movie.

To finish off the layout I just added some red Nuvo drops to bring together the spots of red around the paper you could also use red gems or pearls. I hope I have inspired you today and if you need any papers and are close to The Mad Scrapper pop in to see Janine if not go to The Mad Scrapper  and look at your pleasure.

Sue

Please find the list of supplies:

Summer Porch - Charted 

Summer Porch - Daydream 

Summer Porch Chipboard Set 

Monochromes - Seaside - White Sand 

Distress Ink Pad - Salvaged Patina 

Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad - Prize Ribbon 

Aleene's Original Tacky Glue 

FOAM MOUNTS - STRIPS 

Amazing You.

 Hello there,

Today I am sharing a layout for The Mad Scrapper Blog and I am using new papers from 49 and market, a full list of supplies can be found below.

The photograph is again of my sister her hubby and granddaughter. They enjoy days out together whatever the weather is like and she enjoys nothing better than to pull on her wellingtons and dragging grandad through the wet grass looking for big sticks or branches to take home.

I took my chosen solid paper and trimmed it to 11 x 11.5   Well I'm not the best at mixed media layouts (I'm afraid of messing up!) but I knew I wanted to add something to this solid sheet so I took my favourite stencil and added the paste through in certain areas and left it to dry. Then I took Patina distress ink and added that and topped it with a touch of Walnut Stain. It looks a hot mess in this photo but I think we pulled it back ok! I left it overnight to completely dry then I added it to a sheet of Island cardstock having the inch to the left I didn't gut it because I wanted it to control any warping.

After deciding where the photo would go I added some chipboard twigs and extra where it won't be seen to hold up the photo. I cut strips of papers and cut flag ends in them and inked with the walnut stain before placing them on top.

I added a black mat beneath the photo and attached it to the page then I cut up some little phrases and added them to the branches.

I added a few stars and hearts about the layout and to finish some black rhinestones 

A layout from me almost always has to have some flowers and I just managed to sneak in a few in here.

There is a sheet of cut apart journal cards so I used one for my journaling and another I turned over and tucked it underneath 

Thanks again for stopping by, I hope you have been inspired by this layout. If you want to see the full collection stop by the shop and Janine will be pleased to show you it all  if not grab a coffee and go to The Mad Scrapper  and look at your pleasure.

Sue. 

Product List:

ISLAND CARDSTOCK 

Wanderlust Explorer - Solids #1 

Wanderlust Explorer - Adventure Chronicles 

Wanderlust Explorer - Voyage Log

Wanderlust Explorer - Expedition Tale 

Finnabair Tapestry Stencil

Texture Paste 4oz 

Distress Ink Pad - Salvaged Patina 

Distress Ink Pad - Walnut Stain 

BLACK RHINESTONES 

Royal Posies – Tomato Paper Flowers 

Branches and Berries 

Thinking of You

 Hi, here’s another card I’ve made to join in with the Pinkfresh April challenge.

This time I’ve used peaches and yellows in my inking. I used the double stitched rectangles and I copied Carissa’s idea with the 2 flashes on the oval.

I used the peach fuzz collection & yellows and citron & bay leaf on the leaves.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Sue

Filled with Joy.

 Hello,

Today I am sharing a card I have made to join in with the Pinkfresh Studio April 2025 Challenge  called Floral Frenzy.

I have decided to use the Be Fearless collection along with Double Stitched Rectangles and the Elegant Circles dies. I also used You are my Rainbow stamp & Die Set. I used a selection of inks from Pinkfresh as well as some of my own. To finish off I added clear gems.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Sue.

80th Birthday Card

 Hello,

I'm here today to share a BIG Birthday card I have made using products available from The Mad Scrapper  and for The Mad Scrapper Blog. A full list of products is available at the base of this post.

Here is the card it's a 6x8 white card base.

I have chosen papers and ephemera from Uniquely Creative there are so many different styles available instore I feel sure you will find the perfect one for you. I also used flowers from 49 and Market and Green Tara.

After making my card base I added a light grey mat and on top I added my paper choice but not before I distressed the edges.

Next I cut a smaller light blue piece of card and added on to that another distressed piece of the paper. I haven't attached these yet that's why it's wonky!

Next I cut a slim piece of blue/grey and added a strip of the opposite side of the paper distressing and adding some fancy lace trim to it. I placed that on the card front using my glue gun which gave it a little lift. I used a selection of ephemera from the collection, you can see the feathers and sketchy leaves. Then I added some gauze for softness and started to add the flowers from both companies.

To finish off I added the Happy 80th cut out of silver Mirri card and dotted about pearls and glue dots. You could use rhinestones too.

Thanks for stopping by today. Don't forget to call in and see Janine for you supplies or go to The Mad Scrapper  and check out all the beautiful collections from your sofa.

Sue 

Here is the supply list:

Marshmallow 

Star Dust/Smoothies 

Smoky/Canvas 

BOHO SOUL - WANDERER 

Boho Soul Cut Apart Sheet

NAVY RHINESTONES 

Royal Spray – Ocean Jade Paper Flowers 

Mini Flowers - Black/White Tones 

Mini Hot Glue Sticks 

Aleene's Original Tacky Glue 

CRYSTAL RHINESTONES 

Bunny Love.

 Hello,

Today I am here on The Mad Scrapper Blog with this fun Valentines layout using a photograph found online.

I thought I'd make a new layout for my February calendar page but didn't have a suitable photograph so I searched Pinterest and this bunny photo called to me, aren't they adorable?

A full list of supplies can be found below but the paper is from Maja Designs as are most of the snippets. After trimming the manufacturer strip off I took the photo and marked out where I wanted to place it then I added the paste which I had added red paint to through it in the top right and bottom left of the marked out area. Then I took the red cardstock and cut out the hearts and using my snippets which all come from Janine I cut out a slightly smaller heart.

Getting out my sewing machine I placed the hearts in lines and stitched down the centre but I didn't waste time adding them under where the photo would go. I lifted up the edges of the smaller hearts for dimension 

After adding a black matt to the photo I put foam strips underneath to enable me to tuck my flowers in. I decided to do something different and not (quite) add my clusters to the corners but slightly off.

Janine has soooo many different flowers in different colours and sizes you are bound to find some to match your project. Both of the leaves have come from her so you may have the same in your stash.

I added some gems around the page along with these tiny strawberry slices which I thought went well with the paper I have used on some of the hearts.

Over on the bottom left I added a little more of the pink paste through the stencil to bring it all together.

Thanks for stopping by today, if you need extra supplies drop in and see Janine or go The Mad Scrapper  and look whilst sipping a nice cuppa.

Sue.

Supply List:

Everyday Life - Art Journaling

Dusty Attic Heart Attack Stencil 

Dina Wakley Media Acrylic Paint - Rouge

Finnabair Art Basics Modeling Paste 

Blackberry Swirl/Smoothies 

CRYSTAL RHINESTONES 

Micro Jeweled Florettes - Pearl Pink 

Royal Posies – Tomato Paper Flowers 

2cm White Roses 

2cm Roses Dusky Pink 

Dusty Rose Leaves small green 

Green Jute Leaves are from Janine in the past so you may have them.

FOAM MOUNTS - STRIPS 

Mini Hot Glue Sticks 

Mum's Garden - Long Talks 

Cherry Splash/Smoothies