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Flippin’ Crikey, I’m An Influencer like Kirstie Allsopp, Fearne Cotton, Kelly Hoppen and Savile Row tailor/TV presenter Patrick Grant – Wait, WHAT?!

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So, a little surprise that popped up recently was a lovely email from Angela Sara West, a freelance journalist, that was writing an article for Craft Business magazine…

Angela’s email began by explaining the purpose of the contact.

“I’m writing an article on the biggest craft influencers of 2018 for Craft Business magazine…”

Ok, I know Craft Business magazine, it’s the UK’s largest-circulated trade magazine for the craft industry.

I also know the word biggest. When linked with me it usually accompanies phrases like, “…idiot in the room” or “…bum” or, oh wait, I probably can’t say that last one.

But, what is this “influencer” thing?

So, apparently, this means that I, or perhaps the stuff that I shove on this blog, has had an impact – been noticed and engaged with – by other people that are interested in the same thing.

So that’s pretty awesome.

Linking all of those things together though made my head melt.

The UK’s largest-circulated trade magazine for the craft industry has selected me as one of 2018’s 25 biggest influencers and put me mush in their publication!!!

Yoinks!

But hey, check out some of the other names in the list – Kirstie Allsopp, Fearne Cotton, Kelly Hoppen and Savile Row tailor/TV presenter Patrick Grant!

Blimey! I must have done something good to get on that list for sure!

Anyway, it’s time for me to de-puff my chest, stop my head from expanding, pocket the moment and crack on but before I do, many thanks to Angela Sara West & Craft Business for the feature and thanks AGAIN to you lot for reading this wee blog.

Exciting eh?!

J :)

39 thoughts on “Flippin’ Crikey, I’m An Influencer like Kirstie Allsopp, Fearne Cotton, Kelly Hoppen and Savile Row tailor/TV presenter Patrick Grant – Wait, WHAT?!”

  2. Congratulations John and very well deserved. It must be such a great feeling knowing that all your hard work and dedication to helping everyone discover the joy of crafting has been recognised. Great news.

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  7. Well done John, well deserved recognition – onwards and upwards! Keep it up, so many people have learnt so much from you, you are an inspiration to us all.

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  8. Well done Jon, well deserved recognition – onwards and upwards! Keep it up, so many people have learnt so much from you, you are an inspiration to us all.

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  11. Such a well deserved accolade John. I am often under your influence … or wait, should that be ‘the’ influence … Seriously though, Congrats! Clare x

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  13. Great John, well done and well deserved. Your blog is wonderful to read, your examples are always awesome and you explanation and videos are great! Thank you!😍❤️

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  14. Congratulations John well deserved you have been amazing with the help in the scan n cut area alone so a big thank you for that. Keep up the amazing work xx

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  15. Well done John you are an inspiration to many crafters both young and old (like me). I look forward to you emails every week and you have a special folder under my in box so I can always go back and check things. It’s because of you that I got into digital crafting with scan n cut. I have the CM700 and m now the proud owner of a DX as well although I have yet to explore that as I am also trying to keep an unruly cockapoo of nearly six months under control as wel, no mean feat I can tell you!.
    Keep up the good work you deserve to be up with the best

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  21. Congratulations John! It must be great to hear the professionals say what we’ve been saying all along – that you encourage, help and inspire others! Well done! Liz X

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  22. I think you have been a great influence on people crafting John, I for one would probably have put my scanncut in the garage with all other unused stuff ,but following your tuts I
    have got more confident and use it quite a lot .I look forward to seeing all the diverse crafts you try. I think any praise you receive ,is more than well deserved .
    carole wood

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  23. That’s wonderful John, and so well deserved. You’ve influenced me and many others, over and over. You work so hard, it’s great to get recognition for it. I know it won’t make you sleep at night, but it might help a little. xx

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