Well, there’s not much of the year left – somehow!
Now, the good news is that despite it getting harder and harder to remain relevant as a creative all-rounder in a shared space like the internet, I am going to give it another go in 2022 and have lots of exciting new content planned.
In order to give myself a good run up to this exciting new chapter, and now that the cardmaking series of blog posts made it to 100, I will be signing off for the remainder of this year.
There will still be a few bits and pieces that I have scheduled pop up but this blog and most of my social media pages, will be going quiet during December.
I hope you will forgive the absence.
You can of course lose yourself for a few hours whenever you like and plunder the archives here for all sorts from me dating back over 5 years to the present day – it’s a goldmine of random nonsense. Here are just a few of the categories and tags features on this site.
Click on any word to start rummaging your way through.
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Anyhoo, in the meantime, I would like to extend my gratitude for all of the various ways in which you have shown support this year, whether this be signing up for a course, buying an SVG file set or just taking the time to read and comment on whatever random waffle I have been churning out. I really appreciate it and it is the reason I keep going.
Have an awesome festive month, whatever you choose to do – even if it is non-festive, and I will see you all bright and early in the new year!
Much love,
John.
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GENTLEMAN CRAFTER 
merry Chrimble and thank you for all your posts and humourr it’s been my ray of sunshine in A difficult year.look forward to next year’s fun
and crafting.
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Thank you for all your post’s through out the year – Enjoyable reading and look forward to what you bring in the new year.
Happy festivities – Enjoy a grog or 2 and take care x
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Cheers John , many thanks for sharing all the knowledge and inspiration that you have in 2021 ! Enjoy your time away , Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year
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Thank you so much for a year of so much inspiration, examples and laughs you brought to me.
Your break is wel deserved and I hope you have a wonderful festive month.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year for you and your loved ones.
Stay safe my friend and I hope to see you next year.
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Thanks John. Have a good festive season and look forward to hearing from you in 2022. Janice
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Thank you for everything John I hope you have some rest time and enjoy the festivities,see you in the new year
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You certainly deserve a break John! Have a wonderful Christmas – look forward to another great year with you in 2022 x
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WOW! What a lot of creativity you have shared John. A massive THANK YOU for all your generosity over the last year. I wish you a relaxing month off and look forward to seeing you in 2022. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe and enjoy yourself.
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Thank you John for all your creativity this past year, hope you have a wonderful Christmas look forward to seeing you in 2022 xx
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Have a good break John and enjoy your month off, whatever you are doing. See you in the new year. đŸ’• Clare x
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Thank You John, for all that you do for your fellow crafters. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year x
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Thank you John. All the best to you and your family and enjoy your break. Merry Christmas and look forward to new beginnings in 2022.
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Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you! I have so enjoyed reading your blog and have tried many of your layout suggestions. Looking forward to seeing what 2021 brings. Enjoy your well deserved break. XX
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Thank you so much for all your creativity and your generosity to us this year. I look forward so much every week to seeing what you have been busy doing.
I hope you have a restful break, a Happy Christmas and New Year and enjoy some ‘you’ time. I think we are all in need of that after the last couple of years.
Take care of yourself and I look forward to your return in the new year.
All the best and stay safe.
X
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Have a lovely Christmas and enjoy a well deserved break. I do enjoy reading all your posts throughout the year. I love your style and your sense of humour! I’ll look forward to seeing what youre up to next year. Love and best wishes. Wx
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Thank you John for your continued creativity throughout 2021. I look forward to more in 2022. Have a good rest and a fabulous Christmas and New Year. Stay safe xx
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And happy holidays to you and yours. Enjoy your time off!!! See ya next year ________________________________
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John enjoy the break, peace and reflection as you take a well deserved break. Wishing you a very, very happy Christmas and all that you wish for yourself in the New Year. Thank you for all your inspiration and encouragement to us all. Xxx
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Thanks John, you deserve the break. I hope you have a safe and healthy festive season. See you in the new year xxx
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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year John. Thank you for 12 months if laughs & inspiration. Enjoy your rest, tho I spose you’ll still be crafting!!
See you next year
Best wishes
Stay safe & keep well
Carole
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Enjoy your break, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year see you in 2022
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Everyone needs time off and rest. Looking forward to your renewed self in 2022. Happy Holidays and do something nice for you!
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Thank you so much for all your tuition and shared news this year John. It’s been amazing, all those lovely card layouts too. Looking forward to 2022’s posts.
I hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year, stay well and stay safe and have a restful break. xxx
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Thanks John, enjoy your break
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