Grungy, steampunky, forty. These things all go together, right?
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Author: John - Gentleman Crafter
A creative enthusiast for over 30 years, the concept creator and organiser of the All Counties Craft Challenge which raised £24,000 for Mind, a registered mental health charity.
Previously a television producer and guest demonstrator at Create and Craft TV in the UK. Now, happily making my way through life, in both senses of the term.
Explorations in Mixed Media Part 7 – Wishy Washy Woman
This week I have been having a play with creating glazes and washes from different mediums and creating an aged (aka, wishy washy) feel. Come see how I got on.
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The ATC of Mindfulness G – Free Download to Colour In
Check out this week’s colouring sheet when you can!
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Adventures In Machine Embroidery 2022 Part 6
Inspired by a lovely gift from my sister, this week I have been having a blast from the past and mucking about trying to make merit badges.
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Scan N Cut Saturday – Materials To Make Your Own Stencils and Masks With
In this week’s video instalment I will be giving you a brief look at a few of the things that you can make your own stencils and masks with in conjunction with your Scan N Cut.
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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing Part 6 – Free Pattern Available
For this week’s foundation paper pieced block, we will be creating the blocks in a box block – not easy to say fast!
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Card Sketch Challenge 2022 Part 6
Card sketch challenge day is here again and this time, we’re stripping!
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Explorations in Mixed Media Part 6 – Collage Paper Cover Up
This week I have been having a little experiment at creating my own collage papers. This worked well however the application of said paper in this week’s project didn’t quite work out the same way – come see what I mean…
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The ATC of Mindfulness F – Free Download to Colour In
First of the February free ATC colouring sheets and it starts with an F, how fortuitous!
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Adventures In Machine Embroidery 2022 Part 5
Continuing on with my adventures in machine embroidery this week by digitizing a sketched hibiscus flower. Some things worked, some didn’t but it’s all about a personal learning journey so do join me and see what went down.
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5 Scan N Cut Myths, Busted!
This week, instead of the usual step-by-step or project tutorial I thought that I would take a moment to talk about some myths that I seem to see crop up time and time again and help prevent this unhelpful information from circulating.
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Fun with Foundation Paper Piecing Part 5 – Free Pattern Available
This week I will be sharing with you the three log cabin foundation paper pieced block.
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Card Sketch Challenge 2022 Part 5
Time for the first card sketch challenge of February – are you ready?!
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Explorations in Mixed Media Part 5 – Doing A Canvas
This week I decided to have a go at a full art work but using a minimal feel and an assortment of textures.
Read More »February Is Here, How’s It Going?
Well, wow, a month into the year already? How did that happen? I have no idea but as it is, it’s a perfect time for a wee catch up.
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