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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.

The Sunday Stitch 2 – Recolouring A Machine Embroidery Design In Hatch Embroidery Design 2

September 15, 2019January 1, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

In this video I would like to share with you how I recoloured a machine embroidery design from Urban Threads in Hatch Embroidery 2 software and then stitch it out on a Brother Innov-is 750PE embroidery machine.

Fancy a look?

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Craft Stash Giveaway 6 and Last Week’s Winner.

September 4, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter31 Comments

Did you win last week’s stash giveaway? Read on to find out if you did and also what’s up for grabs this week.

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More Art Resin With Rebel Glitters – Video

September 2, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

More glittery fun in this video. This time around I have the video, followed by the step by step.

I can’t wait to share this with you!

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Craft Stash Giveaway 5 and Last Week’s Winner.

August 28, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter26 Comments

It’s giveaway time again and I also need to announce the winner of last week’s giveaway too – will it be you?!

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SVG Saturday – Free SVG Cutting File

August 24, 2019August 29, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter22 Comments

Whilst I am taking a break from designing new files for the Digital Craft Emporium website I mentioned that I would still be releasing free files – so here is the first!

In fact, there are several SVG cutting files in this set for you to play with.

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Art Resin With Rebel Glitters – The Video And The Reveal!

August 23, 2019August 18, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Did you enjoy yesterday’s post? Are you ready for the next part?

I can’t wait to share this with you!

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Resin, Revisited and Gloriously Glittery Goodies!

August 22, 2019August 18, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter6 Comments

The other week I got contacted by a pair of lovely ladies who were eager for me to check out their glitter range.

Pfft, I thought, glitter is glitter, right? Wrong. Why? Well, to explain that I just had to ‘force myself’ to revisit resin and spend some time experimenting.

Fancy seeing what I made?

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Nominated Again! Vote For Me, Please?

August 15, 2019November 10, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter27 Comments

Well, I am super proud today as I have again been nominated for an industry award. Thank you!

That’s not the end of the story though as being shortlisted is awesome but voting for the actual accolade opens today so I would appreciate your help.

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Picket Fence Studios Challenge

August 14, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter7 Comments

This week I received an exciting challenge from Picket Fence Studios. A bundle of their August release products landed on my door mat with the challenge – make something!

Not one to turn down a challenge I sat down in the new studio to have a go…

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Couture Creations Gentleman’s Emporium – A Quick Hello

August 9, 2019August 5, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter6 Comments

Hallo and welcome to another make created with the Gentlemans Emporium range from Couture Creations.

This one again features both the Gentleman’s Emporium set and also my own Cut Foil & Emboss dies too.

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The Lovely Lou And Her Lovely Lettering

August 8, 2019August 6, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter8 Comments

I’ve been admiring the hand lettering of Lou Collins over the last few months. Everytime it pops up on Instagram I always prod the ‘like’ button.

You can imagine, therefore, that when Lou collaborated with the folk at Practical Publishing to produce a magazine dedicated to this that I had to go grab me a copy and see if I could muster a steady hand.

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Craft Stash Giveaway 2 and Last Week’s Winner.

August 7, 2019August 6, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter21 Comments

It’s giveaway time again and I also need to announce the winner of last week’s giveaway too – will it have been you?!

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Couture Creations Gentleman’s Emporium – Elegant and Timeless Card

August 1, 2019July 29, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter11 Comments

Hallo and welcome to another make created with the Gentlemans Emporium range from Couture Creations.

This one features both the Gentleman’s Emporium set and also my own Cut Foil & Emboss die too.

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Craft Stash Giveaway 1

July 31, 2019July 28, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter64 Comments

It’s giveaway time! In fact, it’s a series of giveaways each and every week until I’ve got shot of a bunch of my Craft Stash.

Why am I doing this and what can you win? Read on to find out more!

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Couture Creations Gentleman’s Emporium – Easy Layered Card

July 25, 2019July 20, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter6 Comments

Hallo and welcome to another make created with the Gentlemans Emporium range from Couture Creations.

This one is quick, easy and can be adapted to the recipient.

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