Sheesh! It’s been a hectic and exhausting couple of weeks so I’ve got a fair amount to tell you about if you’ve got a bit of time.
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.
Mandala Monday 2 – Free Download To Colour In
Hey hey, how are you? Ready for your Monday dose of mindfullness?
Good. It’s waiting just below for you to download and colour in!
Brother Scan N Cut Updates – November 2016
I was just signing in to Brother Scan n Cut Canvas and noticed that there had been some updates for Canvas and for the Scan N Cut machines so I’ve had a quick reccy and put together some basic facts for Scan N Cut users.
Mandala Monday Is Here And It’s Free!
Like colouring in? Then you’ll love Mandala Mondays!
Each week a FREE image for you to print and colour in!
All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – Scotland, A Long Drive, A Midnight Rendevous and First In The Queue At The NEC
Ready for a catch up? Good, me too!
Over the last week or so I have been all over the country and at all hours of the day!
A Monstrous MDF Mod
Boo! Haha, gotcha. Well, for those that recognise this festival of spirits I’d like to wish you a happy Halloween and to share an MDF modification that I recently completed.
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This Blog Has Been Nominated For An Award!
So I got news from Immediate Media yesterday that this wee little corner of the interweb has been nominated for ‘Papercraft Blog Of The Year’ in the upcoming awards to be announced in 2017.
I have no idea who nominated it or why but I am more than grateful just to get the nomination.
In order to win however, readers must vote – and it’s seriously stiff competition!
All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – Mr Allcock, Exploding Meatballs and Stuck In The Mud
Well my wee chums it’s been an eventful few days on the All Counties Craft challenge so I hope you’ve got your loins girded and your nadgers well and truly trussocked.
Ready? Let’s begin.
Friday Giveaway – Card Making and Papercraft Magazine
Eek! The challenge made it into this month’s edition of Cardmaking and Papercrafts – it even got a mention in the editors letter!
To celebrate, the lovely Sienna Parulis-Cook has agreed to give away two copies of this issue!
New Didi Doily Designs Cutting File Collection Out Now
Hello all. Managed to get some designing done late into the night this week so I am therefore pleased to be able to share them with you today.
After releasing the popular Doily Design cutting files recently I was asked to see if I could come up with some for smaller designs for the card makers out there.
Your wish is my command …
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All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – More Rain, Maisy Sneaks In and Getting The Wobbles
Yes, that’s right, a third blog post in one day! I know, a miracle isn’t it?
This post is about my visit to Clackmannanshire, one of the smallest historic counties in Scotland.
All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – Blowing A Gale, A Four Letter Word and A Crime Scene
Well hello there my dear reader. Yes, I have a second diary post for you today.
This one is all about the recent visit that Maisy and I made to Papeterie in Aberdeen.
All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – Fun In Glasgow, A Man Arrives and A Basket Full Of Happy
A wee bit behind on reporting on the goings on on the road so set yourself ready for a full on update today.
First, let me take you back a few days and tell you about my trip to Craft World in Glasgow.
A Walk Along The Metaphorical Beach
As part of world mental health day I’d like to take you on a trip to the beach.
It’s not just any old beach though. This is a special beach.
All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – A Close Call And A Look Around The Attic
Another workshop done and a real treasure trove found – if you’ve got your reading goggles and brew to hand I shall bring you up to date
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