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GENTLEMAN CRAFTER

Official Blog of Arts and Crafts Enthusiast, John Bloodworth

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.
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What Did The Hat Say To The Scarf?

July 19, 2016September 6, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter14 Comments

What Did The Hat Say To The Scarf?

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A Different Viewpoint

ImageJuly 18, 2016July 17, 2016 John - Gentleman Crafter8 Comments

All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – Au Revoir Yorkshire

July 17, 2016August 30, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter12 Comments

Evening all! How have you been? Good I hope?

Well, Maisy and I are still going and we also have some exciting news!

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See With The Heart

ImageJuly 14, 2016July 13, 2016 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – A Day At Craftwork Cards

July 13, 2016August 30, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter9 Comments

Although the Doncaster Crafting Live event was behind me, Yorkshire certainly wasn’t.

Today it was off to Garforth near Leeds to visit the Craftwork Cards HQ and meet up with some old friends and new.

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All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – A Very Random Week

July 11, 2016August 30, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter9 Comments

Hello All. Bit later than expected due to being a tad busy but have managed to jot down a few bits and pieces about what was a very random and, what felt like, a very busy week.

Hope you enjoy :)

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All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – Three Service Stations, Two Workshops And One Load Of Rain

July 3, 2016August 30, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter10 Comments

Good morro good travel companions – how are you? Well, I hope.

Life has treated me well this week, despite the fairly shambolic weather.

Got that weekly cuppa ready? Ok, here goes …

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Monthly Colour Challenge – July

July 1, 2016June 13, 2016 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Good morning and welcome to this month’s colour challenge.

One of my favourite colour schemes so far!

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Monthly Colour Challenge – June Results Gallery

June 30, 2016June 29, 2016 John - Gentleman Crafter4 Comments

Hey there. Remember at the start of this month I set a little colour challenge?

Well, I am super glad that some of you took part! So, as promised, here is a little gallery of works from you and I…

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All Counties Challenge Diary

All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – The Crafty Bunch

June 26, 2016August 30, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter8 Comments

Listen, there comes a time when an event deserves it’s own blog post.

That event this time was meeting the crafty bunch at The Crafty Bunch.

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All Counties Craft Challenge Diary – Fresh Fields, Fabulous Food, Furry Microphones, Fantastic Frames and Friends Found

June 26, 2016August 30, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter7 Comments

Maisy has certainly had her work cut out this week, so, while she has a much needed rest, let me fill you in on what has been going on.

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Tag Art 7

Tag Art 7 – The Rose Scented One

June 26, 2016November 16, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter7 Comments

Good evening! I am pleased to share with you number seven of seven in the tag art mini-series of blog posts.

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Tag Art 6

Tag Art 6 – The Green Bobbly Abstract One

June 25, 2016June 19, 2016 John - Gentleman Crafter4 Comments

Good evening! I am pleased to share with you number six of seven in the tag art mini series of blog posts.

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Tag Art 5

Tag Art 5 – The One I Wasn’t Sure About

June 24, 2016June 19, 2016 John - Gentleman Crafter8 Comments

Good evening! I am almost pleased to share with you number five of seven in the tag art mini series of blog posts.

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Tag 4

Tag Art 4 – The Smiley One

June 23, 2016June 19, 2016 John - Gentleman Crafter4 Comments

Good evening! I am pleased to share with you number four of seven in the tag art mini series of blog posts.

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