So, I haven’t forgotten the old ATC365 challenge and whilst I was having a tidy up the other day I found a few scraps from my recent Encaustic Arts experiments that just squealed out at me to be used – so I did use them.
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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.
A Box Of Delights
Well hello there cheeky face – it’s lovely to see you again.
Now, I had such a lovely time making the box frame card yesterday that I thought that I would try my hand at another one …
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Scan N Cut Canvas – Process Overlapped Feature – What Is It?
Lots of confusion regarding the “Process Overlapped” feature in Scan N Cut Canvas from people that contact me so I thought that I would take a few mins to record a quick overview on what ‘Process Overlapped’ is and what it does – you’ll kick yourself when the penny drops …
Creating Score Lines In Scan N Cut Canvas
I’ve had a fair few people ask about creating score lines in Scan N Cut canvas so I’ve been back to the video creation/editing ‘suite’ and put a short video together to explain just how to do that.
Fancy Flourish Header Card
Morning all. I’ve been having a little play in between designing 3D bits and bobs to create a nice versatile card blank for the Digital Craft Emporium.
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Another Commission Complete
Hurrah! Another one done!
It’s been a labour of love with much hand-cramp but commission number two is finally complete :)
A Floral Challenge
Watcha gang! :) So, after the floral card that I posted the other day I got a few requests to create some cutting files for flowers – so I’ve had a good old wrestle with the computer and cutting machine and created not one, but three sets of floral designs for you!
*mops brow*
A Little Play Time And A Fancy Shaped Card
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Line Art – Sold!
I’ve been over the moon this week as my first piece of artwork has been listed … and sold!
I’m already working on number 2 :)
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Creative Scene Stamping Workshop Dates
I’m super excited today as I have had confirmation from Stamford Arts centre that I can use one of their rooms for my planned Creative Scene Stamping workshops!
If you’re interested then read on my friends!
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A third post in one day?! It must be some kind of miracle, lol!
Anyway, on Sunday I was able to make a couple of scenery style ATCs with the set from Hobby Art so here is the second one.
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One more for the ATC365 challenge!
This time around it features a couple of different techniques.
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I managed a bit of making over the weekend and got back into some quick creations for the ATC challenge (that I am very behind on).
Today’s creation features some village scene woodmounted stamps from Hobby Art.
How To Extract A Zipped File Folder
I get asked a lot about how to extract a compressed (zipped) file folder so I thought that I’d pop a quick video together for those in need.
From These Hands Mixed Media Canvas
This week I have been mucking about with mixed media canvas creations in my ‘spare time’. I’m more than happy to say that I have been able to actually finish one!
It was intended to celebrate the fact that I am lucky enough to be designing and creating on a ‘regular’ basis.
GENTLEMAN CRAFTER 
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