Today’s post concludes the trio of canvases that I created with the same materials.
It’s difficult to say for sure but I think this might just be my favourite.
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.
Brother Scan N Cut – CM700 Launch + Updates For The CM600
Now, I have to say that I don’t know a huge amount about the new Brother Scan N Cut CM700 model however if the machine is something that you have been curious about then today is the day that you can find out more.
Also a new software release has been announced for CM600 users – it really is all going on in the world of Brother today.
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Trio Of Canvases – Part 2 – A Storm In The Highlands, Or Is It?
Thankfully another of the canvas creations dried in time for me to share it with you this evening.
This one uses the same materials as yesterday’s ‘Mountains Of Venus’ but I ended up with a very different feel.Read More »
Trio Of Canvases – Part 1 – The Mountains Of Venus, Or Are They?
I’ve been having a little play with some (lots) of paints and inks over the last few evenings as a sort of way to unwind from thinking about all of things that I’ve been trying to achieve.
I’m very pleased with the results and I think that when you find out some of the techniques, you may be a little surprised…
Creating Half Cut Cards In Scan N Cut Canvas
Some time ago (over a year ago in fact) I created a blog post about how to create half cut cards in Scan N Cut Canvas. As part of my little series of Scan N Cut tutorials I though that it would be great if I could make a little video to accompany that.
So here it is!
All Counties Craft Challenge – Update 1 – News And FAQs
By now, you’ve probably heard me talk about this ‘little’ thing that I am doing in 2016 called the All Counties Craft Challenge, well, the response has been ridonculously overwhelming so I just wanted to give you a little bit of an update if I may.
A Holly Tag Tent Card And A Giveaway
Managed to sneak in a little playtime again today and have been working again with the range of products sent to me by Georgina Ford of Designs By Georgina.
I also have a little giveaway too!
Bags Of Character
I have been having a go at making gifts bags this week. Something I’ve not really tried before but with the big ‘C’ coming up I thought that I’d like to have a go this year.
This project started out with the Poinsettia Gift Tag Stamp from Designs by Georgina. I stamped this out onto Kraft card using an Archival Inkpad; this was then cut out around the outer edge.
Quick Scene Stamping Video Tutorial
In October I ran a couple of scene stamping workshops using the wonderful clear stamp range from Hobby Art Ltd.
I thought that it might be a nice idea to put together a quick video showing you how I went about creating one of the three scenes that were prepared for these workshops in cased you missed the chance to attend in person.
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Christmas Is Coming, Again
In my recent Christmas Is Coming post I showed you a project that I had made with a chipboard kit from Georgina Ford.
I also eluded to the fact that I had been working with the Poinsettia Wreath Kit, also from Georgina’s range – well, finally everything has dried and it’s ready to be revealed …
All Counties Craft Challenge
Hello me old chums. Hope you are well?
Now, you’ve possibly seen a little about this if you follow me on Facebook or Twitter however I wanted to let those that follow my blog know about an exciting challenge that I am undertaking in 2016.
It’s called the All Counties Craft Challenge.
Designing A Pillow Box In Scan N Cut Canvas (Video)
Well hello there! I’ve been creating and editing videos again – this time around I thought that I would give you something a little more ‘meaty’ and decided to create a walkthrough on how to create a pillow box in Scan N Cut Canvas.
Christmas Is Coming
I was deliberating whether to hand make Christmas this year (bit late to still be procrastinating I know) when along came Georgina Ford.
Georgina is setting up a new creative business called Designs By Georgina and she asked me if I would have a go with some of her product range and see what I thought.
Never one to turn down a creative request I said yes please!
Artist Trading Card Daily 128
Hey, just realised – it’s a one hundred million pound jackpot on the Euromillions tonight!
Just before I dash off to buy me a ticket I’d best show you my next Artist Trading Card daily post.
Artist Trading Card Daily 127
How’s the day going? Are you managing to start it with a certain sense of calm?
I’m not. It’s crazy busy here – the deadlines are racing towards me at a phenomenal rate. Despite this I managed to create a little piece of peace for you to see.
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