I found out some exciting news a few weeks back and have been sworn to secrecy – until now!
The Brother Scan N Cut is coming soon to Create and Craft TV…
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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 Reason To Celebrate
Do we ever need a reason to celebrate? Can we celebrate just for the sake of celebrating?
Making Microwave Fused Glass Cabochons
Some time ago I mentioned about making microwave fused glass cabochons and promised to write a blog post about the tools and the process.
Well, as it’s Sunday and we’ve got the time to sit back with a cup of tea I thought that it would be the perfect opportunity for a lengthier blog post about this awesome technique.
Are we all sitting comfortably? Then I will begin…
Here Comes The Girls Friendship Card
So, I was wandering around the Hobbycrafts show at the NEC a while back when I bumped into Lynda Chapman, she immediately reached up, yanked a CD ROM from her display, thrust it towards me and told me that I would love it.
The CD ROM in question was the “Here Comes The Girls Brights and Lights” collection.
Apparently it was true – I did love it!
A Pollyanna Pickering Paper Craft Project
Some time ago I was privileged enough to produce the first ever show featuring Pollyanna Pickering, her stunning artwork, and the fantastic DVD ROM from Creative Crafting World.
Of course I got myself a copy but haven’t really done anything with it until now.
A Faux Patchwork Card Using Spellbinders Hexagon Dies
I’ve had some basic shape dies from Spellbinders hanging around the craft room for a few months now and wondered if I could make them a feature on a card, rather than just a layer.
The set that I picked to have a go with was the Spellbinders Hexagons die set.
An Abstract Design Using Tim Holtz Distress Inkpads
Until now I have only really been using the Tim Holtz Distress Inkpads to add a shade of colour to a large area, or to accent the edges of a design so I decided to sit down and see if I could make it more of a feature for a design.
Old Dog, New Tricks – Using Old Stencils For Zentangled Cards
You know the saying. ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’. I’m not so sure.
If like me you have a stash of stencils and templates that you got donkey’s years ago, and that have sat in the drawer since then, why not have a rummage and see if any would be suitable for Zentangling.
That’s very much what I’ve been doing this weekend.
Close Knit Friends
I recently produced a television show on Create and Craft TV that aimed to highlight the Big Knitathon which is an event to be held on the 16th November in aid of the Big Issue foundation.
Hearing how The Big Knitathon hopes to raise awareness of the role of the Big Issue seller, and funds for the Big Issue foundation, through a communal project to create the worlds biggest knitted blanket shows just how connected the creative world can be.
I genuinely struggle with knitting (although can crochet) but wanted to send Stephen Robertson, the CEO of The Big Issue Foundation, something to show appreciation for taking the time to come into the studios and being brave enough to learn to knit live on TV and so I decided to make a card to encapsulate the community spirit that he inspired in me.
A Christmas Quickie
Recently I picked up Issue 05 of ‘Get Stamping’ magazine at my local newsagents because I loved the look of the free set of clear stamps that came with it.
When a friend came down from Glasgow for a visit last week I realised that I hadn’t done my Christmas cards yet and wanted to give her the card while she was here.
I therefore put together a quick card to wish her a Merry Christmas.
Flying By To Say High
I often get visits to my blog from countries other than the United Kingdom so in honour of my blog buddies worldwide I wanted to create a card as a bit of a thank you and to say hi to all of you lovely folk.Read More »
I’m Doing Mo-vember!
Apologies that this post isn’t specifically craft related (although I will be making something later on this month to celebrate) but I just thought that I would let you all know that I will be participating in Movember.
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Happy Halloween!
Halloween is just once a year and therefore I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to break out the craft stash and make a little something.
A Bird In The Hand – A Montage Mash Up
I recently got my hands on a set of montage stamps from the Stamps Away Collection and thought that I would have a play.
What started out as one thing, once again ended up as something totally different.
Bird On A Branch – Using Embossing Folders To Create Interesting Backgrounds
I haven’t really experimented much with embossing folders but have always liked the way that they can add interest to the background of a project so I thought that I would have a go at coming up with something myself.
This “Bird On A Branch” card was what I ended up creating – here is a quick overview of how I put it together.
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