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The 12 Days Of Christmas

December 24, 2018December 19, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter15 Comments

A bunch of people that I know thought that the 12 Days of Christmas song acted like some kind of countdown to the big day.

Wrong! The truth is far more interesting. Read on to discover the true origins of this age old tradition…

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An Unexpected Pleasure

November 21, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter18 Comments

Always love a bit of happy mail and the package that plopped onto my doormat this week was no exception.

A friend, knowing my bent for anything creative, decided to send me a Christmas card but, instead of sending me the finished card, sent me the card in kit form!

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Couture Creations Design Team Kit Walkthrough Video

October 31, 2018October 29, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter11 Comments

As recently announced I was accepted onto the design team for Couture Creations.

I was, therefore, a little excited when my design team pack arrived but before I got cracking on projects, I thought that it might be a nice idea to share with you the contents of the kit.

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Having A Quick Go With The Gemini Go

Having A Quick Play With The Gemini Go!

October 29, 2018March 21, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

Due to the amount of tiddly little dies that I have increasing, along with the ever decreasing work surface that I have to use I recently decided to take a punt and get myself the Gemini Go! from Crafters Companion.

Turns out, it was a well-spent penny!

Read on and find out why…

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Foiled Foiling AND Cryptic Crossword Help Needed

October 27, 2018October 26, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter30 Comments

Hey chums, super sorry, however, today’s GoPress show at 11am will now not be going ahead. A shame as I had some cool ideas to share with you.

On the positive side I will be setting aside some time shortly in order to record some videos to add to those that I have already so do keep an eye out for those.

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Some Lovely Lettering And A TV Show Or Two

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter6 Comments

Hallo you, soz that the blog has been a little quiet lately however I have been super busy making plans for next year and also juggling that with this years bits and bobs but I grabbed a few mins to write this ‘ere post as I wanted to let you know that I will be down at Create and Craft HQ this week with some new goodies!Read More »

Inktober 19

October 19, 2018October 28, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

So, Google+, the most quietest social networking platform for shut down the other week.

If you’ve been following me on that, you can find me elsewhere, just use the links at the top of this page.

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Inktober 18

October 18, 2018October 28, 2018 John - Gentleman CrafterLeave a comment

GIving myself an award this week for being super organised.

I know, it’s not much but these things do help celebrate the good things that happen.

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Inktober 17

October 17, 2018October 28, 2018 John - Gentleman CrafterLeave a comment

If we could understand the evensong of birds, what would they be saying … ?

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Inktober 16

October 16, 2018October 28, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

Well, now that our hero has gone, see Inktober 15, it’s back to a bit more random stuff.

Here, a bunch of ribbons and pennants. The reason?

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Inktober 15

October 15, 2018October 28, 2018 John - Gentleman CrafterLeave a comment

It’s amazing who you meet when you go on your holidays.

Our hero, following his carpet ride, decided to hop on to a cruise and while on board, met a lovely young filly called Rose.

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Inktober 14

October 14, 2018October 28, 2018 John - Gentleman CrafterLeave a comment

Thought that our hero was waiting for a bus? Think again!

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Inktober 13

October 13, 2018October 28, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter1 Comment

When we left our hero he had been through a rough time and was about to go postal after smashing through the wall.

Things have calmed a little and the little chap has decided it’s time for a holiday.

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Inktober 12

October 12, 2018October 15, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter3 Comments

Being scared and low lately, our hero needs, A HERO! This thought inspired my doodle for day 12 of Inktober!

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Inktober 11

October 11, 2018October 15, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter4 Comments

Bit of a low day when I was doing this one. Thankfully short-lived, however, it did inspire this quite bleak Inktober doodle.

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