Simon Says Stamp Rubber Stamp Greetings Card by John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (1)

Quick, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow.

February 20, 2019February 16, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter14 Comments

Sometimes I do it quickly, sometimes I do it slowly. Most of the time, I just do it.

Read on to see what I am really talking about …

Mama Elephant Simon Says Stamp John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (7)

Swim Little Fishy, SWIM!

February 19, 2019February 16, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter14 Comments

May I wish any of my blog followers with a birthday between February 19th to March 20th a happy birthday!

Swim little fish, SWIM!

DIY Drinks Coaster Scan N Cut John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (6)

Creating Coasters With The Scan N Cut, Or Not. THAT Is The Question. Also, A Load Of Waffle About D/W Safe Mod Podge – Oh, And Some Pictures…

February 16, 2019February 15, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Hallo, all. A thought occurred to me the other day that I have gathered a fair few newbies over the last few years that may have missed out on some of the stuff in the archives.

So, as the exciting month of March rapidly approaches time will be limited for me to create new content so I thought that it was a serendipitous opportunity via which I could dive into the archives to share some older, but still very popular, videos and tutorials.

Just before I do though, I have one technique that I would like to share with you and it’s double trouble as it CAN be done on the Scan N Cut, but, I will be asking you the question, should it … ?

Simon Says Stamp Hair Up Boobs Down Its Crafting Time (13)

Simon Says Hair Up, Boobs, Down – But Why!?

February 12, 2019February 9, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter7 Comments

Well, if Simon says do it, then we’ve all got to do it, I guess. I may struggle with the hair bit, but the boobs are defo headed down at my age.

Do love a comedic clear stamp though so you can see why this one appealed. Come see what I did with it.

These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things

February 10, 2019January 1, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter9 Comments

How to sum up some of my favourite things in a space 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches … ?

That was the challenge for this mini mixed media creation. Read on to see how I got on, and what was included.

Woodware Ancient Mandala Card by John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (8)

Be You!

February 6, 2019February 3, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter4 Comments

A wee reminder for all of us in today’s short make and a way to re-use that ancient mandala from the other day too.

Ready? Ok, let’s start…

Magical Mandala Hand Stamped Greeting Card by John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (9)

Thank You, Mandala Card

February 4, 2019February 2, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter7 Comments

Whale hallooo. Hope you are keeping well?

I am. Feeling quite grateful too. Too many thank you’s to say for this rosy glow so please allow me to convey it to everyone at once through the medium of slapping ink about on a card.

Forever In My Heart

February 3, 2019December 31, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter11 Comments

You, yes you. You are forever in my heart. You’ve been with me as I’ve gone through good times and more difficult times. I really appreciate it, but I am not sure that I say it enough.

Anyhoo, that was the thought behind this make.

Mandala Monday Hand Drawn Mandala To Download And Colour Preview 2019 4

Mandala Monday 2019-4 Hand Drawn Design To Download, Print And Colour

January 28, 2019December 28, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

With January almost over and the Christmas festivities packed away, it’s good to have something to look forward to so, here is this week’s Mandala style design for you to enjoy with your fave brew.

Create Inspire Enjoy

January 27, 2019December 31, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter6 Comments

If there is one constant over the last few years it is the never ending cycle of creating, inspiring and enjoying arts and crafts with like minded people.

Whether creating, being inspired or enjoying any kind of creativity, I hope that you will agree that this little foray into mixed media will sum up the story well.

Couture Creations Design Team Catch Up

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

Been a while since I joined the Couture Creations design team and his has been awesome to see what my team chums have been creating so I thought it would be nice to share a few with you here.