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GENTLEMAN CRAFTER

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Craft Business Craft Influencer 2018

Flippin’ Crikey, I’m An Influencer like Kirstie Allsopp, Fearne Cotton, Kelly Hoppen and Savile Row tailor/TV presenter Patrick Grant – Wait, WHAT?!

February 7, 2019February 6, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter39 Comments

So, a little surprise that popped up recently was a lovely email from Angela Sara West, a freelance journalist, that was writing an article for Craft Business magazine…

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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…

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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.

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Forever In My Heart Artist Trading Card by John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (1)

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.

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Things What I Have Larnt About Machine Embroidery

January 29, 2019January 1, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter14 Comments

Well me ducks, this old mucker has been tinkering with his embroidery machine this week and I have certainly learnt a few valuable lessons.

Thought it might be fun to share my efforts …

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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.

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Create Inspire Enjoy Artist Trading Card by John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (1)

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.

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More Fun With Daz3D Studio

January 24, 2019January 23, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter3 Comments

A while back I started to play with some software that is both free and used by some big hollywood studios for their productions.

It took some getting used to but I am finally getting my head around it.

Fancy a look?

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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.

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Mandala Monday Hand Drawn Mandala To Download And Colour Preview 2019 3

Mandala Monday 2019-3 Hand Drawn Design To Download, Print And Colour

January 21, 2019December 28, 2018 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

Time to crack out the pens or pencils again and spend a few minutes in restful contemplation.

Ready? Ok, here is this week’s design.

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The Age Of Aquarius Rubber Stamped Greetings Card by John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (10)

It Is The Age Of Aquarius

January 20, 2019January 1, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter11 Comments

May I wish any of my blog followers with a birthday between January 20th and February 18th.

It’s your time, Aquarians!

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Three New Sections Added To The Scan N Cut Online Course

January 19, 2019June 17, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter3 Comments

Proud to say that I have managed to add three new sections to the online Scan N Cut course this month.

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Creating A Positive/Negative Split Image For Use With A Scan N Cut

January 19, 2019June 17, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter2 Comments

I had an idea the other day – I wondered if I could create a split image effect that I could then draw on my Scan N Cut.

Well, I am pleased to say that the answer is yes and, you will be please to know that I recorded this process to share with you.

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Screen Sensations Make Your Own Silk Screens Kit Launches Today BUT Should I Get One…?

January 17, 2019September 6, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter12 Comments

Since hearing about the make your own silk screen system from Screen Sensations I have debating getting one.

I therefore hit the internet to figure out whether I should or shouldn’t.

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New Beginnings Mixed Media Artist Trading Card by John Bloodworth Gentleman Crafter (1)

New Beginnings In Mixed Media 2

January 15, 2019January 1, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter7 Comments

A similar style to the first mixed media project, that I shared earlier this year, with a couple of tweaks – just for fun!

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