Trio Of Canvases – Part 2 – A Storm In The Highlands, Or Is It?

December 17, 2015December 16, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter4 Comments

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?

December 16, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter8 Comments

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…

Half Cut Technique On Brother Scan N Cut Canvas Blog Preview Image

Creating Half Cut Cards In Scan N Cut Canvas

December 12, 2015December 11, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter7 Comments

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

November 30, 2015August 30, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter3 Comments

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

November 29, 2015November 16, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter19 Comments

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!

Georgina Ford Poinsettia Stamp Gift Bag (9)

Bags Of Character

November 25, 2015November 16, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter8 Comments

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

November 24, 2015August 30, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter9 Comments

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.

Christmas Is Coming, Again

November 23, 2015August 26, 2020 John - Gentleman Crafter12 Comments

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

November 21, 2015November 16, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter21 Comments

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)

November 18, 2015November 17, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter11 Comments

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

November 17, 2015November 16, 2019 John - Gentleman Crafter5 Comments

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

November 17, 2015November 16, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter4 Comments

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

November 17, 2015November 16, 2015 John - Gentleman Crafter3 Comments

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.