The Crafty Gentleman

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It’s been a busy start to 2019! ✨ Alongside the day job, I’ve been getting ready for my next television slot on @hochandatv next week (check out my story highlight to set a reminder!). It’ll be my second time presenting on the channel - I’m SO excited! ✂️ In addition, I’ve just finished making some prototypes for a new project I was commissioned for... I’m not 100% sure of the launch date, but I can’t wait to tell you about it! ✂️ I’ve also been in talks with some new brands to collaborate with on the blog throughout 2019. 🙌🏻 I LOVE working with brands on blog projects - it always pushes me creatively, and results in some really cool DIYs to share with you guys. 👍🏻 Let’s hope the rest of the year is as jam-packed with crafty projects! ✂️ How’s your 2019 going so far? I’d love to know - drop me a comment below! 🤓 • • • #interiors #interior #shelf #shelfie #midcentury #minimal #scandi #scandinaviandesign #scandianstyle #scandinavianliving #office #studio #makersofig #makersmovement #makersgunnamake #getyourcraftsseen #craftersofinstagram #makercommunity #handmademovement #creativedaily #creativehappylife #craftsposure #abmcrafty #createmakeshare #craftersgonnacraft #mensewtoo #dudeswhosew #mancrafts https://www.instagram.com/p/BsbYxPMl5ah/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3jig0i1i9e1s

It’s not very festive, but this print from @hallofbreakfast is one of my favourite decor pieces I’ve had out this winter! It worked perfectly with my blue Christmas theme. 😍👌🏻💯 • The picture ledge it’s on is a DIY - the tutorial is on my blog if you want to learn how to make your own! 👍🏻 • • • #pictureledge #shelf #shelfie #shelfdecor #shelfstyling #art #hallofbreakfast #thehallofbreakfast https://www.instagram.com/p/BsRBriAFJtL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vhzakc12oisp

Who’s taken their Christmas decorations down yet? Ours are still up... I just can’t be bothered tidying them all away! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Tell me I’m not the only lazy one out there... 😂 • • • #Scandinavian design #scandinavianstyle #scandi #minimal #scandihome #minimaldecor #scandidecor #decor #home #homedecor #grey https://www.instagram.com/p/BsL6ZKuFYMk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8nang0q358ol

Wishing I could spend the rest of the week sat right here, instead of behind a computer catching up on work! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Is anyone else struggling to get back into their normal routines this week?! • • • #scandinaviandesign #scandinavianstyle #scandi #minimal #scandihome #minimaldecor #scandidecor #decor #home #homedecor #grey #sofology #homesweethome #homeoffice https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJSP-ylHdF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1el5osye2lrw2

HAPPY 2019! ✨ I spent this morning finishing off editing my 1 Second A Day video... and I LOVE the final result! I’ve blogged it (link in bio), if you fancy having a look behind the scenes of my life. It’s one of my fave videos to date! 👀🎥 • Did you enjoy the NYE celebrations last night? I threw a cocktail party, which was so much fun! But I still managed to power through and go for an early morning run with @dunkoswifto and @t.courage this morning. 🏃🏼‍♂️😱 Feeling pretty sleepy now though... https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGhc2xlz9t/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l0y5l4fkbblw

All ready for New Year! ✨ I’m throwing a cocktail party - our kitchen is currently overflowing with booze, juices, mixers and garnishes! 🍸🥂🍹 I’ve also made some of these @officialcricut_uk firework glasses for each of my guests. 😎🙌🏻✨ Happy New Year! • • • #newyear #happynewyear #happynewyear2019 #newyearseve #2019 #cricut #cricutexploreair2 #cricutmaker #cricutmade #cricutcrafts #makersofig #makersmovement #makersgunnamake #getyourcraftsseen #craftersofinstagram #makercommunity #handmademovement #creativedaily #creativehappylife #craftsposure #abmcrafty #createmakeshare https://www.instagram.com/p/BsD1c2NlRHh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rqvls72sj12q

Instead of just measuring a year by likes, I was inspired by @abbiepaulhus to draw my top nine memories of the year. Swipe to see my (questionable) doodles up close! In no particular order: ▫️VISITING UTAH for the @officialcricut Make-A-Thon conference in the summer. I was repping it for the British crafters, along with @bespokebride! ▫️Being appointed as the UK BRAND AMBASSADOR for @singersewinguk and sharing loads of sewing projects throughout the year. ▫️TEACHING AT THE @handmadefair with @kirstiemallsopp - and taking part in a live @molliemakes Mash Up challenge on the main stage with @cotton_clara ▫️Joining @hochandatv as a GUEST TV PRESENTER for @officialcricut_uk ▫️SHORTLISTED FOR CRAFT AWARDS, including @pinterestuk, @craftbusinessmagazine, @amaraibas and @rexlondonuk. ▫️HOLIDAY TO LISBON in the spring. ▫️MY FIRST NEPHEW @lizzie.kate and @bladen94 ▫️FRIENDS WEDDING - congratulations again @clare.__.bear and @mattioteque! ▫️Lots of MAGAZINE FEATURES, including @molliemakes, @makingcardsmagazine, @createcrafttv, @homespunmagazine. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsBaZaYF7i7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bawsphu2k6zw

Who’s excited for NYE?! 🙋🏼‍♂️✨These pictures are from a magazine feature I wrote and photographed for the current edition of @createcrafttv magazine. The cocktail is a charred lemon martini, decorated with mini handmade bow ties! 🤓🍸✨ What do you have planned for new year? • • • #cocktail #cocktails #cocktailparty #cocktailporn #cocktaillovers #makersofig #makersmovement #makersgunnamake #getyourcraftsseen #craftersofinstagram #makercommunity #handmademovement #creativedaily #creativehappylife #craftsposure #abmcrafty #createmakeshare #nye #nye2019 #2019 #newyear #newyearseve https://www.instagram.com/p/BsAWGDXFnOY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9oglnw6lpuo3

These weird days between Christmas and New Year are perfect for making a DIY calendar! ✂️👍🏻 I’m still loving this 3D one I designed - it’s made with balsa wood, cut and drawn with my @officialcricut_uk Maker machine. You can also cut it by hand with a craft knife and ruler! 🤓 Check our the free tutorial on my blog now - link in bio. • • • #makersofig #makersmovement #makersgunnamake #getyourcraftsseen #craftersofinstagram #makercommunity #handmademovement #creativedaily #creativehappylife #craftsposure #abmcrafty #createmakeshare #cricut #cricutmaker #cricutmade #cricutctafts #mancrafts #calendar #nye #2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/Br-4rsLFXUI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5ud6v3i8vcry

Thank you for all the birthday wishes yesterday! I ate lots of food and drank lots of gin - a good day all round! 🎂 . If you have time, the BEST birthday treat would be for you to vote for me in the @craftbusinessmagazine awards pleeease. 🙏🏻 Just tap the link in my bio and you’ll see the link to the form - I’m under the Craft Influencer category (number 7). You’ll even be entered into a free prize draw when you vote. 👍🏻 THANK YOU! 🤓 • • • #craft #crafts #craftstudio #craftspace #craftblog #craftblogger #makersofig #makersmovement #makersgunnamake #getyourcraftsseen #craftersofinstagram #makercommunity #handmademovement #creativedaily #creativehappylife #craftsposure #abmcrafty #createmakeshare https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8S1W7FM9n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f38hcp8mygcc

It’s my birthday today! 🙋🏼‍♂️🎂 I’m going to kick it off by going for a run (I’m still feeling full from Christmas Day - and I need to make room for some birthday cake! 😅). Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! https://www.instagram.com/p/Br4ra5HFW2S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hfqaf2l26f0l

‘Twas the night before Chistmas... Happy Christmas Eve, everyone! I hope you're having a nice, chilled day. 🎅🏼🎄✨ . . . #christmas #advent #adventcalendar #christmascrafts #craftblogger #abmcrafty #abmholidayspirit #abmhappylife #diycrafts #hobbycraft #christmaseve https://www.instagram.com/p/Brx2HqMlOpA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9y5xgetrx6a5

I have an early Christmas gift for YOU! 🎁✨ There's a free downloadable colouring in wreath over on my blog (swipe to see it) ...It can be coloured in whilst sipping a glass of wine in your pyjamas and watching a cheesy movie. Does it get any better? 🍷😌👌🏻 • Get the free download by tapping the link in my bio and searching "wreath" on my blog. 🎅🏼👍🏻 • • • #christmas #freedownload #colouringin #christmasgift #diycrafts #craftblogger #abmcrafty #abmholidayspirit #abmhappylife https://www.instagram.com/p/Brvlm3Zl2xm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ckyv0derq13i

Anyone else feeling that Christmassy festive-ness? 😬 A kind of mix of excitement, anxiousness, energy and exhaustion? It's a cocktail of contradictions! 🤯 Before things get too crazy round here, I just wanted to wish you all a happy Christmas break. I hope you have a nice, restful break and recharge for the new year. 🤓✨ • • • #santa #adventcalendar #makersofig #makersmovement #makersgunnamake #getyourcraftsseen #craftersofinstagram #makercommunity #handmademovement #creativedaily #creativehappylife #handmadechristmas https://www.instagram.com/p/Brszri5FpoF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l52tz450fr2m

Work finished, out of office on, bags (almost) packed. It's time for the Christmas holiYAYs! 🎅🏼🎄✨🥂🎁🦌 • I'm spending the next few days with Gareth's family in South Wales, then I'm travelling to Cheshire to stay with my family on Boxing Day through to new year. I can't wait to see everyone! ...And also can’t wait to sleep. Oh my days I'm going to sleep SO MUCH. 😴👌🏻 • What are you doing for Christmas? • • • #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #chrismasjumper #homedecor https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqNpLElZ7J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uxtpr1uluc7d

That detail. 😍👌🏻 Even though I only posted it a few weeks ago, this Holly Leaf Bow Tie has been one of my most-read blog tutorials of the whole year! 😱 Check it out (and see the other most read posts) on my blog now - just tap the link in my bio. 👍🏻✨ • • • #christmas #christmascrafts #hollyleaf #bowtie #mancrafts #singersewing #makersofig #makersmovement #makersgunnamake #getyourcraftsseen #craftersofinstagram #makercommunity #handmademovement #creativedaily #creativehappylife https://www.instagram.com/p/BrnzSvFlXTe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2hvjkcsput7w