Hello there, very long time no see! After a period of time where you probably thought blog wise that  had dropped off the face of the earth, I AM BACK! Who the devil are you, you may ask, haven't see an blog called THAT before! Aha, I will tell you. The last time you heard sound or sight of me on the t'internet blog scene  it was under the guise of my former crafty name, CraftyManxie. Ring any bells? . The World of CraftyManxe? Yes that was me then and this is me now. I got a bit fed up of the CraftyManxie monker where because I had been that for so long, I was beginning to feel a bit stuck in the old proverbial rut, so, I went into my cocoon, and now have emerged with a new crafty name, The Manx Crafter [ my crafty facebook page is now called that too] and a new name for the blog. I think the new name for the blog sounds bit better than the old one and I no longer feel like my wellies are stuck in the mud! So welcome!

So, now I have re introduced myself, where on earth do I start updating you on all the various things that have happened since I was last here> Such a lot to tell you, I really dont know where to start!

Firstly I  have touched base again with a lovely lady I first got to know of years ago when she was a regular crafty guest on the crafty Tv channel, Create and Craft. Mostly back then she was their main demonstrator guest for the digital graphics program that I have used most for the last few years, Serif Craft artist. Back then you could get a lot of the artwork kits that you could use with the program on cd-roms, and you could purchase certain collections from the channel. Create and Craft used to and still do a thing where you are able to email direct to the studio and the particular show on and the presenter would read a few out and I used to do that so thats how I got to know of the lovely Michelle Jackson Mogford. Fast forward a couple of years when she released her own digital collection she asked me onto her design team, [ the Secret Squirrels] who would preview, review and design samples of creations usng her artwork. That was a real honour for me as i had always admired her work.

Anyway fast forward a couple of years and Michelle made the decision to completely walk away from the craft industry so went under the radar for a while. We kept in touch via facebook and then year and couple of months ago she set up a facebook group that was aimed at promoting the fact that everyone is creative , that no one creative is better than the other, everyone is just as good as each other and that everyone is capable of being creative whether they think so or not. And so The Crafty Creatives group was born. We have idea themes, word art days, facebook lives and it is totally non judgemental and friendly group. So I have been enjoying being part of that wonderful group since it was formed. It is a great group for ideas, support, encouragement and general support, so why not have a look, they are all a lovely bunch and always welcome new people joining The Crafty Creatives happy band

Wow, where have those blogs lines gone, didnt realise had typed that much! Better sign off now before you fall asleep, so I promise I will be back again before the end of the week and to sign off here are just examples of  the creating I have  since last spoke to you!   

See you all soon

Crafty Hugs     The Manx Crafterx