Hello crafters!
Here at Chloe's Creative Cards, we're so lucky to have a team of talented designers who work so hard to produce beautiful, inspiring projects for us to admire and recreate. Of course, we always showcase their work, but we thought it would be nice to get to know them better. So, with this in mind, welcome to our second instalment of our 'Meet the Designer' series!
Today we get to meet the incredibly talented Glynis Bakewell, who has shared so many of her crafty makes with us here on the blog and on social over the years. She has inspired so many of us with her magnificent creations that we thought we'd find out more about her!
WHAT'S YOUR NAME AND WHERE DO YOU COME FROM?
Hi, I'm Glynis Bakewell and I'm from Stockport, Cheshire (not Greater Manchester - locals will understand the big debate regarding this!).
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN MAKING CARDS AND HOW/WHY DID YOU START?
I've been card making now for 20 years after spending the weekend watching QVC and a very expensive shopping trip to Hobbycraft. I then turned my hobby into my business when I opened a craft shop in Stockport.
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVOURITE TECHNIQUES?
I like most techniques such as die-cutting, stamping, colouring, decoupage, heat-embossing, and 3D work, but I’m definitely not into grungy techniques, so I stay clear of those ones!
WOULD YOU SAY YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR STYLE?
I’m a little magpie and seem to navigate to anything sparkly – that’s one reason why I love designing for Chloe, as I can make the cards over the top with lots of glitter.
IS THERE A PROJECT THAT YOU'RE MOST PROUD OF?
When I owned CJ Crafts, my craft shop in Stockport, I was very proud of a 4ft giraffe that I covered in decoupage. When I retired from being a shop owner, I sold the giraffe to a gentleman who tucked the giraffe under his arm and walked up the high-street! It was a funny sight to see and the highlight of that particular day.
HAVE THERE BEEN ANY MEMORABLE CRAFTY MISTAKES?
Like many of us crafters, I am known to make lots of cards of Australian cards. Fortunately, these are easily fixable!
IF YOU COULD ONLY KEEP FIVE CRAFTING TOOLS/MATERIALS (OTHER THAN CARDSTOCK AND ADHESIVE), WHAT WOULD THEY BE AND WHY?
They would have to be my die-cutting machine, marker pens, Pergamano scissors, Chloe's glitters, and a stamping platform as these would cover most of the main techniques I enjoy doing!
WHAT THREE PIECES OF ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE STARTING OUT ON THEIR CARDMAKING JOURNEY?
I’m going to give just one key piece of advice which I think is so important. And that is not to think that you need to buy everything you see to begin with. As you go along, and become more experienced, you will realise which items you need and which you don't.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER CRAFTY HOBBIES?
Not really crafty as such but I love gardening and DIY. I'm currently decorating the hallway and I re-tiled the patio during the summer.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU ENJOY DOING IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
I really enjoy spending time with my son and daughter. I try to do this as often as I can.
WHAT ARE YOUR GUILTY PLEASURES?
I have a rather large drawer in the kitchen dedicated to chocolate and toffees!
WHAT THREE WORDS WOULD YOUR FRIENDS USE TO DESCRIBE YOU?
I didn't have a clue how my friends would describe me, so I asked a dear friend of mine and he said 'talented', 'inspiring', and 'caring'. How lovely of him!
TELL US SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU.
I lived in Germany for five years and at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, for two years whilst my husband was on deployment.
15 comments
I used to love visiting your shop in Edgely, I live in Stockport, CHESHIRE too, definitely not Greater Manchester xx Thank you for all your tutorials Glynis ❤️
Hiya glynis aww wow this was so nice to read all about you and crafting x
Thank you for sharing journey with us. I am always inspired by your work and really do enjoy learning from you. When I look around my craft room and see all the things I purchased when I was starting out I realise I ought to have taken the advice given to me then which was just get the basics until you know what you really want from crafting and not “ oh look that’s on offer I’ll get that” ( something I did very often). As I continue on my journey I realise I learn more every time I craft and enjoy it more and more. Thank you for all your help and encouragement. Keep crafting. Xx
I have to say when I joined chloes fb group Glynis made me feel at home.
I also found a friend too with any help I needed she was there to help, lovey lady shes great, so talanted love her to bits
Glynis I no what you mean about Cheshire lol. My husband was born in Edgeley lol not far from your shop. Your cards are always inspiring. You are a very talented lady. Chole is very lucky to have you xx
Glynis I no what you mean about Cheshire lol. My husband was born in Edgeley lol not far from your shop. Your cards are always inspiring. You are a very talented lady. Chole is very lucky to have you xx
I love your cards and take lots of inspiration from them!
As a fellow Stockport girl, it’s definitely Cheshire, not Greater Manchester!
Hi Glynis, love all your cards and have made a lot of them. Used to come to your classes but unfortunately my back didn’t, I’ve since discovered I have spinal stenosis but still make cards, especially yours. Thanks for your tutorials, love them xx
Love, love your designs – they are truly inspirational. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Lovely to read all about you and your crafting world your cards are always stunning and I always look forward to seeing what designs you come up with when Chloes showcases them with her products
Thankyou for sharing your journey with us, I get a lot of inspiration from your cards put on the blog, I’ve only been doing cards for about a year and yes I’ve made the mistake of buying dies when looking back I didn’t need good advise. Look forward to your cards.
I have to tell you that your cards have always been my favorites! You have inspired me on so many cards and it is nice to now put your face to your name! Please keep crafting! God Bless!
What a lovely blog. I have always admired Glynis designs. Being a newbie I love looking at beautiful cards. ❤️
It was lovely to read all about you Glynis and your such an inspiration to me , I enjoy making the cards that you post on Chloes blog, and look forward to many more , thank you for sharing your lifestyle journey with us .
Loved and really miss Glynis’s hands on craft classes. Talented, inspirational and will always say it as it is.