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Month: August 2015

Have a Heart – Save a Tree!

Have a Heart – Save a Tree!

Hi there! Thanks for popping in! Sorry. It didn’t stretch to YouTubes this week. But next week I shall be back in the saddle again. However, I do know that a lot of people have been waiting for this  Groovi little Tree to become available. Groovi Christmas Tree In fact, it was so well received, I called Sylvia Marshall – our Clarity Parchment Expert Extraordinaire – who designed the tree. “Sylvia”, I said, “how about a heart like the tree?”…

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From little Scraplings grow mighty trees…

From little Scraplings grow mighty trees…

Hello there! Thanks for popping in… Last week during the Crowborough retreats,  we were walking the brayer through acrylic paint,  and rolling off any excess paint onto a sheet of copy paper.Remember? And I said I’d blog the scrap! Ready? The first thing is to stare at the scrap until it speaks to you. This could take a while…. Do you see what I see? Squint. It always helps. Fantastic! Perfect! Out with the Tall Trees stamp. Pick a perfect…

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Flower Head Stencil Sunday. One Step at a time….AND A LIMERICK WINNER!

Flower Head Stencil Sunday. One Step at a time….AND A LIMERICK WINNER!

Hello there! Thanks for popping in on this sunny Sunday. What a lovely day we have had here in the south! Poodled around the house, sat in the garden, just generally kicked back. Oh. Hang on! Also caught up on laundry, went grocery shopping  and cooked breakfast and lunch. My idea of poodled isn’t that poodled really…. Anyhow, I thought I would just post a little step by step project  for you. Nothing special. Just a little stencil something. I like…

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Three Doves & Sprig Swirl

Three Doves & Sprig Swirl

Hi there. Thanks for stopping by for this last Groovi Day! I just wanted to say thanks for all the feedback on the Groovi week and the orders – the machines have been on overdrive trying to keep up with the demand! And I want to thank my dear friend, Paul Church,  for prepping this blog for me,  so that I would have an evening off. How kind is that?! Below is another Groovi set – Three Doves and Sprig…

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It’s Limerick Time!

It’s Limerick Time!

Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Lots of lovely, talented ladies at the retreat again today; it was great fun and I think they all had a good time. But I’m starting to feel my age,  have eaten way too much – and that bed is definitely calling my name! Actually, Friday’s blog a private peak, right? Well to be honest, I could really do with a good laugh. All this worrying about Dave, and not being able to do anything is…

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Very Fish – But Groovi too!

Very Fish – But Groovi too!

Hello there, and welcome to Day 6 of our Groovi Week! Or is it 5? Losing count of time here in our little Crowborough Retreat Bubble! Speaking of bubbles, there’s a Carp Fish plate I want to show you today, which is very cool to use. And this Nested Squares plate is a must have too. Let’s sit down, cast our line, and see what we reel in… Make a large square frame first. Divide it into 2 unequal parts. Slot…

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WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!

Back again!!! I just remembered! On the subject of giving, we have a winner for the  Barbie-Card with the £20 Gift Voucher inside! Remember last week?  When I planted the stamp right up in the dark? So the random luck recipient is…… CHRIS KELLY. Chris! Email me your address, so we can send you your blog candy xxx xxx

Mindful Wednesday – Generosity of Spirit

Mindful Wednesday – Generosity of Spirit

Hello there! Thanks for popping in! Spent a fab day today with yet another lovely group of crafty folks. I know most of them, so it’s a very comfortable place for me, too. And many of them are also blog-friends, so it’s great to hook up in the flesh, as it were!!! Lynne Bishop turned up with the most fabulous cake this morning! Look!!! Check out the brayer and the Jo’s Bubbles stencil!! See the Pale Blue paint leaking? And…

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YouTube Tuesday. Feelin Groovi

YouTube Tuesday. Feelin Groovi

Hello there! Thanks for popping in.  It’s a Groovi Week at Clarity! So I have loaded the Intro YouTube to recap, and the Snowflake Baubles one, because these Groovi Plates are fabuloso!! All you need to get started are the Starter Kit  which is down from £45 to £40 and a couple of plates! Don’t forget! We are having a Giveaway off this week : Spend £40 or more on Groovi things,  and we will send you a brand new…

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Day 3 – Groovi Lace

Day 3 – Groovi Lace

Good morning and welcome to another Groovi Day! Day 3 of our Groovi Week in fact! In case you missed yesterday’s blog, do check back! There’s a brand new FREE TREE on offer  when you spend £40 or more on Groovi Products. We’ve got some lovely brand new designs over on our website too. Today I thought I would show you how to make a frame with our new Fancy Lace Borders, which to me gives the look of traditional parchment…

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