A Gallery of Loveliness…

A Gallery of Loveliness…

Hi there!
Thanks for popping in.
Saturday it is then!
Swang over to Medway to have breakfast with Mum and Dad this morning, which is always a pleasure, never a chore.
Then came home, strong coffee, packed all the gear for the TV shows tomorrow – which I am really stoked about , as my kids would say!
Stoked in the urban dictionary:
“stoked” – adjective – to be “stoked” is to be completely and intensely enthusiastic, exhilirated, or excited about something. those who are stoked all of the time know this; being stoked is the epitome of all being. 
when one is stoked, there is no limit to what one can do. 
So that’s it. I am stoked about the shows because I am stoked about the stencils I showed you yesterday and the stamps here today! 
As I told you yesterday, I drew the new set, so I’m stoked that they came out so well too.
We’ve got snowdrops, tulips, roses and poppies now, and 
also a set of very Rennie Mackintoshesque flowers, panels and corners.
Jim then topped the collection off with a super set of art nouveau sentiments. So all in all, one of the most verstaile and interesting stamp collections to come out of Clarity in a while. 
And the aperture stencil? 
Watch tomorrow and I’ll tell you all about it. 

In the meantime, please allow me to showcase some wonderful art samples from our über-talented Design team. You know you’ve hit the stamp design jackpot, when samples like these come pouring through the door… 
Sam Crowe

Dee Paramour

Sheelagh Metselaar

Carol Panksztelo

Jane Telford

Ann Ruffles

Janet Pring
Ann Ruffles

Wendy Thorburn

There are so many beautiful art samples to show off tomorrow! These are just a taster.
I have got a few cool, not too tricky demos lined up for you too…
So please tune in at 2pm for the first hour, and then if you have to turn over to watch the Six Nations Rugby at 3, you are forgiven. Just hit the record button.
Italy Vs England? I understand, I really do.
Then tune back in at 6pm to watch Linda Williams work her magic, all by herself this time! She is hosting the One Day Special all on her own! And that, my friends, is indeed a feat, a mammoth task. So let’s cheer and clap and help her sell out in record time!
She will smash it I’m sure.
Her Owl Plates are totally delightful, fun and magical.
If you love Groovi Parchment Art, you will fall in love with these owls for sure. 
See you tomorrow,
love & hugs,
Barb
xxx

36 thoughts on “A Gallery of Loveliness…

  1. Looking forward to all the shows tomorrow! The stamps and stencils are just fab as are the Groovi plates… Really found it difficult to stop making!
    Safe journey tomorrow!
    Love and hugs xxx

  2. Think it will be a sell out for the ODS. My good resolutions have flown away with the owl plates. I will have to catch up later on the show as I will be busy providing food for my family. Have a safe trip and I ma sure the shows will be amazing. xx

  3. Hi Barb,
    These are fabulous samples. They are so rich and vibrant and the whole Design Team are so talented – I take my hat off to them all. The stamps are fantastic – I might even be tempted having seen them! Have a safe journey up to Peterborough and I'm sure the shows will be brilliant with definite sell outs. Love and hugs Alison xx

    1. Hi bloggy friends,
      Hope today has been as good as possible for you all. Really looking forward to the shows tomorrow, I wasn't going to go for the stamps but now I'm thinking I might have to! Finished of my Groovi card made with these plates and am really pleased with it now it's finished – let's hope the recipient is. Pam hope your sciatica is a bit better today. Sending love and hugs to you all, Alison xxxx

  4. Oh those stamps are so beautiful and the design team cards are stunning! I am so looking forward to the shows tomorrow and wish Linda all the best for her solo debut. She was so good last time and I am sure that she will be fantastic tomorrow.
    Safe travels. Annette x

  5. I can’t wait to see what you do with this collection Barb, they are a delight! And Linda will be brilliant even if she is a bit nervous! Wxx

  6. Hi Barbara, well after looking at all your new stamps and stencils etc you will have a sell out in no time.
    But i think it will be the Owls that will win the day for me a must this is going to sell out in how many minutes !!!!!! they will be such a bonus for groovi.
    I think Linda is amazing comping up with these just can not wait to she how they come out a lot of fun can be had by all.
    Your team words , fail me such a great team , with a wonderful leader.
    Have a great day and will be watching .
    Thanks for all you do for all of us.
    Lynn xx

  7. I had made up my mind (following a prune of the stamp collection< well I say prune, just a few little snips really) that I really did not need any more stamps, no matter how lovely. How wrong can one girl be? Purchases will be made tomorrow, no question. Rennie MacIntosh style is my all time favourite, so these are not so much a want as a must have.

    1. Hi bloggy friends – I hope you are as well as can be. Pam so sorry to hear that you are still in pain with your back. Good luck with the driving. I do know how you feel there – been there had to do it. Chris is right an automatic is so much easier. Off out to a friends house for a meal now. Love and hugs Gilly xxx

    2. Hi Gilly,
      I think you might know me too well!! I'm working on the theory that as I can't get out too much, I'm saving on clothes, petrol etc and as I'm stuck in the house I need cheering up! I think that's a reasonable way to look at it! I think I know how Pam feels about driving as well. It's over a year since I've driven and I think once I'm able again there will be a bit of trepidation there! Hope you both have a lovely evening. Love and hugs Alison xxx

  8. I love these stamps! Will watch 1st hour tomorrow but then I'm afraid the rugby will be calling. I promise I will watch the second hour on catch up!!!!!!!

    Gayle xx

  9. Wow, just love everything that is coming up tomorrow. I too had told myself I didn't need anymore stamps or groovi items for a while but…….. we will see how long I sit on my hands. Safe journey everyone & I am sure there will many sell-outs.

  10. I've set to record because the Six Nations is a highlight here but will watch part one live first I hope I love these samples and the stamps and stencils look fantastic and seen some of the owls on FB and t hey are incredible too

  11. All shows will be on record. Everything looks amazing. I used the latesy club stamp to make the lovely grungy craft card sample today. I used the same paper and colours and am really pleased with it. Safe journey tomorrow xx

    1. Hi Chris,
      Getting grungy? Bet you had fun. I don't really do grunge but I'm going to attempt a dirty pour tomorrow to do a little canvas as a pressie ( if it's good enough that is!) . No doubt I'll be up to the eyes in paint – that's as close to grunge as I get! Pleased you were happy with your results, love and hugs Alison xxxx

  12. Will definitely tune in when I can on Sunday and will watch catch up if not. Safe journey Barbara, and glad you got to visit your Mum and Dad this morning. I'm sure they enjoy having your company whenever they can. x

  13. Hi Barbara
    Aren't they beautiful stamps, the sentiments are lovely and work well with the flowers. The flowers are beautiful too, arent you clever. The design team samples are fabulous and will make them fly out the door I'm sure. Will be watching you live and will decant upstairs when the rugby starts with quick flips over for a store update, I know you won't mind. Safe journey to Peterborough.
    Love Diane xxxx

    1. Hi Donna,
      So sorry to hear you haven't been well. There's a lot of it about. I think my op might be put back to next month as when I rang the waiting list office they said that Durham had been getting better but the last two weeks it's gone from bad to worse! Still she did say that I was one of the prioriti hope you feel better soon. Take care, drink lots of fluids and stay warm. Sending lots of love and healing hugs – I'm sure Phoebe will give you lots of cuddles., Alison xxxxx

  14. Will be watching all shows no to rugby just mean and Katie Bob will be in bed as middle of nights. Back to goodies very exciting they look fantastic just been looking at samples on fab. Page and wow fantastic defo a sell out both shows looking forward to seeing your makes, save traveling beenawet day here sleep well tonight and see you on Tv tomorrow hugs Joy xxx

  15. Wow!wow! Wow! These are amazing and I need them all. I might just need to stop eating and using elecricty so I can get them soon!
    I won't be able to watch the shows as I am tutoring a scout training course this weekend. It was good today meeting new and enthusiastic leaders with lots of fresh ideas. Afterwards I managed to get to Craftaholics Anonymous for my crafty fix!

  16. I love the design teams cards, such a talented bunch (I wish there was still a gallery on the clarity website) Really looking forward to the show tomorrow
    xx

  17. Fab-u-lous Daar-ling! As Craig Revell 'thingy' would say! Gorgeous samples, well done again Design Team, but with these stamps I think I'd be okay too -lol! Oh now I'm in a quandary…stamps or Groovi Owls? Not a clue which I'll choose but either way I'm glad we were fed today as next week's meals aren't looking too hopeful. Xxx

  18. Hello Barb, all set to record! Will have to watch the 2nd hour a bit later being from a Rugby loving family. The samples are perfection, showing off these super designs. So much is needed on my list. Take care all. Bx

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