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Month: August 2019

Happy Dance!

Happy Dance!

Hi there ! Thanks for popping in. Been going like the clappers here at Hochanda again, but once again I say: as long as you keep watching, and as long as you still enjoy what we do, we’ll keep dancing! One more Groovi hour for Paul this evening at 5pm. (Last orders on the Groovi ODS). Then Paul again tomorrow at 10 am, me 2-4pm, me again at 6pm with the floral ABC stamps launch, then Paul at 8pm. Can…

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Wow. What a Clarity Birthday!

Wow. What a Clarity Birthday!

Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Haven’t drawn breathe all day. This is the first time I have had time to sit down and taken stock! What a day! It started with Leonie’s Clarity show, where her new stamps sold out in 12 minutes. Then the Fresh Cuts Weekend Wow with those wonderful new dies from our Mel blew the doors off. And finally, the Groovi floral numbers and the Groovi Floral ABC went crazy. Paul is doing the 8pm…

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Let the fun begin!

Let the fun begin!

Hi there. Thanks for popping in. All packed and ready to set off for the studios. If we have forgotten anything, we shall just have to wing it! In case you are wondering what all the fuss is about, we are celebrating our 26th birthday this weekend on Hochanda. Lots of fab new products: Floral Groovi Numbers, to go with your Groovi Floral ABC At long last, the same Floral ABC and Numbers in STAMPS! And at an excellent price….

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It’s all about perspective.

It’s all about perspective.

Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Ticking lots of boxes here! Got loads of cool demos lined up. Feeling much more confident about the Hochanda TV marathon looming on the horizon. Paul is a star, and we have had a lovely day crafting together. Sounds much better than I’m worn out, been at it since 5am, still got a rake of prep to do before we can stop for the day. Back’s killing me, neck’s killing me, I’m starving hungry…

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Short & Sweet…

Short & Sweet…

Hi there, Thanks for popping in! Still going strong here, with Paul, prepping for our Birthday Weekend on HOCHANDA TV! Can I see a light at the end of the tunnel? Ask me tomorrow…. So if it’s ok with you, I shall keep it short and sweet this evening. Been enjoying the new Designer Papers, I must say! I go back and forth between which one’s my favourite : Waimea Falls or Toscana. There just aren’t enough hours in the…

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Treescape Quarterettes….

Treescape Quarterettes….

Hi there!Happy Bank Holiday Monday! Whilst Dave has been cutting the grass and making the garden lovely, I have been working on prep for next weekend’s TV shows all day. Had a lot of fun doing it, actually, although it is rather hot, innit ?!? We haven’t done a HOCHANDA Weekend Wow before, so next friday is our first one. It starts at 10am on Friday 30th. Then there are 4 more hours scattered through the weekend. We figured that…

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A for Acceptance.

A for Acceptance.

Hi there. Thanks for popping in. What a glorious August Bank Holiday it is! How fortunate for all the weddings, fayres and fêtes everywhere, too. I was most surprised this morning when I woke up and looked at the clock. 9.15 !! Good grief ! Can’t remember the last time I slept past 7 ! That’s what 6 full days of arty workshops do for you! I hope all the ladies got home safely and managed to avoid the bank…

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Picot Victorious!

Picot Victorious!

Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Last day of the Clarity retreats today. Whilst it will be nice to have a little lie in tomorrow morning, I shall miss spending time with all these wonderful people, watching them get to grips with new skills, seeing their sheer delight when they nail something. I’m not kidding. There’s nothing like it. Yesterday afternoon, for example. Day 2 in the afternoon, we always do Groovi. So we got on the virtual Groovi Bus…

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Tracy Emin – I’m with you all the way!

Tracy Emin – I’m with you all the way!

Hi there Thanks for popping in. I am quite liking this early morning start. No cars zooming past, just birds twittering in the garden… Friday’s blog a private peek, right? Well, sad to say farewell to a smashing bunch of friends and fellow crafters yesterday, after another cracking two days of creativity and conviviality. I thought it went well anyway! Looking forward to welcoming the 3rd group today. Looking at the guestlist, I would say it will be fab. And…

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You Hung the Moon…

You Hung the Moon…

Hi there Thanks for popping in. Day 4 of the retreats today. Yesterday was a pleasure again. Just as with the first two days, It was great to be surrounded by friends and good people, just wanting to be creative and learn. I am still full of beans, and really pumped to see how they enjoy today’s activities! Very early here. Early to bed, early to rise and all that! No way there’s a blog in me at the end…

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