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Month: August 2023

Tuesday – A Look Through the Window

Tuesday – A Look Through the Window

Hi there Thanks for popping in. It’s Tuesday, so that means it is that time of the week again where we shine a light on a favourite design. This week we can shine a light literally on our stained glass window designs – perfect for Christmas, Weddings, Christenings, Sympathy Available in stamps Stencils Dies Groovi All available HERE How about some inspiration from the design team Grace is home and we are having a catch up! Love always Barb x…

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We have a winner!

We have a winner!

Hi there Thanks for popping in. Just a quickie today, to announce the winner of the teabag counting competitio! Grace is on her way from the States today, so I am blitzing the house, and getting it all nice for her visit. A combination of multiple TV shows, a week of workshops and a generally hectic time is all well and good, but I do honestly enjoy a little housework to regroup and come back down to earth. Nothing like…

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On the Wing – Design of the Week

On the Wing – Design of the Week

Hi there Thanks for popping in. Just got home after DAY 1 of our Clarity Retreats. I must say, it was so good to see old friends and meet new ones. I thoroughly enjoyed our arty play, and I think the general consensus was positive. So roll on DAY 2 tomorrow! Ut’s Tuesday, so that means it is that time of the week again where we shine a light on a favourite design. This week we take a look at…

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It’s Tea Time – and Time for a Competition!

It’s Tea Time – and Time for a Competition!

Hi there Thanks for popping in. Had a busy day again today, getting ready to welcome all our guests to this years’s Clarity retreats. Everything’s ready, the tables are laid – all we need now is for everybody to arrive safely, all set for a couple of days of doing what we love best – no!! Not eating cake!! Crafting!! The first project – the warm-up project – involves Teabags. Dave and I have been religiously drinking tea and drying…

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Art Nouveau Dies? We have Three in stock…

Art Nouveau Dies? We have Three in stock…

Hi there Thanks for popping in. I must say, I do appreciate your comments on the blog. I read them every day. Yesterday, one reader (Lynda, I think) said she felt I was movin’ too fast. Ain’t that the truth! In my defence, I honestly think it’s a common Business Owners’s lament. In an attempt to keep the business afloat, to make provision for the next dry period, I really have bitten off a bit more than I can chew…

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New Art Nouveau on Sunday’s Show x

New Art Nouveau on Sunday’s Show x

Hi there Thanks for popping in. My intention to blog daily has certainly run adrift. The days are zooming by, work is piling high, she’s a poet but she don’t know it! Sunday I shall be back on TV, 3-5pm, showcasing our lovely Art Nouveau range. On Sunday I shall focus on the stamps, but of course, we have created them as Stencils, Groovi plates and Dies too. Snowdrops & Tulips Bed of Roses & Poppy Fields Eden Roses/Best Wishes…

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All of a flutter – Design of the Week

All of a flutter – Design of the Week

Hi there Thanks for popping in. It’s time for our weekly design salute. To celebrate being in business for 30 years this year, we focus on a popular design, with 30% off + Club discount for a week! This week is the Butterfly Wreath Available in A5sq & A6 Stamp Sets and also A5sq & A6sq Groovi Available HERE Here is some inspiration from the design team Happy to report that I’ve already finished all the prep and demos for…

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