Design of the Week + A Parchment Retreat!
Hi there,
Thanks for popping in. Apologies for being bloggy AWOL – been hopping about at the Spa Retreat! Before I tell you about it, let me shine a light on this weeks Design of the Week – inspired by designs from Tina Cox – Fresh Cut Floral Frames
Available HERE
These are great for quick and easy cards, just add designer paper, parchment, petite card toppers or keep it simple and use our companion papers.
Here is some inspiration from the design team
Such a busy 2-day Parchment Retreat at the Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Well! Before I have a little afternoon nap (I bet there are plenty of participants doing the same!) let me post a few photos of the setting…
The retreat was, I think, a great success. Guests really enjoyed what Tina prepared for them, and she did a great job teaching. It’s like a roast dinner: hours and hours in the preparation, devoured in minutes. But well worth the effort! So much prep goes into these days! But I am pretty sure it is much appreciated. Just like a roast dinner.
BEFORE
DURING
Next year’s dates are already being negotiated. We’ll let you know as soon as they are confirmed x
But now…Nothing like a cat nap for restoring the senses.
Love always,
Barb x x x
18 thoughts on “Design of the Week + A Parchment Retreat!”
Thanks for the reminder of these lovely dies & their potential. I must admit I haven’t used them for a while – I think it is time to get them out again.
From the pictures of the retreat it looks as if you all had a busy time – I would imagine it was either so quiet you could hear a pin drop whilst everyone was concentrating or a lot of laughter & chatter.
I think you all deserve an afternoon nap – although not too long or you won’t sleep tonight. I did that yesterday & ended up with a tossy turney night thinking of all sorts of things instead of sleep x
I’m home and just settling down for a nap! It was a brilliant couple of days, Thank you Barbara and your whole team. Tina’s plates are fantastic and I loved being taught some new techniques, tips and tricks by her.
Just arrived in Stoke and it’s windy but nice. Washing on and now attempting to retrieve some Clarity Goodies which arrived whilst away. I learnt lots, had great fun and so a Big Thank you and see you next year to everyone!!! Really loved it!!!
sweet dreams.
Love
Maggie (York UK)
Love it, told my husband I’m coming back next year already, so he needs to start saving!
Learnt so much, so thank you ‘Team Clarity’, very much appreciated x
Thanks for a wonderful retreat as usual. It was good to see so many familiar faces and some new ones.
I am exhausted today as I left the Spa hotel at 4.30 and finally got home on the Isle of Wight at 9 pm. It was a horrible drive with lots of roadworks so just resting and recovering now.
Have a good rest yourself !
Love and hugs
Yvonne
As expected it looks like everyone had a brilliant time. It is so good of you to organise all this xxxx
it looks as though an amazing time was had by all I would love to join next year if its feasible I will watch for the dates !!!!
Hi Barb
Thank you and Tina and all your fantastic people
for the 2 best days I have had all this year, it was brill. I can’t wait for next years.
Lots of love to you all at Clarity. Take great care
From Dawn McCall xxxxxxxxxx.
Hi Barb
Thank you , Tina and all your fantastic people
for the 2 best days I have had all this year, it was brill. I can’t wait for next years.
Lots of love to you all at Clarity. Take great care
From Dawn McCall xxx.
Hi Barb
Thank you , Tina and all your fantastic people
for the 2 best days I have had all this year, it was brill. I can’t wait for next year.
Lots of love to you all at Clarity.
Dawn
Hi Barb
Thank you , Tina and all your fantastic people
for the 2 best days I have had all this year, it was brill. I can’t wait for next year.
Lots of love to you all at Clarity.
Looks like another fab retreat! It’s never just about the crafting, but all the friendships that get developed too – the people certainly make the retreats!
So pleased all went well. Having been to a retreat in the past I know how hard you and the team work to make it a success. Hope you enjoyed your nap this afternoon.
Just taken the protective pad off my eye after Mondays surgery and had a good laugh. I look like Frankenstein teamed up with Mike Tyson and both had a good time…… I’m glad black, blue and several shades of green but much more comfy today. I’ve been assured I will be back to Grooving in two weeks so I am a happy bunny tonight.
Stay safe.
Looks like you all had a terrific time. I know how much time and effort goes into organizing these retreats. and it is over before you know it. Looking forward to ours in a few weeks time. 😀 Have a well deserved nap or two Barbara .
Looks very busy, lovely. Sorry I’m much too far away but I know you will all have a great time. Take a rest Barbara, and enjoy. X
Hello Barb, hope you had a good rest, it looks really busy. Love the design of the week dies, they really do make lovely cards and the design team have certainly done them proud. Take care and stay warm everyone. Bx
Many thanks to you Barb and Paul and Tina and all the Clarity crew as well as all the delegates – it was a great two days, I learned lots and enjoyed meeting so many new friendly people – my first retreat and I hope not my last! Hope you had a good nap xx