Hobbies & Pastimes
Hi there
Good news! Dave had his knee surgery yesterday, and is recovering well. Before I go and spend the afternoon with him in hospital, I wanted to shine a light on today’s Clarity TV shows. Deb and Paul are set to entertain you at 10am and 2pm, with some superb stamps. Deb plans her own monthly shows, you know. She picks which stamps she would like to showcase, and we build the show around her selection. This month, I have to say, she has selected some smashing little sets! I am looking forward to watching her work her magic.
WHEN EXACTLY?
At 10am, they will be focussing on the Mini Hobbies A5sq Stamp Collection AND the Groovi Hobbies and Pastimes plates – perfect for mini makes! So many of us are enjoying finding our creative selves through mini art, these stamps offer such lovely designs! Great choice, Deb!!
They are great little build-a-picture stamps. They also cover so many topics! Here is a list, to get you thinking..
- making a card for a gardening friend,
- Spring Party Invitation
- Gift-Tags
- making little tags for the jam or cakes you are selling on your stall
- Labels for your jams, honey and chutneys
- Envelope enhancement
- Wrapping paper
- Tote bags with tags
- making invitations for a baby shower
- Price tags for the childrens’ knits you are selling
- ATC’s / PTC’s
also available in Groovi
These stamp sets and Groovi plates comprise so many little images and worker stamps – you will keep seeing newness!
Let me show you some artwork form our clever DT…
STAMPS.
Then, at 2pm – Deb and Paul will be focussing on a pair of Word Framer A5sq Stamp & Masks.
These BIG O stamps, which come with very useful masks, are a design concept from many years ago, where you build miniature scenes inside the O. The first two I came up with were LOVE and PEACE (The C). There are quite a few now, so we thought we would showcase all of these sets over the coming months. I LIKE these stamps, so it flatters me that Deb picked them out. They work really well with the little worker stamps they come with, but of course, Wee have all our Wee Stamps and Wee Wee stamps too! They play so happily with these Big O stamps! More will be revealed by Deb at 2pm.
All available on our show page HERE
Blimming beautiful!!
If you can’t watch live, you can visit our Catch Up & Craft area on the website, where you will also find the Demo Downloads – HERE
We have cleared out the supplier of the Mini Makes Folders until the end of March
what we have is available HERE
Did you know, that if you take the M out of Pastimes, you end up with Pasties? I do love a Pasty, don’t you?! Just an observation. The girl needs a break! Or does she mean a brake? Maybe both. I just have to trust.
Off to see Dave now. By all accounts, the first few days will be a bit of a hurdle, but he has the right approach; he is brimming with gratitude
Love always
Barb xxx
28 thoughts on “Hobbies & Pastimes”
so pleased to hear that Dave has had his operation. I am sure he will be up and running again very soon. I am waiting for my second knee replacement so I do understand how hard a job those first few days are! Although you will worry about him Barbara please do take some time for yourself,we all love you and appreciate all the hard work you put into your company to keep it afloat and you drive a super bus to keep us all motivated. sending lots of love your way……
So glad that Dave has had his operation. Let’s hope he will do as he’s told!! Haha. Hope that you can relax for a while too as it’s a stress hospital visiting!
Love these little stamps and am looking forward to watching someone use them. Gives me ideas, so long as they are not too elaborate! Haha. Shall certainly watching this afternoons on catch up!
Take care. Hope you find Dave in a happy mood!x
hi Barbara,
I’m so grateful for your post. I’ve been thinking of you both and hoping that Dave’s surgery went ahead. These days there are so many factors that can stall the process.
Please pass my best wishes to Dave for a speedy recovery. I have a feeling Dave will be someone who will take careful note of the physio exercises. It amazes me that not everyone does their physio homework! Your job, I think, will be making sure he doesn’t overdo it! It’s never an easy balance.
Thinking of you both and sending much love,
Alison xxx
Glad to hear Dave is through the op ok, time for him to recover now, don’t overdo it yourself Barbara trying to do everything. You are an inspiration to a lot of people, and give so much, which is truly appreciated. You’re far more than just a craft supplier. Take care.
good to hear that Dave had his operation overand hopefully mend well both of yous take time to heal and Barbara time to look after Dave yous are just like an extended Family and all at the Clarity Team just Brillant
Hi Barbara, I’m so glad that Dave is doing well, I’m sure you will look after him when he comes home.
I’m also looking forward to today’s shows with Deborah and hoping to do some crafting today.
Wishing you all the best.
Take care.
Great news about Dave’s op and recovery! Dave’s attitude to life is truly inspirational! Many thanks for the Blog, Barb, really looking forward to Deborah and Paul’s demos. Best wishes to Dave, and both of you take care and make sure you take time out for both of you to recover before getting back on the bus! Is Dave allowed his guitar in hospital, while recovering? I’m sure it would put a smile on the faces of all the other patients and the nurses! 😊
Looking forward to these shows. Bought the thank you ‘big O’ some time ago but haven’t used it, so that’ll, hopefully, make me get it out.
Many hugs to you both and wishing Dave a steady recovery. Xx
Pleased to hear Dave is recovering well, it takes me back 20 years to when my 10 year old daughter fractured her knee on a skiing holiday. It takes time to recover but one step at a time and look forward to a pain free walk. Best wishes xx
Lovely samples!
Glad to hear Dave’s op went well – praying for a complete recovery – take care of both of you – one day at a time – travel gently xxxx
I’m so pleased Dave’s knee operation went well. You’re so right a good positive mental attitude works wonders while aiding recovery, and the two of you together make for a formidable team. Also try and use a little of this time to take a well earned breather. The stamp sets are sooo lovely looking forward to the shows. Penny xXx
Delighted Dave’s safely through the surgery. No stopping him now! x
Excellent news that the operation is over! Now the hard work begins. Keep doing the exercises Dave, and you’ll be back walking in the forest by summer x
Glad to hear the good news about Dave, just got to follow the instructions now and hopefully he will be up and about soon. Just read the second blog first – enjoyed what I caught of the show, I’m sure I have one or two of those sets must have a look. Trying to get into stamping a bit more but it has to be simple. Have a good visit and send him our love xx
Good to hear his operation went well. Take time out to let him heal and at the same time heal yourself Barbara. Your team will steer the good ship Clarity in your absence. x
Delighted to hear that Dave is through his op. Onwards and upwards now, one step at a time. Gratitude is definitely the way to go. Take care. Hx
Only managed to catch a little of this morning’s show but will catch up tomorrow as the little I did see was inspiring, well done Deborah.
Hope Dave is recovering well and not too uncomfortable as I understand this surgery can be quite painful. Look after yourself too up and down those stairs.
Atta boy Dave. Take it slowly and follow physio advice. I think you both need a rest, in fact I KNOW you do. we’re all here, don’t worry. Lots of love and very best wishes. oh, yes, Deborah was very informative and inspirational this morning. Hair this afternoon so will catchup. Order placed. WooHoo.xxx
So glad to hear Dave’s operation went well. Take care both of you and travel gently.
Really enjoyed the show this morning with Deborah and Paul. Lovely demos and stamps.
Xx
hi Barbara ,good news about Dave and his operation. Needs to rest and do the exercises, go with the flow. Really felt for you on Monday, you looked so down. I worked with the public and had a good few run ins with some who were really awful. Take time for yourself, try not to burn candle at both ends. looking forward to hours 2 hours on Sunday. Enjoy the sunshine and keep smiling, you do so much good for us all. xxxx
Enjoyed this afternoons show, will need to catch up on the morning show, a treat to look forward to. Thank you for the update in Dave’s operation, pleased it went well, been thinking about you both. Time to take things steady for both of you, travelling gently day by day. xxx
So glad Dave has had his op – hopefully now he begin the recovery process. Sending you both love and hugs xxx
Glad Dave’s op went well. You must be so relieved. That is one hurdle cleared & now the hard work begins with the exercises. I’m sure Dave will do as he’s told but if not I’m sure Nurse Barbara will set him straight! LOL X
Wishing you a speedy recovery Dave. The hard work starts now. Make sure you take your analgesia before you start exercising, at least in the early days.
I am sure you will keep Dave straight Barbara. Good luck with your ‘Florence Nightingale ‘ head. xx
Hi, our with mum this afternoon for my birthday treat will watch on catch up. Loving all the shows.
Hope Dave is feeling OK, I had a knee replacement a year and a half ago, feel so much better and I am improving all the time, hugs Julie xxxx
Pleased Dave has had his operation and wish him and you all the best with the progress. Much love and hugs Suexxx
Loved both shows but as always had to watch on catch up xxx
Glad Dave’s op went ahead as planned & everything went well. Hopefully for you he will be home soon as I always think it is as tiring for the visitor.
I am a bit late today catching up with everything as I went to see Maggie this afternoon. A lovely day for driving through the countryside & it was good to see her again. its 4 weeks since I last went & I could see the improvement which is really good but it is really due to her determination to get as mobile as possible. Still a long way to go but definitely moving in the right direction – one day at a time.
I passed on the best wishes from those watching this mornings show & in fact she was listening to Paul & Deborah when we got there.
Now to read the 2nd blog & catch up with the 2pm show.
Pleased all went well with Dave’s surgery. Just make sure he obeys the Doctors orders for a full recovery.
Watched both shows this afternoon on catch up, very relaxing. Placed an order for the mini hobby stamps as I already have the large ones and the Groovi plates.
Off to take some pain killers now and have an early night.
Stay well.