83 Days To Christmas – Retro Papers
83 Days To Christmas – Retro Papers
Morning!
Greetings from a plan over the Altantic! It’s amazing really, isn’t it? Dave and I are in the clouds, and I am blogging about our super duper new papers! Well, after yesterday’s introduction to our lovely new Retro Family, it seems only right that today we take a closer look at what’s going on in the background!
Because when Jazz got to work on the papers to accompany our new family, she absolutely nailed the brief.
Retro. Bold. Graphic. And very, very cool.
The patterns have that fabulous mid-century feel about them — simple shapes, strong repeats and those unmistakable retro curves and florals. And the colourways! From the warm oranges, pinks and mustards, through to the softer blues and greens, they work beautifully with the family stamps — but they certainly don’t need them.
In fact, that’s what I particularly like about these papers. They may have been designed to sit alongside the Retro Family, but they are a cracking little collection in their own right.
Take a look…
They’re available in both 8″ x 8″ and 4″ x 4″, so whether you want a full patterned background or just a little pop of retro colour, you’re covered. Also, the mini papers are brilliant for fussy cutting when you want to add a dress or trousers to our little family characters from yesterday…
And for those of us who love a monochrome moment, or like to play with transfers on the GelPress, there’s Bow-Wob Retro too — black on white and white on black. Same fabulous graphic feel, completely different look.
Just look at what can be done with the BOW-WOB Papers!
I love how completely different they can look depending on the colours and what you put with them. One minute they’re bold and funky, the next they’re soft and pretty. And some of those patterns make brilliant borders and frames with barely any effort at all.
Yesterday was all about the family.
Today, it’s all about their wallpaper! 😂
Well, sort of.
You can find the Retro collection HERE
And with 83 days to Christmas, there’s still plenty of time for making — although I have to say, these papers are definitely not just for Christmas. They’re going to earn their keep all year round.
Love and Clarity,
Barb x x x
16 thoughts on “83 Days To Christmas – Retro Papers”
I loved playing with these stamps & papers – they’re such a fun collection!
Aren’t the brilliant?? Me too. I’m looking forward to having another session with these stamps! X
Hello Barb, safe travels to you and Dave, I know there is also a sad element to your trip, but enjoy the time spent with family and your new grandson Michael. I have ordered the retro collection after sitting on my hands for all of 10 minutes!! Bx
Thanks Bridget. Yes. It’s time for reflection here. Xxxx
Fab papers and stamps Barbara! Hope you have a wonderful time with your family and especially baby Michael! Sending hugs! Xx
Thanks Maddie! Can’t wait! Xx
Have a fabulous time with the family sharing memories of Michael Senior & making new memories with Michael John. Technology has advanced so much recently that so much can be done & contact made remotely, its just those physical hugs that haven’t been made possible yet. If only !! for now we must rely on Facetime, Whatsapp video calls or Zoom but that is so much better than it was back in the day when it was push button A & push button B in a phone box on the corner to keep in contact with family.
Which ties in nicely with this weeks new collection – I love the pieces that you & the DT have done & the designs remind me so much of my childhood. I decorated my bedroom with mustard wallpaper with a mixed size of mandala circles in black all over. For now though I am sitting on my hands (not something you want to hear), I am so behind with all things Clarity & craft because unexpected things happened that I have a huge pile of stamps & Groovi plates that I haven’t yet even opened & there are more in the pipeline.
Hopefully things will start to get better/ quieter soon & I can get back on the Clarity Bus. I do miss it xx
Hi Sue. Thanks for writing. I know you are going through it just now, and yet you think of us at this emotional time. Life is so fragile, isn’t it . I am very glad you are still on the Clarity bus, enjoying the view and the ride for now, until you feel like making again. xxxx
Hope flight went well – maybe you are there now. Enjoy your stay. Love the BOWWOB papers. Must watch your yesterday show again to see what you demonstrated. Take care.
Thanks so much. Hope you are well Linda.
Safe travels – I hope you have a wonderful time – methinks it will be difficult to leave Michael and Mark behind……
Did you finish the baby artwork?
I didn’t . But that is ok. It gives me time to do it properly when I get back xxx
Love the Retro Family but wish there were Son and Daughter words too.
Good thinking! Let’s take another look and maybe add a little set of characters and family members . We can do that xx
Love these papers, on my wish list for now. x
Good to hear xx