Hi there Paul here! Barb’s away for a week, so we’ve “kindly agreed to take care of the blog” for her! A whole week of Barb’s blog gone rogue! Sshh! She needs a break, and we are all more than happy to continue the countdown for her! My turn today! If you get a chance, join me in the SHAC at 10. I’ll tell you all about what’s happening this week at Clarity! Shows, workshops, craftalongs – it’s such a…
Hi there. We’re so pleased to announce the launch of the fourth Online 123 Course in our popular Parchment learning series! This afternoon at 3pm on Clarity TV, Paul and Louise will be introducing the brand-new course, guiding you through what’s included, what you’ll learn, and why it’s such a great next step in your parchment craft journey. Perforating & Picot Cutting Our Foundation, Whitework, and Colouring courses are already available online, and they’re not going anywhere — they’ll always…
Hi there. Christmas Papers by Jazz – with Bonus Tags Do you remember the fabulous Christmas paper pack that Jazz designed for us last year? Well, we’ve brought it back for this festive season – and it’s just as gorgeous as ever! The collection is full of festive charm and timeless designs that work beautifully for cards, tags, small gift wrap, and all sorts of mixed-media projects. Sometimes the best things don’t need reinventing – they just need bringing out…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in Finally, he’s here! Meet BIP the Bear ! We’re so excited to introduce you to a brand-new character at Clarity – and one who’s set to bring a lot of smiles (and a little inner peace) into your craft room. Meet BIP the Bear. I drew this little fella and his mates in the summer. I looked at our huge range of designs, and decided it was time we introduced a friendly, kind character,…
Hi! As promised yesterday, I AM ESSENTIAL Sentiment Groovi plates, just like the stamps, but with very handy little double-line frames around each one too. That makes it so easy to layer up, doesn’t it? CLICK HERE to find on our website. I’m sending you to the NEW IN section, so you can see what else is in there. Speaking of New In, it’s all a buzz at Clarity today! Not only is our Paul back off his hols (woohoo!),…
Hi ! Thanks for popping in. It’s the first day in October! Where did this year go? The older we get, the faster the time flies. I got up very early this morning, and decided to spend a quiet hour chatting to you, get ahead of a busy day, sort this ’ere blog out! Me and my good ideas!! Do you have any idea how much work goes into this 100 days to Christmas daily blog thing?!! What was I…
Hi there A Groovi Christmas Sampler by Linda Williams If you’re looking for something truly special to work on this festive season, I think you’ll love this new A4 Groovi Plate from Linda Williams. It’s a beautiful sampler plate, with 24 individual designs—each one intricate, delightful, and perfectly in Linda’s unmistakable hand. There are so many ways to use this plate. You could: That’s the beauty of a sampler plate like this: it gives you the freedom to create in…
Hi there It’s always the tricky question, isn’t it? “What would you like for Christmas?”Most of us shrug and say, “Oh, nothing really…” – when actually, there is something. Here’s a thought: instead of more socks, bubble bath or biscuits (lovely as they are), why not say this year… “I’d love an online art course.” It’s the kind of gift that keeps on giving. Not just something to unwrap, but something to dive into, enjoy and return to again and…
Ho Ho Ho!The Return of a Clarity Classic… Ah yes, the Christmas Jumper Stamp Set. One of our old Clarity classics. Like that one jumper at the back of the wardrobe, it never really goes out of fashion—it just waits patiently until the right season rolls round again. And here it is, back in all its woolly glory. The jumper stamp itself is the star of the show (buy that, and you’ll get the matching scarf, bobble hat and mittens…
Hi there Well 89 days to go, and I think it’s time to stock up on card blanks and envelopes! If you want your handmade cards to truly shine, it all starts with the foundations – the card blank. No matter how beautiful your stamps, stencils, or artwork are, if the base card is flimsy or uneven, the finished piece will never feel quite right. Good quality card blanks give your projects strength, stability, and that professional finish that makes…