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Author: Barbara Gray

A Landscape Journey which spanned a year…

A Landscape Journey which spanned a year…

Hi there Thanks for popping in. Before I head over to work, to set up for this afternoon, how about a quick blog, to map out today’s Clarity TV show flow at 3pm? I still have to find a few bits and bobs, but thought it would be good just to blog the journey we’ve been on with this Landscape Art… It all started with these tea-bag, tea infusion papers. Remember these? Well, I used them to develop a Landscape…

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Back behind the wheel tomorrow…

Back behind the wheel tomorrow…

Hi there Just a quickie to let you know we’re back in Blighty! Maybe you didn’t even realise we were gone! And in we, I mean Sam Crowe and myself. She and I went on a 3-week long, arty, inspiration gathering road trip, from San Francisco to Albuquerque. It was pretty epic, and we did indeed experience so, so much. There were things we had planned, and there were things that simply presented themselves; we seized those unique moments with…

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10 Groovi Years!

10 Groovi Years!

Hi there, Can you believe it’s 10 years since we launched the GROOVI SYSTEM? Where does the time go? We really have come a long way down the Parchy road since I first launched this concept on the old Create & Craft, even before Hochanda came along. Get the kettle on, make a cuppa, and then settle down to read my original blog about the launch back in 2015; it’s quite something! Here is the Blog when Groovi was launched…

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Flick of the Tail

Flick of the Tail

Hi there Went for a walk up on the forest early this morning, before the sun burns through. No cars, no planes, no humans, just lots of birds – bliss. Oh. And some Exmoor ponies. They bring them onto the Ashdown Forest for vegetation control, because they help to keep the bracken and scrub down by grazing. This saves mechanical intervention. Beautiful animals! The main point of this tale – or should I say the mane point of this tail…

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Oooh-la-la!!

Oooh-la-la!!

Hi there Just thought I’d pop in to say hi and bye! Grace and I are off to Paris today, for a little break. Cowboy boots are packed – Beyoncé here we come!! Dave offered to hold the fort and feed the cats – trés bien. We’re letting the train take the strain…Eurostar from London to Paris in just over 2 hours. The train tickets cost a pretty penny, but flying is a hassle at either end, and driving would…

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Online Workshop on the horizon….

Online Workshop on the horizon….

Hi there The Clarity Members’ HALF PRICE SUMMER SALE is in full flow. A little earlier than usual this year, but with good reason. If you aren’t a Club Member, then NOW might be a great time to investigate. You certainly do get a lot of bang for your back – in addition to the Bumper Members Only sales twice a year! In fact, the clubs are firmly rooted in super monthly crafting projects and learning. CLICK HERE. On that…

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The doors are open, friends!

The doors are open, friends!

Hi friends, Many of you will already have received happy mail, that our Club Members Half price Summer Sale has been brought forward into June. Well, we nudged it forward by a couple of days again, to this side of the weekend! We just thought it would make more sense to give you the weekend, to peruse and choose what you may fancy. This opportunity only rolls around twice a year, so always very popular. And let’s be honest –…

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What a great new Groovi Plate!

What a great new Groovi Plate!

Hi Here at Clarity, we‘re getting set for what promises to be a super busy TV day on Hobbymaker tomorrow! Why? Because the brand new A4 plate that Paul is showcasing really REALLY packs a punch! Introducing the Square Floral Framers A4 Groovi Plate What a design plate! Or should I say a plate full of designs?! At first glance, you think you’re looking at 6 Baby plates, don’t you? But no. All 6 of these fabulous frames are on…

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Barbara’s Landscapes Backdrop Prints – A new idea…

Barbara’s Landscapes Backdrop Prints – A new idea…

Hi there Thanks for popping in. Just in case you missed the 2pm Clarity TV today…. Here’s something new that might really help you with your card-making and artwork. You know when you want to just grab some me-time, but you have neither the time nor the headspace to “start from scratch”? Well, here’s a really neat, artistic solution… I have designed a whole load of beautiful, subtle landscape background prints for you, all ready to be filled. I did…

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We stick together

We stick together

Hi there Last week, at the end of the Sunday workshop, I found a tiny envelope on my desk in the hall as we were clearing up. It was an exquisite little thank you card, made by dear Zara Axton. We have been friends for years, and she is a staunch supporter of the SHAC and all things Clarity. I decided to shine a little light on her little card. It is just so lovely. I am sure she won’t…

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