31 days to Christmas?!? You’re joking! Where is the time going?? All I keep saying is, “Well, I’ve ordered the turkey!”. As if that is an indicator that I’ve got things under control. Ha Ha Ha. And so to my old mantra, ONE DAY AT A TIME. As soon as I say that to myself, I immediately feel relief. Believe me when I say that any anxiety I may be experiencing has nothing to do with Christmas. I really am…
Hi there We waved goodbye yesterday to all our lovely friends and customers who joined us for the Clarity Open Days — and what a brilliant time we had! The atmosphere was buzzing from start to finish, full of laughter, creativity, and good company. It was so wonderful to see familiar faces and meet new ones too. Judging by the smiles, chatter, and the beautiful artwork being shared, I think it’s safe to say everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable time….
Hi there. Today is the 11th November. So let’s just pause for a moment, and remember. Lest we forget… Louise will ask for 2 minutes silence at 11am, after our Groovi Tuesday session, as a mark of sincere respect. Remembrance Day is not about glorifying war, but about gratitude, respect, and a shared promise to strive for a more peaceful world. As the country falls still, we will stand together in reflection, thankful for the freedoms we hold because of…
Hi. Me again. Second blog today! I wanted to take a moment to address something that’s come up this week. Our big Sale has been a roaring success — thank you so much for that! The support has been overwhelming, and we’re so grateful to everyone who placed an order. But — and there’s always a but, isn’t there — the sheer volume of orders means we’ve fallen a little behind on dispatch. Now, for those of you who’ve been…
Hi there! It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas in my head. Only about 7 weeks before Grace and Mark come home! They’ve booked their flights, and they’re home for about a fortnight! I know they’re all grown up now, and they live thousands of miles away. But they’re still my kids, and I am still their Mum. And when the family gets together at Christmas, I so look forward to it! Remind me of that on Christmas Day,…
Hi there. This 100 days to Christmas idea is really making me look at the vast library of designs that we have come up with over the years! Which is quite ironic, since we are celebrating our 32nd Birthday this month too. It gives our Clarity journey real perspective. You know, where I started, back in the early 90’s, how the company, the products and the designs have evolved, where we are at now. Compiling a 100 day countdown to…
Hi there! And the Clarity Birthday celebrations just keep rolling! This weekend, until midnight Sunday, we‘re giving away a fabulous A4 Stencil (worth £7.99) with every order over £60. I love this stencil! It’s industrial in style, like retro packaging, with faux punchinella and stripes. You can buy it if you love it, or get it free with your order. The best part? This offer applies to anything you buy from our website, not just the goodies I shared with…
Hi there We really are makers, aren’t we? When I look at how far we’ve come—from stamps to parchment art, mixed media, and even soft crafts like felt and embroidery—it’s clear that we’re not just stampers. We are so much more than that. Clarity may be best known as a hub for papercrafts, but over the years I’ve come to see just how incredibly creative, clever, and versatile this community really is. You surprise and inspire me constantly. This summer…
Hi there Life turns on a sixpence, as my Dad always used to say. One minute you’re all set and ready to go live on HobbyMaker TV, just about to get your best top on and put your lippy on. The next, you feel like somebody’s punched you really REALLY hard in the sternum, you’re seeing stars, and you have to lie down on the floor before you fall down. That’s what happened Wednesday. Two things to add to the…
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…