This one is my favourite so far. And perhaps that’s because I really did just go with the flow — quite literally! With alcohol inks, you can guide them a little, but ultimately they have a mind of their own. They flow, they merge, they wander off in unexpected directions… and rather than trying to control what was happening, I simply worked with it. No fixed plan, no fighting it, no trying to make it look like something I’d already…
Well, today’s little arty offering certainly didn’t go according to plan! I had an idea in my head, gave it a go… and it just wasn’t working. So, Plan B it was! And actually, that’s all part of being an artist too. Things don’t always turn out the way we imagined they would, but that doesn’t mean we’ve failed or that we should give up. We change direction, cover something up, add something else, try a different colour, chop a…
I remember when the kids were growing up, I used to say to them, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, either way, you’re probably right.” And I still believe that. So often, we decide we can’t do something before we’ve even had a go. I can’t draw. I can’t do that technique. I’m no good with colour. Mine won’t look like that. Sound familiar? But what happens if we change the conversation in our head? What…
I enjoy the process. And today, that particular affirmation couldn’t be more fitting! Yesterday we waved goodbye to a fantastic, wonderfully creative group after two full-on arty days together, and today we welcome our second bunch of Retreat guests – another really arty crew, I know! There’s a brand new process for them to learn today too, and that really is what this is all about. Not worrying too much about the finished piece, or whether we’ve got it “right”,…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. I do hope you are coping with the heat! We’ve had a few storms and showers, which are very welcome. But you know what they say about the weather in England. If you don’t like it – wait a minute! I wanted to tell you about our rather splendid day out yesterday. It was a Dave plan. During the week he had asked me “Fancy a day out on Saturday?” “Sure. What do you…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. It’s been such a very busy and energetic week! Super successful TV shows, great teamwork at Clarity – and the highlight that was Thursday, which, looking back, was clearly meant to be. Let me explain… Dave is a very thoughtful husband. He knows me well, and knows also, that after a busy Hobbymaker TV day, I am pretty wiped out the following day. So he often tries to distract me and plans a little…
Hi there Just wanted to show you the January Products of the Month. Beautiful Sentiment stamp set and Groovi plate, plus a new Stencil Embedder set, designed to work with not only the new set, but also our I am Essential Sentiment Sets. Art Deco Sentiment A5 Stamp Set Sentiment Embedder Stencil Art Deco Sentiment A5 Groovi Plate Here’s the SWEET JANUARY DEAL: Put any one of the 3 new products above in your basket, and you will receive DOUBLE…
Ho Ho Ho!The weather is certainly on queue for Christmas! Temperature below 0 and we even had a flurry of snow down here in the south east yesterday, which is unusual nowadays. Are we dreaming of a white Christmas now, just like the ones we used to know? I dug out the lyrics from Irvin Berlin’s famous Christmas song, so you can sing along. Ready? I’m dreaming of a white Christmas,Just like the ones I used to know;Where the treetops…
Hi there It’s Sunday, the sun is shining, it’s the week before the Open Days – and that means there’s one important thing to do today – RAKU !! I’ve managed to make a few birds and owls, but now they need re-firing RAKU-stylee! So before we tog up and go get set up, here’s a super simple Christmas offering: nothing elaborate or expensive. Just a great snowflake and sentiments stencil set. These are absolutely brilliant for inky arty printing…
Hi there Brand new this week! Fabulous new mini BOW-WOB papers. Perfect for Christmas card backgrounds and Gel Printing plate transfers! B E A U T I F U L. All made from photos I took in our garden. Click Here I launched these on Wednesday on Hobbymaker. Instant sell out! But we’ve printed more, and will be showing these off tomorrow on our Clarity TV Show 3-5pm. Black on White – White on Black. What could be simpler? It’s…