90 Days to Christmas – New Vintage Christmas Papers
90 days to Christmas! Today we’re taking a closer look at our new Vintage Christmas Papers – tartans, checks and nostalgic designs, perfect for festive cardmaking.
Enjoyed the August Arty Challenge? Let’s Keep Going with Our Online Courses!
Hi there. Sunday again! And this afternoon, from 2–4pm, I’ll be back with you on Clarity TV with Jazz — and I really hope you’ll join us, because today we’re launching something that I’m very excited about. Our new Clarity Christmas Online Course Series. If you joined me for the August Arty Challenge, you’ll know just how much we packed into those 31 little daily sessions. Every day we sat down together, made something, tried something, learned something — and,…
Day 19 – August Arty Challenge – I Enjoy The Process
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”,…
Day 16 – August Arty Challenge – My Imagination Has No Limits
My imagination knows no limits. That sounds a bit big headed, but I don’t mean that I have the greatest imagination in the world! Not at all. I mean that there really are no rules or boundaries when we use our imagination. We can go anywhere, try anything, mix things up, change direction halfway through and make something that has never existed before. Nobody can tell you that what you’re imagining is wrong. And I’ve been seeing wonderful proof of…
How Wee Stamps Took Me Back in Time…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. This afternoon on Clarity Social TV, Paul and I will be introducing a brand new collection of Wee Stamps. Three A5 stamp sets of little characters. We are calling these our Wee Family & Friends – Life & Love, Dream & Wonder, Childhood Days. We also made a set of ALL the characters in miniature. These are absolutely brilliant – not only for Mini Makes, but also for creating depth and perspective. See here?…
The Day I Stopped Following the Script
How one unexpected creative detour reminded me why Clarity is the bridge to art. Hi there. Thanks for popping in. On Friday afternoon, during our live Clarity Social TV show, I found myself heading off in a completely unexpected direction. We were launching this month’s Product of the Month: A set of Butterfly stamps, hand drawn by myself, and a new pack of very summery Cloud cards to add to our Elements range. I was demonstrating a pair of cards…
How a Journey Through New Mexico Inspired Our New Storyteller Stamp Collection
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Sunday morning feels like a good time for stories…. There are certain places in the world that leave a mark on your soul. For me, New Mexico and Arizona have always been amongst those places. Dave and I were fortunate enough to spend some time there again this April during a wonderful 3,000-mile road trip through the American Southwest and California. It was one of those journeys that stays with you long after you’ve…
Santosha
Hi there Happy Sunday. I went for a Japanese meal with my good friend Carron the other evening. She talked about “Santosha”. A Sanskrit term, meaning “complete contentment”, “satisfaction”. “acceptance”. Carron does yoga, and in Yoga philosophy, it represents an internal state of peace that is independent of external circumstances or material possessions. I guess it’s what I’ve always referred to as “an inside job”. Apparently, when we speak of acceptance in connection with Santosha, we don’t mean settling for…
Sunday Artwork Gallery
Hi there As promised, here is a little gallery of the art samples from Sunday’s TV launch of our new Folk Art stamps, new Landscape masks and those irresistible Dawn & Dusk Toppers… Available HERE I also wanted to add a little step by step project here – one we didn’t get to during the 2 hour show – for you to try when your stamps and masks arrive… I used this rather useful mask set to create the backdrop,…
Stamps that give you that perfect little Backdrop…
Hi there Maybe you caught the 2pm show on Monday? We introduced a super useful little set of Bijou Backdrop stamps, combined with matching mini 5×5 inch BOW-WOB papers. Available HERE So what will these stamps and papers do for you? If you are a card maker, but you often wonder where to start, then THAT’s where these backdrop stamps help a lot. They are the ideal size for a mini make, and they create a perfect little background. YOU…