Hi there Thanks for popping in. Woke up happy today. The sun is shining, the birds are all in the garde on the feeders for breakfast – and life is good. Paul is back from his holiday safe and sound, so I’ve got my buddy back too. Before he gets here, to help finalise the notes and prep for the shows, I thought I’d show you what I’ve been up to! No pottery this week – half term. But. I…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in! Whilst prepping for the Sunday show 2-4, I had a little breakthrough. Now it may only be a little thing, but to me it was a BIG THING INDEEDY!! Black shrink plastic has always eluded me, so I decided today was the day to figure it out. The new Joy to the World Bauble would look so lovely in gold on black, but tiny. She likes a challenge… Look! First run at it, not…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Thought I’d pop in myself, before heading off to Clarity Towers. It is pouring cats n dogs outside! So much for “suede shoes are in this season”!! Only snag is you can’t wear them outside! And no amount of pre-wear protective spray that they try and sell you with every pair is going to keep this deluge out. Wellies. That’s the only answer. Wellies. Anyway. Let’s make a coaster for somebody for Christmas. let’s…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Sunny Saturday. Great rugby result too! England 40 Australia 16. What a powerful game! Our Mark is actually in Tokyo, watching the Ireland – New Zealand match as I write! Lucky lad. Not so lucky for Ireland it seems. But it ain’t over yet! And what a privilege to even be there! Here’s a story. So the rest of his rugby team were heading out to Japan the week before last, but Mark decided…
Hi there!Thanks for popping in. Good of you to join me on this rainy Friday morning. Before I head off to the office, let’s have a little chinwag and make somebody smile! Remember yesterday, I asked you to tell me three things about a card I made? Who designed the Die used? 2 . Which book does the background come from? 3 . Where did I find the words? Thank you everybody who joined in! Most of you got Mel…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Got the family over for roast lamb today, so thought I’d come and chat to you early, before they arrive. It’s Mum’s birthday tomorrow – celebration time!! I was looking back through my photos, of all the step by steps I have done on the blog over the years. GOOD GRACIOUS!! You don’t realise how quickly the time flies! It feels like only yesterday that we were launching these outline stamps – but it’s…
Hi there, Ho Ho Ho!! I know, I know. Christmas is weeks away. But if you are a cardmaker, or a giftmaker, then you are already thinking about it. I am! We looked at the Gray Friday date at work this morning, which is much later this year, at the end of November, in fact. Whilst that may fine to be stocking up on Stocking stash, so to speak, it is a bit late in the day for making cards…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Just got back from pottery, having turned bottoms all afternoon. Love it love it! Check this out! Or look at this bowl!! I was as quiet as a mouse at the wheel. 100% focussed on the job. After a pretty strenuous morning at work, I can highly recommend turning bottoms! How about this for a new strapline: Claritystamp: The Home of Craft and Well-being. Yep. That sounds about perfect. We have known for years…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Been totally engrossed in prep today, in readiness for our regular first-Sunday-of-the-month HOCHANDA TV slot on Sunday, 2-4pm. I am launching a new collection of Cherry Green designs – and WHAT A JOY THEY ARE TO USE!!! Let me show you the state of play at 6.30 pm… How I manage to create such a mess in the space of a day is a riddle to me! There is nowhere else to play now,…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. After a very, VERY busy few days oop norf, decided to get off the Clarity train today, do a bit of laundry and cleaning. Brilliant therapy, good to clear the head. Until the washing machine packs up. Grrr…That sounds like a Dave problem! He and I have a very clear job definition, distribution of responsibilities, duties and chores. It works well. Cars – Dave. Garden – Dave. Building work – Dave. Washing machine –…