Hi there, Thanks for popping in. We’ve got a busy couple of days on Create & Craft, so let me post a couple of blogs to highlight what’s on when… TODAY Paul has already headed up to Peterborough, and will be on Create & Craft with Part 1 of It’s A Wrap! from Linda Williams this afternoon. Would you believe that they have not been out of the cupboard since June 2021? Where does the time go? He will be…
Hi everyone, Paul here again. Thank you if you joined me on the earlier shows at 7am & 11am. This afternoon we will slow down the pace with 2 hours from Deborah Wheeler – she will be on your screens at 1pm & 4pm with the brand new Linda Williams Countryside Stamp Collection 3 x A6 Elements Stamp Sets and 3 x A6sq Complete Scenes Stamp Sets Also on the show, Printed Parchment and Groovi How about some inspiration from…
Hi everyone, Paul here standing in for Barb. Barb and Dave will be attending the celebration of our dear friend Pat Hosking tomorrow at midday. Pat was such a wonderful lady, an amazing parcher and was known all over the world. If you want to join in with the celebration, why not wear something bright and light a candle at 12 midday xxx As I was staying overin Peterborough, I thought I would take a trip into Cambridge, I always…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Just a quickie before our Craftalong this evening. We’ve moved it from tomorrow evening, because Dave and I are heading down to Cornwall for dear Pat Hosking’s funeral. Actually, we are going down to celebrate her long and good life with her family and friends. That feels much better. She was such a fabulous character, and became a good friend to many of us – especially through the SHAC. We wouldn’t miss her send-off…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Happy Valentines Day! Am I a grump? I was watching all the hype around roses, champagne and chocolate at M&S yesterday, and couldn’t help thinking what a commercial trap Valentines has become. Remember when we used to send an anonymous card to someone we fancied ? And that was it! Nothing more. Did you ever receive a S.W.A.L.K. card? I remember as a teenager, finding a single red rose on the window ledge outside…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. I’m all set for another couple of LIVE hours TV tomorrow, showing off our fabulous Doodleology Collection, designed by Cherry Green. Where? Create & Craft What times? 1pm & 4pm Doodleology A5 Stamp Collection. Where doodles take design to the next level. Absolutely fantastic. Doodleology A5 Stencil Collection. There are also some pretty special stencils… And how about something a little different? For those avid colourists in the mix? Doodleology Postcards & Inspiration. These…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. It’s persisting down here in Kent. Wain, wain, wain.Perfect day for crafting, eh?! So if you’re into parchment craft, then why not snuggle up in front of the TV this morning, and watch lovely Jane Telford in action? She will be heading up the Pergamano shows on Create & Craft at 11am & 3pm with a brand new collection designed by our clever Jazz. Fabulous Baby plates! Perfect for smaller cards, beautiful for panels…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Blogging on my phone up at the TV studios, so forgive the speeling!! After a busy and enjoyable couple of hours on telly yesterday, I’m back on between 3 and 5 this afternoon. What are we playing with today? Some fabulous old Clarity Classics, that are so old they’ll be new to loads of you! The quality of our stamps has evolved so much over the past 30 years, that even if you have…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Early early here. All washed and packed, waiting for Paul to pick me up at 5.30, and then off we go, to the TV Studios, to set up for a couple of TV shows today: 1pm & 4pm on Create & Craft. They are long days, those TV days! But we are grateful for the opportunity x What are we showcasing? Well, at this time of year, when it’s cold and grey most days,…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Ready for something totally cool?!? Finally, we can unveil the first set in our brand new Abstract Layout Series, inspired by Linda Williams’ Easy Layout Groovi Collection. You can see where the idea has come from. Thanks Linda!! CLICK HERE FOR GROOVI We have designed 5 Stamp and Die sets altogether, and will be launching/releasing one each month. Different layouts, different topics, different worker stamps and fabulous infused papers to boot! When? Tomorrow, Friday…