Hi there Thanks for popping in. Happy Sunday. Dave and I decided to work this morning, “to get ahead of the week ahead” as we say! He was heading for our Clarity Printroom, to die cut 5×5 inch scored white card blanks on the old Heidelberg press. They’re for next Saturday’s new Card-stitch packs. Conversation ran like this… Me? I just had to empty all the demo boxes from last Friday’s TV shows, and make a start on what’s coming…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. It’s nice to be indoors today. It is persisting down outside! Raining the proverbial cats and dogs! And Ragnar is out there in it somewhere! We reckon he’s got a hide out and a little minx on the side. We reckon Ragnar Lodbrok is leading a “double-life” … Erik the Red on the other hand, is curled up asleep in front of the Aga, like any other sensible, self-respecting Viking! Yesterday was busy. TV…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Just got in from Day 1 of our Clarity retreat. I think the projects we covered were well received. Most people seemed pretty happy with their day’s work. I’m always rather apprehensive before a workshop, especially when there’s a brand new technique on the menu. But to be honest, whilst it’s true to say you can’t please all the people all the time, the results speak for themselves . And when I took a…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. And thanks for watching me hop about on Create & Craft yesterday. I do love building scenes and cool quotes. Well, here’s a demo I have rustled up to music, which showcases both! Bingo! I also used one of those super new plaid stencils in the background on a Gel Press… Here’s a list of the ingredients, with links to our website…. It’s a seriously serious sale! Anything from 40 to 70% off. But…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. I’ve been prepping for the Summer Retreats today. You know, working out a teaching plan, getting the projects that we are going to be doing ready. There’s a new idea, a cool technique that I’ve been developing, and finally figured out. I’m quietly excited actually! (not that quietly, says Dave!). Haha. I came skipping into the kitchen like I’d won the lottery! I’ve spent hours in my head, figuring out how to do this,…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Enjoying the heat ? Scorchio!! Did you manage to watch the Felt by Clarity Christmas shows at the weekend? I love that Tree design! I did show off a little trick using the outer strips of felt, which gave a really neat pattern. Here’s a step by step… Love this look! Dee did a couple of samples using the same technique. All the Felt Kits and felt packs etc are available HERE TIme to…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Lights, camera, action up here at Create and Craft TV today. First hour at 9am. Second hour at 1pm. I want to shine a light on the little Tea Infusion Paper pack that comes with the Dies and Stamps that I’m showcasing today…. Here’s a simple little step by step idea, which I may or may not get to today. The TV shows just fly by!! In any case, I thought I’d post a…
Hi. Thanks for popping in. If you watched Create & Craft last Sunday, you’ll have seen me use not one, but TWO large Gelpress plates! This was to move through a monoprinting printing process quickly. If you use two plates, you can bounce between colours, transferring colours back and forth as you pull prints, getting loads of blends and lovely ghost prints. If you’re only working with one plate, you have to keep cleaning it, and the colours muddy, and…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Yesterday I made a plan in my head to do pottery today. All day. This morning I spent an hour deciding what I actually want to make. Tiles, bowls, another element of Dad’s totem pole, a wall hanging for the kitchen – so many ideas! Got dressed up warm, all set to weather the elements outside and in the not so toasty garage. Cleaned both bathrooms while I was whizzing around upstairs, aired the…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. How’s the New Year shaping up in your neck of the woods? It’s been raining and blowing a hoolie here for days. Wain, wain, wain. I’ve been in my artroom, (or should I say artwomb?) prepping for Sunday’s TV show, and quite enjoying my own company. I got caught up in a Gelpress session, which was thoroughly enjoyable. You know how it goes. You’re supposed to be making the bed, you go to hang…