Hi there Thanks for popping in. Funny old day. Going through the motions, going through the paperwork. The sadness comes in waves. One minute you think you’re fine, the next you’re in floods of tears. I daren’t listen to Billie Holiday. We had Billie Holiday on all through the weekend with Dad. He could still hear EVERYTHING, and was evidently enjoying his favourite singer. His arms were up in the air, and he was tapping away to the rhythm of…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. And thank you for the love and support which has been pouring in, cushioning us Grays. God knows it has been needed. It’s difficult to know what to do. Sit and stare? I’m wearing Dad’s sweater. I like that. Being inside his clothes. Steve said he was wearing his slippers earlier; said they were precious. Grace was on the phone, then Mark called. It’s not just me; we’re all a bit rudderless. Quote of…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. I promised a Daily Quote, so here it is… Today’s quote, #8 is the one I would like to share with you. Keep the Faith. Yes. Always keep the faith. Trust in the process. Never think you have been forsaken; whatever is going on is all part of Life’s rich tapestry. love always, Barbara x
Hi there Thanks for popping in. You know you got a hiding, when the dentist calls you the day after your procedure to make sure you’re okay! Easy does it, and fingers crossed it will all heal as it is supposed to. I just have to be patient, right? Be a good patient too. English is such a fun language, isn’t it?! So I have to be a patient patient then! Fair enough. Erik too. You know. The cat. The…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Had a serious dentist session today. Was it at 2.30? Don’t even go there. (Toothurty big time). I feel like I’ve done 3 rounds with Henry Cooper. What a Brut! Pardon the pun. I do hope I feel better quickly! I’ve got so many boxes to tick, and there’s no time scheduled for illness or face ache! Detect the sarcasm? I am laughing at myself. A very appropriate quote springs to mind. Quote #4…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. The weather’s changing; there’s a biting chill here – perfect for staying in the warm and crafting! If you’ve been considering getting into Die-cut papercrafting, then this may just be the ideal starting place for you: 3 complete volumes of our annual Die CLubs – complete with all the photo step by step tutorials. Get one, get 2, get all 3! And just start working your way through the instructions and lessons. Paul is…
Moving on with our Once upon a time at Clarity, we come to the 4th Chapter in our story: Fresh Cut Dies. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I shall begin… It was 2018, and the Groovi Explosion was happening. We were spinning plates and doing loads of TV shows, and just generally chasing our tails. Stamps were on the backburner because we just couldn’t keep up with design and production, and we were well and truly on the treadmill. Here…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Can you believe that October is almost over already? What is going on?! The older I get the faster Time seems to fly! It only seems like yesterday we were sweating our little giblets off and there was a hose ban! In the twinkling of an eye -aye aye – and 3 Prime Ministers later – we‘re knocking on November’s door…. So it is with great pleasure that I do declare tomorrow’s launch of…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Sunday – and all is well. After a busy bustling and brilliant 4-day Parchment retreat at the iconic Spa Hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells, I have finally found the time and energy to show you what we did and how it went! Well, I can only speak for myself, but reading the room so to speak, I am guessing I speak for many when I say the workshops were a resounding success. From course…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Just in case you missed the 12 noon show, Tina is back on Create & Craft at 5pm this afternoon. And just in case you want to take a closer look at what she is showcasing, she will be shining a light on her Christmas Centrepiece Groovi Collection… Available HERE Here is some inspiration from the Design Team Tina will be showcasing Groovi, but did you know that we also have them as stamps?…