Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Busy day here at HOCHANDA in Oundle. Thank you for watching the 2-4 show. And now it’s on to the 6-8pm. It’s certainly blustery outside today, and I dare say parky in the garden. But it won’t be long before we’re back out there, a-sowing and a-planting and a a-weeding! Wait till you see these lovely garden plates by Linda at 6pm! They are so lovely! If I had to pick a favourite, it…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Wonderfully creative day spent prepping for the Sunday TV shows… I know. It looks like a bomzitit. I start out with a completely clean deck, and during the course of the cardmaking process, my work area gets smaller and smaller and smaller, until everything is buried and productivity grinds to a halt. Sound familiar? You know those machines in the arcades that push the coins back and back and back, so that they all…
Hi everyone. Today has been a mixed day weather-wise. Wind, rain, sunshine and rainbows. So I have spent all day inside, sorting out, tidying up, having an afternoon nap and doing some prep for my TV shows on the 28th at 8am & 12pm (yes, I know I am a tease!) Today I thought I would share a step-by-step with you of a card that I showcased on Hochanda last Saturday during the 2pm show It was made using the…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Just got lost in some colouring in. Such a relaxing, therapeutic thing to do, don’t you agree? I took Tina’s floral bouquet, and stamped it onto a scrap which has been hanging around my artroom for ages. It’s on our Clarity coated cardstock, hence the ultra glossy finish. Years ago, when we used to use this card, we struggled to apply colour to it. It was tricky to stamp on, and it was tricky…
Hi there, Just got home. Lots of puddles to navigate our way through, plus as many road closures. Happy to be back in the nest. Just wanted to thank you for making this telly weekend simply super. Sales were excellent across all shows, and the Classroom Craftalong with lovely Janice a pleasure. What a smashing woman she is! Churchie kept us both in check, and is such a rock. In the meantime, Dave, Brother Steve and Sean performed a small…
Hi there, Friday’s blog a private peek – and I wannatellyoualittlestory… Communication. We all communicate differently. Some of us are direct, some of us speak in inference. Some of us hear literally, some of us read between the lines. Please allow me to expound… If my Mum says “Would you like a cup of tea?” she is usually poised in the kitchen by the kettle, and is offering to make a cup of tea for you. If I say to…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Just got home from the TV. Thank you so much for watching and supporting our Pergamano shows today! So glad you liked Mel’s new plates too. They really are so versatile and pretty! To find them on our website, click here: Mels’ Floral Arch Groovi Plates Here are just a few of the lovely samples created by our ever clever Design Team. Maybe next week I shall step up the lovely artwork which Linda…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Took a day off work today. Felt a bit under par and also needed to regroup. You and I know that running round like a blue-arsed fly is no solution; yet I’m getting caught up in a constant stream of work, tv shows, work. I know, I know. Choices, choices, choices. Since I’m are trundling off back up to Hochanda for the 3rd time in a week this evening with Paul, in readiness for…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Been a crazy busy few days. Haven’t felt well to be honest; half the staff are off sick with the lurgie, so I guess it’s my turn. Woke up with all the best intentions, all set to chase off back for the 9am TV show. But sometimes you just have to give in, listen to your body. Fortunately, Paul was there to keep calm and carry on, and I trundled down the motorway ….
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Early doors here. Revving up for today’s TV shows and off up to the studios again. I’ve just realised something – it’s all about animals! 2 – 4pm Paul and I will be showcasing Cherry Green’s spectacular Under The Sea stamps and Groovi Plates…What a treat! If you like colouring in, you’ll love these! Then at 6pm, we will be launching a collection of superb Fresh Cut dies, designed by our Mel. Are you…