Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Wet n windy here darn sarf today! Not nice at all at all! Christmas is looming, isn’t it? Are you in the festive mood yet? I’m not feeling it yet, although I have been putting together a little box to send to the States, as our Mark can’t make it home this year. New job and all that. Talk of the devil! Must be my witching powers! He just Facetimed! Nice to catch up….
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. The sunrises and sunsets are spectacular at the moment, aren’t they? Well, they are down here! I thought I would do a step by step sky, and see what happens… Here’s the recipe…. Enjoyed that little exercise in skies and landscapes. If you’re looking for the ingredients, here they are: Woodland Clarity Mask Set Ducks & Saplings Stampset Let Heaven Stampset Artistry Ink Pads Time to stop for the evening. Love & Hugs, Barb…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Today i want to talk about the Clarity New Design Clubs. All 4 of them. Stamps. Stencils. Groovi Parchment and Fresh Cut Dies. Are you a member? If not perhaps it’s something you might consider for the New Year. New Year, new guided tour! Every month you receive a full colour double tutorial sheet through your letterbox, together with the pertinent stamp, stencil, plate or die. All of which are always brand new designs…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Just got back from a smashing day with Mum and Dad, helping them decorate their home for Christmas. Quick trip to the garden centre and then back indoors to deck the halls! A quick pic demo today, showcasing those magnificent Mixed Impressions stamps I launched last Friday. What a game changer they are! I didn’t get to this one on TV. 1.First thing is to place the outside round mask from our SIMPLE SHAPES…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Friday’s blog a private peek, right? Back at the office this morning, for the first time in ages it feels. Everybody here is pedal to the metal; we’ve never been busier. December isn’t usually this crazy! And the Christmas designs are flying out the door, which is unseasonably late. Traditionally, our Crafter’s Christmas season begins much, much earlier, but perhaps the trends are changing and we are actually coming more in line with the…
Hi there!Thanks for popping in. Just got back home from a day up at Hochanda, filming Christmas pre-recorded shows and having meetings. It was a smashing day, made all the sweeter by all the dancing and singing last night at the Christmas Ball. What a smashing bunch of people. It was a pleasure and a privilege to be invited, to join in and let our hair down, after quite the challenging year! The drive home however, was another matter. As…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. She’s been going at it like a loony since 5am, so that she can go to the Christmas ball tonight! She’s not sure what she’s wearing, she’s not really a glittery, blingy kinda dresser – but there are plenty of dresses to choose from – especially now she’s lost a few pounds! All caught up, all prepped up – and she’s even made time for pottery. Happy day. But before she shoots off to…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. All quiet here . After a pretty manic few days on HOCHANDA, rolling from one sellout into the next one, I played catch up today. Caught up with Dave, caught up with my parents and brother, caught up with members of the Clarityteam, caught up with myself actually. Just took the time to unpack the car, unpack the suitcase, load the dishwasher and sort out the kitchen – then visit dear Carron and get…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Thanks if you are watching and following Paul and myself on HOCHANDA TV this weekend. The Jayne Nestorenko ODS is drawing to a close, but it has been an absolute treasure and pleasure. I have particularly enjoyed sharing the hours with Paul ( Not only because it is half the work!). There has been a really strong sense of dear Jayne with us. Paul was very close to her, and it felt right showcasing…
Hi there!Thanks for popping in. While Paul and I trundle back up to Peterborough, to the HOCHANDA studios, please allow me to introduce you to the newest cutest addition to the Clarity team: Misself! Last year, there was himself, Elvis. Remember him? Hiding behind a different product on the website every day until the 24th? Well this year, I drew a little girlfriend for him – Misself! In case you are new to the fold, this is a game we…