Hi there, Thanks for popping in! It’s Clarity Retreat Week here in Kent, and many, many of our loyal and lovely Clarity friends are here for a few days of learning, laughter and crafty creativity. We set up the room yesterday, in readiness. Paul and I went to the Wholesalers en route to the gig, to pick up coffee, tea, biscuits and all the gear for lunch… Then we started the set up. We are at Ditton, where we held…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Sunday’s blog a step by step and typical Gray, right? So before we trundle off to Ditton, to set up for the retreat week ahead, I thought I’d do a few warm up exercises, limber up as it were! It’s about time I got my all time ever favourite stamp out of the cupboard. Poor lad; he’s been feeling neglected…. And whilst we’re getting out the faves, how about the hills and moons masks?…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. It’s all go here! Paul and I are gearing up for the Clarity Retreats which start on Monday. So much do do and so little time left! But it’ll all be alright on the night! We’ve got some smashing projects lined up for our guests – a really good mix. All set for a splendid week of crafty art and fun. Speaking of projects, here’s a simple Fresh Cut Die one which I did…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Friday’s blog a private peek, right? Well, there’s a lot going on here at Clarity Towers – A W H O L E H E L L U V A L O T !!! So before I head into the office, and get caught up in all the sales stuff and next week’s retreat prep, let me tell you a story. A TRUE story… Picture the scene. Brother Steve, girlfriend Sheila, Dave and I…
Aloha!! Good of you to drop in! Did ya miss me?!? It’s been weeks since I logged on here – what a strange feeling it was to not have the ipad with me on holiday at all ! Nope. Left it at home, shut off Facebook and emails, switched off almost entirely. I say almost, because let’s be honest: the day I switch off from work completely, I’ll be pushing up daisies. I must say though, it has done Dave…
Goooooood morning everyone! Wakey, wakey, rise and shine! An early post today to showcase the brand new products being launched by my TV wifey Maria live on Hochanda today at 12 noon and 4pm. Have a look at these dies closely, really closely………… can you see how much snipability each design has? What do I mean by snipability? Treat your scissors like a pair of pruning shears and snip away at different areas and you will end up with something…
Hi everyone It is all systems go here, getting ready for our annual Clarity retreat next week. It’s like a military operation getting all the workshop equipment ready for 6 days of fun, laughter and craftiness! This week’s YouTube is using the beautiful Fresh Cut Waxwing Aperture die together with the new Great Lakes designer papers created by Dee Paramour………. I love working with our Fresh Cut range of dies. Despite all the fine detail, I always get a crisp…
Hi everyone I hope you are well. Despite the up and down weather here in Kent, it has been another fun-filled day at Clarity Towers. With lots of meetings, lots of planning, both of which have proven to be very productive. As a result, there are lots of exciting projects on the horizon! (yes I know I am a tease!!) Anyway, this week as part of the “Monday Meet Up” feature, the guys in the office had a chat with…
Hi everyone Well only a few more days before Barb is back to Blog! As you know I have been covering the blog for the past 26 days with lots of help from the guys in the office and I think we have covered it all. From YouTube Tuesdays to Throwback Thursdays, give-away Friday and show previews, we’ve also had our Monday Meetups, a caption competition and even invited you to send in your artwork, which was a delight! This…
Hi everyone I hope you are all well on this blustery Saturday afternoon! I just wanted to say a big thank you to the lovely Lou Withers eased me into my mixed media journey. Despite the faces I pulled, I really did have a fantastic time. She is an amazing friend and teacher and it was great to be able to work alongside her. As I said in yesterdays blog, I have always been in awe of Barbara, Leonie, Lou,…