Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Just got back from a fab day at the Spa with a whole bunch of lovely ladies/friends. I think we can agree that the first day went down exceedingly well, that today’s project created by Linda was superb – and that we all learnt loads! I loved hooking up with everybody again; this is the second year, and 80% of the guests this time were here last year too. They already knew the drill,…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Just got back from setting the tables for the parchment retreat which commences tomorrow. Boy oh boy! There are a lot of excited ladies at the Spa this evening!! I came back here to write the newsletter and blog, and pack my little pink Pergamano bag! In the meantime, here’s a doddle of a doodle step by step for you, which I did actually present on telly this time last week. Is it me?…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. What have you been up to? I have been spring cleaning today! Yep. I emptied out a few drawers and threw away a bunch of old lipsticks, mascaras and skin creams which smelt a bit rancid. You know the drill. We hang on to everything, don’t we? #Nevergonnauseit #slingit Then I decided to just make a bit of art…paint, inks, Gelpress – everything that was already on the table actually! Time to cook tea….
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Many thanks to Paul for covering for me whilst I stepped away from the plate for a couple of days. Back from a mini break with Dave in London. Went to see Hamilton for a second time. Yep. THAT GOOD!!! Pretty blimming brilliant actually. Expensive. Not as expensive as in New York. But worth every single penny. The power and talent oozing from that stage was absolutely staggering. When you think USpolitical, historical, hiphop…
Hi everyone, Paul here. Well I did say yesterday that whilst Barb’s away, Paul will play! The Clarity Crew have had a look around the shop and had a bit of a tidy up.So we thought that since the sun is shining (and Barb and Dave are away) it would be a perfect opportunity to have a bit of a “Spring Clean” and make some room for lots of new goodies which are soon to arrive (wink, wink, nudge, nudge!)…
Hi everyone! Paul here, standing in for Barb whilst she has a bit of “time out” with the lovely Dave. I thought I would take this opportunity to give a shout out about the wonderful Clarity Open Days in 2019. In June we have a brand new venue, Ditton Community Centre near Maidstone and in September we return to the beautiful setting of Tennants Auction House in Leyburn. So what is an Open Day?An open day is all about celebrating…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Today is Tuesday, so you know what that means… Yes, that’s right. YouTube! This week, I’m using the oh-so-brilliant Earth has Music Three-way overlay stamps to make a cool piece of artwork, with a beautiful sentiment. I hope you enjoy this quick step-by-step video. As ever, products used in the video will be reduced for one week only, until next Tuesday’s video, in fact! So, if you liked these and maybe didn’t get to…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Just got in from the TV studios myself. Cream crackered, but very relieved that it all went so swimmingly again! What a weekend! And what about those floral ABC Groovi plates?!? Good grief! I had a good feeling about them, but boy! Didn’t see them flying out quite that fast! Thank you so much if you watched and invested in us; it is always a huge compliment when we sell out, and even more…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Now I have had to abandon Operation Ally Pally, and turn my attention to the TV shows today. 2pm – 4pm, it’s stamps and stencils. then at 6pm, it’s Groovi Floral ABC time! With all this running around, the weight should be dropping off me! Not so though. Trouble is, I keep eating chocolate to stay awake! Mmmm. That’s my excuse – and I’m sticking to it!
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. We were up at Ally Pally today. It’s our local show, if you like. An hour away from home, but we’ve never missed it. What a fab day! So many good friends and familiar faces. Busier than it has been in years. So while we’re pedalling away up in Wood Green, London, I thought it might be nice to give you a taste of what’s coming up tomorrow on HOCHANDA. Between 2pm and 4pm…