Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Had a real hankering to do a simple scrappy canvas before I call it a day. Was thinking about the kids a lot today, and this stencil by Annie just captures exactly what I want to say to them both. chase your dream So here’s a very simply black and white piece, which speaks volumes. Black copy paper scrap required. This will do nicely. Lay the stencil face down on the 8” x 10”…
Hi there!Thanks for popping in. Pouring down here now. Was beautiful weather an hour ago! That’s English weather for you, eh? If you don’t like it, wait a minute! Last week, just before the retreat, who knew it would melt away overnight? It went from minus 11 to plus 11 within 24 hours! And the water pipes all burst down south, but who cares?!?!? Not I!I was just so grateful that the retreat guests could mostly make it, the absence…
Hi there. Just finished watching the Ireland-Scotland Rugby. Now it’s time for France-England. Got all the Grays here; I love it when the whole clan is together. Even if we do lose! So tartan away now, and out with the roses. At least we get another reason to cheer! Thanks for popping in. I wrote this one up yesterday, because I knew the rugby was on today! Thought we could take a look at an old fave : SHRINK PLASTIC!!!!…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Friday’s blog a private peak, right? Well today I spent the morning with a good friend. She kept me company whilst I cleaned and polished and dusted. In fact, I often spend hours with her in the kitchen. She sings, I dance. You all know her; you’ve all listened to her. And if you loved her like I do, you probably cried when she died. I remember meeting her when she was just a…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Still a fair amount of GES today. And yes, Hazel and Steve – you nailed yesterday’s riddle: GSOOTWA = Go Stare out of the Window Again. So today, with your permission, I will just step away from the Groovi parchemnt world for an hour, and go back to a little piece I did on the telly last Sunday, using the wonderful Bird Row Stampset, illustrated by darling Mel. I LOVE these little fellas. They…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. I remember years ago, when the kids were little and they used to fly to California to see their father every Summer, whenever they came home they would have severe jetlag. It would take about a day for every hour time difference until they were back on GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). That was the rule of thumb and the gauge was G.E.S. This is a harmless condition, very easily detected and something I am…
Hiya! Thanks for popping in. Just got in from the Parchment Retreat. I have to say, I think it was a resounding success. I had such a good time, too. Just really happy. Happy it went well! Not happy it’s over! But it is pretty tiring, and I shall sleep well tonight I bet. It’s You Tube Tuesday, and here is a delightful pair of videos from Rosie, to add to our library. Enjoy! As with every YouTube Tuesday, you…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Bit late. Just got in from Day 1 of the retreat. WOW. While Maria did a brilliant job on HOCHANDA with a superb One Day Special, and smashed it, sold out, had a blast, the rest of the TV team has been down here in Tunbridge Wells at the Spa Hotel, entertaining nigh on 90 ladies and gents for 2 days! What a super first day! What a lovely, lovely bunch of happy people…
Hi there. Thanks for joining me on this rainy-in-England Sunday. Burst pipes in our area at home, because the freeze thawed so fast, so no water at the house – but Dave can handle it! Busy busy busy here at Clarity! I shall be on TV from 2-4pm today, with some fab new stencils and Gelpress plates, doing my arty thaing. Then I shall pass the baton to Maria, who will launch a Groovi Parchment One Day Special at 6pm. These…
Hello there! Thanks for popping in. All set to go here. Manic or what?!? But it’s all fine. Snow? What snow? Carries on undeterred…. Mind you. I am playing it safe, and travelling up to the TV studios in Peterborough this afternoon. I know. It seems a bit extreme to travel up 24 hours before the 2-4 show, but if it eliminates the risk of a calamity tomorrow, then it’s fine. And I even get to have dinner with a…