Hi there!! Thanks for popping in. Just got back from a long two days at HOCHANDA. Paul is just finishing up the Colouring Book Launch, which went pretty well for a Monday in August ! Here’s the Colouring Book There are postcards (very cool) And there are the Bookmarks, complete with protective sheath! (If you were watching the end of the 1pm show, you will have seen my face when Charlie called the bookmark sleeve a protective sheath! Well stone the…
Hiya! Thanks for popping in. Welcome to the Blogathon! Have we won any gold medals yet? So while we’re jumping around up in Peterborough today and tomorrow at the studios, let’s have some fun here… Been looking at the list of activities. Although I quite fancy myself as an Artistic Gymnast, I think I’ll sign up for the trampoline this year. We have one in the garden, so it will be easy to train. Paul’s ready with the camera, I’ve…
Olá (Portuguese for Hello!) Thanks for dropping in. What a beautiful sunny day it is here in the South-east! Did you watch the Opening Ceremony in Rio? It was one to remember… From poignant visual statements about climate change, to hosting the first team of no land, of world refugees, who – if you take the time to read their stories – deserve a gold medal just for getting there. Very humbling. And with a wonderful, uplifting crescendo, the games…
Hello there! Welcome to the start of our BLOGATHON ! The Rio Olympics kick off today until Sunday August 21st, So for the next fortnight, here in Bloggylimpicksland, we shall be celebrating some phenomenal human feats of endurance, strength and ability. These young people are living their dream, and in these distressing, violent times, that can only be something to celebrate. If I could run, I’d be there too! #stillgoing…. What is your favourite discipline? I love most of it, but…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Tomorrow, the Olympic Games commence in Rio with the Opening Ceremony. I for one can’t wait. There has been so much controversy around doping, and dismal reports regarding the Athletes’ Village. Apparently, the whole gig could cost Brazil over $20 billion – money that could perhaps have been much better spent on their nation. But hey. They’ve made the host investment, so let’s wish them well and pray for a fantastic fortnight for them. …
Hiya! How are you today? I’ve been pedalling away, getting ready for TV at the weekend, prepping the next New Design Club projects, and now I’ve come to chat to you before Dave gets home with the Chish & Fips! Wednesday is the day when we consider a mindful approach to life. What can we do to stop dwelling in the past? How can we stop our washing machine heads from being on a permanent spin cycle? Is there a…
Hello there. Thanks for popping in. Been thinking about this blog, and the little poem which gives me a daily clue which direction to take…. Monday’s Blog is Flowers & Trees Tuesday’s Blog I can do as I please! Mindful Wednesday’s something new, Thursday’s Blog is always blue. Friday’s blog a private peek, Saturday’s Blog a New technique; And that which is blogged on the Sabbath day is step by step – and typical Gray! Time for a little change,…
Hello there Monday already! Where is the time flying? We have so many things in the pipeline, we are wondering where to start! First things first though. How about a little step by step project, showcasing the lovely Stamp and Stencil of the Month of August? We run a super sale on special products each month on the website, and this month it’s these two beauties: CLICK HERE CLICK HERE As you can probably deduce, the stamps fit in the…
Hi there! Sunday and all is well. “We’ll go for our walk at 12.30” said Dave, “and we can go for lunch to the Boarshead.” “Lovely,” said she, “Just an hour to do my blog then…” So whilst he took the van back to work, laden with workshop stock, she skipped upstairs to her art-room, and wondered what she could do in the holy mess that was her creative space…. She looked at the pile of stuff in front of…
Hello! Thanks for popping in! This afternoon we waved goodbye to another smashing bunch of ladies at the Crowborough Retreats. It was great to have supper with these guys at the lovely Spa Hotel last night too. Super food, great service. And very reasonable too, when you consider the ambience! Emptied the crafty hall today in record time, with the help of a few good people. Susan Marsden is a dab hand with a broom, I can tell you! And…