We have a winner and a tidy garage! Well, tidier!

We have a winner and a tidy garage! Well, tidier!

Hello lovely crafting buddies! Thank you for popping in!Maybe you can tell I is in high spirits? Well we have had such a good day in the garage – you wouldn’t believe it!!! Who? Well, there was Gracie, on cleaning mega mounts… “What?!?!?” I hear you exclaim, “You set her to work???” Oh yes! Retreats are a-looming! I had to start sorting out the mess that we left in the Garage a year ago, after the retreats! Can you believe…

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And then in a twinkling….

And then in a twinkling….

Morning all! Or should I say Yawning all?!? If I yawn any wider, I swear my jaw will dislodge! There’s nothing for it. Double dose of Berocca here we come! That should do the trick. So Thursday’s Blog is always Blue right? Is this blue enough? Groovi Twas the Night! I think I have just remembered so tired! Paul and I had a knock out 7 hour TV bonanza on telly! This is one of the sample from Monday,  using…

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A New Stencil idea!

A New Stencil idea!

Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Wednesday’s blog is our mindful day, isn’t it. Well, I have some excellent news for you… Finally, and after much effort, our Clarity Colouring Book has gone to the printers,  and will be launched on HOCHANDA on  Sunday August 7th. Are we excited? Relieved more like!! You have NO IDEA how much work and effort goes into a well considered colouring book! In fact, it has taken so long, I think we’re about to…

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The Member’s Sale is on!!

The Member’s Sale is on!!

Hi there! Good of you to drop in. I have spent the day finishing up the  New Design Club write-ups.  It all take sooo long!! But there we are. That’s how it is. If you want it perfect, you have to put in the effort. On the subject of Clarity Clubs, it’s that time of year again: The Summer Half Price Member’s Sale. CLICK HERE I would say that most people reading this blog are members of ours. Certainly judging…

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Fill in the blanks…..

Fill in the blanks…..

Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Back home safe and sound, while Paul finishes up on TV. Well, that went well, didn’t it ?!? Was muchly relieved that you liked the African stamps  too! The Animals and new Savannah stencils,  and then the Groovi Twas the Night Collection. Plus Universal Framer So much time and energy (not to mention expense) invested in the designing planning and manufacturing. So it is always a huge relief when you like the dish (or should…

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Skin like an old giraffe!!!!

Skin like an old giraffe!!!!

Hi there! Thankss for popping in. And thanks for watching and supporting on Hochanda if you are, although I am barely going to compete with Wimbledon!! What are the chances??? First time in 12 years they play on the first Sunday,  and right bang on the same time. Ah well. It is what it is. DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. I am grateful to be here at the studio, working with Charlie, Paul and a bunch of lovely people.  Quick…

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Mr Sunshine, please come out to play!

Mr Sunshine, please come out to play!

Hi there! Thanks for popping in. Sunny Saturday.  Well, with the occasional scattered shower and even thunderstorm. That’s England for you; if you don’t like the weather,  wait a minute! I’m thinking of getting one of these for Glastonbury next year. Would look quite fetching with my new,  outrageously expensive Wellies. Which reminds me, I really must wash them…. I decided to step away from craft for the morning  and do a bit of housework. Dave was building a new…

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Competition Winners…

Competition Winners…

Hiya! Thanks for popping. Yep, late again. We just this minute finished the Groovi prep  for the HOCHANDA TV shows. Stamps and stencils on Sunday at 2pm and 5pm Groovi One Day Special, launching on Sunday at 8pm, then carrying on on Monday: 9am 12noon, 4pm and 7pm. Believe it or not,  I am launching the Christmas Season on the channel! Have I got anything to tease you with…. Black Parchment. Love it. I know. We haven’t even had the…

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15 months?!?!? You must be ‘avin a giraffe!!

15 months?!?!? You must be ‘avin a giraffe!!

Hiya! Thanks for stopping by. “Much more better today,” said the little girl.  “My friend Paul came round and played. It’s always more fun when he’s around.” Thursday’s blog is something blue,  and I have just finished a neat card for Sunday’s show, so thought I would share it with you – or at least the front piece! You’ll have to tune in on Sunday to see how I made faux giraffe skin…. Anyway, let’s take a look. Our lovely…

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This too shall pass….

This too shall pass….

Hi there!Good of you to drop in. Running late again, I’m afraid. I’ve got what looks like an insurmountable pile of work to do before bedtime, so decided to have a break and chat to you for a bit. Look at the state of this worktop! Somewhere in there are the next New Design Club projects. Have to be completed tonight, so we can move forward with the write-up and graphic layout.  But this Groovi one is taking sooooo long!  I…

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