Hi there Thanks for popping in. On this eve of Bonfire night, I was thinking about a particularly special bonfire evening a few years ago, when we were working up at the NEC. We always used to stay on a farm with a wonderful lady called Norma. Do love that woman. Think of her often – and with good reason ! Let me tell you a story… Whenever we stayed at her B&B in Berkswell, about 5 miles outside NEC,…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Before I make a dash for the artroom above the garage in this here rain deluge, let me chat to you – in hopes that it will calm down! One cat’s in, one cat’s out. Ragnar actually likes the rain – weird little Viking that he is! Or maybe he likes the rubdown with a warm towel he gets when he eventually turns up at the kitchen door like a drowned rat – or…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Early start on Create and Craft this morning! I hope you were able to join Paul at 8am and myself at 9am! I love the stamps showcased on that show. The funky words provide a perfect setting for fun and arty backgrounds. Today’s shows at 9am & 1pm were all about the backgrounds, and we put some amazing offers together for you. You can always watch on Catch up if you missed them. But…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Just a quickie here, to highlight a beautiful new set of Groovi designs. At 4pm on Create & Craft, we’re releasing the fifth set of the Linda Williams’ Layering Frames Collection and this time it is all about the Celts. LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE! And I know for sure that our good friend Ken Kilminster will love these too! He’s always been a fan of Celtic knots, so when I see these, I see…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. My bags and boxes are all packed and ready for TV tomorrow. Just had a conversation with Paul, who is driving us up there in his lovely, shiney new car. He was so excited to tell me he can stack 2 big blue bins on top of each other in the new boot. “So much more space!” he said. “AND there’s a false bottom in it”. Woah. Steady on there !! I had to…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Beautiful sunny day here in the southeast today. Almost T-shirt and shorts weather! Not that you’d ever catch me in shorts!! I look down at the legs that walk me around nowadays, and wonder who’s got mine!! That wicked witch certainly did a number on me when she swopped my legs for this pair! Had a laugh with Grace this evening. Conversation went like this… Grace “How’s Dave?“ Me “He’s ok. Went to the…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Just a quick reminder on this rainy day, that Tina will be spreading a little sunshine for you this afternoon! She will be on Create & Craft at 1pm & 5pm today, shining a light on one of her favourite collections – The Flower Frames: Here is some inspiration from the design team I hope you can tune in and keep Tina company. It’s the perfect day for crafting! I’m up in my Artroom,…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. What are you up to this evening? If you’re into Groovi, why not join Paul and Grace on Facebook LIVE or the Claritystamp YouTube channel ? They’re there to keep you company if you’ve got nothing planned? And if you have the new Tuscany plates, then what are you waiting for?! Get that llittle craft table ready – and CRAFTALONGAPAUL! He will be taking you to Tuscany, via Edenbridge in Kent! Together, you will…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Busy week here at Clarity Towers! Still unloading the van after the Spa Parchment retreat, while Dawn Wheeler is gearing up to go LIVE at 4pm today up in Tellyland! Lovely Dawn, with the super infectious laugh, will be launching part 3 of 4 of the Linda Williams’ Christmas Compendium A6 Stamp Collection on Create & Craft. The designs have been taken from the popular Christmas Treasures Groovi Collection which we launched last year,…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Apologies for being bloggy AWOL – been hopping about at the Spa Retreat! Before I tell you about it, let me shine a light on this weeks Design of the Week – inspired by designs from Tina Cox – Fresh Cut Floral Frames Available HERE These are great for quick and easy cards, just add designer paper, parchment, petite card toppers or keep it simple and use our companion papers. Here is some inspiration…