Hi there Thanks for popping in. A little later than usual this week, we held off launching the Design of the Week until after the Coronation Event on the website. This week is another of my personal favourites: arty and funky Word Chains in stamps and Groovi, I just love playing with different fonts, uppercase and lowercase, and mixing it all up. It doesn’t matter what your style of crafting is, they seem to work perfectly everytime. Here is a…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. It’s been a good day today. We have good days and growing days, right? Some days are easy, others are more challenging. But today has been a GOOD DAY! It started with a very productive meeting first thing with the Clarity Design crew. This is how it goes. Somebody has an idea (on this occasion it was myself). We then call a meeting with the team, bounce said idea around, gather responses, throw suggestions…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. I’ve spent the day mostly alone, drawing and working on lino-cuts. Three done now, one more to go, to complete the set of four I have in mind. Still lots to do. I really love the lino-cutting process. It’s not as easy as it looks, and the most difficult thing for me personally is to keep the design simple – especially since we want to create small two-way overlay stamps with these cuts. Here’s…
Thanks for popping in. TV today! 3-5pm. This Sunday is all about colour! I shall be showcasing different colouring stamps and artpads – some new, some familiar – and cramming lots of colouring tricks and tips into our two hours together. So what to expect… There will be the launch of a fab collection of new designs by our Jazz. Available as stamps and Groovi: A6 Stamps A6 Groovi Plates There will be a superb new A4 Colouring Art Pack,…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Have you been glued to the telly today too? Did you watch the Royal Coronation and the amazing processions? Wasn’t it magnificent? Such an explosion of colour and energy! The military in their fantastic uniforms, the dignitaries from all over the world, the beautiful horses, the splendid carriages, the immaculate timing…everything had to be perfectly synchronised – and it was. Dave and I sat glued to the telly, drank tea and ate Battenburg cake…
Hi there Thanks for popping in! I have been beavering away for two days, getting the demonstrations prepped for Sunday’s TV show, 3-5pm. Have been dying to settle down with a cuppa, and tell you all about the Coronation Tea Party we attended on Wednesday! But I really had to bank the demos first, and make sure I know what I’m doing on the day! Now the boxes are loaded, the producer notes have been written, I am off the…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Is it really Tuesday again? The weeks/months are flying by! Bit of a scramble here today! Wanted to get ahead of the TV Prep game for this coming Sunday 3-5pm. Thought I had loads of time, got right into a colouring project…but then it turned 2pm, and I have to get my hair done for the King’s Garden party tomorrow! And lovely Carron, she who is going to work her magic on my mop,…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Just got back from spending a few hours with Dave and Mum. She is doing well, looking well, and getting ready for The Clarity Open Days! Yep. She’ll be selling her dingles, handbag charms and spectacle chains again – just like every year. She spends an age getting it all ready, and is really looking forward to seeing everybody again. So much has happened since the last time ; it will be good to…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Hope you are having a great weekend? Want to introduce you to two friends: Earle & Gola. They are our Paul’s family actually! I have their permission to tell you about their very brave endeavours… Earle works in the care system. He looks after the elderly. Always takes Gola with him to work, and the residents at the care home love them both for sure. He is such a nice guy. And the little…
Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Lights, camera, action! I will be on Create & Craft at 9am & 1pm with a brand new and very arty Block Print Alphabet and Numbers stamp set, together with some Wee and Miniature Cats, Dogs, Butterflies, Birds, Fish and Marine Life stamp sets. But my new favourite go to/essential item for these shows is our latest set of 7×7 Abstract Layout Positive & Negative stencils. Brilliant to use. Butterflies and birds, fish and…