Hi there Thanks for popping in. It’s been a busy day today, ticking lots of boxes and putting things in place for Dad’s celebration send off. So much to consider, so much to think about. Couldn’t sit still this afternoon either. Blitzed the kitchen, made it all lovely. And now I feel the need to go out and make some art with last week’s Design of the Week Abstract Dandelions stampset, before the price changes and a new design takes…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Had a hankering to make something arty, after cleaning up the mess a certain cat with a dodgy leg made today (Grrrr. Little git. I know he’s bored because he can’t go outside yet, but I really hadn’t expected to spend half a day mopping up after him!). Want to know the best bit? He actually HID behind his brother when I came flying down the stairs to find him!! Honestly, it’s like having…
Hi there, Thanks for popping in. Sunday’s blog a step by step and typical Gray, right? So before we trundle off to Ditton, to set up for the retreat week ahead, I thought I’d do a few warm up exercises, limber up as it were! It’s about time I got my all time ever favourite stamp out of the cupboard. Poor lad; he’s been feeling neglected…. And whilst we’re getting out the faves, how about the hills and moons masks?…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. I’m going to write really fast now, because the anesthetic is wearing off. I’m one of those foolish people who avoids the dentist for a decade and then wonders why they’re starting to get wobbly! (my teeth, not the dentist). He’s a lovely bloke, but I dread going to see him. Anyway, let’s change the subject… I have a couple of cool things to show you, before I crawl under the duvet and stay…
Hi there. It’s Sunday, the sun’s shining, I’ve just spent the morning writing a German blog, and if you don’t mind, I shall just translate the project for you, because it turned out quite nicely, even if I say so myself! Used another one of these Clarity Friends. I think the blog is all about giving you ideas and showing you various possibilities… So many people have invested in these Borders at the special price, so the least I can…
Hi there!Sorry its a bit late in the day, we stayed on in Port Sunlight to teach a workshop full of lovely ladies! As promised yesterday here are the step by step instructions on how to complete this neat piece of artwork Here is a list of ingredients: Blending Mat Brayer 7×7 Gelli Card Fresco Acrylic Paints – South Pacific, Blueberry, Zesty Zing & London Bus Remountable Tree Row & Mask Set Word Chain Set 8 Black Archival Ink Pad…
Hi there! Thanks for popping in. What a luxury it is to be able to write this blog on a proper Mac! Having cobbled together blogs every day for weeks from 7,000 miles away on an Ipad, and 7 or 8 hours behind you, it is great to be back in real time, in sync so to speak! So back to the grindstone, eh. Monday’s blog is Flowers and Trees, so here’s a very simple card, made with our ultra…
Hello there! Thanks for stopping by here on Advent Day No. 8. I am hoping that you don’t mind my not doing Christmas for 24 straight blogs; I don’t think I could take it! Yesterday on the TV show, the Owls literally flew out, and I didn’t get to do any artwork with them. Mel drew them and they are fabulous! Remountable Owl Stamp I want to show you a simple inking trick too… So here’s a cool step by step,…
Hello there ! Advent Day No. 6, and the first Sunday. Thanks for stopping by. It’s TV today! 9am-11am Create & Craft. If you take the time out of your Sunday to watch, then thank you. Two hours is a long time to sit still for anything! Well, after yesterday’s very arty canvas blog, which I am happy to report went down a storm, I thought we’d mix it up a little, and have some simple candle fun. It being Advent…
Hello again!Thank you for popping in. YouTube Tuesday recommences next week, the first Tuesday in December. But today, I thought I’d roll back the hours with a piece of artwork which I did years ago on the telly. It’s pretty basic. The ideas are good, but oh boy! Have I moved forward! Just take a look at this! A5 Claritycard used. Make a border around the edge using low-tack masking tape. Wrap a thin elastic band around your Speedball brayer, …