Hi All

I am back to the fold again. Bet you all thought I had fell off the face of the earth. Nope,  still here, ready to start again. Thats life isn't it. You fall down and when your rock bottom there is only one way to go and that is back up. The last few years have been horrific but they are past and now we look to the future.

I have made a promise to myself that I will keep this blog up to date and that I will try and be a bit more on top of things. lol.

Ann and I went to the sincerely yours craft show in Kirkliston . It was really good. Plenty of time to have a good look at the different products. Cost me a fortune, well it would with Inkylicious, JB using Imagination products and Cardio being there. I even managed to by a printer. I am blaming Anns husband John for that.
It is funny but that day I felt I was getting back to my old self. Dont know if that is a good or bad thing but Hey Ho.

I have given myself some homework and hope to have some good news in the next few months. So please do look back. As most of the ladies know I dont do classes using solely Clarity products now. I like to use lots of different stamps and products but I still love my Clarity stamps.

Keep a look out for the all day Workshops, you might get a surprise

See you all soon.

Happy crafting from Pauline and Poppie xx

What a great day

On Saturday I held a workshop in Perth and what a day that was. I did  my usual on Friday night and was running around like a headless chicken. Anne (you remember Tonto) my right hand women was phoning and checking if I was alright did I need a hand. Yep, I'm fine, no problem says I ( who am I kidding) I keep putting things in the boxes then a little later have to empty the box because I can't remember if I actually put them in or was thinking about putting them in. However the morning arrives and off I trot. Meet up with Anne and we get started organising the tables, chairs, paper etc.

Then all the ladies started to arrive.

 Had a quick look round and thought, yeh, this looks good. Their a bit quiet but hey ho their friendly. Well, let me tell you a very friendly bunch they certainly were, but quiet!!!!!!!!!! I don't think so. The  only time there was silence was when I let them play with the bleach. ( Must remember that for future reference).

 Anne and I had a fantastic time with these wonderful ladies. Remember your heel, toe ladies. I may be the tutor but I learn something new from the ladies each time I have a class. ( and it's not always to do with rubber stamping!)

So thank you all for your company and a great day. I hope I will have the pleasure of meeting you all again very soon.

Now I have to go and unpack the boxes, yuck

Happy crafting
Pauline x

Busy Busy Busy

Hi again, sorry for not blogging for a while. It is the usual, you think you have plenty of time and the all of a sudden you realise the days have crept in and you don't have enough time. Would someone like to tell me how some people manage to fit everything in and look as if it was no effort. Any way I am here now. Well next Saturday I have a Clarity workshop in Perth. I am really looking forward to it. I get to play with all my playmates for a full day of crafting. yeah. I am meant to be tutoring but it is just like playing isn't it and we always have a laugh.

Then in November 30th I am up at Aberdeen at the Papeterie for another workshop. I love going up there as I get to meet all the lovely ladies some old friends and I get to make new friends.  Today I have to get on and make another card for tomorrows class. It doesn't help when you have a mental block. I was chatting with Anne and I was suggesting cards and techniques. She was keeping me right with, No you did that last month, or we did that 3 months ago. It gets so frustrating when you forget when you have done something. I am going to have to start writing things down. Do you have CRAFT ( can't remember a flaming thing) moments? You do, don't you. Come on admit it, it isn't just me. Is it?

Right I have to go and get organised ( I use the term loosely) Speak to you all soon. The ladies coming on Saturday, remember, open mind, big smile and bring your lunch. Looking forward to seeing you all

See ya love P

Hi all

Just a Thank you to the ladies at the Class yesterday.
It is always nice to see them and they are like old friends. We had a great day but the time seemed to fly by. As ever my right hand women Tonto (I mean Anne) was there to keep me right. Just as well as I am sure I am becoming more forgetful as time goes on.

I suppose now I will have to get on with some housework. I don't have a card to make for tomorrow as the Monday class are bringing in their dies and having a night of cutting instead. So I don't have an excuse not to go and do it. yuck. Still it is raining outside and I should be able to get the most of the cleaning done quite quickly. So I might just be able to have a wee while playing in my craft room. he he.

Speak soon, toodlepip.

The Naked Crafter

I called a few people today and one of my calls was to a lady I will now call the Naked Crafter ( you know who you are). I called to let her know about the new workshops. She was chatting away and saying how before she went into the shower she was looking for her acetate sheets. She came out of the shower and headed for the craft room to find them and caught sight of herself in the mirror butt naked. Well by this time I am creased up laughing. I just had this vision. Well the girls in the office are looking at me wondering whether I am laughing or crying. I am sure I just about had a Tena lady moment.
Laughter is a wonderful thing and can come from the most unexpected sources. So thank you Naked Crafter for brightening up my day.
Right I am off to sort the class for tonight. See you all soon.
Happy crafting

It,s Official

Well now it is official. I am soo excited to be doing the Claritystamp workshops. I couldn't tell you about it until it had all been sorted. Now we will be able to play with our Claritystamps and gelli plate and have loads of fun. I warn you though I am not known for having clean workshops. I love messing about with inks ect. The workshops listed are only the beginning. I will be in Glasgow and hopefully Inverness next year. Why not let me know if your interested and I can let you know whats happening.
I have to go and get some cleaning done now or I wont be able to sit and play tomorrow. Have a great weekend. Tara for now.

Next Class 24th August 2013

Hi everyone, Just to let you know about the classes.

I keep the class numbers small so everyone can get my attention. The classes are suitable for all ,
levels of crafter.

There are only two things I insist on for those attending class

1. You must be prepared for raucous laughter
2. Do not wear your best clothes and do not expect to stay clean.

10th August 2013     St Ninians Cathedral, South Methven Street, Perth. 

Claritystamp               1pm until 3pm



24th August 2013     The Tilted Teapot ,   Cupar Angus Road    Perth

Gelli on a plate, gelli on a plate wibble wobble wibble wobble, gelli on a plate

Gelli Plate Class          10am-12am

 

 

Lets start at the very beginning. How to use your stamps

Claritystamp               1pm until 3pm


Places are very limited

If you would like to join us please contact me on
01821 640 517 or email paulinestephen1@hotmail.com to make your booking.

Happy crafting