Day-trip 5: Hawaii

Good morning day-trippers. Stuart here. With Steven of course. We’ve quite enjoyed being your tour guides this week, and we’re especially excited to spend one more exciting day in Hawaii. A special thanks to everyone who has joined us on the day-trips this week. We’ve loved every minute of it and have been thrilled to see all your artwork and read all your comments. Cracking stuff. So thanks for engaging with us. We did the day trips so we could keep you company, but really, you kept us company, so thanks so much. What a great community feel Barbara has cultivated through the SHAC Shack, hey?!

Just to be different, and because we love to celebrate together, let’s start with the results of yesterdays competition. My favourite artist is in fact, Mondrian. And you ALL knew that it seems. A couple of you mentioned Theo Van Doesburg – I wondered if you thought Mondrian was just too obvious an answer – but I’m impressed by the knowledge. So…

Congratulations SU HAMPSON!

Please email gallery@claritystamp.com with your address, and we’ll pop a little something in the post to you. It’s Dutch themed, of course. And it’s now discontinued. We only have one left in the whole building, so you’re getting a real collectable Clarity rarity, now!

Well, since it’s nearly time to set off, let’s take a look at the artwork you’ve sent in from the Netherlands yesterday.

Do keep sending your artwork in. The day-trips might be coming to an end, but the blog isn’t! We’ll still be writing the daily posts and we’re happy to showcase your artwork – whatever theme it’s on – in any of our posts. Not just happy to, we’d love to. If you have any Hawaii art, we’ll post another little gallery on Monday’s blog. But do send us anything else you’ve created using Clarity products to gallery@claritystamp.com and we’ll post that when we can!

So, let’s crack on with our exotic day-trip! Hawaii here we come. As usual, you can use the links below to view the playlists on YouTube And Facebook.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/claritystamp.co.uk/589585655309791/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I631s4AI5QE&list=PLmytW2NIfA_Z4-tAiHq_jJyrSpypq8QVR

Don’t forget to take your free template download with you, and enjoy catching up with the videos, revisiting the tutorials and practising some of those colouring techniques to perfection. One technique in particular which I thought was especially clever was the colouring in of the hibiscus flower and leaves. Adding that yellow wash over the top really helped to change the hue of the green, giving the colours a real retro photo look – the kind you get from a vintage postcard. Well worth re-watching, that bit.

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Oh yes, and the souvenir shop is open for one more day. Grab a little memento from our funky selection of island-inspired designs.

I also thought we’d do one more competition, because, well, why not? It’s our last day-trip. So we thought we’d finish in style.

Want to be in for the chance to win a pack of Waimea Falls Designer 5×7 Card? Simply answer the question below and enter by commenting on this post. I’ll pick a winner at random and announce in Monday’s blog.

Q: What are the little garlands/wreaths that are traditionally worn in Hawaii? (TIP: Barb mentioned in one of her stories that she got given one at the airport because they lost her luggage).

And, last (and probably least, in this instance), but because some of you asked…

It’s called Composition C (no. iii) with red, yellow and blue. I saw it in the Tate Modern a few years ago.

That’s all from us. Thanks for spending the week with us and keep on commenting and sharing your pics.

Over and out. Stuart and Steven.

42 thoughts on “Day-trip 5: Hawaii

  • 10th July 2020 at 10:25 am
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    Morning guys (Clarity’s own SAS – Stuart and Steven!), great job on the SHAC shack day trips this week! The flower garland is called a Lei.
    Mondrian certainly had a knack with design and colour even in tattoo form!

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    • 10th July 2020 at 11:53 am
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      The flower garland is called a Lei.
      Thank you for all the company are doing to keep us occupied at this time and specifically to Barbara.

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    • 10th July 2020 at 8:39 pm
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      The flowers worn around your neck on arrival are Lei. Thank you for being our guides this week guys, I’ve loved it x.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 10:25 am
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    Hi Stuart & Steven, thanks for keeping us company on the day trips this week. Its been great seeing yet more lovely artwork from everyone plus the staycation doodles – still got my thinking cap on that one.

    The floral garland is called a Lei

    The tattoo is interesting & different to what I was expecting.

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    • 10th July 2020 at 10:33 am
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      Hi Sue, before I forget again, nice work on Mondrian’s original full real name. He dropped the extra e, r and a legitimately, and, as some think, that was because the shortened Piet Mondrian is an anagram of ‘I paint modern’!

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      • 10th July 2020 at 11:20 am
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        Wow! See, everyday is a school day!!
        When we went into lockdown I was beginning to feel anxious, the SHAC Shackers have kept me sane, and I have learned so much since drawing and colouring with you all. Even attempted my own drawings and designs for my assignments at uni. My Mum has my artwork on her wall. I have started drawing in my journals. The list is endless so, what was originally going to be a disastrous period in our lives has actually turned into something beautiful and productive. Thank you doesn’t seem to be enough somehow but it is heartfelt. Stay safe and well all of the team that have given so much pleasure to all xx

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  • 10th July 2020 at 10:32 am
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    Hi, I was given a flower Garland when I stopped over in Honolulu on way to NZ and although it was 2 in the morning there was a lot of people wearing them and entertaining the travellers . So the Garland is called a Lei xx

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  • 10th July 2020 at 10:40 am
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    The garland is called a lei and the flowers are beautiful! My husband and I have been to Oahu twice now and I absolutely love it. It would be nice if we could have a plumeria and hibiscus groovi plate!

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  • 10th July 2020 at 10:42 am
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    Hi Guys. Thanks for keeping us company this week with our little reminiscences. Loved Hawaii. It was a real challenge and I didn’t once say “I can’t do that”!!!!. I followed most of Barbara’s drawing but went a bit “off piste” or should that be “off surf” 😂. Enjoy the weekend.

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    • 10th July 2020 at 10:42 am
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      Oops forgot to say the flower garland is a “LEI”

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    • 11th July 2020 at 7:52 am
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      The beautiful flower garland is called a Lei.
      Thanks to all at Clarity for your hard work and company.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 10:53 am
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    Morning All. The garland is called a Lei. Excited! Looking forward to Monday, 3 more sleeps! Keep safe everyone.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 10:55 am
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    Have enjoyed the day trips . Amazed how far I’ve come in doodling and colouring. The garland is called a LEI

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:02 am
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    The garland is called a lei.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:13 am
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    The Garland is called a Lei. I’ve never been to Hawaii but after our trip with Barbara I would love to go once we are able to travel again.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:20 am
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    The garland is a Lei.

    They are beautiful but I have never been to Hawaii.

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    • 10th July 2020 at 8:01 pm
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      The flower galand is a Lei….. I loved Hawaii so much I stayed and extra week, missed my flight home, jet lagged this week. Hehe. I tell you something it’s really hard trying to work out your own day trip doodles, how many times do you think I should draw a castle before I give up? Answers on a post card please. Love the Tat by the way, Thanks for sharing and keeping us company lads. 🤗

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:21 am
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    Flower garland is called Lei

    Thank you for a fun week of day trips!

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:24 am
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    The Garland is called a Lei. I watched this session on catch up (virtual university lectures interfering with my new found pleasure) and about half way through. Love it.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:30 am
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    The flower garland is called a Lei. Thanks for keeping us company. And thank you for pcking my picture of Holland.

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    • 10th July 2020 at 11:32 am
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      Thanks for sending in your picture, Elizabeth 🙂

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:52 am
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    We’ve had a couple of really good tour guides this week but then the SAS are incredibly well trained! Thanks, boys, for all your hard work and for keeping us well entertained. The art work as always is brilliant. Well done, everyone. The garland is called a lei. Stay safe, folks. Hx

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  • 10th July 2020 at 12:19 pm
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    It is a Lei please do not enter me in the draw today. Can’t wait to see what goody is on its way. Really enjoyed your company this week Guys. Thanks Su

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  • 10th July 2020 at 1:41 pm
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    Hi, You’ve done well for holding the fort for Barbara this week, thank you. Sorry though, but, I can’t wait for Barbara’s return from “holiday”.
    The flower garland is a Lei.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 2:19 pm
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    Great day trips and lovely we finish in Hawaii. The garland is called a Lei. Thank you for being our tour guides.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 2:28 pm
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    The garland is called a Lei. They are the symbol for welcome and often made from ginger, jasmine and carnation and bestowed with a kiss.
    Great time in Hawaii and many thanks for posting my Holland picture – made my day

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  • 10th July 2020 at 2:42 pm
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    Thank you for a great week, Tour Leaders! I have really enjoyed it and hope we will do something with you again soon. The competition answer is lei. Have a great weekend.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 2:45 pm
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    Thank you for posting my picture. The garland is , of course, a lei. I had an artificial one hanging in my craft room as we were colouring, so that is why I made mine the same blue. I’ll email a picture to you. Have a good weekend.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 2:47 pm
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    Hi guys, the answer is the garlands are called Leis! Would love some Waimea paper as haven’t got that one! Loved our two weeks in Hawaii and great to see the tattoo!
    Have a good weekend all

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  • 10th July 2020 at 3:13 pm
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    Love the art from the Netherlands. It is beautiful.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 4:44 pm
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    It’s called a Lei

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  • 10th July 2020 at 5:07 pm
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    Hi Guys,

    Enjoyed the day trips. The garland is called Lei. Enjoy your weekend!!

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  • 10th July 2020 at 6:43 pm
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    It’s been a good week of day trips, thank you Stuart and Steven.

    The garland is called a Lei

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  • 10th July 2020 at 8:23 pm
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    I enjoyed Hawaii and have added several bits since I thought I’d finished!! Love your tattoo.
    The garland is called a LEI and when I went to Hawaii in 1972, we were given them made of frangipanni flowers -so fragrant.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 10:46 pm
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    The garland is called a Lei

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:44 pm
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    Better late than never, had a hectic day, the garland they wear in Hawaii is called a lei. Lovely photos today again this time of our Holland trip. You have both done a splendid job this week, have a good weekend guys.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:51 pm
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    Hi Stuart and Steven, thank you for keeping us company this week and for the competitions too, and congratulations to Su. I love all the wonderful doodle artwork, some real beauties, and thanks for letting us see your tattoo, that’s a beauty too. The garland that they give you and wear in Hawaii is called a Lei. x

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:51 pm
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    The garlands are called Lei and they are always so beautiful.

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  • 10th July 2020 at 11:52 pm
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    Congratulations Sue enjoy your prize.

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  • 11th July 2020 at 12:59 am
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    The garland is called a lei. Funnily enough, I have found it often crops up as a question/clue in crossword puzzles!
    Thanks for all your sterling effort in entertaining us this week…much appreciated.

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  • 11th July 2020 at 9:19 am
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    Well done on some really good blogs this week! Really informative and fun. The answer is Lei

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  • 11th July 2020 at 1:09 pm
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    Hi Stuart and Steven, thanks for all you have been doing this week keeping us all entertained. The garland is called a Lei.

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