Groovi SHAC Friday!

Hello! Grace here 🙂

How are you doing? I hope you’re all having a pleasant week.

Mine? Brilliant! On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being Beirut, 10 being anywhere else) I’d say I’m at least a 10. Just overwhelmingly lucky to be safe, healthy & happy over here!

Donating is something that has helped me ‘handle’ the tragedy this week. If you find you’re struggling with it too, as a fellow empath, donate! It really did help me feel less helpless here in NYC.
And the scary truth is… that could have happened in any number of places, to any of us. There but for the grace of God, go I.

I just looked up the exact meaning of that phrase because I say it a lot (guess who I got it from?!) and it says the following:
‘I too, like someone seen to have suffered misfortune, might have suffered a similar fate, but for God’s mercy.’

Blimey! Ain’t that the truth. So let’s count OUR blessings and do what we can to help from afar. If you can’t donate, perhaps make a card with the poor people of Beirut in mind. I’m a believer in positive energy, and it certainly can’t hurt! But here’s a link with some resources, if like me, you’re at a loss as to how to help.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/06/beirut-explosion-how-you-can-help-lebanon-victims-fund-donate-donations-food-relief

Speaking of positive energy… I’d love to share this week’s beautiful Groovi SHAC cards with you!

Ann Raymond
Christine West
Elizabeth Sykes
Julie Campbell
Katharine Peace
PJ Kershaw
Mandy Mullett
Rosalind McLellan

STUNNING! All of them. Another round of glorious homework turned in! I’m seeing more and more Christmas creeping in… But I suppose it is August already! I’m not going to pretend like you weren’t making Christmas cards in May too though! hahah!

Here is your next challenge…

CLICK ME

We’re driving to the seaside/coast this weekend… to get some socially distanced fresh air. The drive is 5 hours from NYC… Can you guess where we might be going? If you can guess correctly I’ll enter you into a raffle to win this Groovi plate set! I’m sticking with Stuart’s lovely seaside theme!! Make sure to check out his blog yesterday, if you haven’t already! There’s a competition there too!)

Enjoy your weekend! I’ll be back tomorrow with my Saturday share 🙂

Lotsa love, Grace xo

Clarity – The Home of Art, Craft and Well-being.

38 thoughts on “Groovi SHAC Friday!

  • 7th August 2020 at 1:36 pm
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    Hello Grace,
    Thank you for showcasing one of my cards again. I am gobsmacked how many times East Northants Groovi Group members feature in your roundup.
    Also I am pleased to hear you are safe and well, enjoy your trip to the coast. Sorry but I haven’t a scooby doo where you are going, lol.
    Love
    Roz.xxx

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    • 7th August 2020 at 2:09 pm
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      Well done Ros! X

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    • 7th August 2020 at 2:15 pm
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      Thanks for showing one of my cards again Grace. As far as your trip is concerned, my knowledge of America and indeed New York is really bad! However google has helped me a bit and I have plumped for Newport Rhode Island but I’m sure I will be wrong. Wherever it is, hope you have a great time and stay safe xx

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    • 7th August 2020 at 7:42 pm
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      Thank you for choosing my card – I am deeply honoured!!!!
      Hope you have a wonderful time at the seaside, wherever you end up!

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  • 7th August 2020 at 1:50 pm
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    Hi,
    Would you be going to The Hamptons or Cape COD or are they too far? Maybe Long Island. Have a great weekend. X

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  • 7th August 2020 at 1:52 pm
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    Hi Grace glad you are safe from the hurricanes visit. Is the answer Long Island

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  • 7th August 2020 at 2:11 pm
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    It is one of my favourite phrases too Grace, as my dear mum used it all the time, as do I. As for the Grace part, your mum named you well and you have lived up to it beautifully. Have a fantastic weekend. X

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  • 7th August 2020 at 2:15 pm
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    Cape Cod ? 🙂

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  • 7th August 2020 at 2:24 pm
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    I did have to use Google maps Grace, I won’t lie! I think you may head to Cape Cod; that would be the destination I would choose xxxx

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    • 7th August 2020 at 2:35 pm
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      Hi Grace
      Whether you go I hope you have an amazing time, my guess is Jersey Shore. Xx

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      • 8th August 2020 at 4:15 pm
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        Brighton beach or Coney Island. Wish I was there xx

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  • 7th August 2020 at 2:49 pm
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    No correct guesses so far 😉
    (You can guess again if you like!)

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  • 7th August 2020 at 3:10 pm
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    Rockport. Have a good time wherever it is and thanks for all the inspiration.

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  • 7th August 2020 at 3:11 pm
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    Maybe St Michael’s in Maryland? Wherever you go have a lovely time x

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  • 7th August 2020 at 3:19 pm
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    I reckon you are off to Chincoteague but I am probably wrong. Wherever you go have a fabulous time over the weekend & I look forward to hearing all about it next week.
    Another great selection of cards, week 17 of Groovi SHAC projects coming up & we have just finished doodling week 18 with your Mom – where have those weeks gone to ?

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  • 7th August 2020 at 3:19 pm
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    Taking in the current situation I am guessing your own little balcony 😊 wherever it is I hope you have a lovely restful weekend xx

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  • 7th August 2020 at 3:52 pm
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    Maybe you’re off to Nantucket ??🥰

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  • 7th August 2020 at 5:08 pm
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    Hi Grace where ever you go I hope you have a lovely weekend, I have been googling
    And guessing Seaside Heights.

    Maryx

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  • 7th August 2020 at 5:09 pm
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    For me it’s the mileage that matters. How long it takes is who in this house is driving !!! No guesses on where but wherever you are going I hope you enjoy it.
    Once again a wonderful card display – congratulations everyone.
    So far I’ve done 14 of the 17 Groovi shac projects but no use me trying to put them on the computer. I manage e-mails and the Clarity site but Facebook, Twitter, Zoom and all the rest completely baffle me. Doesn’t help that I have a lap top with a mind of it’s own and keeps throwing me down to the bottom of the page mid sentence/word. So annoying.
    Stay safe Grace. 🍒

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    • 8th August 2020 at 6:04 pm
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      New Foundland? or is this too far?

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  • 7th August 2020 at 6:36 pm
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    Ocean City, Maryland? Have fun. It’s supposed to be a lovely weekend all along the coast.

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  • 7th August 2020 at 7:47 pm
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    Have a great weekend Grace, hope the weather is beautiful when you get there.

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  • 7th August 2020 at 8:17 pm
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    Wherever you are going I hope you have a great time. I’m thinking maybe the Hamptons….the cold, cold Atlantic Ocean on a hot, hot day……
    Stay safe
    Xxx

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  • 7th August 2020 at 10:16 pm
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    As I never watch the news I had no idea about Beirut until I read your blog, so I’m going to read about it when I’m done here. Sounds dreadful and I had no idea. I’ve seen nothing on Facebook or in those bits that pop up now and then. Definitely, there but for the grace of God…. I did see about a plague of locusts in Africa making things so much harder than they already are.
    I’ve started my Christmas cards as I have to send to friends and family in Australia, NZ, Japan and Hong Kong (surface mail -it’s much cheaper) by the end of September. The cards usually go air mail even though i send surface mail, but not worth the risk to send later, and parcels usually do go by sea. So Christmas is on my mind from August.
    I hope you and your Mark have a good weekend.

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  • 7th August 2020 at 10:43 pm
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    Are you going to Nantucket?? My geography isn’t that great! But wherever you go, hope you have a lovely time!

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    • 8th August 2020 at 10:08 am
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      Thank you Grace, feeling very pleased that my card was included in your lovely selection. Since the lockdown started I am way ahead on my birthday cards so have started on the Christmas cards in between. It’s a dreadful business in Beirut, but i do wonder whether our donations actually get help the right people, with the corruption that goes on in these countries.

      I think that a 300 mile journey would take you to Virginia Beach or there abouts. Have a wonderful weekend at the seaside and stay safe.xx

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  • 7th August 2020 at 10:55 pm
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    Well from reading many novels set in New York (mostly crime novels) I seem to remember somewhere called Rockaway beach. Have I just made that up? I think it stuck in my mind because it’s such a lovely word. Have a great time xx

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  • 7th August 2020 at 11:37 pm
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    Hope you and Mark have a lovely weekend wherever you end up.
    Maybe your going to Chesapeake beach, Maryland?

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  • 8th August 2020 at 4:57 pm
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    What about Kittery Portsmouth, are they one place or two separate ones ! I like the sound of Kittery being a cat person ! X

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  • 8th August 2020 at 5:11 pm
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    I think you have gone to Cape Cod for the weekend. Enjoy.

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  • 8th August 2020 at 5:22 pm
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    You must be in New England then.

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  • 8th August 2020 at 5:25 pm
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    Maybe Newport or Rhode Island.

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  • 8th August 2020 at 10:33 pm
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    I’m amending my guess to Rockport?! Seeing as I got it wrong ….. needed a map to help though!

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  • 8th August 2020 at 10:39 pm
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    This is my last guess- Cape Elizabeth!

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  • 8th August 2020 at 10:48 pm
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    Trying again Grace, is it Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

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  • 9th August 2020 at 12:45 am
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    As nobody else has suggested this one, I’ll give it a try… Portland, Maine

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  • 9th August 2020 at 2:21 pm
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    Guessing again, what about Old Orchard beach, Maine?

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  • 11th August 2020 at 3:14 am
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    Hi Grace
    Well my geography is absolutely useless so I’ve had to look at a map.

    I’m not sure how fast you and Mark will be driving so guessing, so here are a few places that I have seen on the map

    How about Miami? Although this could be a little far
    Melbourne? No not the one is Australia
    Daytona Beach – sounds nice?
    Savannah? – that used to be the name of a nice golden rum
    Charleston. – for a quick once round the dance floor
    Myrtle Beach – not sure what I can say about this name?
    Nags Head. – now that is the name of a pub just round the corner from me??
    Virginia Beach. – sounds good
    Ocean City. – Sounds beautiful
    Atlantic City. – Isn’t that the name of the city that was buried under water or something like that
    Cape Cod. – You could go fishing
    New London. – Your mum will be pleased to see you, oh no in England it’s Old London
    Martha’s Vineyard. – Boozey weekend
    Newport. – I’m sure that is in Wales
    Falmouth. – I’m sure that is down south

    Well I’m all out of guesses
    Wherever you go have a great time
    Love & Hugs
    Xxxxx

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