Saturday Share time!
Hello hello! Grace here.
I hope this finds you well, cheerful, and in the festive spirit. After all, there’s officially only ONE Saturday left until Christmas. Next Saturday is Christmas Eve. How on earth did that happen?
Our flight to the UK is tomorrow evening, with a quick stop off in London to see Hamilton! My Mark hasn’t seen it before (nor has he spent a lot of time in London) so we’re off on a jolly to the city before landing at home base.
Very excited for a trip home to family, as always. We have some cute plans in place, but generally, we’re opting for a chill Christmas this year. Let’s not make life more stressful than it already is, eh? That’s the Gray motto this year anyway. Christmas is supposed to be enjoyable! So, let’s make it that way. What do you have planned?
I settled down on Friday afternoon to the rather daunting task of choosing just a small selection of artwork to share. You do not make it easy for me! There’s so much amazing artwork to choose from on Clarity Worldwide and Groovi Worldwide. But I managed; these cards jumped right off the computer screen at me, and I couldn’t resist. They are worthy of a showcase!
Grab a cup of tea and take your time looking through these beauties…
GORGEOUS! There’s so much to appreciate about each and every one of these cards. Here’s a fun challenge! Scroll back up to the top, and as you look through the gallery, think of TWO things you like about each card; details, creative choices, colours, techniques, anything. You don’t have to share them, just think about it. I do this when looking for the artwork and I’ve noticed that it really slows me down and helps me notice the little (but amazing) things, versus being on auto-pilot and not really SEEING what I’m looking at.
Now… to bring that same technique into daily life. Hmmm! Food for thought.
Did you catch Mum’s Craft Along last night? It was brilliant! If you missed it, or fancy a catch-up, you can find it on Facebook and Youtube. Or linked below…
Right! I’m off. I’ve got to go get my life in order before bopping out of the country. Much to do 🙂
Join me tomorrow for a fun step-by-step project from a talented member of our Clarity design team.
Travel gently, friends.
Lotsa love, Grace xo
Clarity – The Home of Art, Craft, and Well-Being.
So much talent out there Grace and as usual you have chosen some beautiful artwork to showcase. Have a safe journey home and wish you and all the Grey family a peaceful Christmas.❤ Hope Mark enjoys Hamilton!!xx
Wow. Thank you for including my card that was a lovely surprise. Every week I’m blown away by the diversity of the cards you choose for inspiration if nothing else. Sometimes they are simple but it’s the colours that sing to me and others I just simply have to admire the amount of work and time that has gone into it. Hope you and Mark have a safe journey home and that he enjoys London. Xxx
Beautiful artwork once again Grace. I feel blessed mine was thought of as worthy in your collection ❤️ Enjoy London, have a fab Christmas with the family and congratulations to all my friends at ENGG featured above, in fact congratulations to all those featured. Now off to find that elusive character xx
These are all so fabulous! I love seeing what you choose each week. Safe journey to the UK – you’re arriving just in time for the London snow to melt! Have a wonderful Christmas with the family xx
Thank you so much for including my card, Grace 😊 ❤️
I love your tip, it certainly does slow you down and make you look more closely. Gorgeous selection again this week!
Have a safe journey and enjoy making cherished memories with your family this Christmas.
Merry Christmas and don’t forget to jingle all the way! 🎄🎅⭐️ XX
Hi Grace, thank you for choosing my stars to a sharing Saturday & thanks to Maggie Byford for her inspiration in the first place. I really enjoyed making them for my friends in our Bromsgrove Parchers group instead of cards. There are some great pieces again this week& scrolling through several times you do notice different things each time.
Hope you have a good flight over to the UK & Mark enjoys his visit to see Hamilton & London. Have a fabulous time with the family over Christmas.
Now to catch up with last nights Craft-a-long. We were out yesterday & got back later than I had expected so started to watch on catch up but fell asleep & woke to find the 2 little dogs finished so had missed the whole process !!! I will gather my bits together & craft along this time so hopefully will stay awake.
Wonder what tomorrows project will be? will check in tomorrow to find out x
Hello Grace and thank you for including my card with such a selection of beautiful work.
Three of us from the ENGG, which is lovely.
Safe travels to you and Mark and best wishes for a fabulous time in London and then with your family. Such special times.
Love Annette. X
Such a fab selection of artwork Grace and I feel chuffed to bits that you felt mine deserved to be there too! Safe travels and have a wonderful time. I bet your Mum is giddy with excitement at the prospect of seeing you. Have fun xx
Wow what a stunning selection – just beautiful!!!!
Thank you for sharing!
Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year xxx
Good afternoon!!!
I reallylike your tips for appreciation of cards. For me it is often the techniques involved and various ways of composition. But with others it is just that they sign to me.
Thank you for picking my cards. It really does give a boost to creativity. I must also as mentioned in the post thank Maria Moorhouse for her teaching and inspiration!!!
As someone who is travelling back to her roots over Christmas, I.e. Germany I wish you all a very joyful and peaceful Christmas and a most Happy and healthy New Year. Looking forward to many more Saturday shares too.
Thank you, Grace, for including my card, much appreciated. There is such a wealth of talent in the Clarity Community. Also I value the tip re slowing down and taking time to appreciate the finer details . I am so guilty of being caught up in the planning of meals and organisation of activitiesfor Christmas- family arriving on Tuesday 20th and another bunch on the 27th.
Have a wonderful family time ! Very best wishes to all . Jen xx
A beautiful selection of art. Safe travels. xx
What beautiful cards you have picked. Congratulations to all.
Have a safe journey back to the UK and enjoy your chill time xx
Wishing you a very happy Christmas with the family. I am here in Danville California with mine. Arrived here on the 5th . Didn’t think I would make it here again . The cards are wonderful. Wish I was that good.
Hope you have a good journey. Xx
Hi Grace. A beautiful selection of cards, thank you so much for including mine. Have a same journey back and a wonderful time with your family xx
Hi Grace. I usually have one favourite in the Saturday share which really jumps out at me but this week there were toooo many fabulous ones to pick just one! Have a safe journey and a magical Christmas with your family and friends xx
Hello Grace
Wow! Another batch of goodies. Well done everyone, especially to my ENGG friends and to Kathy Prout. Someone else I have got to know through Groovi and Clarity.
Safe journey home to you all and have a lovely Christmas.
Love
Roz.xxx
Great cards, and love the stars too.
Safe journey Grace and enjoy the time with your mum and family. Happy Christmas everyone. X